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Shed Doctor
4.9(
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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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Coach House Garages
4.7(
112
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Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did an excellent job. They were expensive, but you get what you pay for. The building inspector of the city said this was the best built garage he had ever inspected. I would highly recommend them and I would definitely hire them again."
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Response time2 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Apex Design Build
4.5(
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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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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Whale Creek Co
5.0(
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Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

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%!"
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Composite Deck
Screen Room Addition
Solid Cherry Desk
Alley Emergency Exit

+29

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Heath Outdoor L.L.C.
4.8(
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Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Heath Outdoor has done many landscaping projects for us over the last several years. Even though this was just a small project, the service was great and the crew was friendly and efficient."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
Eisele's One Stop Masonry & Concrete
4.6(
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Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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Patio has narrow access to it from driveway - Karl's small Bobcat tractor was able to maneuver in tight spaces. Old concrete was removed, new bed of limestone footing installed, and foam barrier installed against house. They repaired previously unseen void in concrete porch step next to patio. Poured concrete to ensure drainage away from house, used brushed finish. Can't believe how much better it looks now with the new concrete!  Well worth the investment.


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Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Earth-Wood Arts
4.6(
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Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Over a period of a couple of days the Earthwood Arts crew did spring cleanup on the yard, mulched, trimmed lawn edges.  It looks fantastic, and my neighbors continue to make favorable comments.
This is the 4th year that we have worked with Earthwood Arts, and each year they build on what they've done the year before.  They take a definite pride in their work, which is consistently excellent.  And their cleanup is impeccable.
The crew is always friendly and professional, and they all listen intently to comments and questions.  It is a pleasure to work with them.


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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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MEGROCK Constructors LLC
5.0(
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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 rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Nu Look Home Service
4.8(
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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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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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