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Memorial West Contractors LLC

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Memorial West Contractors LLC

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Super Service Award
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 local quotes requested

When we start a job, we always communicate with home owners from beginning work to the completion of their project job. We will communicate with home owner each day (and during the day, if needed) to keep them updated on details and progress of their project. We are also known for our detailed coverings such as but not limited to, plastic walls around the project, protecting all flooring for inside work. For outside work, our crews use ample coverings such as but not limited to drop clothes, plastic, masking tape etc. to assure a very neat and clean job. Brick, landscaping, glass and hardware will be thoroughly protected from paint spills or over spray. We make sure the job is cleaned up each day. We pay attention to details on all work. All of our work is done the correct way and we never compromise quality by taking any short cuts. Our subcontractors have worked with us for many years. We keep the same ones, which makes it easier maintaining the jobs, and of course trust them working inside our customers’ homes. We have repeat customers going back as long as 32 years. They already know what to expect how we run our jobs. We treat new customers the same way as we have done for repeat customers over the many years.

"Great. Repairs made using best structural methods. Job completed all repair issues."

Frances M on August 2025

When we start a job, we always communicate with home owners from beginning work to the completion of their project job. We will communicate with home owner each day (and during the day, if needed) to keep them updated on details and progress of their project. We are also known for our detailed coverings such as but not limited to, plastic walls around the project, protecting all flooring for inside work. For outside work, our crews use ample coverings such as but not limited to drop clothes, plastic, masking tape etc. to assure a very neat and clean job. Brick, landscaping, glass and hardware will be thoroughly protected from paint spills or over spray. We make sure the job is cleaned up each day. We pay attention to details on all work. All of our work is done the correct way and we never compromise quality by taking any short cuts. Our subcontractors have worked with us for many years. We keep the same ones, which makes it easier maintaining the jobs, and of course trust them working inside our customers’ homes. We have repeat customers going back as long as 32 years. They already know what to expect how we run our jobs. We treat new customers the same way as we have done for repeat customers over the many years.

"Great. Repairs made using best structural methods. Job completed all repair issues."

Frances M on August 2025


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TxQuickBids LLC

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TxQuickBids LLC

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
80 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

Family-owned and operated, we've built our reputation on serving Houston and its surrounding areas with integrity and passion. We're dedicated to doing things the right way, providing exceptional quality, and offering competitive pricing. Our expertise spans a broad spectrum of remodeling services, from bathroom and kitchen updates to patio makeovers, additions, roofing, concrete work, foundation repair, and exterior renovations. But what truly sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, ensuring our clients are delighted with their experience from start to finish – and beyond!

"TX QUICKBIDS The Team was both professional and respectful of how they approached and completed my project. I wanted to remove the hardee planks and replace with brick or brick veneer on the back wall of my house. The before and after. Loving the results. "

Arlesua F on December 2025

Family-owned and operated, we've built our reputation on serving Houston and its surrounding areas with integrity and passion. We're dedicated to doing things the right way, providing exceptional quality, and offering competitive pricing. Our expertise spans a broad spectrum of remodeling services, from bathroom and kitchen updates to patio makeovers, additions, roofing, concrete work, foundation repair, and exterior renovations. But what truly sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, ensuring our clients are delighted with their experience from start to finish – and beyond!

"TX QUICKBIDS The Team was both professional and respectful of how they approached and completed my project. I wanted to remove the hardee planks and replace with brick or brick veneer on the back wall of my house. The before and after. Loving the results. "

Arlesua F on December 2025


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RT Construction

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RT Construction

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
105 local quotes requested

All Residential/Commercial Remodeling New Builds and Construction. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They went above and beyond what I could have expected for the remodel. They were always on time and very attentive to my requests and also brought some valuable insight to our project. I couldn't recommend them more!"

Doris D on June 2024

All Residential/Commercial Remodeling New Builds and Construction. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They went above and beyond what I could have expected for the remodel. They were always on time and very attentive to my requests and also brought some valuable insight to our project. I couldn't recommend them more!"

