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Forward Construction Group

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Forward Construction Group

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
276 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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Ancient City Construction Inc

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Ancient City Construction Inc

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Customers say: Super punctual
146 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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77 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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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
374 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

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MasterCraft Maintenance dba HomeWorx

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MasterCraft Maintenance dba HomeWorx

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
425 local quotes requested

MasterCraft Maintenance and Construction Services (MCMC) is a "all in one" service for home, business and property owners. From general repairs to remodels/renovations, from painting to drywall repairs, from plumbing to electrical - We can do and complete most any home residential or business property service that you need! With over 20 years of building maintenance in commercial and residential property management and maintenance we have the experience, competence and professionalism to provide you quality work at a fair price. Call us today for all your property maintenance and repair needs.

"Brad and his team did a great job. I had only a general idea of what I needed done based a very vague requirement from my home insurance company, but he was able to turn that into a solid plan, which was then completed quickly and at a fair price. No complaints"

Nick Z on June 2025

MasterCraft Maintenance and Construction Services (MCMC) is a "all in one" service for home, business and property owners. From general repairs to remodels/renovations, from painting to drywall repairs, from plumbing to electrical - We can do and complete most any home residential or business property service that you need! With over 20 years of building maintenance in commercial and residential property management and maintenance we have the experience, competence and professionalism to provide you quality work at a fair price. Call us today for all your property maintenance and repair needs.

"Brad and his team did a great job. I had only a general idea of what I needed done based a very vague requirement from my home insurance company, but he was able to turn that into a solid plan, which was then completed quickly and at a fair price. No complaints"

Nick Z on June 2025

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Scott's Home Solutions

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Scott's Home Solutions

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Customers say: Quality work
1803 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

Locally owned and operated since 2012. Over 60 years of combined work site experience. We strive to not only build customers, but to also build relationships. All work is contracted and guaranteed for satisfaction, and warrantied. Making our customers happy is our #1 priority. Our workmanship speaks for itself.

"Excellent! Scott arrived when he said he would, very professional. We had a great conversation throwing around some ideas for the best solution to my problem. Scott came up with an incredible shelving design that saves me tons of space and looks gorgeous! Love my new set up, would highly recommend this gentleman to anyone!"

Walter O on March 2021

Locally owned and operated since 2012. Over 60 years of combined work site experience. We strive to not only build customers, but to also build relationships. All work is contracted and guaranteed for satisfaction, and warrantied. Making our customers happy is our #1 priority. Our workmanship speaks for itself.

"Excellent! Scott arrived when he said he would, very professional. We had a great conversation throwing around some ideas for the best solution to my problem. Scott came up with an incredible shelving design that saves me tons of space and looks gorgeous! Love my new set up, would highly recommend this gentleman to anyone!"

Walter O on March 2021

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Johnny B Quick Exterior Services

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Johnny B Quick Exterior Services

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

I’m a skilled handyman offering a variety of services, including pressure washing and on-the-fly (OTF) engineering solutions. From routine home repairs to problem-solving unexpected challenges, I provide reliable and efficient service tailored to your specific needs. My expertise allows me to adapt quickly and offer practical fixes, ensuring your projects are completed with precision and care. If you’re looking for a professional who can handle both everyday maintenance and creative engineering solutions on the go, I’m ready to help. Reach out today for dependable, quality work.

"Communication was good, project started on time and was completed on the same day. Jonathan had a great eye for detail and a desire to get it right. Had me very work at several stages"

Ron S on October 2025

I’m a skilled handyman offering a variety of services, including pressure washing and on-the-fly (OTF) engineering solutions. From routine home repairs to problem-solving unexpected challenges, I provide reliable and efficient service tailored to your specific needs. My expertise allows me to adapt quickly and offer practical fixes, ensuring your projects are completed with precision and care. If you’re looking for a professional who can handle both everyday maintenance and creative engineering solutions on the go, I’m ready to help. Reach out today for dependable, quality work.

"Communication was good, project started on time and was completed on the same day. Jonathan had a great eye for detail and a desire to get it right. Had me very work at several stages"

Ron S on October 2025

Tile Installer

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Tile Installer

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33 years of experience

You can choose to get a detailed, written estimate before any work commences or you can choose the hourly option and knock out your entire "to do" list. We have built strong relationships with licensed, master carpenters, plumbers, electricians and roofers as well as skilled handymen accessible to us at any time. Our experienced personnel supervise and inspect all work to ensure you are always 100% satisfied before we consider any job complete and before you pay us for the work. We never ask for money up front, can finance large projects (Kitchen/Bath or any type of remodeling work) and you can use paypal or any major credit card to pay your bill conveniently online. All work is guaranteed for life (For as long as you remain the owner of the property) regarding workmanship and we only use the best products (all manufacturer warranty paperwork is always provided upon completion of the project). So put together your "honey do" list and call today for fast service.

You can choose to get a detailed, written estimate before any work commences or you can choose the hourly option and knock out your entire "to do" list. We have built strong relationships with licensed, master carpenters, plumbers, electricians and roofers as well as skilled handymen accessible to us at any time. Our experienced personnel supervise and inspect all work to ensure you are always 100% satisfied before we consider any job complete and before you pay us for the work. We never ask for money up front, can finance large projects (Kitchen/Bath or any type of remodeling work) and you can use paypal or any major credit card to pay your bill conveniently online. All work is guaranteed for life (For as long as you remain the owner of the property) regarding workmanship and we only use the best products (all manufacturer warranty paperwork is always provided upon completion of the project). So put together your "honey do" list and call today for fast service.

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.

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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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