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Avatar for Northwest Builders & Renovation, Inc.
Northwest Builders & Renovation, Inc.
4.6(
79
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Serving Lakewood, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"recently hired Northwest Builders & Renovation to build my garage, and I couldn?t be happier with the results. From start to finish, their team was professional, responsive, and detail-oriented. The communication was clear every step of the way, and they delivered exactly what they promised ? on time and within budget. The quality of the framing, concrete, and finish work exceeded my expectations. They took care of everything efficiently, handled permits smoothly, and left the site clean every day. It?s rare to find contractors this reliable and dedicated to doing the job right. I highly recommend Northwest Builders & Renovation to anyone looking for skilled, honest professionals who truly care about their work."
House Remodel, 2025
House Remodel, 2025
House Remodel, 2025
House Remodel, 2025
House Remodel, 2025

+32

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SmartDecks LLC
4.4(
45
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Serving Lakewood, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dave Thacker is old school. He gives you a quote for your project and sticks to it. If he finds something he missed, he doesn't charge extra and fixes it. He gives fair quotes, works fast, and is really a pleasure to work with. While he was at my home my old fence blew down. I had him fix that too. Both the deck and the fence look professionally made, like the professionals that built them! I would definitely refer a friend or relative to PlanTrak!"
Patio Roof with Fireplace
Patio Roof with Fireplace
Big Waterproof deck
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All Angle Continuous Gutters
4.8(
135
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Serving Lakewood, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Good work at a fair price. Other roofers quoted extremely high and wanted to upsell, but All Angle Continuous Gutters was willing to work with me on the project I wanted done."
Roof Clean
Before
After
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Trenkamp Construction LLC
4.6(
11
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Serving Lakewood, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tim and Andrew worked on a new home project for me for approximately 4 months framing, setting windows and doors , then siding and some exterior painting . Always showed up when needed and went right to work . Tim is very knowledgeable with his vast experience. I have worked with him on and off for over 20 years . On this project I had the opportunity to start working with his son Andrew which was a great . Very knowledgeable in all aspects of construction. Will be using them in the future."
Fence Replace
Fence Replace
Small work shed
Sultan Shed
Angled Deck, Sammamish

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BZR Remodeling
5.0(
4
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Serving Lakewood, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had an outstanding experience with Sean and Bzr team. From the initial call with Gaby to the finished product. I highly and strongly recommend BZR. We first started with a bathroom addition and ended up with an ADU project which turned out great adding a kitchen and 3/4 bath. It did take time and many changes, I want to thank Sean for his patience. I would absolutely in a blink work with them again. I will upload photos when wife has finished furnishing."
Everett, Wa- Full Bathroom
Snohomish, Wa- Kitchen
Woodinville, Wa- Full Bathroom
Federal Way, Wa- Patio Renovation from old deck to stone walkways, retaining walls and pavers.
University Dr, Wa.- Kitchen

+7

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Your Decks Next
4.6(
66
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Serving Lakewood, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

"This company was a pleasure to work with -- from the time of initial planning and estimate until completion. They are very professional, personable -- and (best yet) gave us good advice, while listening to us and building the deck we needed. They were flexible and accommodated changes identified as the deck became a reality. Additionally, they installed a much-needed french drain. We are an extremely satisfied customer."
Additional Photos
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Modern Outdoor Builders LLC
5.0(
18
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Serving Lakewood, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"It was a pleasure doing business with these fine craftsmen from start to finish! The quality of their work was far beyond what I expected. I was so impressed with their work ethic and professionalism. They truly listened and were collaborative through the entire build. Each day they were on-site, they worked very hard and with a cheerful attitude as well! My new custom shed is exactly what I wanted and I would hire them again in a heartbeat."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Legacy Construction
5.0(
11
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Serving Lakewood, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Legacy Construction did an exceptional job planning, prepping, and building a Trex Deck on the back of our home. I highly recommend them. They go above and beyond to make sure the job is done right to the highest standards."
commercial tenant improvements
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
sheetrock work in progress
bathroom refresh

+30

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Eco Star Remodeling & Construction
4.8(
143
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Serving Lakewood, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our garage conversion went off without a hitch, and I credit that entirely to Foster and his team. From day one, he listened to our needs and came up with a design that maximized every square foot. The finished space has a small kitchenette, a bathroom, and a fold-out bed for guests, making it perfect for both short-term visitors and long stays. The build quality is excellent, solid, well insulated, and thoughtfully finished. Foster crew was polite, professional, and kept the work on schedule, something we have never experienced before in a renovation."
Response time2 days
Recommended by3%of homeowners
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Homeimprove Construction, Inc.
5.0(
22
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Serving Lakewood, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

To get the home you have always wanted, you need a good home remodeling contractor who understands your needs and can help you incorporate all the design elements you want into your space. That’s where our team of experts at HomeImprove Construction come into play. Beyond having years of experience in the field, we also have a sound understanding of what it takes to get the job done right. We don’t just rush through the remodeling process for the sake of saving time. It’s all about working alongside the customer to ensure their needs are met.\n\nWhether you want help redesigning your space or just changing out the floors in your existing space, you can put your trust in our team to get the job done right. At Home Improve Construction the customer comes first. From bathroom remodeling to kitchen remodeling, room additions, new flooring, and more, you can count on our design specialist to bring your vision to life.

Complete kitchen remodel
Modern traditional complete bathroom remodel
Energy efficient yard
Deck & entertainment area
Room addition/powder room and laundry room

+1

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Lakewood, WA

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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