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Mandolin Rising
5.0(
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Angi Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Problem-solving and great communication ended up being a must with the unexpected surprises our old farmhouse brought. We are grateful for their amazing contributions to our home. Highly recommend."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Whale Creek Co
5.0(
11
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Angi Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave and team were very professional! When giving me an estimate, Dave gave me a few ideas and I took them. So glad I did! He is also knowledgeable of building codes and completed the project for me on an escalated time line. I would hire them again 100%!"
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Apex Design Build
4.6(
756
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Angi Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"David and his crew were very professional. David's bid was much lower than another bid we had, and my kitchen is beautiful! I would recommend David and his crew for any kitchen remodeling project!"
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Bestway Contractors LLC
5.0(
13
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Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bobby, my Project Manager, coordinated teams for electrical, plumbing, demolition, drywall, tile, flooring, and assembly work. My bathroom remodel was completed with exceptional attention to detail, including updated fixtures, new floor tile, and grab bars. Any concerns I raised were handled quickly and respectfully. The second project involved running electrical wiring to my she-shed and installing new laminated plank flooring in my living and dining rooms. The team found creative solutions that minimized cost and disruption, and the new floors are perfect for my dogs and home office needs. They were professional, punctual, and communicative throughout both projects, consistently providing updates and keeping everything on schedule. I recommend Bobby for any remodeling —his reliability, fair pricing, and workmanship made the entire experience positive."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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MEGROCK Constructors LLC
5.0(
24
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Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I have relied on Ron to fix/repair many issues with my home. He found the source of a sneaky roof leak and redid all the flashing around my fireplace chimney (which another contractor did poorly the first time), repaired a crack in the chimney cap and redid the grouting in the stack. He completely remodeled my bathroom, which required demolition out to the 2x4's, removal of rotted subfloor, mold/mildew mitigation, laying custom tile and wall treatments, plumbing, and the creative solution for many, many problems he discovered along the way. Recently, he repaired a section of my roof that took some damage from a fallen tree. I've also relied on him for many smaller "honey-do" projects. He is a dream to work with, always professional, leaving the worksite cleaner than when he found it, and communicating his ideas clearly with no suprises. He is my no-brainer go-to or any future improvement projects needed for my mid-century home. ."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Tru Marble and Granite LLC
5.0(
7
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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With so many competitors in our field, TRU Marble and Granite stands out by catering to various clients from builders and remodelers to clients with a flare for unique designs and dramatic presentations. We offer exotic stone countertops for less than our competition. Our goal is to make sure our customers will love their countertops for years to come.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Simpson Construction LLC
5.0(
4
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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Family-owned and operated with more than 20 years of experience; we're big enough to get the job done, but small enough to still care. We'll make your project as affordable as possible while maintaining the highest standards in quality, always providing free estimates.

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Indianapolis, IN

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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