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Shelter or outbuilding builders in Independence

River Valley General Contracting

123 Main St.
5.00(
1
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River Valley General Contracting

123 Main St.
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
124 local quotes requested

We have 20 years experience and specialize in custom decks. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! See the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Fast and professional."

Chris Fryman f on February 2024

We have 20 years experience and specialize in custom decks. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! See the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Fast and professional."

Chris Fryman f on February 2024

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Empire Home Solutions

4.93(
14
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Empire Home Solutions

4.93(
14
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
578 local quotes requested

Our thanks for stopping by our page. Here at Empire Home Solutions, we strive to do things a bit different. Since 2009 we've all been working hard to build a network of professionals and a client base that is next to none. From our first talks of a project all the way to completion, you'll love our ease of communication and attention to detail. Our aim is to exceed expectations and leave our customers feeling like part of a family. Someone they can trust to get the job right the first time. Please don't hesitate to give us a call, we'd love to talk and see what we can do for your home or property today!

"Just like the reviews and what my friend told me. Absolutely amazing work at great prices. I'll be using them again"

Bradley S on May 2025

Our thanks for stopping by our page. Here at Empire Home Solutions, we strive to do things a bit different. Since 2009 we've all been working hard to build a network of professionals and a client base that is next to none. From our first talks of a project all the way to completion, you'll love our ease of communication and attention to detail. Our aim is to exceed expectations and leave our customers feeling like part of a family. Someone they can trust to get the job right the first time. Please don't hesitate to give us a call, we'd love to talk and see what we can do for your home or property today!

"Just like the reviews and what my friend told me. Absolutely amazing work at great prices. I'll be using them again"

Bradley S on May 2025

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Bloomed Hill Contracting LLC

NA
5.00(
3
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Bloomed Hill Contracting LLC

NA
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
1390 local quotes requested

We are Bloomed Hill Contracting LLC! We have 10 years of experience for your contracting needs. We specialize in small jobs like painting and drywall patching, to medium-large jobs such as kitchen, bathroom and basement remodels! If you have any questions about a project or idea you have in mind, please feel free to contact us!

"Excellent job and great communication. We'll be doing future business!"

Doug C on December 2024

We are Bloomed Hill Contracting LLC! We have 10 years of experience for your contracting needs. We specialize in small jobs like painting and drywall patching, to medium-large jobs such as kitchen, bathroom and basement remodels! If you have any questions about a project or idea you have in mind, please feel free to contact us!

"Excellent job and great communication. We'll be doing future business!"

Doug C on December 2024

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JOHN BLOCK DECK CONTRACTOR

2010 CHAPPELOW RIDGE
4.71(
56
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•Approved Pro

JOHN BLOCK DECK CONTRACTOR

2010 CHAPPELOW RIDGE
4.71(
56
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
581 local quotes requested

Free Estimates 513-284-1644 * All decks are designed and crafted bJohn Block who is an expert carpenter with 25 years experience. * Qualified to use all decking products,treated lumber, brazilian hardwood and composite decking. * Many unique options are available such as custom railing, built in hot tubs, arbors,and custom benches. * Blueprints provided for all decks designed by John Block. * All decks are built according to a customer friendly contract with easy payments made as work progresses. * John Block and his employees are fully insured. * Building permits are obtained on all jobs where required. * Job site cleaned and straightened daily. * Courteous professional workmanship at all times with safety a priority. * Many pictures and referrals available upon request at John Block Deck Contractor on Facebook. OUR GOAL Our goal at John Block Deck Contractor is to build a deck to suit your needs. We take into consideration the size of your backyard, your house and family. We also take into consideration the traffic flow on and off the deck, placement of furniture, and the number of people you may entertain. All of this will be provided to you for a very economical price with the least amount of inconvenience to you the customer. I wish you the best of time on your new deck built by John Block Deck Contractor. Visit John Block Deck Contractor on Facebook.com. Free Estimates 513-284-1644

"It was very nice. We loved his idea. It looked like it had been built with the house. Workmanship was superb. All the materials were very high quality and very attractive. Everything looked just splendid. It took him about 4 weeks to complete the work."

TOM D on September 2020

Free Estimates 513-284-1644 * All decks are designed and crafted bJohn Block who is an expert carpenter with 25 years experience. * Qualified to use all decking products,treated lumber, brazilian hardwood and composite decking. * Many unique options are available such as custom railing, built in hot tubs, arbors,and custom benches. * Blueprints provided for all decks designed by John Block. * All decks are built according to a customer friendly contract with easy payments made as work progresses. * John Block and his employees are fully insured. * Building permits are obtained on all jobs where required. * Job site cleaned and straightened daily. * Courteous professional workmanship at all times with safety a priority. * Many pictures and referrals available upon request at John Block Deck Contractor on Facebook. OUR GOAL Our goal at John Block Deck Contractor is to build a deck to suit your needs. We take into consideration the size of your backyard, your house and family. We also take into consideration the traffic flow on and off the deck, placement of furniture, and the number of people you may entertain. All of this will be provided to you for a very economical price with the least amount of inconvenience to you the customer. I wish you the best of time on your new deck built by John Block Deck Contractor. Visit John Block Deck Contractor on Facebook.com. Free Estimates 513-284-1644

"It was very nice. We loved his idea. It looked like it had been built with the house. Workmanship was superb. All the materials were very high quality and very attractive. Everything looked just splendid. It took him about 4 weeks to complete the work."