Doris D on June 2024


The Detering Company

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The Detering Company

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100 years of experience

The Detering Company is owned and run by Carl Detering, Jr. His daughter, Cassie and son, Carlos are also working in the company, making this a third generation company. Throughout our many years serving Houston, The Detering Company has remained a family-owned and operated business, which allows for responsive management that can expeditiously make decisions on site. We are proud to say that we are a supplier with a solid financial foundation. For more than eight decades, The Detering Company has remained dedicated to sound business practices and to only making promises that we can keep. We continue to uphold a reputation for getting our customers' orders correct and delivered on schedule.

The Detering Company is owned and run by Carl Detering, Jr. His daughter, Cassie and son, Carlos are also working in the company, making this a third generation company. Throughout our many years serving Houston, The Detering Company has remained a family-owned and operated business, which allows for responsive management that can expeditiously make decisions on site. We are proud to say that we are a supplier with a solid financial foundation. For more than eight decades, The Detering Company has remained dedicated to sound business practices and to only making promises that we can keep. We continue to uphold a reputation for getting our customers' orders correct and delivered on schedule.


Eric's Custom Woodwork Inc.

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Eric's Custom Woodwork Inc.

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17 years of experience

ECW is a "Design to Finish" company. Our goal is for the customer to make one call and get their needs taken care of. My first company (in the mid 90's) was painting new residential home construction. I was building homes when the economy turned down in 2008, then I started ECW. We do alot of remodeling & hand man work. We have licensed Electricians, Plumbers & HVAC on hand to work, as well as Artists for Faux Finishes & Murals.

ECW is a "Design to Finish" company. Our goal is for the customer to make one call and get their needs taken care of. My first company (in the mid 90's) was painting new residential home construction. I was building homes when the economy turned down in 2008, then I started ECW. We do alot of remodeling & hand man work. We have licensed Electricians, Plumbers & HVAC on hand to work, as well as Artists for Faux Finishes & Murals.


Linbeck Group, LLC

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Linbeck Group, LLC

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- Planning all significant project development and implementation details - Understanding the material and equipment specifications and procuring them - Predicting potential changes and formulating risk mitigation strategies - Fulfilling legal and regulatory concerns - Establishing effective communication among all project participants

- Planning all significant project development and implementation details - Understanding the material and equipment specifications and procuring them - Predicting potential changes and formulating risk mitigation strategies - Fulfilling legal and regulatory concerns - Establishing effective communication among all project participants


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DNB HOME CARE

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DNB HOME CARE

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Home cleaning and handyman services

Home cleaning and handyman services


Lifeguard Saferooms

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Lifeguard Saferooms

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14 years of experience

Lifeguard Saferooms is a Tornado Shelter and Saferoom Sales and custom install company. Underground shelters can be installed under your garage floor or in a desired location in your yard. Our steel saferooms are placed above ground in your garage or inside home and must be mounted to existing or custom poured concrete slab to manufacturers specifications.

Lifeguard Saferooms is a Tornado Shelter and Saferoom Sales and custom install company. Underground shelters can be installed under your garage floor or in a desired location in your yard. Our steel saferooms are placed above ground in your garage or inside home and must be mounted to existing or custom poured concrete slab to manufacturers specifications.


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NGTX Enterprises

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NGTX Enterprises

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NGTX Enterprises specializes in Roofing, Interior / Exterior renovations, Project Management for Affordable Housing, Multi-Family, and Senior Living properties. Just to name a few, our services include: Roofing Specialist, Interior & Exterior Renovations, Interior & Exterior Painting, Concrete, Fencing, ADA & TDCHA Renovations, Gutters, Carports, and Storm Damage. We offer a complimentary estimate on any work you may be needing! Thank you for your time and we look forward to answering any questions you may have. At NGTX Enterprises we strive to offer professional and timely service for all your Commercial, Residential, and Business projects. We always provide a detailed estimate outlining every product and service requested to complete your project. Once the project is started, we utilize only the highest quality products and offer industry-leading warranties. Our staff is professional and courteous that will work with you every step of the way.

