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Miller Light Construction LLC
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Serving Macon, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"As a real estate agent - I am always looking for reliable vendors to help me with my client's needs. Trevor and his crew have always been professional and easy to work with. I have used them in my personal home as well. I highly recommend them for all of your construction needs!"
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Response time2 days
Response rate90%
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Backyard Custom Construction LLC
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Serving Macon, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"From the first contact to the last, Backyard Custom was professional. The whole experience was easy. Due to the recent snow storm, we had to delay the job for three days. I was involved in the construction industry my entire career and I can testify that this was one of the most efficient and well constructed projects I have seen. The showed up at 8am and left just under 8 hours later. Job done!! Quality!!! I can imagine the surprise of many of my neighbors who drove by my house in the morning with an empty spot in my back yard to find driving home a large 16' X 24" Shed. Dustin is very good at what he does."
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Hardwire electrical company inc
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Serving Macon, GA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Michael did a wonderful job repairing a ceiling fan, installing a new outdoor sconce light and repairing a ceiling light in my home. He was on time, polite, knowledgeable and efficient. He cleaned up after himself and even changed out bulbs he saw burned out. His customer service skills are excellent and his pricing was very reasonable. I have found my new electrician and will be recommending him to my friends."
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Middle Georgia Roofing and Construction
5.0(
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Serving Macon, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Middle Georgia Roofing and requested a visit to get an estimate for installing a new roof.  The owner promptly sent an employee who got measurements and provided a proposal for fixing my roof.  I asked a lot of questions and was pleased with answers provided. I needed damaged fascia replaced on the front and wanted all fascia painted before the roofing job was scheduled to begin.  The owner, Duane Hortman, provided carpenters and painter to satisfy my request. The roofing crew and owner were at my house early the morning scheduled for the roof replacement. The new roof was installed in one day and looks great! The workers were careful with my vinyl windows and hedge bushes. The workmanship and clean up was excellent. The total cost was fair and reasonable.  I will be using Middle Georgia Roofing for other projects.  The company met all my expectations.

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Mauldin Construction
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Serving Macon, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Established as a family business in 1975, Mauldin Construction has prided itself on its quality, level of workmanship, and integrity in the Dallas-Ft. Worth and Atlanta areas. We offer expert installation, construction, and repair services in a variety of fields, and would love to tell you how we could meet your needs.\n

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Lawn & Order
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Serving Macon, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

The elements of success for Kirby Whitehead are: Faith, Honesty, Perseverance, Knowledge, and Hard Work. Serving the middle Georgia area since 1982. Specializing in room additions, bathroom and kitchen remodels, new construction and replacement windows, vinyl siding, and renovation for both your business and your home. \n\nWe carry liability insurance and workmen's compensation insurance. \n\nSERVICES: \nWe provide "excellent service" to our customers and have for the past 21 years. We are ready to provide our customers with premium grade replacement windows at a very attractive price point to our customers. Our base model double hung white vinyl replacement window starts at $185.00 INSTALLED! ANY SIZE! We also prep-property for sale or rent and handicap conversions or build handi cap ramps. We also offer commercial or residential remodels, room additions or build outs, garages, sunrooms and more! We offer complete project management! We have an excellent reputation for satisfied customers. \n\nOTHER SERVICES: \nWe also provide "Sub-Contract" services for construction companies. Additions, Etc. By Kirby offers maintenance of commercial businesses such as restaurants, banks, theaters, shopping malls, apartment complexes, churches and many others. We can even offer a "Maintenance Schedule" for the up-keep of your company's building. \nWe are ready to serve you and your needs.\n\nAdditions, Etc. By Kirby can transform anyone's dream of the ultimate home into a reality of perfection. Take a look at the PHOTO GALLERY on our website - http://additionsbykirby.tripod.com, showcasing several pieces of our work. Browse around and ENJOY!\n\nCall us for the answer to your dreams!\n

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Macon, GA

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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