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Beyond Average Builders LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was the very best experience. Clint understood exactly what I wanted and provided it with the best quality of materials and workmanship. My sunroom actually exceeded what I expected to be. It is beautiful and perfect. I highly recommend Clint. We have used his services in the past also on a previous house and his work does not disappoint ever."
Beautiful Gable Sunroom
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Builders - Garages/Barns/Sheds Project

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Total Home Roofing
4.5(
1,036
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Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Greg Luebbe and Total Home Roofing. We loved our neighbor's new roof and inquired with her to find out who did the work. She said Total Home Roofing did two of her three daycare buildings. She said Greg Luebbe was her salesman. Greg came over to the house and was very nice and helpful. He not only gave us a thorough presentation, and a great price, he got up on our steep roof and tarped over the missing shingles to prevent leaking until they could install the roof. The roof was installed exactly one week after he sold us. My husband and I are very pleased with the whole experience!"
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+26

Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Mike Harper's AC and A Picture Perfect Kitchen and Bath
4.9(
29
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Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

"Great ! Very friendly and on time for inspection and gave estimate on the spot! Offered in-house financing. Experienced and knowledgeable. Did not try to sell or add on unnecessary things. Recommend highly!"
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Sunshine State Remodeling LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Exceptional. There were many challenges due to a very small space with some unmovable features (toilet stack), and a chimney in a key wall. The basic layout was original to the (1930s) house and not convenient for modern living. Tim did a total gut and then implemented a layout that maximized the existing space. What had been a cramped and inefficient space now is a beautiful efficient en-suite with a delightful shower and luxurious underheated flooring. Tim maintained clear communication throughout the process. He was patient and courteous when we presented our ideas and helped guide us to best solutions for the space. We also appreciate Tim working so cleanly and efficiently throughout the project. No raised or angry voices, debris cleared away timely, Tim treated our property as if it was his own. We are glad we chose Tim for our bathroom renovation and highly recommend! * Before and after photos available upon request*"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
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+103

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SP's Home Maintenance
5.0(
8
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Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

20+ years in the construction industry in various trades has lead our owner Steven to start this handyman service. We offer interior paint, fence repair (wood and vinyl), lock changes, light plumbing work (facets, toilet fixes) light electrical (receptacle and light switch change outs, install new light fixtures/fans), mow lawn, decks, trim, delivery and install appliances, roof patches/ stop leaks, tenant clean outs and inspections. We look forward to serving you

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+47

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All Area Fence
4.5(
24
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Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a worn out and falling apart fence. With two dogs and being next to the community mailboxes we knew it was time for a new fence. We contacted a few fencing companies and checked the home stores. We contacted All Area Fence because a coworker recommended them. They came promptly to the house for a free estimate at a time convenient for us. Their estimate was the lowest and we liked that it was a family run business. When they arrived to begin work they let us know they under estimated the actual cost, but told us not to worry they stand by their estimates. They managed to tear down our old fence and build out our new fence in two days. This happened two days before a Hurricane Matthew came through. We are happy to report the fence made it through the storm with no damage."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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JMJ Home Maintenance
5.0(
5
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Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AVP Construction JAX INC
5.0(
6
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Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional service. High quality craftsmanship. AVP always does quality work at a fair price. Highly recommended for those who want to renovate or remodel including custom millwork, flooring, cabinets, mirrors, shower doors, and pretty much anything else you may need."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
66 Westwood
531 Walnut
890 Bolton
66 Westwood

+68

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Steve's Home Improvement
4.3(
677
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Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve not only knows construction and design but can also think outside the box when issues arise. He has good ideas and can help the less experienced through a project. Not only that but my master sewer line backed up while he was working and he brought his snake out to try to unclog it which wasn’t included in the original scope of work. Overall he’s a very nice guy who gets the job done right."
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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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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