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Great Outdoors Deck Builders

20441 Lakeshore Blvd
5.00(
5
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Great Outdoors Deck Builders

20441 Lakeshore Blvd
5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
90 local quotes requested

Over 25 years of experience, Our MISSION is to provide high-quality design and remodeling services to families and individuals throughout the greater Cleveland area and beyond. Our PREMISE is that Compitence, Cleanliness, Courtesy, and Timeliness make any project a pleasurable experience for all parties involved....

"Greg and his team were fabulous; I would use him again in a heartbeat. We did a deck teardown and rebuild. * He responded to my inquiry for a price quickly. * He worked with us to get the right design for us. * He gave us a good price, and it is exactly what we paid in the end. * He completed the work as he said it would get done. * Greg and his team respected us and our property the entire time."

Elyse G on June 2024

Over 25 years of experience, Our MISSION is to provide high-quality design and remodeling services to families and individuals throughout the greater Cleveland area and beyond. Our PREMISE is that Compitence, Cleanliness, Courtesy, and Timeliness make any project a pleasurable experience for all parties involved....

"Greg and his team were fabulous; I would use him again in a heartbeat. We did a deck teardown and rebuild. * He responded to my inquiry for a price quickly. * He worked with us to get the right design for us. * He gave us a good price, and it is exactly what we paid in the end. * He completed the work as he said it would get done. * Greg and his team respected us and our property the entire time."

Elyse G on June 2024

BRR Construction

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BRR Construction

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316 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

BRR Construction specializes in decks, renovations and additions. We work closely with our clients in order to turn their vision into reality! Our dedicated team works hard to ensure a quality job from start to finish!

BRR Construction specializes in decks, renovations and additions. We work closely with our clients in order to turn their vision into reality! Our dedicated team works hard to ensure a quality job from start to finish!

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Daveron Builders

5250 HOFFMAN RD
5.00(
8
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•Approved Pro

Daveron Builders

5250 HOFFMAN RD
5.00(
8
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
387 local quotes requested

Daveron Builders, your trusted partner for all your fencing and deck needs in Ohio. With our expertise and attention to detail, we deliver exceptional results that stand the test of time. Contact us today and let us transform your outdoor space into a secure and beautiful sanctuary.

"Great! They were very responsive and kept me up to date on the project and expected costs"

Nicholas T on May 2025

Daveron Builders, your trusted partner for all your fencing and deck needs in Ohio. With our expertise and attention to detail, we deliver exceptional results that stand the test of time. Contact us today and let us transform your outdoor space into a secure and beautiful sanctuary.

"Great! They were very responsive and kept me up to date on the project and expected costs"

Nicholas T on May 2025

Durkovic Dunnit Construction

Lake & Ashtabula Surrounding Areas
5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro

Durkovic Dunnit Construction

Lake & Ashtabula Surrounding Areas
5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
114 local quotes requested

As a leading general contractor in Lake and Ashtabula Counties, OH, we've built a reputation for quality work, friendly service, and competitive pricing.

"They were hired to replace a tub, fixtures, and put in tile surrounding the tub with a niche and 2 shelves. We also had them re route a vent pipe in a separate bathroom so that it is past the trap and not letting sewer gases into the home. We were given options for materials based on our budget and guided on who to meet with at the appropriate store to select our materials. The work was done within the timeframe we gave. They did an excellent job making the space beautiful and professionally done. They respected our home and cleaned up better than expected each day. Of course, there were unexpected issues that arose that were dealt with without concern such as having to shore up not plumb walls. The price wasn’t cheap but was reasonable. In all, they did an excellent job."

Keenan F on February 2025

As a leading general contractor in Lake and Ashtabula Counties, OH, we've built a reputation for quality work, friendly service, and competitive pricing.

"They were hired to replace a tub, fixtures, and put in tile surrounding the tub with a niche and 2 shelves. We also had them re route a vent pipe in a separate bathroom so that it is past the trap and not letting sewer gases into the home. We were given options for materials based on our budget and guided on who to meet with at the appropriate store to select our materials. The work was done within the timeframe we gave. They did an excellent job making the space beautiful and professionally done. They respected our home and cleaned up better than expected each day. Of course, there were unexpected issues that arose that were dealt with without concern such as having to shore up not plumb walls. The price wasn’t cheap but was reasonable. In all, they did an excellent job."

