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Commonwealth Carpentry LLC

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Commonwealth Carpentry LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
65 local quotes requested

We are a carpentry minded company that can tackle most tasks. We enjoy working renovations, alterations, additions, structural framing,decks, trim molding, sheds, cabinets, interior and exterior doors, cabinets and all handymen projects. We bring a technical mind for the most complex projects to provide a simplified result. There are no projects that are too small for us.

"Great! Fence was constructed well and in a timely fashion. After a few weather setbacks, James came out on a Sunday and finished it up on Monday. James has a great work ethic and was great to work with. I will definitely hire Commonwealth Construction LLC again."

Brenda B on March 2024

We are a carpentry minded company that can tackle most tasks. We enjoy working renovations, alterations, additions, structural framing,decks, trim molding, sheds, cabinets, interior and exterior doors, cabinets and all handymen projects. We bring a technical mind for the most complex projects to provide a simplified result. There are no projects that are too small for us.

"Great! Fence was constructed well and in a timely fashion. After a few weather setbacks, James came out on a Sunday and finished it up on Monday. James has a great work ethic and was great to work with. I will definitely hire Commonwealth Construction LLC again."

Brenda B on March 2024

Phelps Construction

4.71(
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Phelps Construction

4.71(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
37 local quotes requested

"Be Water Tight" At Phelps Construction Inc. we have handled a wide variety of commercial and residential projects for clients. And, we couldn't have done it without our dedicated staff. Our employees have spent most of their lives working in the construction business and know the in's and out's of building requirements, especially in the suffolk area.

"Outstanding job, great customer service, great quality of work, great work ethic. It is so nice to have a contractor who does what they say they are going to do and shows up when they say they are going to show up. Phelps Construction removed and rebuilt my garage and they did an outstanding job. I highly recommend this company."

Mary B on December 2024

"Be Water Tight" At Phelps Construction Inc. we have handled a wide variety of commercial and residential projects for clients. And, we couldn't have done it without our dedicated staff. Our employees have spent most of their lives working in the construction business and know the in's and out's of building requirements, especially in the suffolk area.

"Outstanding job, great customer service, great quality of work, great work ethic. It is so nice to have a contractor who does what they say they are going to do and shows up when they say they are going to show up. Phelps Construction removed and rebuilt my garage and they did an outstanding job. I highly recommend this company."

Mary B on December 2024

Extreme Builders

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Extreme Builders

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26 years of experience

Class A builder, residential and commercial, modular homes,

Class A builder, residential and commercial, modular homes,

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360 Construction

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360 Construction

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Customers say: Quality work
14 years of experience

360 Construction is a locally owned design and build company specializing in home improvement. We are a customer focused company providing good experiences from estimate to job completion. Class A License and Insurance. We give free estimates and are available on the weekends.

360 Construction is a locally owned design and build company specializing in home improvement. We are a customer focused company providing good experiences from estimate to job completion. Class A License and Insurance. We give free estimates and are available on the weekends.

Bug Busters Pest Control Services Inc.

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Bug Busters Pest Control Services Inc.

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21 years of experience

Providing you with cost effective and eco-friendly solutions to all of your pest problems.

Providing you with cost effective and eco-friendly solutions to all of your pest problems.

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Wharton Construction Co., Inc.

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Wharton Construction Co., Inc.

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Virginia Class A Contractor (residential and commercial) Building, Remodeling,Room Additions,Electrical,Plumbing,Property Maintenance,Handy Man Services. Since 1971.

Virginia Class A Contractor (residential and commercial) Building, Remodeling,Room Additions,Electrical,Plumbing,Property Maintenance,Handy Man Services. Since 1971.

A Personal Touch Remodeling Co

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A Personal Touch Remodeling Co

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32 years of experience

Personal Touch Remodeling Co is a licensed Virginia General Building contractor. We specialize in Kitchens and Bathrooms and Handicap accessibility projects. We will help you design and build your project with your style and budget. We are happy to do just the parts you can't do ..... or handle all the details for you. We are licensed to remove structural walls so you can make all the changes you desire. PTR Co has references from all over the area, including very modest "handyman" changes like adding a grab bar in the shower to removing a whirlpool garden tub, and building a walk in shower big enough to park a Volkswagen. Our goal is to provide "personal" service, and we will not give up until you are 100% satisfied.

