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Evergreen Landscaping
3.50(
2
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In business since 1981

Emergency services offered

Evergreen Landscaping is a full service company that designs and/or builds residential gardens and landscapes. Our professional expertise coupled with outstanding customer service are the attributes that have placed us among the industry leaders in Silicon Valley for over 25 years.

Recommended by50%of homeowners
QUANTUM HARDWARE LLC
New to Angi

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are a manufacturing factory that deals with hinges and drawer slides. Our benefits to you\n--There are no bulk requirements to get our low factory prices \n--There are no contracts, allowing you to buy as much as you need, when you need without being tied down\n--With 2 points above you save on warehouse space which adds ups to incredible savings over all

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INNOVATION PAINTING
4.85(
185
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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great work from Daniel and his team. Innovation Painting took care of our home in San Francisco. Prompt, friendly, and great attention to detail. After they were done painting, Daniel walked me around the property to go over things they uncovered while painting, like suggested repairs, which I very much appreciated. I would absolutely recommend Innovation Painting. Thanks!"
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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MTZ Modern Carpentry Inc.
5.00(
7
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Free estimates

"From start to finish, Enrique was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. I've never felt better about investing in my home. Our front porch steps were severely in need of repair. The flagstone was falling off the frame and became a hazard for our family and others visiting our home. We had struggled to find others who could meet our budget or were comfortable taking the job. However, Enrique assured us this was well within his skill and experience and that we would be happy with the results. He could not have been more right! Enrique removed the old flagstone, added additional support for the existing frame, and installed beautiful new steps using Trex decking material. He even included exterior lighting! We are thrilled with our new stairs, and his work gives us great confidence in working again with MTZ Modern Carpentry. Thanks again, Enrique!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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branchhandyman.com
New to Angi

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Honesty, integrity, and Quality Workmanship\n\nGuarantee:\n\nOn schedule completion\n\nCost-effective process from beginning to end\n\nFinal product exceeds expectations

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4.18(
11
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
Scoppettone Building
New to Angi

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I AM A LOCAL GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND BUSINESS OWNER,BORN AND RAISED IN BEAUTIFUL SANTA CRUZ,I AM IN MY THIRD SUCCESSFUL YEAR OF BUSINESS AS WELL AS A LOT OF INFLUENCIAL FAMILY HISTORY IN THIS TOWN.I OPERATE WITH A CLASS-B GENERAL CONTRACTOR LICENSE(#894348) AND AM BONDED AND FULLY INSURED.I HAVE PART-TIME EMPLOYEES AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEE COVERAGE AS NEEDED PER INDIVIDUAL JOB AND JOB SIZE.I ENJOY AND TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN MY WORK.I PRIMARILY DO MOST MY WORK MYSELF.ALTHOUGH,I DO SELDOMLY SUB-CONTRACT SOME WORK(ETC. ELECTRICAL,PLUMBING)I'VE ALWAYS HAD A PASSION FOR BUILDING AND WOODWORKING,AND AM EXPLORING A NEW FORM OF MARKETING WITH ANGIESLIST.I HAVE 16 YEARS IN THE TRADES AND A LOT OF BUILDING AND REMODEL HISTORY IN SANTA CRUZ.I PRIDE MYSELF ON HONESTY,PUNCUALITY,PROJECT DEVOTION,COMMUNICATION AND RELIABILITY.DEFINATELY SOME OF THE HARDER COMMODITIES TO FIND NOW A DAYS,ESPECIALLY IN SANTA CRUZ.SO I HOPE YOU WILL GIVE ME A CHANCE AND REALLY LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU ON YOUR FUTURE PROJECTS.\n THANKS,\n NICK SCOPPETONE\n SCOPPETTONE BUILDING

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Z7 Team Powered By First Stop Construction
4.76(
71
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In business since 1993

Free estimates

"My wife and I worked with Joe to renovate our home in the South Bay. We basically tore everything down to the studs and did some reconfiguring of the interior, as well as redoing all plumbing and electrical. With Joe and his team, we transformed a home that hasn’t been renovated since the 60’s to the home of our dreams. We were referred to Joe by a trusted friend, and after a phone call with an overview of what our plans were, we met Joe in person at our home for an initial walkthrough. Both my wife and I were impressed with how thorough he was with details regarding the renovation; it was immediately obvious he was a master of his craft, with a vast amount of experience and knowledge in construction. More importantly, he’s down to earth and honest; his transparency was very much appreciated. Joe and his crew take pride in their work. He’d go above and beyond by suggesting certain looks or practical modifications to our original request; it often felt like he was renovating for himself! For the project, he provided a clearly marked timeline and walked us through all the options for both finished and unfinished materials. His encyclopedic knowledge of stores in the Bay Area saved us a lot of money, and we got exactly what we wanted to build our home with! Home renovation is never a easily forecasted task; there are many surprises or issues that come up. With Joe, we knew we were in good hands. When a challenge did come up, he made sure to explain the options to us and address it immediately. Communication is key in this process, and Joe excels at it - he’s very responsive by phone and text. His crew is polite and also share Joe’s willingness to educate and explain the process. All in all, we felt that Joe became a family friend in the construction business and have recommended him to multiple friends and family. If you are looking for top quality work, reasonable pricing, and a trustworthy expert, look no further than Joe Arielli and his team!"
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Architectural Design & Restoration, Inc.
New to Angi

In business since 1988

ADR | Architectural Design & Restoration, Inc. was established in 1988 in the historic Sonoma County town of Petaluma, CA by licensed architects, Rick Brereton and Charles "Church" Hildreth. The architects boast diverse backgrounds and a broad range of experience. Their eclectic portfolio ranges from modest home remodels to multi-million dollar hotels and restaurants across the country. ADR strives to establish good working relationships with local developers, builders and craftsmen. The result is a team of professionals that work together seamlessly to ensure your project flows effortlessly from beginning to end.

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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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