Keenan F on February 2025

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Buckstone Building and Restoration, LTD

PO Box 396
4.14(
71
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Buckstone Building and Restoration, LTD

PO Box 396
4.14(
71
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
314 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

Our Mission is to provide every customer the best value and experience in the construction industry. We are committed to the highest level of professionalism, quality of work, and best response time. Buckstone Building & Restoration, LTD. was originally founded and is currently located in Randolph Township of Portage County (Northeast Ohio). Buckstone is a locally owned and regionally operated organization, dedicated to community and family. Owner, Corey Myrla, has been a regular contributor to local charitable organizations including Habitat for Humanity (serving as Site Supervisor and Building Commitee Member) and multiple youth sports organizations. Our service and dedication sets us apart. Almost 20 years of experience in home renovation, business management, and custom homebuilding construction and sales management will provide the foundation for the next improvement to your home! Our home improvement projects are built around you and your family.

"On time, as promised, on budget, great craftsmanship. Very professional, total cleanup, permits and inspections all included. Highly recommend them for your project!!"

Frank K on November 2023

Our Mission is to provide every customer the best value and experience in the construction industry. We are committed to the highest level of professionalism, quality of work, and best response time. Buckstone Building & Restoration, LTD. was originally founded and is currently located in Randolph Township of Portage County (Northeast Ohio). Buckstone is a locally owned and regionally operated organization, dedicated to community and family. Owner, Corey Myrla, has been a regular contributor to local charitable organizations including Habitat for Humanity (serving as Site Supervisor and Building Commitee Member) and multiple youth sports organizations. Our service and dedication sets us apart. Almost 20 years of experience in home renovation, business management, and custom homebuilding construction and sales management will provide the foundation for the next improvement to your home! Our home improvement projects are built around you and your family.

"On time, as promised, on budget, great craftsmanship. Very professional, total cleanup, permits and inspections all included. Highly recommend them for your project!!"

Frank K on November 2023

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KMA Home Improvement

Based Out Of
5.00(
59
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•Approved Pro

KMA Home Improvement

Based Out Of
5.00(
59
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
718 local quotes requested

At KMA Home Improvement, customer service is our #1 priority. With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry and fully insured. We provide the full scope handyman services from simple light bulb changes to much more complex jobs like bathroom and kitchen renovations. Please email me at kmahomeimprovement@gmail.com or call @ (216) 210-7096 with any questions. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, Kris Fuller Owner operator

"It was great!! Kris did a beautiful job. He was reliable, professional, respectful, and personable. He is a very hard worker and was always on time. I’m already thinking of more work he could help me with!! And while he was here he replaced my front door knob and locks too!"

Margaret A on September 2025

At KMA Home Improvement, customer service is our #1 priority. With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry and fully insured. We provide the full scope handyman services from simple light bulb changes to much more complex jobs like bathroom and kitchen renovations. Please email me at kmahomeimprovement@gmail.com or call @ (216) 210-7096 with any questions. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, Kris Fuller Owner operator

"It was great!! Kris did a beautiful job. He was reliable, professional, respectful, and personable. He is a very hard worker and was always on time. I’m already thinking of more work he could help me with!! And while he was here he replaced my front door knob and locks too!"

Margaret A on September 2025

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HomePro Renovations

Edgehill Rd
5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro

HomePro Renovations

Edgehill Rd
5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
297 local quotes requested

HomePro Renovations is your go-to solution for all your Remodeling needs in the Northease Ohio Area. With our expertise and dedication to customer satisfaction, we are committed to providing top-notch service that sets us apart from the competition. Contact us today for reliable and efficient solutions to all your remodeling needs.

"Eric did a great job remodeling my tub/shower combo. He did a beautiful job with the tile and it's great to have peace of mind."

Kim F on September 2025

HomePro Renovations is your go-to solution for all your Remodeling needs in the Northease Ohio Area. With our expertise and dedication to customer satisfaction, we are committed to providing top-notch service that sets us apart from the competition. Contact us today for reliable and efficient solutions to all your remodeling needs.

"Eric did a great job remodeling my tub/shower combo. He did a beautiful job with the tile and it's great to have peace of mind."

Kim F on September 2025

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EM Painting and Remodeling LLC

28919 Anderson Rd
4.64(
22
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•Approved Pro

EM Painting and Remodeling LLC

28919 Anderson Rd
4.64(
22
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
257 local quotes requested

EM PAINTING AND REMODELING LLC offers affordable prices. We give free estimates. You can depend on the job being done in a timely manner. We also never leave a job with out the customer being happy. We take pride in the work we do. Find as on Facebook .

