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Avatar for Eric's Quality Building, Inc.
Eric's Quality Building, Inc.
4.9(
43
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Eric took care of every aspect of removing an old and severely cracked garage floor to installing a new concrete floor. Very personable and professional, great price, great work, great product."
 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

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Southerland Remodel & Plumbing Services LLC
4.8(
26
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Southerland Remodel and Plumbing is my go to for any plumbing or remodel needs. If anyone asks for a recommendation I always send them to Southerland!"
Bathroom remodel
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Plumbing Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+52

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Aarons Renovation & Construction LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Owner of the company came to my property and he gave me a thorough bid covering the cleanup and disposal of 30 yrs of debris. He had his own dumpster trailers and his own equipment necessary to do the job. I am a very environmentally conscious person and he took the time to separate recyclables and lawn debris in different dumpsters for removal. He also gave me a fair bid to do the differed maintenance on my out buildings around my property and was able to restore multiple buildings that other contractors said would have to be torn down-removed and built new at a larger expense. We’ve recently had him back to build a hot tub surround with transparent roofing out of 120 yrs old barn wood posts that was saved from a building that couldn’t be remodeled. Definitely will have him back for future projects, highly recommended."
Commercial bathroom
Commercial bathroom
Fencing
Fencing
Fencing

+14

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Chumbley Construction llc
4.6(
10
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Noah and his crew worked fast and built exactly what I asked for! We wanted a covered space on our deck to enclose it for a catio, and they understood my vision perfectly. They even framed out a door with a secure latch so our cats cannot escape. We are DIYing the rest of the catio build, but if I need any more help on this or future projects, I wouldn't hesitate to hire Noah!"
Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by11%of homeowners
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GP Jones Construction LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

GP Jones Construction is your one stop shop for all of your outdoor building needs! 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. Give us a call today!

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
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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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The Renovation Company
4.5(
73
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It went amazingly. Mark is a fantastic worker, and he spent weekends driving up and doing a remarkable job of finishing. He gave us an estimate up front and was very willing to work with our schedule, and then held to that. The most remarkable thing about Mark though, is his personality and attention to detail. Finishing work takes a very detail-oriented person, and he had the experience to make that work go quickly. In addition, he was willing to talk us through the process so that we understood what was going on and even learned how to lay a little wall tile ourselves for future projects! He also went above and beyond, helping us to hang a duct hood and make a few decisions about how to hide some ducting. And when we weren't sure about what would look best, he was ready with a recommendation that we were more than happy to take - and every recommendation ended up looking beautiful. As well as putting up the subway tile back splash, he created a surround for the window and some of the doorways that needed new trim. So he's got carpentry skills in addition to the fine detail and finishing work. I couldn't be happier with our decision to hire Mark. He's worth every cent if you want the job done right the first time. His ability to do whatever is needed to finish the job, and do it right, makes him a valuable person to have helping you out."
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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