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Dugan Welding and Fencing

67636 Lake Trail
5.00(
5
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Dugan Welding and Fencing

67636 Lake Trail
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
550 local quotes requested

We do welding and fencing vinyl, wood and chain link fence. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Excellent, all went well. Overboard to please us ."

linda l on April 2024

We do welding and fencing vinyl, wood and chain link fence. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Excellent, all went well. Overboard to please us ."

linda l on April 2024


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O'Kerns Construction

68400 Morton Drive
5.00(
2
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O'Kerns Construction

68400 Morton Drive
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
345 local quotes requested

We believe in service and a job well done. We wont be late and we take the time with our customers to find out what is needed and the best way to get it done. We have 30 years of experience in all facets of home repairs and construction.

"The worked performed was excellent. No corners were cut and materials used were all quality items. I would hire O’Kerns anytime there was a project I needed done."

John S on May 2025

We believe in service and a job well done. We wont be late and we take the time with our customers to find out what is needed and the best way to get it done. We have 30 years of experience in all facets of home repairs and construction.

"The worked performed was excellent. No corners were cut and materials used were all quality items. I would hire O’Kerns anytime there was a project I needed done."

John S on May 2025


I-Kare Multiservice

123 Main St.
4.44(
16
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Approved Pro

I-Kare Multiservice

123 Main St.
4.44(
16
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
416 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Handyman services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Great, he did an awesome Jobt"

Dana D on September 2025

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Handyman services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Great, he did an awesome Jobt"

Dana D on September 2025


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D & M Home Improvements LLC

28353 La Rue Street
5.00(
5
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D & M Home Improvements LLC

28353 La Rue Street
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
244 local quotes requested

D&M Home Improvements is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.25+ years

"Very trustworthy company and very easy to work with! Don’t hesitate to give them a call!"

Dustin Q on June 2024

D&M Home Improvements is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.25+ years

"Very trustworthy company and very easy to work with! Don’t hesitate to give them a call!"

Dustin Q on June 2024


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Sunrise Handyman

4.82(
127
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Sunrise Handyman

4.82(
127
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
356 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Very well, and timely tool. Nice guys to work with."

Alan R on September 2025

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Very well, and timely tool. Nice guys to work with."

Alan R on September 2025


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Sunnyland Construction LLC

51749 E Countyline Road
5.00(
6
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Sunnyland Construction LLC

51749 E Countyline Road
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
224 local quotes requested

Build A Brighter Tomorrow, That's our logo. We are your best source for remodeling and room additions. Craftsmanship, upfront business practices, and customer relationships are what we are all about here at Sunnyland Construction. Let us help you realize your dream!

"Very prompt, efficient and SUPER tidy! You never knew they had been there each day the person left. There was nothing left lying around from the de-construction, there was no trail leading to where the trash was left until trailer came to pick it up."

Andrea K on March 2024

Build A Brighter Tomorrow, That's our logo. We are your best source for remodeling and room additions. Craftsmanship, upfront business practices, and customer relationships are what we are all about here at Sunnyland Construction. Let us help you realize your dream!

"Very prompt, efficient and SUPER tidy! You never knew they had been there each day the person left. There was nothing left lying around from the de-construction, there was no trail leading to where the trash was left until trailer came to pick it up."

Andrea K on March 2024


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Springer Construction Inc.

3525 Clearbrook Dr
3.86(
56
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Springer Construction Inc.

3525 Clearbrook Dr
3.86(
56
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
347 local quotes requested
48 years of experience

WELCOME TO SPRINGER CONSTRUCTION INC. We look to offer the best in affordable commercial and residential construction and home improvement with in a 50 mile radius of Fort Wayne IN. We offer total home remodeling , and total bathroom remodeling including ceramic tile. Whether it’s replacement windows, vinyl siding, roofing and gutters, entry and patio doors, and additional services. We provide the same great quality work across the board. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or quotes.