Personal Touch Remodeling Co is a licensed Virginia General Building contractor. We specialize in Kitchens and Bathrooms and Handicap accessibility projects. We will help you design and build your project with your style and budget. We are happy to do just the parts you can't do ..... or handle all the details for you. We are licensed to remove structural walls so you can make all the changes you desire. PTR Co has references from all over the area, including very modest "handyman" changes like adding a grab bar in the shower to removing a whirlpool garden tub, and building a walk in shower big enough to park a Volkswagen. Our goal is to provide "personal" service, and we will not give up until you are 100% satisfied.

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Mize Contracting LLC

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Mize Contracting LLC

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Free onsite estimate

Local LLC that gives free estimates for everything Crawl Space Vapor Barrier Partial Encapsulation Full Encapsulation with de-humidifier Debris removal Sand Installation Will assess, take photos, and consult with homeowner on best options Various barrier thickness options available based on homeowners needs and budget All seams taped Replacement access doors and foundation vents available Removal of saturated insulation and old vapor barriers Also Attic Work Gutter Cleaning

Local LLC that gives free estimates for everything Crawl Space Vapor Barrier Partial Encapsulation Full Encapsulation with de-humidifier Debris removal Sand Installation Will assess, take photos, and consult with homeowner on best options Various barrier thickness options available based on homeowners needs and budget All seams taped Replacement access doors and foundation vents available Removal of saturated insulation and old vapor barriers Also Attic Work Gutter Cleaning

TROY CLELAND HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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TROY CLELAND HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

OWNER OPERATED. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. ASK FOR DETAILS ABOUT SERVICE FEES.

OWNER OPERATED. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. ASK FOR DETAILS ABOUT SERVICE FEES.

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CI Cabinetry Inc

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CI Cabinetry Inc

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Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

CI Cabinetry is a family owned & operated cabinet remodeling business specializing in every type of cabinetry & kitchen & bath remodeling that your home could possibly need. We have hand picked the very best subcontractors in the area (plumbing, electrical, painting, tile, flooring, etc.) so no job is too big or too small for us. The owner, Jimmy Baart is a 3rd generation cabinet maker who has over 20 years of experience in all of your cabinet & kitchen & bath remodeling needs. Jimmy personally designs & installs all of CI Cabinetry’s kitchens & baths so you can be rest assured that you will receive the best customer service in the industry. It is this “hands on” approach that we believe sets us apart from the rest!

"CI Cabinetry helped us remodel our kitchen. Jimmy, the owner, was great to work with. We told him what we wanted to do and he came up with a 3-D floor plan which was key in helping us fine tune our plan. He was very helpful, communicative and professional. His workers were also great to work with and we were glad to have them in our home. We could not be happier with the finished project. We are starting on remodeling our master bathroom and updating the vanity in one of our other bathrooms. It was an easy decision to go through CI Cabinetry again for our bathroom cabinet needs."

christopher g on March 2020

CI Cabinetry is a family owned & operated cabinet remodeling business specializing in every type of cabinetry & kitchen & bath remodeling that your home could possibly need. We have hand picked the very best subcontractors in the area (plumbing, electrical, painting, tile, flooring, etc.) so no job is too big or too small for us. The owner, Jimmy Baart is a 3rd generation cabinet maker who has over 20 years of experience in all of your cabinet & kitchen & bath remodeling needs. Jimmy personally designs & installs all of CI Cabinetry’s kitchens & baths so you can be rest assured that you will receive the best customer service in the industry. It is this “hands on” approach that we believe sets us apart from the rest!

"CI Cabinetry helped us remodel our kitchen. Jimmy, the owner, was great to work with. We told him what we wanted to do and he came up with a 3-D floor plan which was key in helping us fine tune our plan. He was very helpful, communicative and professional. His workers were also great to work with and we were glad to have them in our home. We could not be happier with the finished project. We are starting on remodeling our master bathroom and updating the vanity in one of our other bathrooms. It was an easy decision to go through CI Cabinetry again for our bathroom cabinet needs."

christopher g on March 2020

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Norfolk, VA

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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