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GreenSun Construction

3.78(
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GreenSun Construction

3.78(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
44 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

GreenSun Construction offers experience and expertise in providing a custom solution to your building requirements. For thirty years we have concentrated on giving our clients a rewarding experience in building and remodeling with an emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.

"They did a good job working through unforseen difficulties. We are very pleased with the final project."

Steve F on January 2025

GreenSun Construction offers experience and expertise in providing a custom solution to your building requirements. For thirty years we have concentrated on giving our clients a rewarding experience in building and remodeling with an emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.

"They did a good job working through unforseen difficulties. We are very pleased with the final project."

Steve F on January 2025

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Centralia Boulevard Land Company, LLC

4.83(
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Centralia Boulevard Land Company, LLC

4.83(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Very easy to work with Roger"

Paulette S on December 2020

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Very easy to work with Roger"

Paulette S on December 2020

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Farmhouse Construction, LLC

4.92(
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Farmhouse Construction, LLC

4.92(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Licensed, bonded, and insured general contractor serving Thurston County and surrounding areas. Contact for a free quote and we also offer financing. Quality construction at affordable prices with 30+ years of experience.

"Patrick came back to repair the cracks in our patio slab. He did amazing work and it should last for a long time. He does what he says and stands behind his work. 100% satisfaction here."

Meg G on May 2025

Licensed, bonded, and insured general contractor serving Thurston County and surrounding areas. Contact for a free quote and we also offer financing. Quality construction at affordable prices with 30+ years of experience.

"Patrick came back to repair the cracks in our patio slab. He did amazing work and it should last for a long time. He does what he says and stands behind his work. 100% satisfaction here."

Meg G on May 2025

DWB Construction Services LLC

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DWB Construction Services LLC

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Free onsite estimate

Finish Carpentry, door, window install. Trim, shelfs, custom shelfs to fit your needs. Also we pressure wash and paint interior/extrerior. We can completely remodel your bathroom from demo to finish. Between my crew and myself we have 50 plus years of experience in just about any construction trade. We value our customers opinion as well as the quality of our work and are always striving to be and do better. Respect, Quality and Safety is the foundation of this company.

Finish Carpentry, door, window install. Trim, shelfs, custom shelfs to fit your needs. Also we pressure wash and paint interior/extrerior. We can completely remodel your bathroom from demo to finish. Between my crew and myself we have 50 plus years of experience in just about any construction trade. We value our customers opinion as well as the quality of our work and are always striving to be and do better. Respect, Quality and Safety is the foundation of this company.

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

4.84(
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

4.84(
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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

Harolds Handyman Service LLC

5.00(
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Harolds Handyman Service LLC

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

Harold’s Handyman Service, LLC is a locally owned and operated general contracting company in Olympia, Washington. While we specialize in small jobs for residential and commercial clients, we also handle major projects with ease. Estimates are free. A deposit is normally collected prior to work beginning with the balance due upon completion. We accept most forms of payment including cash, checks and major credit cards.

Harold’s Handyman Service, LLC is a locally owned and operated general contracting company in Olympia, Washington. While we specialize in small jobs for residential and commercial clients, we also handle major projects with ease. Estimates are free. A deposit is normally collected prior to work beginning with the balance due upon completion. We accept most forms of payment including cash, checks and major credit cards.

Economy Fence Ctr

4.29(
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Economy Fence Ctr

4.29(
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Customers say: Super punctual

Economy Fence has served the Greater Seattle, Bellevue and Everett areas with the highest quality in fence and gate options for years. If you are looking for a professionally installed fence to beautify and add value to your home, you've come to the right place!

Economy Fence has served the Greater Seattle, Bellevue and Everett areas with the highest quality in fence and gate options for years. If you are looking for a professionally installed fence to beautify and add value to your home, you've come to the right place!

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Home 360, LLC

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Home 360, LLC

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17 years of experience

Licensed General Contractors, we do not sub-contract any work out. Payments on projects are due 50% upon project start up and remaining due upon completion. Pricing promotions offer 10% discounts to Seniors & Military. Financing is available for up to 6 months on 50% of the project cost at 12% interest.

Licensed General Contractors, we do not sub-contract any work out. Payments on projects are due 50% upon project start up and remaining due upon completion. Pricing promotions offer 10% discounts to Seniors & Military. Financing is available for up to 6 months on 50% of the project cost at 12% interest.

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Falcon Peak Construction, INC

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Falcon Peak Construction, INC

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20 years of experience

Professional general contractor in Auburn and near by cities

Professional general contractor in Auburn and near by cities

Mielkes Painting & Remodeling

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Mielkes Painting & Remodeling

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

A full service General Contractor. We have 6 full time employees and numerous specialty sub-contractors. We accept personal checks or credit cards and payment in full is due upon completion of the project.

A full service General Contractor. We have 6 full time employees and numerous specialty sub-contractors. We accept personal checks or credit cards and payment in full is due upon completion of the project.

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Olympia, WA

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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