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TxQuickBids LLC

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TxQuickBids LLC

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Super Service Award
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170 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

Family-owned and operated, we've built our reputation on serving Houston and its surrounding areas with integrity and passion. We're dedicated to doing things the right way, providing exceptional quality, and offering competitive pricing. Our expertise spans a broad spectrum of remodeling services, from bathroom and kitchen updates to patio makeovers, additions, roofing, concrete work, foundation repair, and exterior renovations. But what truly sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, ensuring our clients are delighted with their experience from start to finish – and beyond!

"TX QUICKBIDS The Team was both professional and respectful of how they approached and completed my project. I wanted to remove the hardee planks and replace with brick or brick veneer on the back wall of my house. The before and after. Loving the results. "

Arlesua F on December 2025

Family-owned and operated, we've built our reputation on serving Houston and its surrounding areas with integrity and passion. We're dedicated to doing things the right way, providing exceptional quality, and offering competitive pricing. Our expertise spans a broad spectrum of remodeling services, from bathroom and kitchen updates to patio makeovers, additions, roofing, concrete work, foundation repair, and exterior renovations. But what truly sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, ensuring our clients are delighted with their experience from start to finish – and beyond!

"TX QUICKBIDS The Team was both professional and respectful of how they approached and completed my project. I wanted to remove the hardee planks and replace with brick or brick veneer on the back wall of my house. The before and after. Loving the results. "

Arlesua F on December 2025

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RT Construction

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RT Construction

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

All Residential/Commercial Remodeling New Builds and Construction. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They went above and beyond what I could have expected for the remodel. They were always on time and very attentive to my requests and also brought some valuable insight to our project. I couldn't recommend them more!"

Doris D on June 2024

All Residential/Commercial Remodeling New Builds and Construction. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They went above and beyond what I could have expected for the remodel. They were always on time and very attentive to my requests and also brought some valuable insight to our project. I couldn't recommend them more!"

Doris D on June 2024

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MC Green Services

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MC Green Services

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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OUTDOOR We perform all manner of outdoor services, from standard lawn care to landscape installation and consulting, fencing, and tree services. We also handle patio renovations and and installs. We have tons of experience in all areas, as well as a degree-ed forester on staff for tree services. INDOOR In addition, we offer a wide variety of indoor services; from full service cleaning, up to and including office buildings, and churches. We also offer tv mounting, audio and lighting installation services. Years of car/home entertainment experience. If you can buy it, we can install it. We are the definition of a FULL SERVICE company. Lets us earn your business. AMERICAN OWNED AND OPERATED

OUTDOOR We perform all manner of outdoor services, from standard lawn care to landscape installation and consulting, fencing, and tree services. We also handle patio renovations and and installs. We have tons of experience in all areas, as well as a degree-ed forester on staff for tree services. INDOOR In addition, we offer a wide variety of indoor services; from full service cleaning, up to and including office buildings, and churches. We also offer tv mounting, audio and lighting installation services. Years of car/home entertainment experience. If you can buy it, we can install it. We are the definition of a FULL SERVICE company. Lets us earn your business. AMERICAN OWNED AND OPERATED

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Big Iron Construction

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Big Iron Construction

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6 years of experience

Big Iron Construction residential and commercial restoration & remodeling company. Over the years, the group has undertaken many challenging projects and accumulated skills, know-how and experiences in remodeling and restoration solutions, project management services, building trades and related engineering works. Big Iron Construction specializes in remodels, water damage, mold damage, fire damage, and storm damage. Call us today for consultation.

Big Iron Construction residential and commercial restoration & remodeling company. Over the years, the group has undertaken many challenging projects and accumulated skills, know-how and experiences in remodeling and restoration solutions, project management services, building trades and related engineering works. Big Iron Construction specializes in remodels, water damage, mold damage, fire damage, and storm damage. Call us today for consultation.

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

4.84(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"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."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"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."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

CSI CONSTRUCTION SVC INC

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CSI CONSTRUCTION SVC INC

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45 years of experience

30 year old General Contracting firm, operating in the greater Houston Area

30 year old General Contracting firm, operating in the greater Houston Area

Michael Schafer Custom Homes

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Michael Schafer Custom Homes

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Michael Schafer personaly helps owners achieve their goals of building and remodeling with an unmatched level of professionalism, dedication, and creativity.

Michael Schafer personaly helps owners achieve their goals of building and remodeling with an unmatched level of professionalism, dedication, and creativity.

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Allgood Plumbing Company

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Allgood Plumbing Company

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Today’s economy has everyone being more price conscious than ever; looking for more creative ways to save money. We can assist you with this! At Allgood Plumbing Company, our mission is to provide you with the most reliable, trustworthy, best valued plumbing service available! We offer fair upfront pricing with no hidden charges! Estimates are free and service you can afford. We guarantee that all work is done to your satisfaction and it will be fixed right the 1st time!

"Had Allgood Plumbing out to install kitchen garbage disposal & faucet. Very pleased with the service provided! They were punctual, professional, polite & proficient! Very reasonably priced! Would recommend & will use again!"

Brandi O on October 2020

Today’s economy has everyone being more price conscious than ever; looking for more creative ways to save money. We can assist you with this! At Allgood Plumbing Company, our mission is to provide you with the most reliable, trustworthy, best valued plumbing service available! We offer fair upfront pricing with no hidden charges! Estimates are free and service you can afford. We guarantee that all work is done to your satisfaction and it will be fixed right the 1st time!

"Had Allgood Plumbing out to install kitchen garbage disposal & faucet. Very pleased with the service provided! They were punctual, professional, polite & proficient! Very reasonably priced! Would recommend & will use again!"

Brandi O on October 2020

Wamhoff Development LLC

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Wamhoff Development LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Wamhoff Development provides design-build services for residential and commercial construction. Additional contact name - Rico Rodriguez. Additional email - rico@wamhoffdevelopment.com.

Wamhoff Development provides design-build services for residential and commercial construction. Additional contact name - Rico Rodriguez. Additional email - rico@wamhoffdevelopment.com.

ALAN'S MOVING SYSTEM

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ALAN'S MOVING SYSTEM

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Porter, TX

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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