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Polanco, Inc.

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Polanco, Inc.

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13 years of experience
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Polanco, Inc., services areas of Southern California. We pride ourselves on the dedication we have to all of our customers and the quality of work that we provide. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

Polanco, Inc., services areas of Southern California. We pride ourselves on the dedication we have to all of our customers and the quality of work that we provide. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

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HIC Builders, Inc.

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HIC Builders, Inc.

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757 local quotes requested

HIC ( Home Ideas and Construction ) is a Family owned Business we are construction company. We look forward to coming out to your home and exploring the best, most efficient and budget conscious way we can upgrade you home. Specialize in Remodeling kitchens, bathrooms, pavers, outdoor landscape, patio enclosures, painting and ADU's to garage conversion from blueprinting to city permits we can walk you thru . We know that you are putting your faith and trust in your contractor, we work hard to earn your trust and satisfaction. Our team of experts offers you the latest modern and eco-friendly, materials and aesthetic work that you can imagine.

"ADU construction Plumbing, electrical, drywall, Painting"

Elbia M on February 2025

HIC ( Home Ideas and Construction ) is a Family owned Business we are construction company. We look forward to coming out to your home and exploring the best, most efficient and budget conscious way we can upgrade you home. Specialize in Remodeling kitchens, bathrooms, pavers, outdoor landscape, patio enclosures, painting and ADU's to garage conversion from blueprinting to city permits we can walk you thru . We know that you are putting your faith and trust in your contractor, we work hard to earn your trust and satisfaction. Our team of experts offers you the latest modern and eco-friendly, materials and aesthetic work that you can imagine.

"ADU construction Plumbing, electrical, drywall, Painting"

Elbia M on February 2025

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RENOVATE-LA

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RENOVATE-LA

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
171 local quotes requested

Welcome to Renovate-la Handyman Services! With 10 years of experience, we offer a wide variety of handyman services in the California area. Our team of skilled handymen provides quality workmanship and excellent customer service to ensure your home is well-maintained and fully functional.We offer flooring,interior/exterior pain,drywall,kitchen,electrical repairs, plumbing services, carpentry work, remodeling, painting and more. We work closely with each client to understand their unique needs and preferences, and our commitment to customer satisfaction means we won't rest until you are 100% happy with our work. Choose Renovate-la Handyman Services for the best possible service at a fair and competitive price. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and keep your home in top condition year-round! click for your FREE estimate today! For immediate response please contact us to 213 908-3507, Email;constructionbyfrankie@gmail.com

"Frankie was excellent!! Arrived on time and did outstanding work to fix a quartz countertop"

Judith G on September 2025

Welcome to Renovate-la Handyman Services! With 10 years of experience, we offer a wide variety of handyman services in the California area. Our team of skilled handymen provides quality workmanship and excellent customer service to ensure your home is well-maintained and fully functional.We offer flooring,interior/exterior pain,drywall,kitchen,electrical repairs, plumbing services, carpentry work, remodeling, painting and more. We work closely with each client to understand their unique needs and preferences, and our commitment to customer satisfaction means we won't rest until you are 100% happy with our work. Choose Renovate-la Handyman Services for the best possible service at a fair and competitive price. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and keep your home in top condition year-round! click for your FREE estimate today! For immediate response please contact us to 213 908-3507, Email;constructionbyfrankie@gmail.com

"Frankie was excellent!! Arrived on time and did outstanding work to fix a quartz countertop"

Judith G on September 2025

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Oshri Construction

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Oshri Construction

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191 local quotes requested

**Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE!** With over 30 years of experience, you're going to fall in love with our craftsmanship and design of your project. We specialize in New Construction, Gazebo Building, Custom Home Building, Home Renovation, Construction & Remodeling.

"They did an excellent job. The quality is outstanding. They pay attention to every little detail. They were very friendly, and accommodating to our wishes. They were very punctual, hard working, and cleaned up after each day. The kept the dust down to a minimum to the rest of the house. I can highly recommend Oshri Construction for anyone's next project."

Joe L on November 2020

**Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE!** With over 30 years of experience, you're going to fall in love with our craftsmanship and design of your project. We specialize in New Construction, Gazebo Building, Custom Home Building, Home Renovation, Construction & Remodeling.

"They did an excellent job. The quality is outstanding. They pay attention to every little detail. They were very friendly, and accommodating to our wishes. They were very punctual, hard working, and cleaned up after each day. The kept the dust down to a minimum to the rest of the house. I can highly recommend Oshri Construction for anyone's next project."

