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Adam Contracting

4.83(
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Adam Contracting

4.83(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

My name is Justin LeBlanc, and I am the owner and operator of Adam Contracting. Adam Contracting considers customer satisfaction our highest priority, and we make sure that, as a client, you are satisfied not only with the affordability but the quality of our work. Adam Contracting is a fully licensed and insured company. Please feel free to contact us anytime for an estimate!

"My only regret is not hiring Adam Contracting sooner. From the beginning of the project, I was updated on the schedule and cost. All of the employees were professional, and skilled, and left my house clean after each task. If I had issues or noticed something that needed to be changed the owner addressed the concern immediately. I am very happy with the finished project!"

Nia W on November 2022

My name is Justin LeBlanc, and I am the owner and operator of Adam Contracting. Adam Contracting considers customer satisfaction our highest priority, and we make sure that, as a client, you are satisfied not only with the affordability but the quality of our work. Adam Contracting is a fully licensed and insured company. Please feel free to contact us anytime for an estimate!

"My only regret is not hiring Adam Contracting sooner. From the beginning of the project, I was updated on the schedule and cost. All of the employees were professional, and skilled, and left my house clean after each task. If I had issues or noticed something that needed to be changed the owner addressed the concern immediately. I am very happy with the finished project!"

Nia W on November 2022


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Craftsman Homes RVA LLC

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Craftsman Homes RVA LLC

4.79(
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
17 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We also have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau & Google! We look forward to earning your business!

"Because it was only 25-30 feet of fence, all of the other contractors brushed me off or intentionally overpriced the job so that I would decline. Reggie and Brandon showed up within a few days of me accepting the quote and got the job done! Now we can finally enjoy our backyard and the dogs get their own area!"

Russel C on November 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We also have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau & Google! We look forward to earning your business!

"Because it was only 25-30 feet of fence, all of the other contractors brushed me off or intentionally overpriced the job so that I would decline. Reggie and Brandon showed up within a few days of me accepting the quote and got the job done! Now we can finally enjoy our backyard and the dogs get their own area!"

Russel C on November 2025


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Serve You Group

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Serve You Group

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275 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in remodeling services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in remodeling services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!


Long Fence

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Long Fence

3.88(
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Customers say: Quality work
81 years of experience

500 employees. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. Ask about Angie's List discount. Financing available. Additional locations - 2520 Urbana Pk, Ijamsville, Maryland 21754; 1910 Betson Ct, Odenton, MD 21113; 42521 John Mosby Hwy, Chantilly, Virginia 20152. Additional phone numbers - (301) 662-1600, (410) 793-0600 & (703) 471-0960. Additional fax numbers - (301) 874-5706, (301) 261-0643 & (703) 478-3545.

"Initial rep was great and informative. Felt comfortable with initial sale. Hardly had any contact from customer service except for the payments. There were several delays that we were not informed about unless we called to ask. Took 7 months before they showed up to begin project. Only 1 person was sent to build steps. Took a week. Hard worked, hardly took a break. Had to call again to see when they would come to pour patio. Never knew when they were coming, they just showed up. Hardly spoke with the homeowners. Inspection paperwork was just left on porch. Additional paperwork that is "required by the County" had to be completed by homeowner and taken to Court house to be notarized and filed and also provide a copy back to Long Fence. Time sensitive materials which added to homeowners to-do list. Gave this contract to LF on the surface of their history and appearance of a 'good local company' but should have stayed with original contactors in VA. Puddle of water forms when it rains"

Anissa B on February 2024

500 employees. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. Ask about Angie's List discount. Financing available. Additional locations - 2520 Urbana Pk, Ijamsville, Maryland 21754; 1910 Betson Ct, Odenton, MD 21113; 42521 John Mosby Hwy, Chantilly, Virginia 20152. Additional phone numbers - (301) 662-1600, (410) 793-0600 & (703) 471-0960. Additional fax numbers - (301) 874-5706, (301) 261-0643 & (703) 478-3545.

"Initial rep was great and informative. Felt comfortable with initial sale. Hardly had any contact from customer service except for the payments. There were several delays that we were not informed about unless we called to ask. Took 7 months before they showed up to begin project. Only 1 person was sent to build steps. Took a week. Hard worked, hardly took a break. Had to call again to see when they would come to pour patio. Never knew when they were coming, they just showed up. Hardly spoke with the homeowners. Inspection paperwork was just left on porch. Additional paperwork that is "required by the County" had to be completed by homeowner and taken to Court house to be notarized and filed and also provide a copy back to Long Fence. Time sensitive materials which added to homeowners to-do list. Gave this contract to LF on the surface of their history and appearance of a 'good local company' but should have stayed with original contactors in VA. Puddle of water forms when it rains"

Anissa B on February 2024


Fairway Windows

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Fairway Windows

4.55(
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Fairway windows is your low price leader for replacement windows. We have a window to fit your budget. Many companies advertise low prices, but we beat them all with our economy style pricing. Purchase only what you want at Fairway windows.

