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Hertle Solutions LLC

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Hertle Solutions LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
87 local quotes requested

15+ years of excavating. Licensed in the state of Indiana to install and repair septic systems. We can also dig basements, footers, level ground, cut in driveways, clear land, and much more!

"AMAZING!!!!! They are the best company ever....professional,fast,nice people....they need more them 5 star 🌟...i will recommend 1000000% and of course if I need to do something more I definitely will call them"

Belkis H on October 2024

15+ years of excavating. Licensed in the state of Indiana to install and repair septic systems. We can also dig basements, footers, level ground, cut in driveways, clear land, and much more!

"AMAZING!!!!! They are the best company ever....professional,fast,nice people....they need more them 5 star 🌟...i will recommend 1000000% and of course if I need to do something more I definitely will call them"

Belkis H on October 2024

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JLA Construction, LLC

5.00(
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JLA Construction, LLC

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
55 local quotes requested

Construction business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today! You can also find us in Facebook at : JLA Construction, LLC You can also find us in Tiktok :@JLAConstruction

"Very smoothly. If there was a problem, it was taken care of immediately. Very pleased."

Debbie H on September 2025

Construction business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today! You can also find us in Facebook at : JLA Construction, LLC You can also find us in Tiktok :@JLAConstruction

"Very smoothly. If there was a problem, it was taken care of immediately. Very pleased."

Debbie H on September 2025

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Distinctive Design Remodeling, LLC

4.77(
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Distinctive Design Remodeling, LLC

4.77(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
85 local quotes requested

Whether you are looking to increase your living and storage space or simply improve the beauty of your home, the home remodeling experts at Distinctive Design Remodeling are here for you. Established in 2007 in Lexington, KY, we have been serving Central Kentucky with unparalleled customer service and dedication for several years, and we are fully equipped to take care of any and all of your home remodeling needs.

"We used DDR for renovating our basement. Jon, our project manager, was very knowledgeable and courteous when it came to communicating and managing the project. We are happy with the work they have done and any issues we've had have been minor and they were quick to address and fix. If you're thinking about a renovation project for your home, give DDR a call!"

Adam C on May 2025

Whether you are looking to increase your living and storage space or simply improve the beauty of your home, the home remodeling experts at Distinctive Design Remodeling are here for you. Established in 2007 in Lexington, KY, we have been serving Central Kentucky with unparalleled customer service and dedication for several years, and we are fully equipped to take care of any and all of your home remodeling needs.

"We used DDR for renovating our basement. Jon, our project manager, was very knowledgeable and courteous when it came to communicating and managing the project. We are happy with the work they have done and any issues we've had have been minor and they were quick to address and fix. If you're thinking about a renovation project for your home, give DDR a call!"

Adam C on May 2025

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Silverlake Construction & Renovation, Inc

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Silverlake Construction & Renovation, Inc

4.91(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
66 local quotes requested

We are Silverlake Construction & Renovation, Inc. have strived hard to give our customers the best quality of work and the best pricing available, as the owners /operators we are always on every job site, this is very important for us, being hand on assures our customer that the job is being completed to its fullest. We have 5 years on the market, doing a lot of services with high level of quality (painting, drywall, sodding and soffit, kitchen and bathroom renovations, additions & remodeling, decks, flooring, porches and patio ,driveways)

"Excellent work completed in a timely manner."

Steve H on August 2025

We are Silverlake Construction & Renovation, Inc. have strived hard to give our customers the best quality of work and the best pricing available, as the owners /operators we are always on every job site, this is very important for us, being hand on assures our customer that the job is being completed to its fullest. We have 5 years on the market, doing a lot of services with high level of quality (painting, drywall, sodding and soffit, kitchen and bathroom renovations, additions & remodeling, decks, flooring, porches and patio ,driveways)

"Excellent work completed in a timely manner."

Steve H on August 2025

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Mann service and repair

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Mann service and repair

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We provide precision handyman/ plumbing services and repairs on a multitude of different projects such as: - basic household repairs - Faucet repair/ installation - Toilet repair/ installation - Water line replacement/ repair - Water heater repair - Garbage disposal replacement

We provide precision handyman/ plumbing services and repairs on a multitude of different projects such as: - basic household repairs - Faucet repair/ installation - Toilet repair/ installation - Water line replacement/ repair - Water heater repair - Garbage disposal replacement

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

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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

Alltrade Property Management

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Alltrade Property Management

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Customers say: Quality work

Full service property management company in the greater Louisville area and Southern Indiana.

Full service property management company in the greater Louisville area and Southern Indiana.

James Jewell Custom Homes and Remodeling

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James Jewell Custom Homes and Remodeling

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8 years of experience

James Jewell Custom Homes and Remodeling, a division of Hillside Hearth Shop, Inc. Proudly serving the community since 2001. We specialize in new custom home construction, remodeling, additions, garages, pole barns, retaining walls, paver patios, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, decks, and much more! For more information, contact James Jewell Custom Homes and Remodeling in Mt. Washington.

James Jewell Custom Homes and Remodeling, a division of Hillside Hearth Shop, Inc. Proudly serving the community since 2001. We specialize in new custom home construction, remodeling, additions, garages, pole barns, retaining walls, paver patios, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, decks, and much more! For more information, contact James Jewell Custom Homes and Remodeling in Mt. Washington.

DICKERSON CONSTRUCTION CO.

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DICKERSON CONSTRUCTION CO.

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33 years of experience

MY COMPANY IS A VETERAN OWNED COMPANY. WE HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR 22 YEARS. WE ARE FULLY INSURED THRU INDIANA FARM BUREAU INSURANCE, AGENTS NAME IS TERRY GREEN-SELLERSBURG IN. BRANCH. MY COMPANY CONSISTS OF 6 EMPLOYEES, AND PERFORMS GENERAL CONTRACTING.

MY COMPANY IS A VETERAN OWNED COMPANY. WE HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR 22 YEARS. WE ARE FULLY INSURED THRU INDIANA FARM BUREAU INSURANCE, AGENTS NAME IS TERRY GREEN-SELLERSBURG IN. BRANCH. MY COMPANY CONSISTS OF 6 EMPLOYEES, AND PERFORMS GENERAL CONTRACTING.

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Heseman Homes

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Heseman Homes

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18 years of experience

Heseman Homes specializes in home renovation and restoration. We are a family owned business and strive for perfection in every project we tackle.

Heseman Homes specializes in home renovation and restoration. We are a family owned business and strive for perfection in every project we tackle.

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Louisville, KY

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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