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Junk doctors MD
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Serving Killeen, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This project couldn’t have gone any better. The company owner contacted me and set up a time to come by. His employees arrived as promised and were very polite and efficient. They asked what I needed them to do and they went above and beyond. They completed the job in a timely manner, left the building being emptied clean and organized. The fee was very reasonable. I will call Junk Doctors first if I have any further need of hauling and cleanup. I would highly recommend Junk Doctors to anyone needing this kind of service."
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Voight electrical
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Serving Killeen, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Master of Most LLC is an amazing company! He came out and installed a doggy door for my pups. He was very punctual, had great communication and was very professional. He was able to install the doggy door proficiently and very fast. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!"
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Flintrock Construction
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Serving Killeen, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Was looking for someone to pour a concrete slab. After talking to Jason he quoted me the slab and metal building to go on it and saved me lots of money. Not only that but when Jason showed as he promised, a welcome change from where I just relocated from, he arrived with equipment in tow and started the job right then and there. The crews that came were all very nice and showed and went to work. The project was finished almost a week ahead of schedule and thatâ s with 2 days of rain. I would definitely recommend Jason and am already planning my next project with him."
Response time1 day
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Diamond Edge Construction
4.9(
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Serving Killeen, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything was done on time with no unreasonable changes and the job stayed within our budget. Robert listened to what we needed and made it work for us. The crew was very respectful and the area was kept clean and in order during the build. Would definitely recommend him to anyone that needs the job done right and within budget."
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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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