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Avatar for Eric's Quality Building, Inc.
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

"We hired Eric's to build a large retaining wall; approximately 100 feet long and 6 feet tall. They completed the work promptly, everyone I spoke to was professional and punctual, and the quality of the work is excellent. Fair price and great workmanship; recommend."
 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

4 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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by11%of homeowners
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GP Jones Construction LLC
5.0(
6
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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
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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
3 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

6 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

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

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am getting ready for a new kitchen and am acting as an owner contractor, so needed a lot of little things done that a general contractor (like Mark) would normally oversee. Great communication with owner Mark prior to job; he made recs for other contractors I have hired. Day of, there was a little scheduling mix-up, but, soon remedied. Mark and Travis quickly pulled out my old cabinets in great shape so they can go to Rebuilding Center. Then after this was done, Travis took over for the rest of the weekend. He was organized, capable, efficient and thorough, checking with me frequently to make sure projects were meeting my expectations. Both he and Mark frequently said "We just want you to be happy" which is a position I sincerely wish everyone in my life would take! When things came up, as they invariably do, solutions were quickly found, with various outcomes clearly explained. When I originally outlined my project for Mark, he estimated that my do list would exceed the 16 hours I contracted for and this was indeed the case. I plan to finish this project with them. As a single woman, I sometimes feel patronized or, occasionally, have had contractors try to take advantage of my presumed ignorance. I never once felt that these two were anything but respectful, courteous, and desirous of meeting fully my expectations. I would not hesitate to hire them again. I wish my budget would have allowed me to let them manage the whole project!
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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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