Joe L on November 2020

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Build4U Construction and Design

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Build4U Construction and Design

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19 years of experience

CONSTRUCTION IS IN OUR DNA. FROM PLANNING, DESIGN TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND FINAL DELIVERY. Being in the right hands makes all the difference sometimes. At Build4U Construction and Design we care about every detail. Our family care about your family and will ensure the project will be delivered on time on budget to your full satisfaction. We are aware that construction may be overwhelming, dusty and noisy. Our professional crews understand and are sensitive to your needs as you need to continue with your daily lives while we work hard at making your dream project come to life. We take each project as our own work and make sure you will be added to our list of happy clients.

CONSTRUCTION IS IN OUR DNA. FROM PLANNING, DESIGN TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND FINAL DELIVERY. Being in the right hands makes all the difference sometimes. At Build4U Construction and Design we care about every detail. Our family care about your family and will ensure the project will be delivered on time on budget to your full satisfaction. We are aware that construction may be overwhelming, dusty and noisy. Our professional crews understand and are sensitive to your needs as you need to continue with your daily lives while we work hard at making your dream project come to life. We take each project as our own work and make sure you will be added to our list of happy clients.

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Bliss Walk-In Tubs

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Bliss Walk-In Tubs

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American Tubs headquartered in California, USA is a top walk-in tub manufacturer and supplier across the USA. We provide a range of walk-in tubs from compact walk-in tubs to wheelchair-accessible walk-in tubs. We also provide customized walk-in tubs with great options and accessories. So, redefine your walk-in bath experience and contact us at (800) 577-8475 for a free quote and reserve a date and time for your consultation as per your schedule.

"Everything went well, the process was pretty smooth, very good job as well as the price. No complaints at all."

Homeowner on August 2023

American Tubs headquartered in California, USA is a top walk-in tub manufacturer and supplier across the USA. We provide a range of walk-in tubs from compact walk-in tubs to wheelchair-accessible walk-in tubs. We also provide customized walk-in tubs with great options and accessories. So, redefine your walk-in bath experience and contact us at (800) 577-8475 for a free quote and reserve a date and time for your consultation as per your schedule.

"Everything went well, the process was pretty smooth, very good job as well as the price. No complaints at all."

Homeowner on August 2023

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Homfix Inc.

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Homfix Inc.

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We are a Home Improvement and design Company that provides all type of home services from A to Z, Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel, Additions, Roof, Solar Panels, and ect..

We are a Home Improvement and design Company that provides all type of home services from A to Z, Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel, Additions, Roof, Solar Panels, and ect..

Branko’s Construction Company

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Branko’s Construction Company

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45 years of experience

General Contractor/ General contractors license. Having a full staff of professionals designated to their trade. Estimate recommended, and price agreed upon over the phone. After negotiating what is to be repaired, a contract, and all of it's terms will be stipulated.

General Contractor/ General contractors license. Having a full staff of professionals designated to their trade. Estimate recommended, and price agreed upon over the phone. After negotiating what is to be repaired, a contract, and all of it's terms will be stipulated.

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Stone Restoration

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Stone Restoration

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

our services provides; marble,travertine, terrazzo,granite, lime stone, saltillo, slate, brick, epoxy flooring,concrete polishing. Restoration & all other natural stone needs we work with sub-contrators we are a group of 10 specialist and 8 restorers always doing our best for our customers.

"I am thrilled with the work David and his team have conducted in our home since September 2018. The work is thorough, exacting, effective, and done with great care. The results are "as new" and demonstrate a much higher level of expertise than I have experienced with any other stone restoration company. D Stone goes the extra mile, and I have no intention of entrusting the restoration of the stonework inside and outside our home to anyone else."

Anne M on May 2022

our services provides; marble,travertine, terrazzo,granite, lime stone, saltillo, slate, brick, epoxy flooring,concrete polishing. Restoration & all other natural stone needs we work with sub-contrators we are a group of 10 specialist and 8 restorers always doing our best for our customers.

"I am thrilled with the work David and his team have conducted in our home since September 2018. The work is thorough, exacting, effective, and done with great care. The results are "as new" and demonstrate a much higher level of expertise than I have experienced with any other stone restoration company. D Stone goes the extra mile, and I have no intention of entrusting the restoration of the stonework inside and outside our home to anyone else."

Anne M on May 2022

OAK HORN POOLS & LANDSCAPE

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OAK HORN POOLS & LANDSCAPE

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20 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEE. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL. LICENSE # 532429.

20 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEE. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL. LICENSE # 532429.

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Pasadena, CA

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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