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Be Blessed Remodeling
4.8(
93
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Serving Piqua, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We’re happy with the results. Rob was very accommodating, picked up and assembled a shed vs build one at our request. He did a thorough old shed tear down and site prep and hauled away. Good communication throughout. Thank you."
Fence Installation
Decks
Shed Build
Bathroom Remodel
Patio

+349

Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
TimCo Builders
2.6(
17
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Serving Piqua, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Customers say: Quick response

"Tim provided an estimate for the project and it was completed within the estimate, plus additional extra jobs. Excellent work completed by Tim and his team, all whom were very professional and very trustworthy. With Tim you get the bonus of having a friend also. Work area was thoroughly clean after each step. I will definitely call TimCo over and over again."
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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In N Out Handyman Services N More LLC
4.6(
19
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Serving Piqua, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As a first time home buyer, I was already facing a new and stressful situation all by myself. I was aware when I purchased the home it would require work prior to moving in. I sent request to multiple handyman and larger companies to obtain a quote and estimation of time for being able to complete what I need to be able to move in, and then the remaining work. I received quote and estimate on time from this company faster and prompter than any of the other companies I submitted too. After receiving a quote, they came out to my home after scheduling a time frame. They arrived and followed me through the house, paying attention to the details I requested, took notes on everything I was wanting and requesting, and Kareem was able to understand exactly what I needed done. I asked Kareem and his company to run and replace the wiring in the kitchen, the wiring was so old it was at danger of arching and catching fire, and I needed the basement to be waterproofed by installing a sub pump and the entire drainage and pipe system. I informed Kareem I had to have all of this completed within three days, I had to be moving in on the Fourth day, not only did he complete it within the time frame, he completed on the second day by noon, giving me extra time to move in. I was more than happy with this of course, however, as to rewiring of my kitchen he was able to place plugs above the counter tops in very convenient places for me, making life easier. As to waterproofing my basement, the completed work looks amazing, and I am unable to tell that the concrete floors had been ripped open, and was done perfectly. I would highly recommend Kareem and his Company any day and to any of my friends and or family."
Wood Burning Stove Instal
Wood Burning Stove Instal
Wood Burning Stove Instal
Wood Burning Stove Instal
Wood Burning Stove Instal

+42

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Barns Unlimited
5.0(
4
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Serving Piqua, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

New Roof
Lutz
Grand Burgundy
New Panel
New Roof

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Lee's Home Remodeling & Repairs
4.1(
7
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Serving Piqua, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Lee's did an excellent job on our bathroom(leaking pipes). He explained(and showed me) everything that was going on(wrong) , and how he had planned to fix it. He arrived on time,and did the work as promised, w/o any problems. No matter if I emailed, or called... he replied asap, on any questions//comments. I will have Lee's out here, to do more work in,and outside, of our home, in the near future."
kitchen
kitchen
kitchen
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dr Jays Heating and Air Conditioning
4.3(
13
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Serving Piqua, OH and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Above and beyond service. Goes above and beyond to get the job done and even goes as far as to help in a pinch if he can support. Recommending to anyone that needs service not just for heat and A/C but really anyone who needs someone with knowledge skills to come in and make it right. Pricing is very reasonable as well!"
During the rebuild process
Carpet in bed room
Before
All finished up just how the customer wanted it
Dining room carpet

+5

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Piqua, OH

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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