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ooommee llc
4.8(
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Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Great!!! 100% professional The vent looked like It came when the house was build!!!"
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sunroom
Bunnlevel, NC Deck Restoration

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Response time2 days
Response rate85%
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WTF Construction
5.0(
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Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I have known Mike now for about ten years. And after many different projects, he and his team have never failed to disappoint me. They are quick, professional, and know how to get things done. Each project (two decks, toilet replacement, and crown molding installation) was completed beyond my expectations, and they left the site as clean as when they came. I look to him for all my home improvement needs. He'll never disappoint. I am planning a new project and hope he will be available."
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Odyssey Contracting
4.7(
66
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Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly recommend these guys! Really pleased with the end result of the work we had done. I greatly appreciate the GM Sean fielding my endless stream of questions; as a new home owner this whole process has been new for me so his willingness to help made the process so much easier. Joe and Jesus were the two guys assigned to the project, was very pleased with their work. They took their time and made sure everything was done right. A little delayed on day one, but other than that everything went smoothly."
Roof Replacement
Water Mitigation Project
Roof Replacement
Finished New Deck Installation
Roof Replacement

+203

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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G3 Builders, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Oak City Builders
5.0(
1
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Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Sun Room
Sun Room
Sun Room
Sunroom #2
sheetrocked with pella windows

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Response time2 hrs
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Clayton Precision Home Repair and Remodeling
New to Angi

Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

I am originally from Benson. My dad ran a boxing and siding crew for many years and I guess it stuck with me. I love helping people get their projects done in a timely manner and at better than reasonable prices.

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Premier Dumpsters, Inc
4.9(
15
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Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"We would highly recommend Darrick for your home improvement project. He is a very personable guy and he did thorough job finishing up our porch on schedule. His bid was very competitive and the quality of work was top notch. We love our new porch and plan to hire this company again for future home improvement projects.
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S&B Storage Buildings
4.3(
6
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Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Scott did a custom build for me within the budget we discussed and very quickly. There were a few details which I wasn’t sure on and left judgment up to him. I am very happy with his work and already have the next project build in my head with full confidence that he will be able to pull it off."
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Storage Facilities Project
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Storage Facilities Project
Storage Facilities Project

+56

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Impact Electrical & Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
18
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Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

"Santiago arrived on time. He and his partner came ready to work after giving me an estimate. Two really nice guys who did a wonderful job installing 4 ceiling fans for me. It didn't take them long at all. They even cleaned ed up and took my empty boxes! I already have them in my book for more jobs in the near future. Thank you so much!!"
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Raleigh, NC

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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