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Shelter or outbuilding builders in Glenwood

Smart Dovas LLC

9500 South Halsted Street
5.00(
4
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Smart Dovas LLC

9500 South Halsted Street
5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1335 local quotes requested

Our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"Excellent!!!! Timely and professional."

Steven P on May 2025

Our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"Excellent!!!! Timely and professional."

Steven P on May 2025

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Lonestar Construction and Professional P

15829 Ashland Avenue
5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro

Lonestar Construction and Professional P

15829 Ashland Avenue
5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1062 local quotes requested

“We have been in business since 2004 thanks to referrals from our satisfied customers. Lonestar offers free in home consultation, any day of the week. We are happy to serve Chicago and suburbs, Lonestar is backed up by a 100% customer satisfaction and warranty on all our work. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!"

"Excellent company to work with! I’ve remodeled multiple homes with them and would hire them again!"

Nikia S on August 2024

“We have been in business since 2004 thanks to referrals from our satisfied customers. Lonestar offers free in home consultation, any day of the week. We are happy to serve Chicago and suburbs, Lonestar is backed up by a 100% customer satisfaction and warranty on all our work. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!"

"Excellent company to work with! I’ve remodeled multiple homes with them and would hire them again!"

Nikia S on August 2024

J T General Contracting

141 Woodside Rd
4.45(
664
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•Approved Pro

J T General Contracting

141 Woodside Rd
4.45(
664
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
2545 local quotes requested
37 years of experience

Owner-operated. Uses subs for plumbing & roofing. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Service fees may apply. May contact through email or cell phone

"Job well done. Awesome. Jim and his crew are very professional and hard working. Have gotten many compliments on my new porch. Love it. Would highly recommend!"

Nancy H on August 2025

Owner-operated. Uses subs for plumbing & roofing. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Service fees may apply. May contact through email or cell phone

"Job well done. Awesome. Jim and his crew are very professional and hard working. Have gotten many compliments on my new porch. Love it. Would highly recommend!"

Nancy H on August 2025

Aseret Development Series LLC

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5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro

Aseret Development Series LLC

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5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
847 local quotes requested

Transform your home with Aseret Development Series LLC. Our expert team in Chicago specializes in general remodeling, delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations. Contact us today to bring your dream home to life.

Transform your home with Aseret Development Series LLC. Our expert team in Chicago specializes in general remodeling, delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations. Contact us today to bring your dream home to life.

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Envy Home Services, Inc.

575 South Arthur Avenue
4.86(
109
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Envy Home Services, Inc.

575 South Arthur Avenue
4.86(
109
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
232 local quotes requested

Welcome to Envy Home Services, Chicagoland’s trusted designer and installer of All Season Sunrooms, Three Season Sunrooms, Screen Rooms, Patio Covers, Pergolas, Awnings, and more. Homeowners come to Envy for their home improvement needs because they want their project to be completed on time, within budget and worry-free. Our mission starts with designing the right living space just for you. Then, with careful planning, our professional installation team gets to work. The transformation of an underused or unattractive space takes hold before your eyes, and you’ll see the new space just as you imagined. If you’re looking for a sunroom, room addition, Patio Cover or Pergola you’ll love the final product the Envy team will deliver for you. With a focus on personalized service, we’ll design the space and complete the final touches as if it’s our own home. A family-owned, local company, we’ll go the extra mile to earn your business.

"Working with Envy Home Services was smooth, professional, and enjoyable from start to finish. We had long dreamed of adding a sunroom for our growing family to relax, eat, play, and enjoy the sunlight—and they delivered beyond expectations. Communication was excellent! Every step was clearly explained, and we always felt informed. Whether by text, phone, or in-person, they were responsive, friendly, and professional. They truly listened to our ideas and concerns. Even with permitting delays from our village, Envy stayed on schedule and completed the project right on time. Pricing was fair and transparent. We received high-quality work at a reasonable price, with a flexible payment plan and financing. Most importantly, the finished sunroom is stunning! It blends seamlessly with our home and has become our favorite space. The craftsmanship and detail are top-notch. We couldn’t be happier and highly recommend Envy Home Services to anyone seeking a trustworthy, skilled contractor."

James Q on August 2025

Welcome to Envy Home Services, Chicagoland’s trusted designer and installer of All Season Sunrooms, Three Season Sunrooms, Screen Rooms, Patio Covers, Pergolas, Awnings, and more. Homeowners come to Envy for their home improvement needs because they want their project to be completed on time, within budget and worry-free. Our mission starts with designing the right living space just for you. Then, with careful planning, our professional installation team gets to work. The transformation of an underused or unattractive space takes hold before your eyes, and you’ll see the new space just as you imagined. If you’re looking for a sunroom, room addition, Patio Cover or Pergola you’ll love the final product the Envy team will deliver for you. With a focus on personalized service, we’ll design the space and complete the final touches as if it’s our own home. A family-owned, local company, we’ll go the extra mile to earn your business.

