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Innovative Construction
3.6(
31
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Serving Oxford, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired innovative construction to reside one side of my building. During the bidding of the project as well as during the execution of the work, Greg and his team were professional, timely and responsive. I would absolutely hire Greg and his team again"
Before
Deck Repair
Deck Repair
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MIDWAY

+6

Response time3 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Morning Dew Construction
4.8(
6
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Serving Oxford, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Everything went just as he promised. As long as you don't mind the quick whit, and snappy responses, which I found refreshing and welcoming, Morning Dew construction deserves you're patronage!"
Remodeling - General Project
HEMOND'S MX
Remodeling - General Project
HEMOND'S MX
HEMOND'S MX

+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Marshall Home Pros
3.8(
130
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Serving Oxford, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They messed up the ceiling part in a corner.  They got the wall paint mixed in with the ceiling paint.  They did try to fix it.  We do have cathedral ceilings.  It took them a long time to paint.  I was a little frustrated or upset by the fact that the painter didn't have an extension ladder and ended up standing on my wood stove to reach.  It made me so nervous.  I really didn't want them to come back to fix the ceiling.  They did smudge it pretty bad, but I just choose to not look at it. It wasn't exactly what I would have expected from a professional painter, but they did an okay job. They were very responsive.  The owner called me the next day to see how it went.  They were very punctual and professional.  I guess it would be somewhat shady with the lack of ladders they had.  I would probably use them again.  Because of the difficult job, I think overall they probably are decent painters, it was just above their expectations.  They were prompt and worked right thru until they were done."
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+32

Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Grenn Justice Constructions
5.0(
5
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Serving Oxford, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

"Courteous,Reliable excellent worker.Gets the job done! No delays..Always arrives when he says he’s coming. Best worker I’ve ever hired! You won’t be disappointed"
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+6

Recommended by100%of homeowners
K. J. Construction
5.0(
4
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Serving Oxford, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was a business owner for close to 2 decades. In that time I hire & fired a lot of individuals that called themselves professionals. I've dealt with the pros that could deliver & the ones that couldn't! Well, Gary, Kellie & their team were there every minute they committed too. They changed from boots to moccasin footwear daily so not to scratch or dirty anything, & cleaned up daily. No excuses, only answers to the unforeseen problems & handled every one graciously & professionally. They were very competitive in pricing & still used TOP grade materials, lumber & etc! They started on 12-10-07 & done on 2-9-08.That'ss 2 Mo's & not 1 complaint!!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Snow Construction Inc
4.8(
4
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Serving Oxford, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Basically everything went pretty well during the construction of the apartment and we gave him an excellent review.  Now, six months later we are having a problem with some electrical outlets that were installed by a subcontractor, Bear Hill electric, and after sending him an email about the issue, he will not reply to the email or answer our phone messages.  If a company can not follow through with a return email or phone call for whatever reason, they are not worth hiring and can not be recommended.
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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Oxford, ME

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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