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ooommee llc
4.8(
41
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Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"I couldn’t be happier with the work Mr. Danzy and his crew did! They were quick to respond, professional, and easy to work with from start to finish. I originally planned to put my greenhouse together myself, but I’m so glad I decided to call him instead. It would have taken me forever. They went above and beyond—building a solid wood foundation, assembling the greenhouse perfectly, and even installing an electrical outlet and a fan. The final result is better than I ever imagined. Honestly, it turned out even better than I saw it in my dreams! If you’re thinking about getting a greenhouse or similar project done, I highly recommend them. Absolutely amazing work!"
Bunnlevel, NC Deck Restoration
Sanford, NC Deck Refurbish
Rocky Mount, NC Trex Deck Refresh
sunroom
Bunnlevel, NC Deck Restoration

+326

Response time2 days
Response rate85%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can."
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Divine Design & Remodeling
4.7(
18
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Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We could not be happier with this company. Starting with the designer, to the very end of the project, every step of the way went perfect. It is often hard to find a company where all of the workers really care about how things are done. All of the workers were so professional and skillful. They were here everyday right on time and worked so hard to make sure everything was how we wanted it. They left our home cleaned each day and really took precautions to reduce dust and noise. The final results exceeded our expectations and we would only use this company for any future projects. They are truly outstanding!"
Decks
Baths
Trim
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+2

Recommended by84%of homeowners
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James Taylor Construction Inc
4.4(
582
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Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"James was personally involved with the roof replacement project. He gave a date to perform the job and his team came on time, and replaced the roof in a day. He is knowledgebable has been in the business for 25 yrs.is honest, very competitively priced and follows up if you should have any questions."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Perfection Roofing & Home Repairs LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This post is being shared as a mode of recommending. Perfection Roofing and Home Repairs. As a general contractors, they were great coordinator and communicators, even taking great pride in making sure we were apprised of all decisions. We were surprised to learn their estimates were even cheaper than we had expected. The project cost, 22K was 5K less than another reputable competitor.Senior citizens approach projects carefully, especially when new faces are involved. We felt comfortable at all times. A humanitarian side story involved how they took great care not to upset our aged dog."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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R Harward Construction
4.4(
863
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Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Summary:  Randy's team provided good service, and was quick to return and fix a problem (without any haggling or justifications) as well as perform additional work. This is the second time I have used R Harward construction, and I am happy with the results.  I will definitely continue to use them for my contractor needs in the future!
Detail:
I purchased 4 new doors from Home Depot with the intention of replacing 3 bedroom doors and my master bathroom door. I also purchased a new, wall-mounted dog door. I asked Randy to install the doors for me since it involved removing door frames (not something I was comfortable trying on my own). The work was split into 2 visits:
First Visit - The team installed 2 of the doors, but Randy's team found that the bathroom door needed to be custom-ordered.  When they got ready to install the 4th door, both the crew and I thought that Home Depot had given me the incorrect door (a left handed when it needed to be right handed). Since I needed a bedroom door, I asked the team to install the left handed door on the outside of the frame. The team then switched to installing the dog door, which was successful except for the outside trim. Given that it was after five by the time they finished the dog door installation, the team promised to return the next week and complete the trim.
The next day while moving the remaining door to my shed, I realized that the door for the bathroom (which could not be installed because it was a custom size) was actually a right-handed door, and would correctly fit the master bedroom. I also noted that one of the installed doors was not actually shutting properly. I called Randy back, and he agreed that the team would come back and fix that door and finish the trim (all for no charge). The team would also install the right-handed door on the master bedroom, but there would be a labor charge. I was fine with this, since during the prior visit Randy's team only put up the left-handed door (on the outside frame) at my request. 
Second Visit - Randy's team arrived, quickly fixed the one door that would not close properly, installed the correct-right handed door on the bedroom, and installed trim on the outside of the dog door. 


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Fireplace/ Bookcases
Bathroom Remodel
Fireplace/ Bookcases
Bathroom Remodel
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Good Homes
4.8(
5
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Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Good Homes Construction is a Veteran-Owned, quality construction company providing excellent services in residential home remodeling. Particular emphasis is placed on design build project delivery and long term relationships with our employees, clients, and vendors. We look forward to serving you.

Shed Interior
Shed exterior
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Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+13

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Premier Construction Services
4.9(
8
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Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

Credit card accepted

"Premier Construction Services is a North Carolina based practice and we pride ourselves on our diverse portfolio, including projects in all phases of building in residential.\nWe believe that building strong client relationships is incredibly important and we work closely with our clients to engender complete trust.\nWe see diversity as our strength, and this has ensured that we've been a practice of choice for more than 10 years. Our team has a great wealth of experience and know that, despite the complexity of the construction process, there should be no mystery to the client.

Chimney Repair Project
Chimney Repair Project
Chimney Repair Project
Chimney Repair Project
Chimney Repair Project

+16

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Hillsborough, NC

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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