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M Square Construction
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Serving Killeen, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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Credit card accepted

"This is the second summer we did major projects. Both time we used M2. They are reliable, the crew is friendly and the workmanship is the best. Highly recommend you call David for anything. If he doesn’t do it he knows who does and helps you get it all done."
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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

"Masters of Most LLC is excellent to work with. The house is a rent house far from me, so I am not able to be there on site. No worries about that. Great communication, ideas, pricing, workmanship. Jobs needed to be done inside the house and around the outside. The tenants were happy and so was I. Would highly recommend using Master’s of Most LLC!!!"
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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."
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Diamond Edge Construction
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Serving Killeen, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The early evening of the 22nd of May this year, two or three tornadoes ripped through our town, along with high winds that blew down appreciable portions of our eight foot high backyard privacy fence. At the same time the entire front of our house was pummeled by hard baseball-size hail which dented our garage door, window ledges and siding. All exposed wood surfaces were sandblasted of paint, and we had heavy damage to roof as well as interior ceiling from rain. I interviewed a number of contractors for estimates and timelines. I selected Diamond Edge Construction, L.L.C. and met with the owner, Robert Jackson. I was impressed that Robert intently listened to my concerns and took ownership of the many facets of work that had to be done. I do not expect perfection, but I do expect quality of craftsmanship and commitment to that end. At no point in this journey to get my house back in order, was I disappointed by Robert. He worked tirelessly with my insurance company, and was always available by phone, text, or in person. LThe integrity of replacing my roof went quickly, as did restoration of a new eight foot high solid privacy fence. Interior damage was then addressed to completion and our satisfaction. Robert’s commitment to seeing the job through is of paramount importance, both to his clients, and his own integrity. He has high standards for customer service and total satisfaction. I have no regrets that I chose Robert Jackson. Sent from my iPad"
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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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