"We just had our upstairs bathroom completely remodeled Springer came out super fast gave us a responsible quote for the work and got start pretty quickly. The crew members were super professional and polite and did fantastic work. Duane the ower was super nice and came out to the house after it was done to make sure we were happy with the work. I would highly recommend this company and will be using them for future projects. The work they did was well worth the money we paid it most certainly added value to our home. Thanks Springer construction for all your great work!"

Brandy W on June 2024

WELCOME TO SPRINGER CONSTRUCTION INC. We look to offer the best in affordable commercial and residential construction and home improvement with in a 50 mile radius of Fort Wayne IN. We offer total home remodeling , and total bathroom remodeling including ceramic tile. Whether it’s replacement windows, vinyl siding, roofing and gutters, entry and patio doors, and additional services. We provide the same great quality work across the board. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or quotes.

"We just had our upstairs bathroom completely remodeled Springer came out super fast gave us a responsible quote for the work and got start pretty quickly. The crew members were super professional and polite and did fantastic work. Duane the ower was super nice and came out to the house after it was done to make sure we were happy with the work. I would highly recommend this company and will be using them for future projects. The work they did was well worth the money we paid it most certainly added value to our home. Thanks Springer construction for all your great work!"

Brandy W on June 2024


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Brawny Builders

69941 Gumwood Rd
4.84(
31
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Approved Pro

Brawny Builders

69941 Gumwood Rd
4.84(
31
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
813 local quotes requested

Quality, availability, and service are the backbone of this company. We can handle all your construction needs from basement remodeling, additions, new home builds, bathroom remodels to kitchen overhauls. We handle a variety of small jobs as well. Check us out on Facebook or at our website and Brawnybuilders.com see how we might be able to help you.

"Homeowner here... I can't properly explain how absolutely thrilled we are with the work that Bronson and the Brawny Builders have done with our lake cottage. Last summer, we started with a plan to simply paint the exterior. But the project slowly unfolded into something much larger. Bronson is not just a general contractor - he became a close and trusted partner throughout the entire project. He is full of creative and thoughtful ideas that enhanced the project at every step. He provided us with constant and detailed communication. His team worked with us to make sure that every detail was right. Here are a couple of examples where Bronson was able to improve the design or save cost: ** We did not want to expand the footprint of the house and add that cost, but we could not figure out how to layout everything we wanted. Bronson cleverly reused an old set of concrete stairs as the foundation for a washer/dryer stack. It was a great solution that worked out fantastic. ** We had wanted to add a half bath for years, but Bronson figured out a way to add a FULL bath. In addition, the new bathroom was connected (jack and jill style) to the main bedroom to create a master suite. It only cost one additional door, but it is now WAY beyond what we imagined. ** We originally wanted to build a deck on the front of the house, but Bronson helped to create a design for a covered porch with vaulted ceilings and a clever lower surround that blended with the lake environment. ** We found a number of structural issues with the old house during demolition. Bronson developed very clever and cost-effective ways to resolve floor, wall and joist issues. ** During each phase of the construction, Bronson developed thoughtful and clever touches. The lofted garage included an old second floor door for ventilation, and Bronson designed a design the new door that retained some of the prior feeling with a new and fresh update. ** We wanted to retain some of the historical feel to the interior, and Bronson cleverly retained some of the original paneling without feeling overwhelming. He framed the wall to make it a focal point without looking old. It is one of my favorite parts of the house. The lake cottage has been in our extended family for almost 50 years. It has been a great retreat for us, but it is now a proper home with personality and functionality to match. This project has literally transformed the house. We would highly recommend Bronson and Brawny Builders for any remodeling project. We were lucky to find them."

Mark M on February 2025

Quality, availability, and service are the backbone of this company. We can handle all your construction needs from basement remodeling, additions, new home builds, bathroom remodels to kitchen overhauls. We handle a variety of small jobs as well. Check us out on Facebook or at our website and Brawnybuilders.com see how we might be able to help you.

