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Quality Work By Ron
4.6(
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Serving Mount Vernon, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Quality Work By Ron completed a full gut and remodel of my lake house, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Their craftsmanship, professionalism, and attention to detail were outstanding from start to finish. Anytime I had a question, they were patient and explained everything clearly. The project managers stayed in constant communication and checked in often to ensure everything was perfect and on schedule. The crews were extremely knowledgeable, worked together seamlessly, and handled every challenge without hesitation. They were also friendly, easy to talk to, and genuinely interested in me as a person, which made the entire process enjoyable. The final result exceeded all my expectations. I highly recommend Quality Work By Ron to anyone wanting quality work and an amazing experience!"
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Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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C&S Construction
4.3(
12
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Serving Mount Vernon, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We are extremely pleased with the work done by C&S. Eddie is a true craftsman, and it shows! The carport and porch they built for us exceeded our expectations in quality and price. All I had to do was show Eddie a printout of the carport we liked, and he made it happen. He and Sheila walked us through the customizations we wanted and even suggested a few more! We were so pleased that we hired them to build two decks on the back of our home. I know who to call if I ever need more construction work on my home. Highly recommend!"
Outdoor Kitchen
Tile Shower,Flooring
Dog Washing Station
Porch
Carport

+7

Response time4 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Wally Westbrook Designs
4.8(
28
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Serving Mount Vernon, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

"It went very well. Wally and I spoke on the phone where I explained to him what I was looking for. It was difficult to find someone who was willing to do some simple plans without all the permitting details. I explained to him how things were done in rural Vermont and he accommodated us. We spoke with Wally a number of times over the phone and worked with him interactively on his drafting program. We ultimately went to his home and spent a couple of hours talking thru the plans and making changes while discussing limitations etc. It was a very productive and helpful meeting. We ultimately came out of that meeting with a set of plans that were tweaked a little afterward and used for permitting. We have received the permit and will start in the next week or two.
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Houma's House
Governor’s Mansion

+21

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Zeeks Construction Gutters and Roofing
4.6(
21
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Serving Mount Vernon, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had gone through 2 other contractors that drug their feet and ended up ghosting us. Within a week or so Chris had all the details worked out through insurance, materials at the house and guys on the roof. They cleaned up EVERYTHING. I have yet to find a roofing nail or any debris. Bottom line Zeeks is a great family own and operated business!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Double A Welding & Construction
5.0(
5
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Serving Mount Vernon, TX and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Andrew did an amazing job on the deck. Communication was excellent throughout, and I was never surprised by anything. The deck was finished in about 5-6 work days and will be providing entertainment for my family and friends for years! Thank you!"
Decks & Porches Project
Builders - Garages/Barns/Sheds Project
Decks & Porches Project
Fencing Project
Decks & Porches Project

+34

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Gimme Shelters, LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Mount Vernon, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Our purpose is to always, always, put the customer first. We take pride in taking care of you! We offer all kinds of shelters: above ground safe rooms (typically installed in the garage), in-ground garage floor shelters, and in-ground concrete shelters (installed underground on your land). We get a tremendous amount of fulfillment by offering a service that helps provide safety to families here in North and Central Texas. We are members of the American Tornado Shelter Association and will always focus on doing the job right. Our shelters are all Made in America and F5 certified - Texas Tech Tested many times! - to make sure that they meet and exceed all FEMA guidelines! We can accommodate residential and commercial storm shelter needs, and we are happy to conduct on site visits to ensure that you get the right shelter type and size. We look forward to working with you!

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TBU CONSTRUCTION LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Mount Vernon, TX and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"These guys did a fantastic job. They arrived on time, communicated with me as to what they were doing and finished when they said they would. The ceiling in my home has a rough transition to the wall, but they were able to make the paint line perfectly crisp and straight. My wife was very happy about that I would definitely recommend."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Mount Vernon, 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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