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Guys Unlimited 4 Rent
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Serving Marion, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were given a competitive quote, and the custom shed build exceeded expectations. The owners went out of their way to check on the quality of work and make sure we were satisfied. I would definitely recommend this company based on our experience."
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Response time9 hrs
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Roof Repair and Leak Experts
4.7(
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Serving Marion, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. Already saving money on bills because it doesn’t get as hot with the roof he put on and got rid of leaks that were potentially harming the insides of our walls. Jeff always gets it done for us. Built to last."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Paul's Drywall & Remodeling
4.7(
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Serving Marion, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Overall they did a good job. Not great, just good. Quite a few areas have old nails that were covered with drywall. Another area has a forgotten tape and float edge. For the price and amount of work, I can't complain."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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My Place Services
5.0(
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Serving Marion, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"It went amazing, the employees were very respectful, they tend to every request and questions i asked, they went over and beyond to ensure I was satisfied, everybody did their job, from the dispatch to the workers, very solid foundations, tremendous work ethic, and showed how much they value doing their job. Would hire over and over again, would 110% recommend for any one who needs their home renovated, or any lawn care or home painting."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Toned Homes
4.4(
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Serving Marion, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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We were having problems cooling a newly created bedroom in a space we had added on about 7 years ago.  Being an open area the kids hung out in, we didn't realize the area wasn't cooling well.  When we closed up the space the previous month to make an extra bedroom, it became stifling hot in the new room.  Toned Homes inspected our ducts and determined that there were unnecessary turns and jags, leaks, and tons of extra ductwork causing a lot of inefficiencies. Owner Antonio Gonzalez spent all the time needed to explain three options to my husband, and then again with me at a separate time.  They were able to re-use some of the existing ducts to complete this job. This company is very good about helping the homeowner keep costs down by reusing existing materials that don't need to be replaced. The installer seemed knowledgeable and was a hard worker (outside temps in the upper 90's). He hauled off a heaping truckload full of old ductwork that was not needed.  When the work was done, I expressed my concern that it didn't feel like the room was getting comfortably cool, so he returned and spent another couple of hours doing additional work to "make it right" and we were not charged for the extra time or supplies.  

This was my SIXTH contract with Toned Homes since June 15th of this year, so I am obviously very pleased with the quality and service this company provides.  Everyone I have dealt with is top notch and I highly recommend this company.

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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Marion, TX

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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