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QualityFirst Engineering and Contracting

5.00(
26
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QualityFirst Engineering and Contracting

5.00(
26
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

General Repairs, General Contracting, Home Improvement, Great Rates, Customer Oriented, Friendly Staff, Ceiling Fan Installs, Ceiling Light Installs, Plumbing, Electrical Work

"Excellent! Trim was removed and replaced without issue."

Barry W on June 2025

General Repairs, General Contracting, Home Improvement, Great Rates, Customer Oriented, Friendly Staff, Ceiling Fan Installs, Ceiling Light Installs, Plumbing, Electrical Work

"Excellent! Trim was removed and replaced without issue."

Barry W on June 2025

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Virginia Renovations

2228 West Great Neck Road
5.00(
3
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Virginia Renovations

2228 West Great Neck Road
5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
778 local quotes requested

***Call now to schedule your complimentary consultation at (757)-974-9228. We are committed to delivering top notch residential contracting services that enhance your living spaces with elegance and functionality. Licensed and insured, veteran owned and operated, over 20 years experience, more than 2500 home renovations and over 100 new home builds. We are your one-stop shop for all things residential home renovating or building.

"I had a flood in my kitchen, and all my floors were ruined and had to be redone. They were very quick to come out to give me a quote, and we're able to start and finish right away. I would definitely use them again."

Lisa s on February 2025

***Call now to schedule your complimentary consultation at (757)-974-9228. We are committed to delivering top notch residential contracting services that enhance your living spaces with elegance and functionality. Licensed and insured, veteran owned and operated, over 20 years experience, more than 2500 home renovations and over 100 new home builds. We are your one-stop shop for all things residential home renovating or building.

"I had a flood in my kitchen, and all my floors were ruined and had to be redone. They were very quick to come out to give me a quote, and we're able to start and finish right away. I would definitely use them again."

Lisa s on February 2025

SWS Contracting & Management

13120 Suncrest Ave
5.00(
5
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SWS Contracting & Management

13120 Suncrest Ave
5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2899 local quotes requested

SWS Contracting and Management, LLC was established in 2010 and is a general contractor offering construction services in terms of Site Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Preliminary Design Studies, Permit/Zoning Applications, etc. We handle various industrial, distribution, manufacturing, office retail, recreational, healthcare, and commercial projects in DC, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia markets.

"Everything went well from the start of engagement all the way with closeout of the project. SWS was very patient with me and maintained a level of professionalism and ensured the project stayed on target. I’m forever grateful and will use them again."

Denise B on November 2024

SWS Contracting and Management, LLC was established in 2010 and is a general contractor offering construction services in terms of Site Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Preliminary Design Studies, Permit/Zoning Applications, etc. We handle various industrial, distribution, manufacturing, office retail, recreational, healthcare, and commercial projects in DC, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia markets.

"Everything went well from the start of engagement all the way with closeout of the project. SWS was very patient with me and maintained a level of professionalism and ensured the project stayed on target. I’m forever grateful and will use them again."

Denise B on November 2024

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Alan’s Handyman Services LLC

5.00(
1
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Alan’s Handyman Services LLC

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

Single operator so no passing the buck from someone else. On time and well explain everything that needs to be done.

"Great job. Highly recommended!"

Victor R on December 2024

Single operator so no passing the buck from someone else. On time and well explain everything that needs to be done.

"Great job. Highly recommended!"

Victor R on December 2024

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Good Shepard Services

Servicing Around
4.93(
14
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Good Shepard Services

Servicing Around
4.93(
14
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1249 local quotes requested

Dedicated to excellence with every job we undertake. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and outstanding customer service sets us apart. Browse our services and get in touch today to schedule your free estimate. Experience the superior service you deserve!

"Went great. True problem solver!"

Ryan A on April 2025

Dedicated to excellence with every job we undertake. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and outstanding customer service sets us apart. Browse our services and get in touch today to schedule your free estimate. Experience the superior service you deserve!

"Went great. True problem solver!"

Ryan A on April 2025

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DACAL Inc

6699 Fox Centre Pkwy
5.00(
15
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DACAL Inc

6699 Fox Centre Pkwy
5.00(
15
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

We have been in business for over 20 years now. Customer satisfaction is our focus, building and repairing fences are what we do.

"Everyone was professional and willing to do exactly what I asked. The best price and service I could have asked for. Fast friendly service."

Michael O on August 2025

We have been in business for over 20 years now. Customer satisfaction is our focus, building and repairing fences are what we do.