TOM D on September 2020

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A1 Handyman Services

4.08(
13
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A1 Handyman Services

4.08(
13
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•Approved Pro
936 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

A1 Handyman & Pest Control is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Work not completed as promised. materials left behind. mess not cleaned up. was paid in full,"

john l on January 2025

A1 Handyman & Pest Control is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Work not completed as promised. materials left behind. mess not cleaned up. was paid in full,"

john l on January 2025

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Odd Jobs Unlimited

1701 Fox Tail Chase Dr
4.69(
59
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Odd Jobs Unlimited

1701 Fox Tail Chase Dr
4.69(
59
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
1117 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL OF YOUR HANDYMAN NEEDS. THERE IS NO JOB, BIG OR SMALL, WE CAN'T TACKLE. Member of the Better Business Bureau.

"Great, Chuck did excellent work and is very professional and knowledgeable."

Jerry & Susan D on August 2025

YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL OF YOUR HANDYMAN NEEDS. THERE IS NO JOB, BIG OR SMALL, WE CAN'T TACKLE. Member of the Better Business Bureau.

"Great, Chuck did excellent work and is very professional and knowledgeable."

Jerry & Susan D on August 2025

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Coldstream Interiors & Restoration

1308 US-50
5.00(
11
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Coldstream Interiors & Restoration

1308 US-50
5.00(
11
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
568 local quotes requested

With Over 20 years of experience, Coldstream Interiors & Restoration can handle all of your home's renovation needs. From kitchens and baths to flooring and basements, our team of professionals will guide you through the design and construction process. We love helping clients create spaces that bring their home to life!

"I love my bathrooms, and they covered a back staircase and added a 2nd floor Landry! I can't wait for them to do the rest of the house."

Jasmine L on March 2022

With Over 20 years of experience, Coldstream Interiors & Restoration can handle all of your home's renovation needs. From kitchens and baths to flooring and basements, our team of professionals will guide you through the design and construction process. We love helping clients create spaces that bring their home to life!

"I love my bathrooms, and they covered a back staircase and added a 2nd floor Landry! I can't wait for them to do the rest of the house."

Jasmine L on March 2022

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LJ Roofing & Restoration LLC

Germania Street
4.73(
30
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•Approved Pro

LJ Roofing & Restoration LLC

Germania Street
4.73(
30
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
902 local quotes requested

LJ Roofing & Restoration LLC is a roofing, exterior, and remodeling company that is locally owned and operated. With a network of trusted suppliers, contractors, and consultants, we can take on any project you may have.

"LJ Roofing & Restoration built our deck and did an outstanding job. They were offered suggestions to make our project the best they could be and worked with us as we made adjustments all at a reasonable rate. I highly recommend them if you are wanting a new deck, siding or a new roof."

Nathaniel H on August 2025

LJ Roofing & Restoration LLC is a roofing, exterior, and remodeling company that is locally owned and operated. With a network of trusted suppliers, contractors, and consultants, we can take on any project you may have.

"LJ Roofing & Restoration built our deck and did an outstanding job. They were offered suggestions to make our project the best they could be and worked with us as we made adjustments all at a reasonable rate. I highly recommend them if you are wanting a new deck, siding or a new roof."

Nathaniel H on August 2025

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Building Character LLC

9850 Princeton Glendale Rd
4.51(
349
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Building Character LLC

9850 Princeton Glendale Rd
4.51(
349
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
646 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

Anyone can throw a tool box in their truck and call themselves a deck builder. Here at Building Character we are outdoor living specialists one stop for you and your family to create memories. We offer decks, outdoor kitchens, fire features, outdoor fireplaces, water features, stamped concrete and much more. With 27 years experience we help home owners like you design and build their vision. Our quality workmanship and customer service is like no other. We have all the latest composite materials that fit your taste and budget. We offer a "Stress Free Experience"!! We do not embrace excuses, we embrace solutions. We will beat the competition at price, time and overall experience. We work all year 'round! Fiberon COMPOSITE DECKS & OURDOOR KITCHENS HUGE SALE!!!!

"Wonderful! This is a very responsive company and they are so easy to work with,. Their crew came and worked without disturbing us."

Jan V on January 2021

Anyone can throw a tool box in their truck and call themselves a deck builder. Here at Building Character we are outdoor living specialists one stop for you and your family to create memories. We offer decks, outdoor kitchens, fire features, outdoor fireplaces, water features, stamped concrete and much more. With 27 years experience we help home owners like you design and build their vision. Our quality workmanship and customer service is like no other. We have all the latest composite materials that fit your taste and budget. We offer a "Stress Free Experience"!! We do not embrace excuses, we embrace solutions. We will beat the competition at price, time and overall experience. We work all year 'round! Fiberon COMPOSITE DECKS & OURDOOR KITCHENS HUGE SALE!!!!

"Wonderful! This is a very responsive company and they are so easy to work with,. Their crew came and worked without disturbing us."

Jan V on January 2021

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Deck & Fence Renewal Systems

431 Ohio Pike
4.52(
187
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Deck & Fence Renewal Systems

431 Ohio Pike
4.52(
187
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1010 local quotes requested
27 years of experience

Cincinnati's premier deck and fence company. We are family owned and operated since 1998. We specialize in quality Installation, Restoration and major repairs of Decks and Fences. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality workmanship and the best products at a fair price.

"We were very pleased with the work done by Kip and Josh. The work exceeded our expectations. They paid attention to all of the details and kept us informed as the work progressed. I can highly recommend them."

Margaret S on October 2022

Cincinnati's premier deck and fence company. We are family owned and operated since 1998. We specialize in quality Installation, Restoration and major repairs of Decks and Fences. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality workmanship and the best products at a fair price.

"We were very pleased with the work done by Kip and Josh. The work exceeded our expectations. They paid attention to all of the details and kept us informed as the work progressed. I can highly recommend them."

Margaret S on October 2022

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Independence, KY

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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