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Advanced Diversity Contracting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Lorain, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had our basement refinished , was cement block, cement floor and an unfinished ceiling . Our goal was to have an entertainment area with comfortable setting & TV ect and also to have a home office for my husband. Our contractor Aaron and his team did a fabulous job in basically 3 weeks! Aaron , looked @ the space, approximately 700 sq feet, asked questions about what we wantedâ ¦.. then explained and suggested what he could do. He listened to our ideas and came up with a plan, He gave us a reasonable & complete estimate & we had no surprises. What was most appreciated is that the project was very well planned and all the subcontractors that were brought in were very professional and polite in addition to being very skilled, we had an HVAC person, electrician, drywall, Aaron did framing and flooring, paintingâ ¦ everything was done in a logical & organized manner, noted progress every day! I absolutely love my new basement room from the beautiful textured ceilings with can lights, painted walls, the support pillars & heating vent being framed & the â closet â he made under the staircase. And yes, completely done in 3 weeks! Thank you Aaron!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Custom Storage Space of Dalton
New to Angi

Serving Lorain, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

Response time2 hrs
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Just-A-Shed
4.8(
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Serving Lorain, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"The job went very well. The person that I spoke to in the office, John, was very knowledgeable, reasonable and helpful. I inadvertently sent the deposit to the wrong address. John didn't complain or change our scheduled install date. When I needed to delay the install (wasn't able to prep the site in time), he accepted it without any complaint. They built the shed on time, and didn't let recent rains affect our spot on the schedule. The builder Bob, was very pleasant and did a quick and professional job. Both Bob and John did a great job and were quite professional: they returned phone calls quickly. So, I do recommend this company."
12"x16' Deluxe Wood Series Barn
8x12 Premier Wood Gable
12'x24 Vinyl Siding Series
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+5

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Just A Shed
5.0(
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Serving Lorain, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Everything went as expected, the process was easy and I really appreciate how much help they provided when I was deciding on the shed that would be best for me. I initially reach out to them and never felt any pressure from their end to pull the trigger. The whole experience was great and would definitely recommend to any looking for just a shed."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sustainable Design Contractors-llc.
5.0(
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Serving Lorain, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The whole process was stress free! Dennis was very reliable, communicated on a daily basis and the work was done in a timely manner. The end result was a very professional looking project and we couldn't be happier! We have recommended Sustainable Design to other friends, which they also received professionalism and quality work! I highly recommend this company!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Jaime's Quality Home Improvement
4.4(
417
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Serving Lorain, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

"Jaime was great, going the extra step on several of the projections requested. He even worked us early into his schedule so we would have our home ready for a home inspection. We were very satisfied with the work, price and timeliness. We now have our family "handyman" for all tasks and have been collecting a project list for our next call."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Veterans Serving Veterans Organization, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Lorain, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went wonderful the people that came out to help were very professional and very courteous and kind and and it didn't bother them when I was asking questions or changing a few things up they cared about what I wanted and did exactly what I expected I would recommend them to anybody"
Completed this kitchen in 8 weeks
Great choice in colors and layout by our designers
Beautiful white bathroom
beautiful white bathroom
New design very beautiful kitchen the homeowner had the idea we had the experience

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
S&K Construction And Remodeling LLC
4.3(
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Serving Lorain, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"S&K Construction did an Outstanding job replacing my roof, gutters, and installing skylights. They were professional throughout the entire process and the price was more than fair plus a warranty that covers everything!!! They cleaned up each day so you never noticed a job was being done until they finished and my house looks amazing!! If you or anyone you know EVER need a roof, gutters, skylights or any other job done give them a chance! You will not regret it!!!"
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Ken Mills Construction LLC
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Serving Lorain, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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iThe team show up on the specific days that each team member said that they would be there. From start to finish was very smooth and hassle free.

Another contractor that did remodlen our down stairs bathroom never completed the job. The door was never painted or the towel bar hung.


Ken Mills Constraction completed the job. From the ceiling down to the floor.

Mrs. Michelle Caduff."
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Lorain, OH

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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