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Narrative Construction
5.0(
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"William and Juan went above and beyond to produce an amazing space for us to enjoy year round. From the use of existing materials to design and crafting, the process was not only enjoyable but very much rewarding. We can honestly say that we will continue working with them as projects come to light.Beforeamd after images attached."
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Playa Del Rey ADU

+24

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.7(
42
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Leo was very helpful and quick to respond. We’re happy with how our 2 bathrooms turned out. Project was completed within the time promised. Our only complaint is that the workers did not clean up very well. But overall, we’re satisfied and we’ll use them again."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by17%of homeowners
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Oshri Construction
4.3(
6
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Asher and his team delivered the job on time and met our discussed estimates budget! They included my wife and I in the decision making process from beginning to end. They were respectful and a pleasure to work with and completely trustworthy. I would recommend them to friends and family without hesitation. -R"
Deck
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Upscale Bathroom
Guest Bathroom

+99

Response time6 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
RSF Construction Inc.
1.0(
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

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L.A. Expert Builders
5.0(
46
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Very trustworthy contractor and I'm so glad that my friend recommended them to remodel my bathroom. Nir and his team did an awesome job, finished quick, on time and within budget, with no extra costs or hidden costs. The quality is second to none, in other words, my new bathroom is perfect!"
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+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Manchen Construction, Inc.
5.0(
53
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

"I received 6 quotes on a room addition and the best quality-price ratio came from Manchen Construction. I checked their reliability and they have many excellent recommendations so it was easy decision to go with them. Chen and his crew were great to work with. They were hard workers, clean, polite and respectful to my home. The project was finished on time and Chen kept costs within my budget. The outcome is phenomenal and I am satisfied with quality materials they used and also with their work. I highly recommend Manchen Construction and will work with this company on future projects!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Eco Design & Builders Inc
4.7(
46
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ori and Shay of Eco Design Pro are consummate professionals. They appreciate the dynamics of any major home renovation work by being patient with the client and providing exceptional service. Their attention to details and daily communications helped ease the anxiety and stress of a three month kitchen renovation project. Ori, especially, listened and accommodated our vision of a dream kitchen. Thank you guys."
master bathroom remodeling in West Hills
Custom cabinets with two colors. The counter is Hond Granite with soft texture to it. 
Upper cabinets with glass and lights. 
Island with the second color to its cabinets.
Master bathroom remodeling
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+186

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Superior Home Remodeling
5.0(
122
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

"Very pleased with our bathroom remodel! Demolition happened in one day, with careful cleanup when they were done. Installation then went forward with no delays, no waiting for materials or available crew. Excellent communications and supervision throughout the whole project. And the price was reasonable. Awesome experience and our new bathroom is fantastic! We would hire Superior Home Remodeling again for sure!"
Century City: Complete Interior Renovation
The Calvert House: Interior Renovation
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Burbank: Master Bathroom Renovation (Structural Walls Relocations)
Beverlywood: Roof, Exterior Paint, & Copper Gutters

+364

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Los Angeles, CA

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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