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Echols Welding & Repair
4.9(
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Serving Mineral Wells, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Awesome guys and very responsive. They were nice enough to be flexible with scheduling and timing. They wanted to make sure it was done right and didn't just do it and say you're done. If I have any more projects for them I'll definitely hire them again. They also told me If I have any problems or concerns to please give them a call."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RHINO ENERGY SOLUTIONS II LLC
4.8(
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Serving Mineral Wells, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Those people were great. I knew them by their names because I knew them. They were actually recommended to me by the company I hired to add insulation to my attic. They told me about these 2 guys that had the business. I told them that I re-caulked my house every 2 or 3 years and they mentioned these guys to me. I called them and they came out; it was a father and son. I went around with them and they showed me what I have been doing wrong. It was roughly half of their retail price I paid. It was a big deal purchase. They had a special on the window sills; the normal caulking around the windows. The people I bought the house from had a glazing company come in and replace some of the windows with the wrong thickness of dual pane glass. The aluminum frame was made for one-half inch think dual pane windows. It was ready made in the factory. They put in three-eighths so I had an eighth of an inch gap about 4 of my windows. The seal had been compromised and there was fog inside the windows. I had the previous owner fix all that but he did it with the wrong glasses. Rhino Energy Solutions showed me that problem. Then I had him go in with a life time silicone caulk which is different than the normal caulking they use. He did the best fix he could do; it was short of replacing the window for all of the ones that was installed wrong. Two of them are in the living room. My wife and I immediately noticed that the amount of cold air blowing in from the north windows was reduced by them doing that. I had no idea that I even had that leak around the window. It takes somebody who knows glasses to see that there was an error over there. They did this in the same week I went from a 9 to a 39 R rating in my attic. It wasn’t possible to figure out how much I saved on my electric bill because of the caulking. I could feel the difference in the house. I went around with the father and the son and watched them do everything they did. They were pretty careful. This craftsman was willing to teach me part of his trade. I have been caulking my home myself since I bought it. He showed me how important it was to dig out the old caulk. He told me putting new caulk over old caulk doesn’t really work; it may be aesthetic. Their responsiveness was excellent. They showed up when they said they would be here."
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Texas Tornado Safe Rooms & Storm Shelters
4.6(
10
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Serving Mineral Wells, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The only hiccup we had was a delay in the delivery and install of the shelter.  Unfortunately this is not under the control of Texas Tornado as the shelters are built by Bennett Steel in Tulsa, OK.  So, being a certified partner installer for Jim Giles safe room, turnaround estimates are subject to many variables at the manufacturer.  Now, when a batch of shelters was finally ready, Texas Tornado drove to Tulsa from Arlington on a Monday, picked up 3 shelters, and by Wed. they were down in Austin installing my brand new 4x6 in my garage.  I genuinely felt like I was a priority.  Install was professionally and carefully done.  Ferroscanning was performed to mark non-drillable areas of the slab.  The crew eased the shelter into the garage, causing no damage and positioning it exactly where I wanted it.  I was constantly told "We want to make sure you're satisfied" by all three of the crew.  They carefully made sure every part of the install was done correctly, not rushing it.  All of the particulars with the special deadbolts were explained and paperwork was handed over.  Balance payment was a snap.  They cleaned the whole shelter and checked all functionality before leaving.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lucky L construction
4.4(
30
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Serving Mineral Wells, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I got a quote from Lucky L on Friday evening. They were here Saturday morning. Tony was the one to weld a rail back on my log splitter. He is a professional who knows his craft AND takes pride in his work. He took the time to get this job done correctly. I will recommend this company to anyone that asks. KMB, Azle, tx."
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J&J Welding & Fencing
4.8(
88
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Serving Mineral Wells, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Both guys are dependable and good workers. I had a good experience dealing with both of them. They are careful and considerate with how they work. They built the gates I needed as I designed them. They were also able to build a nice 24 Ã 30 carport. It looks like the price reflects the quality of the work . I am pleased. I do recommend them and plan to hire them again."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Dream Construction
4.3(
56
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Serving Mineral Wells, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a house fire which left a partially demoed structure that I wanted to salvage and build onto. This was a special construction project that I knew could be done, but I was getting a lot of push-back in terms of feasibility. The structural foundation was still intact, but creating the finished product was a bit of a challenge. I talked to at least a dozen contractors who either over-bid or who did not have the expertise to address the special challenges of the project. I finally met Joe from Dream Construction on a bid-walk, and I knew right away that this was the contractor to handle the project. I pointed out some of what other contractors saw as issues that could not be worked with, but on the bid-walk Joe readily provided several viable solutions beyond my study with structural engineers and architects I talked to to address the special issues of my project. The more I got to know Joe, the more I specifically wanted his firm to build my house. He and his family are outstanding people who accept nothing but the best quality of a job well done. This came across to me as he assisted me in developing the scope of work for my project to make more efficient and better quality changes to what I had already drawn up. On this particular project I contracted with Joe to construct a new roof, build out the entire interior, a deck, an outdoor shower, and other special features. It would take too many words for a brief review to express how pleased I am with the finished products of his work. His subcontractors did excellent work as well, and the input he provided up front in the planning phases of the project proved their merit at the completion of the project. I was lucky to obtain the high level quality for such a fair and reasonable price, and I feel blessed to have run into him to take on my project. I highly recommend Dream Construction for any construction job. Very talented."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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The Butler Did It
5.0(
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Serving Mineral Wells, TX and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jody’s experience and commitment led to a beautiful shop and apartment build out. I am extremely happy with his craftsmanship and overall ability to get any job completed. He is very easy to work with and fixed any issues or concerns that came up. Will hire again!"
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Mineral Wells, 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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