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C & C Home Remodeling
4.5(
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The entire process was amazing. Chris and Cal did a phenomenal job. The work they did was exactly how I wanted it done. I would highly recommend C&C for any type of home improvements or remodeling."
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Response time6 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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The Lawn Wizards Landscaping
3.3(
12
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent! Joe was very prompt in responding to my request for an estimate, and the price was excellent! They came and did the work when they said they would and worked hard to get it done quickly and professionally. They cleaned everything up and left my yard looking beautiful! Have already hired them again to do a job for my neighbor and I. I strongly recommend Lawn Wizards Landscaping!!"
Response time5 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ULTIMATE CUSTOM PAINTING, LLC
4.4(
335
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went well. Painting was done well with no spills or messes. Touch-ups to plaster at times needed to be smoother.  However, once this was pointed out, touch-up was improved. Price was fair and Rick worked hard to get the job, met the lowest estimate of five others.

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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Security roofing and general constructor llc
5.0(
16
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"William and Henry were very responsive and did an amazing job residing my home. They completed the job in the time agreed and explained the entire process from start to finish. The crew cleaned up every day and was very professional. I am very happy with the work completed. I would definitely recommend, refer, and hire again."
Flat roof
Flat Roofing Project
Flat roof
Flat Roofing Project
Flat roof

+92

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Home Crafters Building & Remodeling Inc
4.6(
162
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Credit card accepted

"They handled every aspect with complete professionalism. They made helpful suggestions and did not nickel and dime on small changes I made. I've used Home Crafters before so I had complete faith in them and once again, they did not disappoint."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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O'Dell Contracting Inc
4.5(
23
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We really like O'Dell and are extremely pleased. He was on the job site every day and I don't see that every day. He is probably going to be the one to do our bathroom, but we like to get other estimates. You don't get service like that. He was not the cheapest or most expensive, but we felt like he did a really quality job and thoroughly recommend him. He also put a garage on for us.  If there was a problem he was here promptly to take care of anything and he checked with us every night to make sure everything was the way it was supposed to be. I can't say enough nice things about him. He always returns our phone calls."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Beatty Remodeling llc
5.0(
9
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris and his team were absolutely incredible. I highly recommend him. Chris communicated with me frequently and guided me throughout the process of a significant bathroom remodel. When his team started work, they clearly worked hard and completed the job on time, even a little early. And what’s more, our new bathroom looks fantastic. I’m especially impressed with the tile work. A true craftsman, Chris clearly takes great pride in his work and it shows. He is hardworking, reliable, and trustworthy."
Old shower enclosure
Old Bathroom
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+27

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Pittsburgh, PA

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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