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The Shed House

1902 Spruce Street
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The Shed House

1902 Spruce Street
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10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Authorized Dealer for Backyard Portable Buildings. Prebuilt Amish Constructed sheds, barns, cabins and detached garages. We also have chicken coops and livestock/loafing sheds. We specialize in Shed House Conversions. We don’t completely finish your shed, but we can get the finishing started by doing your insulation, electrical and wall framing. The Shed House is also an authorized dealer for NWMO CP, they specialized in metal carports, garages, barns and large out buildings that designed to your specifications, fabricated at the factory and installed on your level prepared concrete pad, gravel pad or ground. Our latest addition is Adventure World Playsets! These swing sets are Amish built in Pennsylvania. They come to you either from our sale lot or from our warehouse in Tulsa, OK. You can choose a vinyl swing set that is prepackaged or design your own vinyl swing set to include all of the xtra options you want! Free Delivery in the Kansas City Metro and surrounding areas!

Authorized Dealer for Backyard Portable Buildings. Prebuilt Amish Constructed sheds, barns, cabins and detached garages. We also have chicken coops and livestock/loafing sheds. We specialize in Shed House Conversions. We don’t completely finish your shed, but we can get the finishing started by doing your insulation, electrical and wall framing. The Shed House is also an authorized dealer for NWMO CP, they specialized in metal carports, garages, barns and large out buildings that designed to your specifications, fabricated at the factory and installed on your level prepared concrete pad, gravel pad or ground. Our latest addition is Adventure World Playsets! These swing sets are Amish built in Pennsylvania. They come to you either from our sale lot or from our warehouse in Tulsa, OK. You can choose a vinyl swing set that is prepackaged or design your own vinyl swing set to include all of the xtra options you want! Free Delivery in the Kansas City Metro and surrounding areas!

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Hometown House Heroes LLC

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Hometown House Heroes LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

At Hometown House Heroes LLC, we specialize in delivering high-quality home remodeling and renovation projects, tailored to meet your needs—no matter the size or complexity. From refreshing bathrooms to full-scale home renovations, our experienced team is equipped to turn your vision into reality. We are committed to combining exceptional craftsmanship with outstanding customer service. Our attention to detail, project management skills, and dedication to completing jobs on time and within budget are what set us apart. Our mission is to exceed your expectations and create spaces you'll love to come home to. Ready to transform your home? Contact us today to schedule a consultation—we look forward to bringing your dream project to life!

"Great price, great speed, and great communication."

Mike B on May 2025

At Hometown House Heroes LLC, we specialize in delivering high-quality home remodeling and renovation projects, tailored to meet your needs—no matter the size or complexity. From refreshing bathrooms to full-scale home renovations, our experienced team is equipped to turn your vision into reality. We are committed to combining exceptional craftsmanship with outstanding customer service. Our attention to detail, project management skills, and dedication to completing jobs on time and within budget are what set us apart. Our mission is to exceed your expectations and create spaces you'll love to come home to. Ready to transform your home? Contact us today to schedule a consultation—we look forward to bringing your dream project to life!

"Great price, great speed, and great communication."

Mike B on May 2025

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Midwest Premier Construction

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Midwest Premier Construction

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1086 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned Kansas City Metro contractor service who take pride in holding customer service and quality work at the forefront of every project. We understand that every job is an important upgrade to your home or business that should provide aesthetic appeal and personal satisfaction while being completed safely, professionally and competently to your satisfaction. We strive to maintain outstanding relationships while performing at the top rung of service to exceed customer expectations. When you work with Midwest Premier Construction Services you will enjoy the personal attention and appropriate time commitment throughout the process from start to finish while maintaining open lines of communication towards successful outcomes. ***Please note we will not look at repair work unless its a project we completed***

"Everything turned out awesome! It’s been a year and everything still looks great, and I get plenty of compliments from my neighbors. 5/5 stars, would definitely hire again!"

Glen S on August 2024

We are a locally owned Kansas City Metro contractor service who take pride in holding customer service and quality work at the forefront of every project. We understand that every job is an important upgrade to your home or business that should provide aesthetic appeal and personal satisfaction while being completed safely, professionally and competently to your satisfaction. We strive to maintain outstanding relationships while performing at the top rung of service to exceed customer expectations. When you work with Midwest Premier Construction Services you will enjoy the personal attention and appropriate time commitment throughout the process from start to finish while maintaining open lines of communication towards successful outcomes. ***Please note we will not look at repair work unless its a project we completed***

"Everything turned out awesome! It’s been a year and everything still looks great, and I get plenty of compliments from my neighbors. 5/5 stars, would definitely hire again!"

Glen S on August 2024

Whiting Wood Works

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Whiting Wood Works

4.88(
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
1189 local quotes requested

We offer quality and affordable hauling services. Will go up to 500 miles also wood projects, painting , decks, scrub brush removal

"The handyman arrived early , prepared with all of his tools and ready to go to work! He was pleasant, professional and experienced! I plan to hire him back again for some additional projects! I am very pleased with his work!"

Joe E on September 2025

We offer quality and affordable hauling services. Will go up to 500 miles also wood projects, painting , decks, scrub brush removal

"The handyman arrived early , prepared with all of his tools and ready to go to work! He was pleasant, professional and experienced! I plan to hire him back again for some additional projects! I am very pleased with his work!"

Joe E on September 2025

Myers Construction, Inc.

5815 Harvard Rd.
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Myers Construction, Inc.

5815 Harvard Rd.
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a full service custom home and remodeling company

We are a full service custom home and remodeling company

Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

LJB Doors Windows & Remodeling LLC

312 E Main St
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LJB Doors Windows & Remodeling LLC

312 E Main St
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15 years of experience

LJB Doors Windows & Remodeling LLC, believes QUALITY is the number one asset of any job. With many years in window, door and home improvement experience, our workmanship is 100% guaranteed. We are a family company and do not contract or outsource any of our work. LJB Doors Windows & Remodeling LLC is fully insured, and we specialize in updating homes, using top quality materials from the leading manufacturers of doors and window products to name a few. Call today for the area's best!

LJB Doors Windows & Remodeling LLC, believes QUALITY is the number one asset of any job. With many years in window, door and home improvement experience, our workmanship is 100% guaranteed. We are a family company and do not contract or outsource any of our work. LJB Doors Windows & Remodeling LLC is fully insured, and we specialize in updating homes, using top quality materials from the leading manufacturers of doors and window products to name a few. Call today for the area's best!

Kansas Sunflower

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Kansas Sunflower

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11 years of experience

Kansas Sunflower is a professional Home Decor and Interior Designer, based in Ottawa, KS. We specialize in Interior Design and Home Remodeling services, as well as Exterior and Outdoor Decor as well. We can help select the perfect setup for your home or patio, or put that special touch that you've been looking for to spice things up. If you're looking for the Highest Quality Home Design Ottawa has to offer, give us a call today to learn more!

Kansas Sunflower is a professional Home Decor and Interior Designer, based in Ottawa, KS. We specialize in Interior Design and Home Remodeling services, as well as Exterior and Outdoor Decor as well. We can help select the perfect setup for your home or patio, or put that special touch that you've been looking for to spice things up. If you're looking for the Highest Quality Home Design Ottawa has to offer, give us a call today to learn more!

Snake 'n' Rooter

1234 Main St
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Snake 'n' Rooter

1234 Main St
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34 years of experience

sewer cleaning

sewer cleaning

Color Your Carpet

9800 Beach Blvd
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Color Your Carpet

9800 Beach Blvd
4.38(
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Customers say: Quick response
37 years of experience

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Lawrence, KS

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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