NGTX Enterprises specializes in Roofing, Interior / Exterior renovations, Project Management for Affordable Housing, Multi-Family, and Senior Living properties. Just to name a few, our services include: Roofing Specialist, Interior & Exterior Renovations, Interior & Exterior Painting, Concrete, Fencing, ADA & TDCHA Renovations, Gutters, Carports, and Storm Damage. We offer a complimentary estimate on any work you may be needing! Thank you for your time and we look forward to answering any questions you may have. At NGTX Enterprises we strive to offer professional and timely service for all your Commercial, Residential, and Business projects. We always provide a detailed estimate outlining every product and service requested to complete your project. Once the project is started, we utilize only the highest quality products and offer industry-leading warranties. Our staff is professional and courteous that will work with you every step of the way.


New Caney Fence

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New Caney Fence

3.00(
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53 years of experience

New Caney Fence has provided residential and commercial fencing of all types with great pride and workmanship since 1973. We have financing options available, accept Visa, MasterCard, and of course take cash and checks.

"THE NIGHTMARE WITH MY FENCE, GATES & LOCKS CONTINUES LONG REVIEW IMPORTANT TO READ ! *COMPLETE CHAOS AND DISORDERED WORK WITH NO SCHEDULE & NO COOPERATION WITH HOMEOWNER CONTRACTORS (CHRIS/ALAN MALLARD FROM NEW CANEY FENCE COMPANY) After charging me almost $11,000 to build my fence, had poor to no communication regarding appointment times. They would stop by the house to begin or complete phases of the project with no prior arrangements, not knowing if I was home or not. If they ran behind schedule at a job at another property they never called to say they were running late. They committed to appointment times I requested & did not keep their word. They were "no call no shows." Who conducts business like this? No one.!! *POOR WORKMANSHIP & NOT LISTENING TO DIRECTIONS & REQUESTS Fence was built with a large gap between the ground and the bottom of the fence allowing the two dogs to get loose. The whole point of the project was to have a fenced in yard for two dogs. I told this to them from the beginning but they did not listen or care. To fix the issue, I had great additional expense to purchase gravel, concrete, and bricks to fill in the gap under the fence in order to secure the dogs. *EXTREME RUDENESS Contractors & workers of NEW CANEY FENCE COMPANY spoke disrespectfully to me when I was the one hiring them and paying them for the work. They acted as if they knew better than me about what I wanted & needed done. They were arrogant, rude, and demeaning. *BROKEN ITEMS INSTALLED The two expensive gate locks that was charged to me $350 each, has been a disaster due to the fact that the locks were not done properly in the first place. They were installed broken from day one. The codes did not work consistently. The locks were affected by hot and humid weather and did not work the way they were supposed to work: at all times in all weather. The locks did not fully latch due to being incorrectly installed. After two months of constant reminders, emails as well as me going to the company, Chris Mallard from New Caney Fence Company finally came out to fix the locks & the fence gates. I mentioned to him what exactly I thought would be good & solid so that he didn't have to come out again due to the constant reoccurrence of the locks & the gates not working properly, he refused and said I'm asking for too much & if I say anything more, that he would leave without doing anything at all. He completed the work and left Beware and do not trust your loved ones, pets, and valuable property to the fate of these completely incompetent contractors and workers. *RUDEST RECEPTIONISTS (KRYSTLE O'MALLEY & KAITLIN DENNIS) I HAVE EVER HAD THE EXTREME DISPLEASURE TO DEAL WITH IN OVER 50 YEARS OF DOING BUSINESS WITH ANY COMPANY It's funny how until New Caney Fence Company got the fence job from me, the receptionist/Office Manager (KRYSTLE O'MALLEY) went above & beyond to be polite & helpful until I signed on the dotted lines. When I noticed problems & brought them to (KRYSTLE O'MALLEY) notice, she showed a side of her that was shocking!! This person is totally toxic. She is verbally abusive, overbearing, mean, snarky, & sarcastic. In person, she has physically threatening body language designed to intimidate others.(ME) The receptionist (OFFICE MANAGER) is the person who gives potential clients their first impression of the business. If you want a toxic environment of snarky, argumentative, incompetent, unaccountable, excuse-making people with whom to do business you are at the right place & this is what she KRYSTLE O'MALLEY correctly portrays. The fence gate still doesn't lock up till date!I I keep getting excuses when I call, email or go to the company. I have gone above & beyond with my patience with Chris/Alan Mallard from New Caney Fence Company in every way possible."

