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Eric's Quality Building, Inc.
4.9(
43
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"When choosing a general contractor, we were looking for someone to complete multiple jobs in a timely manner, with a solid work history and good reviews. Eric's Quality Building checked all our boxes. Eric provided a fair quote for both a concrete patio extension and a patio cover. Both of our projects were completed in a fast and efficient manner, with the quality of work and customer service provided being stellar. Eric is a younger guy, but he and his crew do a great job. I will use Eric for future projects, and I suggest you hire him for your next project big or small."
 grape arbor done with rough cut material
New Deck
Stair and Fence
Portland ADU (framing siding roofing)
  grape arbor done with rough cut material

+122

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Hillhouse Construction
4.7(
57
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Have now hired Hillhouse Construction for three projects: re-roof an outbuilding including major structural repair, demolish & build large deck and stairway, and install & paint fencing. In all cases the Hillside crew were professional, easy to work with, and go the extra mile to please the customer. They are craftsmen who take great pride in their work and I couldn't recommend them more highly."
 Bathroom Remodel
 Living Room with Fireplace
 Entry Way
 Kitchen Remodel
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Chumbley Construction llc
4.6(
10
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Noah and his team are truly wonderful to work with. Noah kept in close contact with us and was able to add items we decided on during the project. We couldn’t be happier with the final product. We have already contracted Chumbley Construction to remodel our bathroom based on this experience."
Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by11%of homeowners
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GP Jones Construction LLC
5.0(
6
)
Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"George and his crew completed our ADA bathroom remodel two weeks earlier than contracted. They were professional in the face of challenges that come with remodel surprises when the walls are opened up. We hardly knew they were in our home and thrilled with the new bathroom!"
Backporch awning
Back porch awning
Awning over hot tub
Underside
Timber Frame

+5

Response time2 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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3POINT3R CONSTRUCTION LLC
5.0(
6
)
Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Martin and his crew tore up a paver patio and partial lawn and installed a beautiful patio with pavers and river rock. On time and worked quickly! I was really happy with how I was treated and the quality of work they did. It was a small project which I sometimes have a hard time finding people for and Martin was eager and made me feel like it was worth his time."
Old Vanity
Old shower
New flooring
Bathroom Remodel
Added two shower niches

+10

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All About Decks & More, LLC
3.3(
22
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came out in the rain, at near flood stages for the Tualatin river. My new ramp was about ready to end up in the river, and my dock was about ready to go down the river after a tree floating in the river hit the dock. They were able to come up with a temporary solution to salvage both the ramp and the dock until this spring when we will look at a permanent solution. They responded in a timely fashion, did what they said they would do, and came back to address some of our concerns at no cost. In addition, there have been follow-up phone calls to make sure things are stable. Good job!"
Madison
Front
 right side
left side
Side walk

+43

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Craftworx Remodeling & Contracting LLC
New to Angi
Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the customer’s needs. We strive to provide customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To better understand the customer's expectations, we prioritize clear and professional communication throughout the process. Regardless of the project's size, our reputation is built on a foundation of service, safety, and quality

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Renovation Company
4.5(
73
)
Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Well we had trouble scheduling at first. He was willing to work one day but I work nights and needed to sleep without hammering. I called him to say I had all the supplies ready and when I woke up a few days later I found he had called me mid day (10:30) to say his guys were coming over. Problem was I didn't have the supplies where they could get them as I didn't know he would be coming like that. I also thought HE would be doing the repairs but he had employees. The first employee he had working on the roof repaired it differently than we had discussed (he said he approved it as it would save materials and labor) and that placing two shorter boards on each end of the roof wouldn't effect the strength of the roof at all. I doubted this but am not a contractor. The employee he had start on the roof couldn't make it the next day (he was later fired for substandard work per another employee-Jason) so another carpenter came out (Aaron.)  Mark (the owner) had told me what I needed for repairing the facade on my outbuilding as well--in case they finished early on the roof. Aaron and Mark's project manager (Jason) tore off the facade and found all the supports were destroyed by carpenter ants, A simple fix turned into a major overhaul. Aaron was wonderful and they both worked hard. Mark had told me that it would be $3200-3600 to make the wall back to the way it was, plus the cost of parts. When the work was completed their definition of back to the way it was wasn't the same as mine. They never planned on replacing the dry wall or insulation. They were able to contact a drywall installer who was able to get the job done within a few days and they came and replaced the trim a few wks later.  Mark bought and placed the installation that night before so it would be ready for the drywall installation.
Mark and his wife were concerned that I was satisfied with the work & repeated several times that they would do what was needed to make it right.
My issues were:
1) the additional expense of drywall ($700)
2) The freezer I had out there had been stuffed full (had bought a new refrigerator & overstuffed the outside freezer during installation.) My neighbor and I had checked the first night to see if the freezer still had power (it did.) Evidently it was turned off sometime later and all the food (at least $400) was ruined. Mark didn't charge me for the trim or insulation to offset this.
3) After the trim was installed Jason left the plastic sheeting, paper floor lining and other products of construction as it was. It took me almost five hours to clean the mess up. I didn't call Mark about this as I was too angry at the time. He probably would have taken care of it himself.
4) I am caucasian. My teenage son's best friend is American but looks Hispanic. I've known him as a diligent student and caring person for six years and consider him my second son. Jason was looking at me and telling me the progress of the work as I was looking at the building. My son's friend came up and tapped me on the shoulder. I turned to look to see who it was & said hello. Jason laughed and said "Oh you know him? I thought he was going to jump you!" I asked him why he would say such a stupid thing--that this young man was like a son to me? I later told Mark and he said he had fired Jason & appreciated the feedback.
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Portland, OR

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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