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Avatar for Protege Remodeling Inc

Protege Remodeling Inc

Servicing Around
4.78(
9
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•Approved Pro

Protege Remodeling Inc

Servicing Around
4.78(
9
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
177 local quotes requested

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.

"Protege did an excellent job of repairing my floor. They were friendly,communicative, very competent, and did everything to my complete satisfaction. Both of his assistants were very capable also. I highly recommend Protege Remodeling to anyone needing home repairs."

Karen N on February 2025

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.

"Protege did an excellent job of repairing my floor. They were friendly,communicative, very competent, and did everything to my complete satisfaction. Both of his assistants were very capable also. I highly recommend Protege Remodeling to anyone needing home repairs."

Karen N on February 2025

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White River Handyman

123 Main St.
5.00(
7
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•Approved Pro

White River Handyman

123 Main St.
5.00(
7
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
271 local quotes requested

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!

"wonderful, was right on time and did a great job"

Johanette A on December 2024

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!

"wonderful, was right on time and did a great job"

Johanette A on December 2024

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.84(
920
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.84(
920
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

Two Brothers Construction

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Two Brothers Construction

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Lang Brothers Construction

3021 Broadway Ave
3.56(
9
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Lang Brothers Construction

3021 Broadway Ave
3.56(
9
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Customers say: Super punctual
37 years of experience

Siding Windows Roofing, Metal and Shingle, Re-Roofs, Tear-Offs, New Construction

"They did a great job. They were very professional and cleaned up after they were done. I would hire them again."

Kim S on June 2019

Siding Windows Roofing, Metal and Shingle, Re-Roofs, Tear-Offs, New Construction

"They did a great job. They were very professional and cleaned up after they were done. I would hire them again."

Kim S on June 2019

Color Your Carpet

9800 Beach Blvd
4.38(
8
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Color Your Carpet

9800 Beach Blvd
4.38(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
37 years of experience

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

Hasgoe

901 Keck Ave
4.60(
10
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Hasgoe

901 Keck Ave
4.60(
10
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Hasgoe is a full service cleaning, restoration, and construction company performing daily maintenance, renovation, and construction services.

Hasgoe is a full service cleaning, restoration, and construction company performing daily maintenance, renovation, and construction services.

Skilled Painting

429 Taylor
5.00(
1
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Skilled Painting

429 Taylor
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Interior Exterior Painting Textured Ceilings Staining Drywall Free Estimates. We except credit cards , check

Interior Exterior Painting Textured Ceilings Staining Drywall Free Estimates. We except credit cards , check

B & A Construction & Design

772 W 3rd St
4.25(
4
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B & A Construction & Design

772 W 3rd St
4.25(
4
)
Customers say: Quick response
46 years of experience

We specialize in the custom design and construction of your new post frame or conventional style building, as well as quality steel buildings! B & A Construction offers professional post frame house, pole barn house, and metal pole barn house construction and design. We also install metal roofing to what give your home a traditional look without the concern to reroof your house for the rest of your lifetime! We also are a complete post frame building supplier! We offer Alpine-Engineered trusses made to order, quality metal roofing, siding and trim in a variety of colors, as well as all other components needed! We carry several types of insulation, roof boots, screws, windows and doors. We can supply an entire post frame package building kit for those you want to do it yourself! With a wide variety of options to fit your personal needs, you will ultimately have your ideal building! We serve all areas of Indiana including Corydon, New Albany, Vincennes and many more! Call us to see if we can supply your area! Please contact us for a quote or to answer any questions! We have sales staff to figure package buildings, built buildings or just a few sheets of metal if needed! Quality is our #1 priority at B & A!

"I am a retired architect with much experience in construction project management. I received three proposals from highly rated metal roofing contractors. The proposal from B&A was in line with metal roofing costs published in architect's cost estimating publications. The proposals from the other two contractors were much higher. I awarded the job to B&A and observed as the crew did the work correctly according to industry guidelines. The crew was also very polite, friendly and well-behaved. Since completion of the work we have had massive rainfall and I have experienced no leaks or other problems. I plan to use B&A for additional projects at our homestead, notably our workshop building which stands near the house, and a garage which I have yet to build."

Eric A on February 2019

We specialize in the custom design and construction of your new post frame or conventional style building, as well as quality steel buildings! B & A Construction offers professional post frame house, pole barn house, and metal pole barn house construction and design. We also install metal roofing to what give your home a traditional look without the concern to reroof your house for the rest of your lifetime! We also are a complete post frame building supplier! We offer Alpine-Engineered trusses made to order, quality metal roofing, siding and trim in a variety of colors, as well as all other components needed! We carry several types of insulation, roof boots, screws, windows and doors. We can supply an entire post frame package building kit for those you want to do it yourself! With a wide variety of options to fit your personal needs, you will ultimately have your ideal building! We serve all areas of Indiana including Corydon, New Albany, Vincennes and many more! Call us to see if we can supply your area! Please contact us for a quote or to answer any questions! We have sales staff to figure package buildings, built buildings or just a few sheets of metal if needed! Quality is our #1 priority at B & A!

"I am a retired architect with much experience in construction project management. I received three proposals from highly rated metal roofing contractors. The proposal from B&A was in line with metal roofing costs published in architect's cost estimating publications. The proposals from the other two contractors were much higher. I awarded the job to B&A and observed as the crew did the work correctly according to industry guidelines. The crew was also very polite, friendly and well-behaved. Since completion of the work we have had massive rainfall and I have experienced no leaks or other problems. I plan to use B&A for additional projects at our homestead, notably our workshop building which stands near the house, and a garage which I have yet to build."

Eric A on February 2019

J and h construction

6612 Old Corydon Rd
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J and h construction

6612 Old Corydon Rd
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Free onsite estimate

handyman we do all jobs and never say no

handyman we do all jobs and never say no

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Oakland City, 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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