"Everyone was professional and willing to do exactly what I asked. The best price and service I could have asked for. Fast friendly service."

Michael O on August 2025

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Cubas LLC

2501 South Military Highway
5.00(
8
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Cubas LLC

2501 South Military Highway
5.00(
8
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1818 local quotes requested

Thank you for your interest with Cubas LLC, formerly known as Salgados Painting. We are now a full remodeling company. Feel free to reach out to our office at 757-837-8145 to schedule your free project estimate.

"Salgados painting did a great job when they repainted the interior of our house. They were on time, and it was excellent work at a great price."

Rachel C on September 2020

Thank you for your interest with Cubas LLC, formerly known as Salgados Painting. We are now a full remodeling company. Feel free to reach out to our office at 757-837-8145 to schedule your free project estimate.

"Salgados painting did a great job when they repainted the interior of our house. They were on time, and it was excellent work at a great price."

Rachel C on September 2020

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Mr. Handyman of Virginia Beach

5321 Cleveland Street
4.56(
25
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Mr. Handyman of Virginia Beach

5321 Cleveland Street
4.56(
25
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
1138 local quotes requested

If you have a to-do list that’s been overwhelming you, let our expert handymen take it off your plate. With our team, we can handle every small and large task that’s been eating away at you so you’re free to work on the projects you actually enjoy! Our guarantee is simple: our work is “On Time. Done Right.®” With licensed repairmen, professional results, and backed by guarantees, there’s no reason not to schedule service today. Whether you have a loose door or a leaky faucet, or you’re looking to overhaul your garage, we’re the team you can trust.

"We received an immediate response. From beginning to end the quality of service was excellent. Overall the repair completed in a couple days. Based on our experience we highly recommend."

Frank K on August 2024

If you have a to-do list that’s been overwhelming you, let our expert handymen take it off your plate. With our team, we can handle every small and large task that’s been eating away at you so you’re free to work on the projects you actually enjoy! Our guarantee is simple: our work is “On Time. Done Right.®” With licensed repairmen, professional results, and backed by guarantees, there’s no reason not to schedule service today. Whether you have a loose door or a leaky faucet, or you’re looking to overhaul your garage, we’re the team you can trust.

"We received an immediate response. From beginning to end the quality of service was excellent. Overall the repair completed in a couple days. Based on our experience we highly recommend."

Frank K on August 2024

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Millennium Properties and Construction, LLC

5.00(
4
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Millennium Properties and Construction, LLC

5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1103 local quotes requested

Millennium Properties and Construction is a family owned, Class A general contractor specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, additions and all interior and exterior renovations since 2017. We provide high end remodeling and renovations to any and all residential properties. President, Larry Craig III has been in the industry for over 20 years. Your Vision, Our Expertise is our slogan, and our goal is to make this a reality. Please contact us for any and all of your construction needs.

"Excellent. This was a very detailed and tedious project, and it was completed in a timely manner with top quality products and workmanship."

Daniel C on April 2024

Millennium Properties and Construction is a family owned, Class A general contractor specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, additions and all interior and exterior renovations since 2017. We provide high end remodeling and renovations to any and all residential properties. President, Larry Craig III has been in the industry for over 20 years. Your Vision, Our Expertise is our slogan, and our goal is to make this a reality. Please contact us for any and all of your construction needs.

"Excellent. This was a very detailed and tedious project, and it was completed in a timely manner with top quality products and workmanship."

Daniel C on April 2024

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Power House Painting and Home Improvement

406 REDOUBT RD
4.72(
120
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Power House Painting and Home Improvement

406 REDOUBT RD
4.72(
120
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
973 local quotes requested

Our award-winning painting, pressure washing and home improvement company is dedicated to giving you a great customer experience and delivering beautiful work that you will absolutely love. Our hundreds of positive reviews, multiple awards and A+ ratings is proof that we are really good at what we do.

"Once again outstanding service. I hired Power House Painting last year to clean my home and this year they did not let me down. The tech (Amiri Catton) was on time and did a fantastic job on my once dirty home. Thank You."

Raymond T on April 2022

Our award-winning painting, pressure washing and home improvement company is dedicated to giving you a great customer experience and delivering beautiful work that you will absolutely love. Our hundreds of positive reviews, multiple awards and A+ ratings is proof that we are really good at what we do.

"Once again outstanding service. I hired Power House Painting last year to clean my home and this year they did not let me down. The tech (Amiri Catton) was on time and did a fantastic job on my once dirty home. Thank You."

Raymond T on April 2022

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Portsmouth, VA

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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