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C&S Contracting
5.0(
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Medford, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Truly one of the most professional and hard-working contractors I have seen. They have been very thorough with the job, the preparation to paint on our old house that has been needing a new coat of paint for a long time has been extensive and most certainly not haphazard. There are so many different places where the wood has rotted out and they continue to take that all out and replace where needed like a professional job should be done. I have seen many contractors brush these types of things over due to the extra amount of work it takes, but that is not these guys. This company will make sure a job is done right! On a personal note, I also have a baby I need to put down for a nap each day, and they have been so understanding to work on the other side of the house and keep quiet until my baby wakes up. HUGE thank you to this company and their skill, professionalism, and positive attitudes."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Can Do Handyman Plus
5.0(
7
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Medford, OR and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"John was such a pleasure to work with. We needed our deck refinished and he did an awesome job. The deck looks beautiful, and it was really easy to communicate with him. I've had John come out and help on my property with multiple projects now, including setting up stalls for my barn, and even getting my boat ready for winter storage. I would love to have him help out again when he's in the area."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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BRANDON BURTONS GENERAL CONTRACTING
5.0(
8
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Medford, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Not only was Brandon able to get my business ADA compliant, but there were NO SURPRISES, very communicative throughout the entire process. Showed up on time and finished early! I will definitely continue to utilize him for any future projects"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
TRM Construction
4.6(
6
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Medford, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The entire team of workers on this project were professional in all areas, i. e: work habits, creative and building performance, people skills, efficient use of materials, and camraderie among each other. They not only did an excellent job but exceeded my expectations. The front deck and cover do not look like an addition to the house...rather...no one can tell it wasn't part of the original house design. PERFECT ---PERFECT ---PERFECT!!! Many compliments have already been received since the completion and everyone wants to know who the builder was. Thank you TRM - I love it."
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+47

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Spence Construction - Home Facebook
5.0(
6
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Medford, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very friendly and efficient. Easy to work with. Work turned out beautiful! We are very pleased! We will definitely be hiring again for any future renovations! Thank you Wyatt for making our home beautiful!"
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+8

Recommended by100%of homeowners
On-Point Construction, LLC
5.0(
3
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Medford, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Colt and Josef were amazing to work with! They provided clear and concise quotes and were excellent communicators. They provided us a time frame of when the project would be done and weâ re able to accomplish it. There were times when things didnâ t go as smoothly as they had hoped, but they worked longer hours to make up for it. As far as the quality of the work, it was outstanding! We were very pleased on how our bedrooms turned out. We have hired them to do a complete remodel on our office, kitchen, dining room, living room and laundry room. We are looking forward to seeing the transformation from older modular to modern home!"
Response time5 days
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Williams & Clan Specialty
5.0(
5
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Medford, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are excellent. They are reliable. They are fair as far as money goes. The price was absolutely reasonable. They are the most reasonable people I've ever dealt with. I would absolutely use them again in the future."
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Carpenter 4 U
4.3(
10
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Medford, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The whole process was pretty smooth.  John discussed with me what was desired and offered suggestions on alternatives for design and material to use.  I wanted to reuse some of the existing material which he was happy to do.  After we agreed to go ahead with the job, John was on schedule for starting the job.  He was accurate with his labor estimate.  He returned material to the supply houses that was not needed.  He and his workman were respectful for our property and left the job site clean.
I will use John again for various odd jobs as needed."
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Medford, OR

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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