"Working with Envy Home Services was smooth, professional, and enjoyable from start to finish. We had long dreamed of adding a sunroom for our growing family to relax, eat, play, and enjoy the sunlight—and they delivered beyond expectations. Communication was excellent! Every step was clearly explained, and we always felt informed. Whether by text, phone, or in-person, they were responsive, friendly, and professional. They truly listened to our ideas and concerns. Even with permitting delays from our village, Envy stayed on schedule and completed the project right on time. Pricing was fair and transparent. We received high-quality work at a reasonable price, with a flexible payment plan and financing. Most importantly, the finished sunroom is stunning! It blends seamlessly with our home and has become our favorite space. The craftsmanship and detail are top-notch. We couldn’t be happier and highly recommend Envy Home Services to anyone seeking a trustworthy, skilled contractor."

James Q on August 2025

Mike's Handyman Service

5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro

Mike's Handyman Service

5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
885 local quotes requested

Handyman doing light plumbing, electrical, moving, assembly, and general home repair. No remodeling or construction. I've been doing many types of repairs for over 30 years. Prompt response and on time to job sites.

"Mike has been an excellent friend and worker for me. I'm so thankful to have found him to take charge of returning a rental house into a prospective home to list on the market. He does great work, responds and communicates well. He's surprised me on a couple of occasions by taking care of some items I thought would require many more dollars to hire a contractor. I didn't mention I live 2,000 miles away from the rental, so it's been a godsend to have Mike onboard. Great guy, does great work."

Douglas W on October 2022

Handyman doing light plumbing, electrical, moving, assembly, and general home repair. No remodeling or construction. I've been doing many types of repairs for over 30 years. Prompt response and on time to job sites.

"Mike has been an excellent friend and worker for me. I'm so thankful to have found him to take charge of returning a rental house into a prospective home to list on the market. He does great work, responds and communicates well. He's surprised me on a couple of occasions by taking care of some items I thought would require many more dollars to hire a contractor. I didn't mention I live 2,000 miles away from the rental, so it's been a godsend to have Mike onboard. Great guy, does great work."

Douglas W on October 2022

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H&J Painting

4.55(
22
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•Approved Pro

H&J Painting

4.55(
22
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
1784 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"They were excellent!! They worked so hard and they were very professional. I appreciated the care they took to complete my project."

Shirley C on April 2025

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"They were excellent!! They worked so hard and they were very professional. I appreciated the care they took to complete my project."

Shirley C on April 2025

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Santos Construction LLC

15620 117th Court
4.43(
7
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•Approved Pro

Santos Construction LLC

15620 117th Court
4.43(
7
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
3089 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

Welcome! Santos Construction LLC is a family operated company with over 15 years of combined experience in the residential construction area. We are known for providing the very best quality and professional services to the suburbs and Chicagoland area. We specialize in interior and exterior remodeling services such as: Interior Remodeling • Complete Framing • Additions • Dormers • Trim work • Doors • Complete Kitchens • Complete Bathrooms • Drywall • Painting • Subflooring/Flooring Exterior Remodeling • Siding • Hardie Board • Fascia • Soffit •Window installation • Window Capping • Deck/Porch Work • Garages • Sidewalks Shoot me a message or give me a call for any questions Best regards, Jose Soto -President of Santos Construction, LLC

"Not recommended"

KATHLEEN M on May 2025

Welcome! Santos Construction LLC is a family operated company with over 15 years of combined experience in the residential construction area. We are known for providing the very best quality and professional services to the suburbs and Chicagoland area. We specialize in interior and exterior remodeling services such as: Interior Remodeling • Complete Framing • Additions • Dormers • Trim work • Doors • Complete Kitchens • Complete Bathrooms • Drywall • Painting • Subflooring/Flooring Exterior Remodeling • Siding • Hardie Board • Fascia • Soffit •Window installation • Window Capping • Deck/Porch Work • Garages • Sidewalks Shoot me a message or give me a call for any questions Best regards, Jose Soto -President of Santos Construction, LLC

"Not recommended"

KATHLEEN M on May 2025

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Abraham Sanchez Home Improvement

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4.89(
19
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•Approved Pro

Abraham Sanchez Home Improvement

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4.89(
19
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1229 local quotes requested

We are providers of construction services in the Northwest Indiana area. Our mission is to maintain the highest quality and professionalism from start to finish. We are confident in our results because all our jobs are custom for the needs of each home. We strive for the highest degree of quality products and workmanship. During the years in Abraham Sanchez Home Improvement business, Abraham Sanchez Home Improvement has satisfied many customers. It is our reputation of quality work, professionalism, and customer service our customers continue to rely on us for their needs. To understand the expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer professionally. We base our reputation on service, safety, and quality. Call us today and find out how we can meet all your construction needs!

"RVA completely redid our bathroom AND our whole basement. They did tile flooring, toilet, vanity and sink, a brand new tub/shower combo with glass doors, basement drywall, prime, paint, and trim. They installed carpet with tile at the landing of the stairs as well as in the office. They were so kind and professional. They did amazing work and communicated with us along the way. They made us a part of the process so we would be happy with the end result(s). Five stars ⭐️ Love these dudes!"