Capucine S on November 2022

New Caney Fence has provided residential and commercial fencing of all types with great pride and workmanship since 1973. We have financing options available, accept Visa, MasterCard, and of course take cash and checks.

"THE NIGHTMARE WITH MY FENCE, GATES & LOCKS CONTINUES LONG REVIEW IMPORTANT TO READ ! *COMPLETE CHAOS AND DISORDERED WORK WITH NO SCHEDULE & NO COOPERATION WITH HOMEOWNER CONTRACTORS (CHRIS/ALAN MALLARD FROM NEW CANEY FENCE COMPANY) After charging me almost $11,000 to build my fence, had poor to no communication regarding appointment times. They would stop by the house to begin or complete phases of the project with no prior arrangements, not knowing if I was home or not. If they ran behind schedule at a job at another property they never called to say they were running late. They committed to appointment times I requested & did not keep their word. They were "no call no shows." Who conducts business like this? No one.!! *POOR WORKMANSHIP & NOT LISTENING TO DIRECTIONS & REQUESTS Fence was built with a large gap between the ground and the bottom of the fence allowing the two dogs to get loose. The whole point of the project was to have a fenced in yard for two dogs. I told this to them from the beginning but they did not listen or care. To fix the issue, I had great additional expense to purchase gravel, concrete, and bricks to fill in the gap under the fence in order to secure the dogs. *EXTREME RUDENESS Contractors & workers of NEW CANEY FENCE COMPANY spoke disrespectfully to me when I was the one hiring them and paying them for the work. They acted as if they knew better than me about what I wanted & needed done. They were arrogant, rude, and demeaning. *BROKEN ITEMS INSTALLED The two expensive gate locks that was charged to me $350 each, has been a disaster due to the fact that the locks were not done properly in the first place. They were installed broken from day one. The codes did not work consistently. The locks were affected by hot and humid weather and did not work the way they were supposed to work: at all times in all weather. The locks did not fully latch due to being incorrectly installed. After two months of constant reminders, emails as well as me going to the company, Chris Mallard from New Caney Fence Company finally came out to fix the locks & the fence gates. I mentioned to him what exactly I thought would be good & solid so that he didn't have to come out again due to the constant reoccurrence of the locks & the gates not working properly, he refused and said I'm asking for too much & if I say anything more, that he would leave without doing anything at all. He completed the work and left Beware and do not trust your loved ones, pets, and valuable property to the fate of these completely incompetent contractors and workers. *RUDEST RECEPTIONISTS (KRYSTLE O'MALLEY & KAITLIN DENNIS) I HAVE EVER HAD THE EXTREME DISPLEASURE TO DEAL WITH IN OVER 50 YEARS OF DOING BUSINESS WITH ANY COMPANY It's funny how until New Caney Fence Company got the fence job from me, the receptionist/Office Manager (KRYSTLE O'MALLEY) went above & beyond to be polite & helpful until I signed on the dotted lines. When I noticed problems & brought them to (KRYSTLE O'MALLEY) notice, she showed a side of her that was shocking!! This person is totally toxic. She is verbally abusive, overbearing, mean, snarky, & sarcastic. In person, she has physically threatening body language designed to intimidate others.(ME) The receptionist (OFFICE MANAGER) is the person who gives potential clients their first impression of the business. If you want a toxic environment of snarky, argumentative, incompetent, unaccountable, excuse-making people with whom to do business you are at the right place & this is what she KRYSTLE O'MALLEY correctly portrays. The fence gate still doesn't lock up till date!I I keep getting excuses when I call, email or go to the company. I have gone above & beyond with my patience with Chris/Alan Mallard from New Caney Fence Company in every way possible."

Capucine S on November 2022

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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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