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Ancient City Construction Inc

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Ancient City Construction Inc

4.63(
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Customers say: Super punctual
125 local quotes requested
29 years of experience

With over 35 years of experience, we specialize in building custom homes, additions, and outdoor living spaces. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and personalized service. Whether you're planning a new home or renovating an existing space, we're here to guide you through every step. We're passionate about sustainable building practices and ensuring your project is completed on time and within budget. Visit us at Ancient City Construction for more information. Let's build your dream together! We are hands on, contact us directly and be certain to check out our website and social media pages. https://ancientcityconstruction.com/ Rob Chastain Office Admin / Notary Public OFFICE: 904-808-7333 CELL: 904-217-9668

"Job well done by these guys, my wife and I couldn’t be more happy with the results. Fair price, great communications and perfect craftsmanship. Very happy with our decision to use Ancient City Construction for our project."

Douglas M on May 2024

With over 35 years of experience, we specialize in building custom homes, additions, and outdoor living spaces. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and personalized service. Whether you're planning a new home or renovating an existing space, we're here to guide you through every step. We're passionate about sustainable building practices and ensuring your project is completed on time and within budget. Visit us at Ancient City Construction for more information. Let's build your dream together! We are hands on, contact us directly and be certain to check out our website and social media pages. https://ancientcityconstruction.com/ Rob Chastain Office Admin / Notary Public OFFICE: 904-808-7333 CELL: 904-217-9668

"Job well done by these guys, my wife and I couldn’t be more happy with the results. Fair price, great communications and perfect craftsmanship. Very happy with our decision to use Ancient City Construction for our project."

Douglas M on May 2024

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Tison Homes & Development, Inc.

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Tison Homes & Development, Inc.

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43 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

Tison Homes & Development, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Tison Homes & Development, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Forward Construction Group

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Forward Construction Group

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
194 local quotes requested

The foundation of Our business is to always focus on your satisfaction. Our success is based on an honest commitement to providing responsive service, using quality products and materials that are applied and installed by skilled professionals.

"Superb craftsmanship, which is what matters. Final cleanup could have been a bit better but that's all."

James H on December 2023

The foundation of Our business is to always focus on your satisfaction. Our success is based on an honest commitement to providing responsive service, using quality products and materials that are applied and installed by skilled professionals.

"Superb craftsmanship, which is what matters. Final cleanup could have been a bit better but that's all."

James H on December 2023

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Beyond Average Builders LLC

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Beyond Average Builders LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
323 local quotes requested

Here at Beyond Average Builders, we love God and people and are a family owned and operated business, and offer a lifetime satisfaction guarantee on all craftsmanship. We pride ourselves on superior communication with our customers, and Integrity above all things.

"It went well. I added on to the project and they adapted the plans to make it look super nice. Everything is permitted and good to go."

Matt I on February 2025

Here at Beyond Average Builders, we love God and people and are a family owned and operated business, and offer a lifetime satisfaction guarantee on all craftsmanship. We pride ourselves on superior communication with our customers, and Integrity above all things.

"It went well. I added on to the project and they adapted the plans to make it look super nice. Everything is permitted and good to go."

Matt I on February 2025

North Florida Builders of Jacksonville, Inc.

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North Florida Builders of Jacksonville, Inc.

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48 years of experience

North Florida Builders is a custom home and custom remodeling company, offering the finest experience and value in our products. Offering true custom services, we want our customers to tell us what they want in their new home or their newly remodeled home. The company is now under ownership of the son, Jason White, of the original founder, Howard White. Founded in 1977 by Howard, North Florida Builders built its reputation as the most successful custom homebuilder in Jacksonville. Offering home/lots packages, as well as 'on your lot' construction, and will even assist our customer in finding that perfect location for them. Working with some of the finest subcontractors in northeast Florida, we pride ourselves having long-standing relationships with many of them.

North Florida Builders is a custom home and custom remodeling company, offering the finest experience and value in our products. Offering true custom services, we want our customers to tell us what they want in their new home or their newly remodeled home. The company is now under ownership of the son, Jason White, of the original founder, Howard White. Founded in 1977 by Howard, North Florida Builders built its reputation as the most successful custom homebuilder in Jacksonville. Offering home/lots packages, as well as 'on your lot' construction, and will even assist our customer in finding that perfect location for them. Working with some of the finest subcontractors in northeast Florida, we pride ourselves having long-standing relationships with many of them.

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

BMJ.Construction

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BMJ.Construction

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25 years of experience

Many forms of payment are accepted. I have worked with many lending companies

Many forms of payment are accepted. I have worked with many lending companies

A-ONE Home Repair Service Inc.

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A-ONE Home Repair Service Inc.

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11 years of experience

A-ONE Home Repair Service Inc. is a local option for your screening needs.

A-ONE Home Repair Service Inc. is a local option for your screening needs.

Michael's Custom Tile

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Michael's Custom Tile

4.63(
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Customers say: Super punctual
22 years of experience

We are a privately owned company located in Jacksonville Florida. Owner Greg Michael have over 25 years of experience and is one of only 2 certified tile installers in the Jacksonville area. Cost is determined by the job.

We are a privately owned company located in Jacksonville Florida. Owner Greg Michael have over 25 years of experience and is one of only 2 certified tile installers in the Jacksonville area. Cost is determined by the job.

Jax Coastal Homes LLC

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Jax Coastal Homes LLC

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5 years of experience
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Jacksonville, FL

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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