"Homeowner here... I can't properly explain how absolutely thrilled we are with the work that Bronson and the Brawny Builders have done with our lake cottage. Last summer, we started with a plan to simply paint the exterior. But the project slowly unfolded into something much larger. Bronson is not just a general contractor - he became a close and trusted partner throughout the entire project. He is full of creative and thoughtful ideas that enhanced the project at every step. He provided us with constant and detailed communication. His team worked with us to make sure that every detail was right. Here are a couple of examples where Bronson was able to improve the design or save cost: ** We did not want to expand the footprint of the house and add that cost, but we could not figure out how to layout everything we wanted. Bronson cleverly reused an old set of concrete stairs as the foundation for a washer/dryer stack. It was a great solution that worked out fantastic. ** We had wanted to add a half bath for years, but Bronson figured out a way to add a FULL bath. In addition, the new bathroom was connected (jack and jill style) to the main bedroom to create a master suite. It only cost one additional door, but it is now WAY beyond what we imagined. ** We originally wanted to build a deck on the front of the house, but Bronson helped to create a design for a covered porch with vaulted ceilings and a clever lower surround that blended with the lake environment. ** We found a number of structural issues with the old house during demolition. Bronson developed very clever and cost-effective ways to resolve floor, wall and joist issues. ** During each phase of the construction, Bronson developed thoughtful and clever touches. The lofted garage included an old second floor door for ventilation, and Bronson designed a design the new door that retained some of the prior feeling with a new and fresh update. ** We wanted to retain some of the historical feel to the interior, and Bronson cleverly retained some of the original paneling without feeling overwhelming. He framed the wall to make it a focal point without looking old. It is one of my favorite parts of the house. The lake cottage has been in our extended family for almost 50 years. It has been a great retreat for us, but it is now a proper home with personality and functionality to match. This project has literally transformed the house. We would highly recommend Bronson and Brawny Builders for any remodeling project. We were lucky to find them."

Mark M on February 2025


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ProElite Roofing & Construction LLC

Servicing Around
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro

ProElite Roofing & Construction LLC

Servicing Around
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
183 local quotes requested

ProElite is proud to provide roofing, siding, pole barns, decks, as well as remodel services. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Great. Micah and Nate are as honest as they come. No nonsense. No corners cut. A few things came up as they were installing and they didn't try to hide anything; instead, they came straight to me with the issue and presented options for a solution. The outcome was great. We love the look of our new window and door. Highly recommend ProElite!"

Duke A F on July 2024

ProElite is proud to provide roofing, siding, pole barns, decks, as well as remodel services. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Great. Micah and Nate are as honest as they come. No nonsense. No corners cut. A few things came up as they were installing and they didn't try to hide anything; instead, they came straight to me with the issue and presented options for a solution. The outcome was great. We love the look of our new window and door. Highly recommend ProElite!"

Duke A F on July 2024


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Expert Builders

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Expert Builders

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284 local quotes requested

Expert Builders LLC was founded on the mindset that every project should use only the best quality materials and be completed by experienced craftsmen dedicated to excellent workmanship. Bringing 14 years of building experience to your project, we have the ability to design and build any house, garage, pole barn and deck to the homeowner’s specifications. We also love to get creative, so no ideas are turned to the side. Your imagination is the limit! Located in LaGrange county, we serve clients within a two hour radius. We pride ourselves on putting our full effort into customer satisfaction, and we can’t wait to hear about your project! Give us a call today and let’s bring your dream to reality.

Expert Builders LLC was founded on the mindset that every project should use only the best quality materials and be completed by experienced craftsmen dedicated to excellent workmanship. Bringing 14 years of building experience to your project, we have the ability to design and build any house, garage, pole barn and deck to the homeowner’s specifications. We also love to get creative, so no ideas are turned to the side. Your imagination is the limit! Located in LaGrange county, we serve clients within a two hour radius. We pride ourselves on putting our full effort into customer satisfaction, and we can’t wait to hear about your project! Give us a call today and let’s bring your dream to reality.

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Nappanee, IN

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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