"I purchased 11 windows from fairway on 6/27 with a 4-8 week timeframe. They said it may run up to 9-12 weeks due to supply delays and that was fine with me. After 3 months I contacted them and was told they aren’t in with no estimated arrival date. I continued to call and sometimes I was able to get through to the receptionist who was always in her car and didn’t have any additional information to provide. She would always say that Gary would get in contact with me but out of all the calls I made, I was only able to speak to him once. I continued calling and by late October they finally said 5 were in and agreed to install them which was done on 10/31 and said they would discount me $150.. They did not notify me that they were coming to install on that day and left the door to my unit open but at least half were done so I was somewhat relieved!! I proceeded to call until late December and they continued to say no windows. At this point, I asked to cancel them because I was looking at selling and since over 6 months had passed I no longer had need for them. They said this wasn’t an option and that it would have to be canceled through the manufacturer. I asked for that number but they wouldn’t provide it and said she would have to call to check. No update was ever given. Now we are at mid March, a full 9 months since ordering and I have given up on receiving the windows. They required half a deposit upfront which was 2001.58. The windows that I did not receive were going to require more work removing the steel so they were more expensive than the 5 I did get. So in short, over the last 9 months, I ended up receiving half my order and paid $2000 of the $4000 bill but only received $1375 worth of my order. I feel liked I was scammed out of my money for services that were never going to be provided and I just want a return of my deposit that was taken from me. Now after seeing how many others are in the reviews experiencing the same thing I filed a complaint with BBB and my credit card company."

Kaitlyn B on March 2023

Fairway windows is your low price leader for replacement windows. We have a window to fit your budget. Many companies advertise low prices, but we beat them all with our economy style pricing. Purchase only what you want at Fairway windows.

"I purchased 11 windows from fairway on 6/27 with a 4-8 week timeframe. They said it may run up to 9-12 weeks due to supply delays and that was fine with me. After 3 months I contacted them and was told they aren’t in with no estimated arrival date. I continued to call and sometimes I was able to get through to the receptionist who was always in her car and didn’t have any additional information to provide. She would always say that Gary would get in contact with me but out of all the calls I made, I was only able to speak to him once. I continued calling and by late October they finally said 5 were in and agreed to install them which was done on 10/31 and said they would discount me $150.. They did not notify me that they were coming to install on that day and left the door to my unit open but at least half were done so I was somewhat relieved!! I proceeded to call until late December and they continued to say no windows. At this point, I asked to cancel them because I was looking at selling and since over 6 months had passed I no longer had need for them. They said this wasn’t an option and that it would have to be canceled through the manufacturer. I asked for that number but they wouldn’t provide it and said she would have to call to check. No update was ever given. Now we are at mid March, a full 9 months since ordering and I have given up on receiving the windows. They required half a deposit upfront which was 2001.58. The windows that I did not receive were going to require more work removing the steel so they were more expensive than the 5 I did get. So in short, over the last 9 months, I ended up receiving half my order and paid $2000 of the $4000 bill but only received $1375 worth of my order. I feel liked I was scammed out of my money for services that were never going to be provided and I just want a return of my deposit that was taken from me. Now after seeing how many others are in the reviews experiencing the same thing I filed a complaint with BBB and my credit card company."

Kaitlyn B on March 2023


MLB Home Improvements

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Renovations By Ed

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Renovations By Ed

4.76(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Renovations by Ed provides exceptional services in kitchen & bathroom remodeling, cabinets, additions, trim, basements finishing, decks and general contractor projects. No jobs is too big or too small! Call or email us today for Free Consultation! 301-662-1967

"First experience with Renovations by Ed; a fantastic first experience. Professional, wonderful craftsmanship. He and his contractors hav given me a great sense of trust for future work."

Grace B on January 2024

Renovations by Ed provides exceptional services in kitchen & bathroom remodeling, cabinets, additions, trim, basements finishing, decks and general contractor projects. No jobs is too big or too small! Call or email us today for Free Consultation! 301-662-1967

"First experience with Renovations by Ed; a fantastic first experience. Professional, wonderful craftsmanship. He and his contractors hav given me a great sense of trust for future work."

