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Avatar for ULTIMATE CUSTOM PAINTING, LLC
ULTIMATE CUSTOM PAINTING, LLC
4.4(
335
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Serving Latrobe, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Extensive prep work with peeling white paint on top of dark wood, needed to be sanded extensively.  Ceiling work, patchng, careful trim work on ceilings and panels, polyurethane built in china cabinets and banister. Excellent work on ceilings, walls and trim. They were responsive when a test area showed color we chose was not what we wnated and we were able to choose another color before a large room was painated.  Be sure to specify that both sides of door frames are to be painted. They were very responsive when we noted polyurethane drips on a painted wall and Dan came on a Saturday to fix it. Work done included ceilings, walls, baseboards, trim, doorways for a large living room, dining room, 2 breezeways, stairway to second floor with banister and spindles and second floor hallway. Took 3 weeks to complete. Pay attention to detail."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Aaronson Repairs & Improvements, LLC
Aaronson Repairs & Improvements, LLC
4.9(
26
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Serving Latrobe, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

"I would recommend Dave to anyone who is looking for jobs being done around your home. He installed some Windows for me and did a great job plus he also took the time to shop around for a good price on the windows which came with a great warranty. I know I would hire him again for other jobs when needed and he is knowledgeable and courteous."
New Flooring
Spindle replacement
Room Reno
Vinyl Siding
Spindle replacement

+34

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Home Crafters Building & Remodeling Inc
Home Crafters Building & Remodeling Inc
4.6(
162
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Serving Latrobe, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Credit card accepted

"They handled every aspect with complete professionalism. They made helpful suggestions and did not nickel and dime on small changes I made. I've used Home Crafters before so I had complete faith in them and once again, they did not disappoint."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for O'Dell Contracting Inc
O'Dell Contracting Inc
4.5(
23
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Serving Latrobe, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Came to my residence, took measurements, contacted a metal fabricator to who also came to my residence to review the work needed ,made the door from aluminum and installed it. O'Dell contracting called me to follow up and tell me when job would be completed.This is a reliable contractor who kept in contact to let me know the date it would be installed. After the job was completed he contacted me to ask if the work was satisfactory.I would recommend this contractor for any home remodeling.He is to be graded as an A-1 Contractor."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for The Construction Company Inc
The Construction Company Inc
4.6(
24
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Serving Latrobe, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The entire process went smoothly. John was very professional during the quotation process. I was unsure of exactly what I wanted and John guided me through the process. I did end up using the Trex Transcend Tropical Spiced Rum deck which is the top of the line of Trex material. I went with the all black Trabscend railing system. My deck is quite large and includes an octagonal eating area, a walkway and a large rectangular deck. I copied my old deck footprint which we love. I also added a full Trex skirting to the deck as well. Bottom line, it's a big deck! Demolishing the old deck went well. They worked almost a week in building the footings and substructure of the deck. It is twice as large as our old deck. Memorial Day weekend came and went and they finished the deck and railing. They cleaned up every day and left nothing for us to pickup. Nothing. There was no smokers and not one butt was to be found. As we near retirement, I wanted a maintenance free deck that looks good. We are greatly pleased with the Trex product and John and his crew craftmanship. I am very pleased with The Construction Factory's craftmanship, work effort and courteous professionalism. Based on my experience I highly recommend them
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Steadfast Custom Construction LLC
4.6(
14
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Serving Latrobe, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian followed up with a professional estimate of the work to be performed. Unfortunately, in the meantime, a much more serious issue arose that redirected my attention and efforts. The new, urgent problem of critical proportions had to be moved up in my list of priorities, and the job of repairing the badly worn steps to the basement had to be put on hold until sometime in the future. I will certainly call Brian again in the future for any other projects that must be addressed in my aging home.
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Concrete Construction
Custom Kitchen Remodels
Custom Decks and Patios
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+25

Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for BKG Design - Budget Kitchen & Granite
BKG Design - Budget Kitchen & Granite
4.7(
134
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Serving Latrobe, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The entire project went way better than expected. From the initial designs, which changed multiple times, to the final measurements and installation. The designer, Terra, was very responsive, and pointed out what would and would not work which made the process much easier for us. The owner of the company personally did our final measurements and made some minor tweaks to the design that we would have missed. The 3D designs they gave us we're amazingly realistic, and made us comfortable with the layout. Every appointment we had with them from design, to measure, to install, and the process of granite selection, measurements and installation we're exactly on time and professional. Terra even came to our house personally on install day to make sure there was no confusion on the layout. We had a minor issue with adjustment of a couple of doors, and Terra had someone here 2 days later to make the minor adjustment. Couldn't be happier with the way it went. I met them at the Home Show in the spring and knew they were the right fit for us. The cabinets we selected are super high quality, and much more reasonably priced than I expected. There were NO surprises. I would definitely hire them again or refer them to a friend or family member."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for D&K Excavation llc
D&K Excavation llc
5.0(
4
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Serving Latrobe, PA and surrounding areas

"We hire him to build a shed for us it was a 20x20. He did an amazing job. His work turns out perfect. His has a great personality. I have hired him for multiple jobs. Landscaping, repairs around the house and even auto work. I recommend you to hired him and you will not be disappointed."
Sheds
Live edge bar
Ceiling remodel
Barn painting
Front door surround

+23

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Keenan's Handyman Service
4.5(
140
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Serving Latrobe, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I were looking for a qualified carpenter who could take on all aspects of a major bathroom renovation except for laying the tile because we already had a tile guy to do that.  The positive reviews on Angie's List led us to Galen.  The fact that he could also do electrical and plumbing was a bonus.  His endless knowledge and abilities exceeded our expectations and we were very pleased with his work.  He always arrived on time, put in a full day's work, and cleaned up before leaving. Our master bathroom is beautiful and looks and functions like something you would find at a resort spa.  We have him on "speed dial" and will definitely call him again for any major or minor repairs our house may need.  We look forward to working with him again in the near future.
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Latrobe, PA

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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