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Premier Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Mount Sterling, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Well, let me just say that John and his team absolutely exceeded my expectations - and I paid less for the project than I thought I would. I don't know how you could ask for better than that. When I asked for a roof to be built over my back deck, I was envisioning just a rough wooden roof. But they made it look like an extension of my house! It is beautiful - not rough at all. They put a metal wrap over the wooden beams - and soffit and fascia that matched my exterior perfectly. I wasn't expecting this and it blew me away. And they did it all for what they quoted me. And each member of the team has a specialty. Charlie the carpenter has the roof up in no time, Tom the painter did a beautiful job, and John, the owner, is more like an artist than a builder, and of course Maddie (the real boss). They took real pride in their work - and that makes all the difference. If you want pictures or come and see it - email me - smydo_matt@yahoo.com. Proud to show it off."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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G A BRAND RENOVATIONS L L C
4.8(
18
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Serving Mount Sterling, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Although we live in the same town, we did not know this contractor, we used Angie's List as a resource and reviewed references. From start to finish, we could not have been more happier.  Gary responded quickly when we inquired about an estimate.  We furnished the wood for the ceiling which was actually, pre-finished flooring.  Gary picked up the oak wood for the beams and built the beams on site.  Although I do not know the size of the beams, they definitely are quite large.  We are still amazed as the entire project took less than 10 days given Gary and a partner did the work.   The worksite was cleaned up every day. At the end of the project, Gary furnished a copy of the lumber yard bill for the oak and even took the excess back so the bill could be adjusted.  We appreciated this very much.   







The finished product is absolutely beautiful and well done.  We will not hesitate to call G Brand for future carpentry work and basically, after seeing his work and work ethic, plan on calling him for a bathroom remodel planned in the future.  It is nice to know there are honest hard-working people out there who really wants to do a good job and G Brand is one of them!
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J Rush Home Improvements
4.3(
303
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Serving Mount Sterling, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The guy I met with was great from the company.  The person who came to do the work was not great.  Very nice but didn't show up the day I was told but came the next date.  That didn't really bother me because I didn't need to be home for it.  Just thought the overall work was ok to marginal at best.  The lattice work wasn't very good.  We couldn't afford the person I wanted to go with but know I regret the decision.
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Hunter Construction Co.
5.0(
7
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Serving Mount Sterling, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It is with sincere enthusiasm and pleasure that we express our deep satisfaction with the renovation of a large part of our home by Hunter Construction Company. We worked hand in hand with Mr. Brad Holbert, the owner. He had a craftsman's view of exactly what was needed by way of design to have the renovation fit in perfect accord with our beautiful, old home. He was fast, efficient, and has an amazing eye for detail.
Ours was a large project but he kept control of all facets of construction and finished on time. We found Mr.Holbert to very pleasant and trustworthy, and anyone would do well to place their project in his Company's very capable hands.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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F&M Outdoor LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Mount Sterling, OH and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a most wonderful job. The yard looks great and they are very professional. I mean I liked these guys from the second I met them, before they even did any work they already had my repeat business just bc they are such good guys. The mow/trim job was done fast and looks great. They also erected our 8x10 shed we purchased. It involved building the floor as well. We couldn't be any happier with these guys. If you are reading this review and are on the fence about hiring these guys, just do it you will not regret it at all."
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Affordable Home Remodeling
5.0(
4
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Serving Mount Sterling, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The job(s) went very well and I was kept in the loop the entire time.  
Contractor is down to earth, easy to deal with, very accommodating and sensitive to the wishes of the home owner.
Very flexible when it came to rental property occupant availability.  
Contractor has the ability to scale the quality of supplies and the detail of work depending on the homeowners desires/needs.
Prices were very competitive with no obvious signs of gouging or cutting corners, I felt as though I received excellent value.
I would use this contractor in all my homes and will not hesitate to call them again.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CJ Handyman Services LLC
4.0(
42
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Serving Mount Sterling, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great service. I met with Dan and received a great quote for the repair of my porch. Jeff the handyman was friendly and professional, and walked me through the steps and asked me questions as work was being done. Jeff made sure I was satisfied with his work, and left my yard very clean and orderly. I will use this company again, and have refer them to my family and friends. I highly recommend this company, I am very satisfied with the work done."
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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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