"I could NOT have been more pleased by the work performed by EM Painting and Remodeling, LLC. They were completely professional, organized, and practiced. Their plan was evident and their execution was flawless. I knew this job was a big and complicated one, and not only did they eagerly take it on, but they completed it in a timely manner and I worried about nothing. The end result was better than I imagined. Finally, they took such great care protecting the rest of my house--my plants especially--with ingenious solutions to containing the inevitable dust and debris that accompanies this type of residential work. I was more than pleased with the whole process and would NOT hesitate to recommend them to all my friends and family and anyone who asks!"

jonathan g on May 2025

EM PAINTING AND REMODELING LLC offers affordable prices. We give free estimates. You can depend on the job being done in a timely manner. We also never leave a job with out the customer being happy. We take pride in the work we do. Find as on Facebook .

"I could NOT have been more pleased by the work performed by EM Painting and Remodeling, LLC. They were completely professional, organized, and practiced. Their plan was evident and their execution was flawless. I knew this job was a big and complicated one, and not only did they eagerly take it on, but they completed it in a timely manner and I worried about nothing. The end result was better than I imagined. Finally, they took such great care protecting the rest of my house--my plants especially--with ingenious solutions to containing the inevitable dust and debris that accompanies this type of residential work. I was more than pleased with the whole process and would NOT hesitate to recommend them to all my friends and family and anyone who asks!"

jonathan g on May 2025

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Alonzo General Construction LLC.

Based In Ohio
4.90(
10
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•Approved Pro

Alonzo General Construction LLC.

Based In Ohio
4.90(
10
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2176 local quotes requested

We are providers of construction services in the Ohio area. Our mission is to maintain the highest quality and professionalism from start to finish. We are confident in our results because all our jobs are custom for the needs of each home. We strive for the highest degree of quality products and workmanship. During the years in business, Alonzo General Construction has satisfied many customers. It is our reputation of quality work, professionalism, and customer service our customers continue to rely on us for their needs. To understand the expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer professionally. We base our reputation on service, safety, and quality. Call us today and find out how we can meet all your construction needs!

"Everything is was perfect these are guys are 💯 percent reliable and know what they are doing I will definitely be using them again and I totally would recommend them for any handyman work you may have in your home"

David C on April 2025

We are providers of construction services in the Ohio area. Our mission is to maintain the highest quality and professionalism from start to finish. We are confident in our results because all our jobs are custom for the needs of each home. We strive for the highest degree of quality products and workmanship. During the years in business, Alonzo General Construction has satisfied many customers. It is our reputation of quality work, professionalism, and customer service our customers continue to rely on us for their needs. To understand the expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer professionally. We base our reputation on service, safety, and quality. Call us today and find out how we can meet all your construction needs!

"Everything is was perfect these are guys are 💯 percent reliable and know what they are doing I will definitely be using them again and I totally would recommend them for any handyman work you may have in your home"

David C on April 2025

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Hummer Handyman & Remodeling

5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro

Hummer Handyman & Remodeling

5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
227 local quotes requested

HHR provides a wide range of services including painting, drywall, remodeling, general repairs, plumbing, electrical work, LVP flooring installation, tear down & new builds, additions, landscaping, power washing, and general mason work. No matter the project, we have the expertise and experience to get the job done. Our goal is to make homes market ready and inspection compliant, providing top-quality service at a cost-effective price. As a family-owned and operated business, we prioritize honesty, integrity, and customer satisfaction. Let us help you turn your to-do list into a reality with our unwavering commitment to quality craftsmanship.

"The crew provided a detailed quote, started and completed the work when promised and did a wonderful job. Very neat and left the property in clean condition after the job. I would highly recommend this company for any renovation work. The best!"

Denise R on November 2023

HHR provides a wide range of services including painting, drywall, remodeling, general repairs, plumbing, electrical work, LVP flooring installation, tear down & new builds, additions, landscaping, power washing, and general mason work. No matter the project, we have the expertise and experience to get the job done. Our goal is to make homes market ready and inspection compliant, providing top-quality service at a cost-effective price. As a family-owned and operated business, we prioritize honesty, integrity, and customer satisfaction. Let us help you turn your to-do list into a reality with our unwavering commitment to quality craftsmanship.

"The crew provided a detailed quote, started and completed the work when promised and did a wonderful job. Very neat and left the property in clean condition after the job. I would highly recommend this company for any renovation work. The best!"

Denise R on November 2023

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Mentor, OH

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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