Emily b on June 2025

We are providers of construction services in the Northwest Indiana area. Our mission is to maintain the highest quality and professionalism from start to finish. We are confident in our results because all our jobs are custom for the needs of each home. We strive for the highest degree of quality products and workmanship. During the years in Abraham Sanchez Home Improvement business, Abraham Sanchez Home Improvement has satisfied many customers. It is our reputation of quality work, professionalism, and customer service our customers continue to rely on us for their needs. To understand the expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer professionally. We base our reputation on service, safety, and quality. Call us today and find out how we can meet all your construction needs!

"RVA completely redid our bathroom AND our whole basement. They did tile flooring, toilet, vanity and sink, a brand new tub/shower combo with glass doors, basement drywall, prime, paint, and trim. They installed carpet with tile at the landing of the stairs as well as in the office. They were so kind and professional. They did amazing work and communicated with us along the way. They made us a part of the process so we would be happy with the end result(s). Five stars ⭐️ Love these dudes!"

Emily b on June 2025

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Home Repairs R' Us Inc

12241 S Hamlin Ave
4.25(
271
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•Approved Pro

Home Repairs R' Us Inc

12241 S Hamlin Ave
4.25(
271
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
2960 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

Please NOTE: we DO NOT accept furniture assembly or wall mounting projects. With over 17 years of Plumbing, Interior painting and all facets of general handyman work, Home Repairs R Us continues to be South/Southwest Chicago's "One Stop Home Repair Service Shop". Deal direct with owner Eric Henry and his dedicated, professional crew on any handyman job you need completed. Eric's wide home repair skill set makes it convenient for any home owner to make one call and accomplish just about any service needed at your residence or business. Call us today!

"Everything is beautiful. The two of them tackle it in two days. I'm very happy with the work."

JEROME W on November 2020

Please NOTE: we DO NOT accept furniture assembly or wall mounting projects. With over 17 years of Plumbing, Interior painting and all facets of general handyman work, Home Repairs R Us continues to be South/Southwest Chicago's "One Stop Home Repair Service Shop". Deal direct with owner Eric Henry and his dedicated, professional crew on any handyman job you need completed. Eric's wide home repair skill set makes it convenient for any home owner to make one call and accomplish just about any service needed at your residence or business. Call us today!

"Everything is beautiful. The two of them tackle it in two days. I'm very happy with the work."

JEROME W on November 2020

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Glenwood, IL

A bomb shelter is an abode built to withstand disaster. Bomb shelters may refer to a space or bunker that can protect inhabitants through a hypothetical nuclear attack, apocalypse, or any other massive crisis. People usually build bomb shelters underground and stock them to live there a few days to a month at a time. Doomsday bunkers accommodate long-term living rather than just through a short crisis.

Builders construct bomb shelters with reinforced steel, box culvert, concrete, or other durable materials (but many professionals do not recommend shipping containers, as they’re not designed to live underground. If building underground, you’ll first have to excavate land before building the actual structure. You’ll have to implement air and water filtration systems, septic systems, and power supply.

It takes a lot of experience to safely and legally construct a bomb shelter, not to mention make sure it’s fit to live in for extended periods of time. It’s best to talk to a residential structural engineer near you for proper guidance.

The current standard filtration systems require filtering both air and water. For air, you’ll want an NBC filter system, which both domestic and international producers make. NBC stands for Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical, which filters out all three. If you’re only building your shelter for natural disasters, chemical attacks, and biological attacks, you may opt for the less expensive HEPA filter system. 

Water filtration requires the same level of care. You’ll likely want to have a large water storage capacity to survive short-term disasters. For long-term living, you’ll want to have a water filtration system.

Rising S bunker prices depend on the size, ranging anywhere from $20,000 to $9 million. Their least expensive model is 96 square feet while their most expensive model has a gym, swimming pool, hot tub, and bowling alley.

  • Mini: $45,500

  • Standard Bomb Shelter: $67,500–$109,500

  • Silver Leaf: $140,000–$182,500

  • Admiral: $180,000–$500,000

  • Xtreme: $450,000–$780,000

  • Xtreme Bunker Complex: $840,000–$1,830,000

  • Luxury Series: $3,800,000–$9,600,000

You almost always need a permit to build a bunker on land with any type of public utilities running through it. You’ll want to check with your local building code enforcement agency to see if this is the case for your area. 

Because you’re building a structural component that often requires electricity, water, and sewage services, you’ll need to apply for permits to attach these utilities to your new property. However, off-grid-only units in rural areas may not need all or any of the permitting you’d normally find in more urban settings.

To survive a nuclear blast, you’ll need to have your bunker at least three feet underground. However, it’s usually advisable to put it further underground. To survive a close strike, you’ll want to have the bunker at least 10 feet down and with five-foot thick reinforced concrete. However, knowing exactly how deep to build depends on the size of the blast you’re trying to avoid. Most bunkers don’t need to be more than 5 feet below the ground. 

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