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Shed Doctor
4.9(
66
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"John was great, he came out right away to give me a quote. My whole shed needed re-leveling. We had to wait for the rainy weather to stop so his equipment could safely jack up the shed. He was a true professional and had it re-leveled quickly. He even took off and separetely re-leveled the double side doors to make them lock and open/close smoothly. (They had been sticking also.) I would definately hire again."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Apex Design Build
4.5(
793
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was a relatively small job but Apex Design Build was able to work me in and get the repairs done. Isis thoroughly explained the repair process and answered all my questions. The work was first rate. I'm pleased with the results. I am a repeat customer and intend to use Apex Design Build as my go-to source for future work."
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Whale Creek Co
5.0(
12
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave impressed me throughout the process. His design helped maximize square footage and his quote was lower than any other contractor I contacted. If youâ re weighing options you owe it to yourself to at least meet with Dave and compare â Iâ m so happy I did!"
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Composite Deck
Screen Room Addition
Solid Cherry Desk
Alley Emergency Exit

+29

Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Heath Outdoor L.L.C.
4.8(
70
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This job went perfectly! Travis and all the people on his team and crew were professional and clearly knew what they were doing. He gave excellent advice when he came out for the estimate. The estimate broke down the cost for various parts of the job, which I found to be very helpful and informative. They far exceeded my expectations on every part of the project and went above and beyond in making sure things were cleared out and trimmed and cleaned u[. I have never had much professional help with my yard other than mulching and tree trimming. Now that I see what great results can be achieved I'll be back in touch with Heath Outdoor!"
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
Eisele's One Stop Masonry & Concrete
4.6(
147
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

"They installed permanent foundation under an already existing room extension. They added additional foundation to the porch in the crawl space area. They dismantled and removed and interior chimney and re-designed the area where it had been location. They installed drainage in both side yards. They were so courteous and professional. Entire family was involved. They went the full extent to make the customer happy."
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Earth-Wood Arts
4.6(
257
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael (owner) was awesome to work with! Came by the house three different times, once on a Sunday, to talk through ideas me look at plant options online with my husband and I. Crew showed up exactly when he said they would and finished on time. They cleaned up well and hauled off all debris. Very happy with the final outcome and will be hiring again to complete border around a new privacy fence."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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MEGROCK Constructors LLC
5.0(
25
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

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. ."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Nu Look Home Service
4.8(
217
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"NuLook has been Fantastic in my experience. I had a situation that needed attention. There was a leak in the bathroom and it was getting bigger. I tried couple of contractors and due to different reasons or no communication I could not get any contractor to even look or give me a quote. I then reached out to NuLook after reading their reviews on Angi. They were prompt in returning my calls and an onsite visit was scheduled. Patrick Dawson was onsite and on time! He walked through the property and spent quite some time walking me through the issues and things that needed to be taken care of. I received the quote 3 days after we met and Patrick did advise me that I would receive at that time, since he had other customer orders to work on. I appreciated his and NuLook process of ensuring they follow through. Once I received the quote from David Schwartz, the owner, we finalized a start date. I really liked how they worked. I was given a quote, charges were billed on Fridays and collected on Mondays, updates for the week were provided on those Friday calls. I was kept up to date with progress and also provided with before and after pictures. In the end, the work got done. Everything we discussed was implemented. There were no surprises, which is the best thing we need when undergoing repairs. Overall I am very satisfied with the services provided by Patrick, David and NuLook services team. I would hire them again for future needs. Thank you David, Patrick and NuLook Services Team!"
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Innovative Garages of Indy
4.9(
190
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fritz was great to work with from start to finish! He was punctual, and extremely flexible with our moving-target schedule based on a whole house remodel. The finished product is just as described and anticipated. People actually comment on how good it looks - they offer a variety of base paint colors and then you can add colored chips in various combinations. We love the retro look!"
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Moore Construction Services
4.6(
105
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We purchased a smaller house than desired however it did have the acreage we wanted. So...., we decided to build since this was our retirement home. Moore Construction (I have used several times over the years) provided the estimate and we agreed upon price. The remodeling consisted of a new roof, new windows, doors,??and siding on the original structure. Both bathrooms were also remodeled with new cabinets, vinyl?and showers.? Many other smaller changes were made such as?closet?shelves and new?ceiling tiles in the downstairs apartment.?New construction included a large sun room, and converting existing garage into a bathroom, pantry and laundry room.?To this, we added two additional rooms and a garage.?Also, a side deck. We had several growing pains with a project this large however it all worked out to a beautiful and functional home.?Would I recommend Moore Construction - Absolutely!"
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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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