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Castle Construction
4.9(
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Serving Machesney Park, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

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"We wanted our basement finished and started it ourselves and decided it would be faster to find a professional. Alex responded promptly and quickly to our quote inquiry. Very professional and gave excellent suggestions to make our dream basement. We wanted the basement framed, insulated, drywalled, and mudded, and that's what we got. With reasonable pricing way within our budget and fast work they did a great job. Alex even went above and beyond to make sure it was perfect for us. They even finished the area we started, which they didn't have to do. I highly recommend, would hire again."
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Decks and Porches Project
Landscaping Project
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project

+64

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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GF Company
4.6(
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Serving Machesney Park, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would totally recommend this company! Ariel went above and beyond for me when replacing my roof and gutters! Ariel would call me and let me know he was on the way or if he was running even 5 minutes behind. My house looks great and I will be using them again come spring to start replacing some of my windows. Thank you Ariel! Your crew was great, too."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Kirt Johnson Construction
3.8(
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Serving Machesney Park, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

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I was very pleased with the way the kitchen project progressed. The painters came first and painted walls and cabinets, then Kirt and Sean started their work. They installed a new wood floor with such attention to detail it was as though they were creating a work of art.
We had several unusual requests such as removing an oven from a stone wall and then changing the remaining hole into a built in bookshelf and designing a building 5 open shelves with decorative corbels and repurposing an unused closet into a pantry.
We were thrilled with the results,and the thing we appreciated most is they both kept telling us that the job was not over until we were perfectly satisfied with every detail; and they were true to their word! 

.Their prices were very reasonable and they were a delight to work with. Both Kirt and Sean were friendly, helpful and intent on pleasing.They were very punctual and reliable and at they end of the day everything was left neat and orderly.
I truly can't think of one negative experience we had with them.
I thank Angie's List, because it was there that we got Kirt's name. I would definitely recommend him and use him any time the need for his services should arise.

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Backsplash/cabinets/sink

+3

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Westward Carpenter Contractors Inc
4.2(
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Serving Machesney Park, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were a great company to do business with and I would use them again. They replaced all the missing isulation, and drywall that was destroyed by the water pipe break. They also did a great job and moved a light switch and added a new can light for me.
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Fence and Gate
Porch
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+13

Recommended by81%of homeowners
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MIKE SPOHR BUILDERS
3.8(
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Serving Machesney Park, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He personally walked the roof to look for details
Suggested materials that exceeded our expectation
Worked professionally and cleaned up each day
Removed all nails and debris
He has come back 3 time since the job to ensure all has sealed and check for any loose shingles after wind storms"
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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JPK Steel Structures
3.6(
5
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Serving Machesney Park, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Over the past decade, JPK Steel Structures' crews have designed, built and installed more than 90,000 units, and our quality and service has earned us the recognition of thousands of clients.We take tremendous pride in providing the Best Customer Service, assembly & installation to make it easy for you to own a renowned JPK design! We are Centrally located, this allows us to serve the entire U.S. With JPK Steel Structures, you are getting a product that is designed and built in the USA with all American Steel, then installed by company crews, thus ensuring the most reliable and highest quality.Our territory is from Coast to Coast. We sell and install Carports, Garages, Barns, Commercial Buildings, AG Buildings, Shop buildings.

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+8

Recommended by75%of homeowners
R.I.C. Exteriors
New to Angi

Serving Machesney Park, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

At R. I. C. Exteriors, we help you make the home you live in the house of your dreams. We specialize in updating and redesigning properties in general. R. I. C. Exteriors delivers quality workmanship for your home or business. We can help you achieve all the remodeling goals that you and your family desire. Tell us what you want, and how you want it. We custom design and build almost anything that you have in mind. Give us the basics, and we will make it come true.

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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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