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Finish Touch Construction LLC
5.00(
20
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Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Wonderfully. They were on time, neat, and cleaned up afterwards. The project was a kit ( a thousand+ pieces) that was very challenging but the completed in professional manner and on time. I would definitely hire Finish Touch Con. again. on time. The project was a kit that was challenging but they met it"
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
WALLS WITH AN ATTITUDE
5.00(
1
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In business since 2004

"Outstanding, informative Husband Wife team performed a very professional, quality kitchen cabinet painting job on budget and in reasonable time while willing to commute quite a distance to our project. They showed utmost respect for our time, home, and property; we barely noticed they were there working & their clean up was impeccable. Their estimate and price was appropriate, aligned, & they gladly went above & beyond to creatively add special minor carpentry touches & repair needs that left our cabinetry woodwork way better than they found it. They have warm personalities with exceptional pride in their trade with an honesty, integrity, & great attention to detail. Very highly recommend."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
4.84(
920
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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Pensacola Property Services LLC
New to Angi

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We service all of your residential property needs from lot clearing to finish work, remodels and 24 hr repair

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Pelican Painting
5.00(
6
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In business since 1995

Free estimates

"Randy from Pelican Painting was on time both days to preform his job. Randy is not only punctual but has a large knowledge of how things are done and done correctly. As a handyman I have full confidence in his work. He was very instrumental in how he performed and completed the tasks in hand and is very reasonable on his pricing. I highly recommend his services. He is very honest and upfront on what he can do. Will be looking at hiring him again in the future."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Swamp Donkey Solutions LLC
5.00(
5
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Free estimates

"Chris and Doug were great! They were prompt, very personable, diligent, and cleaned up the front and back yard after they finished. We would hire them again! ????"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
B.T.S Construction & Consulting LLC
New to Angi

In business since 2024

We are a quality over profit business, unlike so many other companies we aren't there to rush grab a check and move on to the next one. We understand that time and effort you put in to get this project done, we promise to give you the same care time and effort with all of jobs we do whether its a small repair to a full home renovation

Hendershott Home Improvement & Repair LLC
New to Angi

In business since 2012

Warranties offered

We are a licensed and insured company that specializes in painting and home repair. We handle all repairs involved in selling or renting a property including wood rot, drywall repair and many more. We have affordable pricing free estimates and all work comes with a 90 day warranty.

Heritage Restoration
New to Angi

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Full-service restoration for water damage, fire & smoke, We are insurance specialists and work with every insurance company. We believe the job should be done right, no matter how large or small. We maintain a large inventory of equipment and are ready for any extraction and drying job, no matter how large or small.

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Property Doc, LLC
New to Angi

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Professional Engineer who specializes in helping home owners knock out their "to do" list and design the best spaces for thier active lives.

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Pensacola, FL

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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