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Seminole Custom Homes, INC
5.0(
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Serving Huntersville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great! Bill and his crew did an excellent job. Very responsive to any questions/concerns/changes to our project. We have enjoyed our new outdoor living area."
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Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carolina Contracting & Investments Inc
4.5(
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Serving Huntersville, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ken was great to work with. He’s very responsive and wants to make it as easy as he can for the homeowner. I do NOT like how the company does their pricing. They do not give you a set estimate for the project. They’d need to give me a fixed estimate and do change orders like a normal contractor or we would not hire them again. If they changed that we’d hire Ken again."
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+8

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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KD's Elite Custom Building, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Huntersville, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Company and employees listened to home owner when owner had questions or needed clarification. Craftsmanship was excellent. Friendly and professional."
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+54

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Ruiz Enterprises LLC
4.9(
15
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Serving Huntersville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had the pleasure of working with Mollie and Catalino at Ruiz Enterprises to remove our old screened in porch and build a new deck and I couldn’t be happier with the results. From start to finish, the experience was smooth, professional, and above all, stress-free. Communication: Mollie and Catalino was outstanding in terms of communication. They took the time to understand exactly what I wanted and worked very hard to help find ways we could save money. I was kept informed at every stage, and any questions or concerns were addressed promptly and thoroughly. Quality of Work: The quality of work was very impressive. The deck was built with attention to detail, and it’s clear that Catalino and his team take pride in their work. We went from having a poorly designed screened porch that flooded to a beautiful new deck that gives us more usable space and more room to enjoy being outside. Timeliness: The project was completed on schedule, with no unexpected delays. Mollie and Catalino provided a clear timeline from the beginning, and they stuck to it and even worked with us as waited for HOA approval. Professionalism: The team was punctual, courteous, and respectful of my property. They maintained a clean worksite and ensured everything was in order before they left each day. Catalino even returned unused materials back to the retailer and I got almost a $1,000 back from the unused materials. I was happy to get the money back and not having to load and return heavy bags of cement! Overall Experience: I am thoroughly impressed with Ruiz Enterprises and the deck they built. It has transformed our outdoor space into a perfect place for relaxation and entertainment. I highly recommend Ruiz Enterprises to anyone looking for a reliable, skilled, and dedicated contractor for their home improvement projects. Thank you, Mollie and Catalino, for a job well done!"
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+401

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Hess Metal Works
5.0(
5
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Serving Huntersville, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I needed new floors put down in my kitchen and Jake battled the bad weather and got the job done and done very well I might add, he even found an electrical issue with my dishwasher when he pulled it out and fixed it at no extra charge. Excellent workmanship and professionalism. I will definitely be using him again for future projects. Highly recommend!"
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Bathroom, flooring
Bathroom, flooring

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D & J Home Improvement LLC
4.7(
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Serving Huntersville, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Denis and his TEAM are very professional, efficient, precise and knowledgeable about what they do. Denis left Francisco to lead the team when he needed to handle other business. All team members are very customer focused. When we had questions or suggestions about the project they listened and took appropriate action. They do EXCELLENT work. They totally reconfigured our deck. We will definitely look to D&J for future projects! We highly recommend this company! BTW, our deck was one of three houses on our street that D&J did work on. GREAT JOB D&J!!"
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+28

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Smart Flooring and Remodeling Solutions
5.0(
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Serving Huntersville, NC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Warranties offered

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"Miguel and his team did an excellent job. I would highly recommend them for tiling or any other remodeling jobs. They finished my basement and it looks fantastic!"
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Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Huntersville, 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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