Grace B on January 2024


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Abbey Design + Remodel

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Abbey Design + Remodel

4.84(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Full-service Design + Remodeling Studio / 6x "Best of Houzz" Award Winner Abbey Design + Remodel is the one-stop destination for all your interior design and remodeling needs. Our in-house design and installation experts will guide you through the entire process from concept through completion to ensure your renovation is a smooth and hassle-free experience. We offer free estimates and consultations, so call us today and schedule a visit to one of our expansive Northern Virginia showrooms. Family-owned since 1989, Abbey is committed to the highest quality design and installation at "friends and family" rates, custom-made for you and all your needs. We look forward to meeting you and helping you turn your house into a home! Additional DBAs - Abbey Design Center, Abbey Carpet Flooring & Design Center, Abbey Flooring and Design Center, MIDA Inc, Abbey Design Floor, Kitchen & Bath. Additional address. Location are: 21465 Price Cascades Plaza Sterling, VA 20164 161 Fort Evans Rd NE #135 Leesburg VA 20176

"Successful project completed"

Debra F on July 2023

Full-service Design + Remodeling Studio / 6x "Best of Houzz" Award Winner Abbey Design + Remodel is the one-stop destination for all your interior design and remodeling needs. Our in-house design and installation experts will guide you through the entire process from concept through completion to ensure your renovation is a smooth and hassle-free experience. We offer free estimates and consultations, so call us today and schedule a visit to one of our expansive Northern Virginia showrooms. Family-owned since 1989, Abbey is committed to the highest quality design and installation at "friends and family" rates, custom-made for you and all your needs. We look forward to meeting you and helping you turn your house into a home! Additional DBAs - Abbey Design Center, Abbey Carpet Flooring & Design Center, Abbey Flooring and Design Center, MIDA Inc, Abbey Design Floor, Kitchen & Bath. Additional address. Location are: 21465 Price Cascades Plaza Sterling, VA 20164 161 Fort Evans Rd NE #135 Leesburg VA 20176

"Successful project completed"

Debra F on July 2023


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S & S Ceramic Tile

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S & S Ceramic Tile

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

S & S Ceramic Tile: Your Trusted Ceramic Tile Experts in Washington D.C. Specializing in Ceramic Tile and Marble Repair, Replacement, and Remodeling. Contact us today for all your tile needs.

"Couldn't have worked out better! On Monday evening I sent a request for quote to 4 companies, 1 which I chose, and 3 that Angie recommended based on the work category. 2 of the 4 responded quickly saying they didn't do tile repair, which was odd because they were listed by Angie for this. The other 2 never responded. I was home Thursday for another repair, so sent out additional quote requests. Ali responded within a half-hour, and was at the house an hour later to scope the work. He came back today (Friday) and finished everything in about 4 hours. He was very thorough in his inspection, explained the cause of the problems, and provided options. I appreciated that he was honest and explained the pros and cons of each option. He cleaned up all the work sites thoroughly. I will definitely go with Ali (and S & S) for any future tile work."

Paul H on August 2019

S & S Ceramic Tile: Your Trusted Ceramic Tile Experts in Washington D.C. Specializing in Ceramic Tile and Marble Repair, Replacement, and Remodeling. Contact us today for all your tile needs.

"Couldn't have worked out better! On Monday evening I sent a request for quote to 4 companies, 1 which I chose, and 3 that Angie recommended based on the work category. 2 of the 4 responded quickly saying they didn't do tile repair, which was odd because they were listed by Angie for this. The other 2 never responded. I was home Thursday for another repair, so sent out additional quote requests. Ali responded within a half-hour, and was at the house an hour later to scope the work. He came back today (Friday) and finished everything in about 4 hours. He was very thorough in his inspection, explained the cause of the problems, and provided options. I appreciated that he was honest and explained the pros and cons of each option. He cleaned up all the work sites thoroughly. I will definitely go with Ali (and S & S) for any future tile work."

Paul H on August 2019


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American Custom Contractors Inc

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American Custom Contractors Inc

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

American Custom Contractors is a full-service roofing, siding, and general contracting company committed to delivering high-quality home improvement services. With 52 years of experience, we specialize in both residential and commercial projects, ensuring durability and precision in every job. We pride ourselves on our customer-focused approach, providing tailored solutions and exceptional craftsmanship to meet the unique needs of each client.

"American Custom Contractors did an outstanding job replacing the roof, woodwork, trim, and gutters on our historic 1910 home. The ACC work crews, including carpenters, roofers, and gutter specialists, were highly skilled and experienced. Yanni Agouridis, our project consultant, was extremely helpful in working out the details of the engagement at the outset. Blase Skully, project supervisor and quality assurance manager, was always available to answer many questions and provide advice as we refined the scope of work and the project progressed. He made sure they delivered exactly what we were seeking to accomplish. Blase was also sensitive to ensuring that the historic look of the house was maintained and enhanced by the materials they used and the work they did. The result is beautiful. We get many complements on our new roof and gutters. We highly recommend American Custom Contractors."

Frank C on July 2024

American Custom Contractors is a full-service roofing, siding, and general contracting company committed to delivering high-quality home improvement services. With 52 years of experience, we specialize in both residential and commercial projects, ensuring durability and precision in every job. We pride ourselves on our customer-focused approach, providing tailored solutions and exceptional craftsmanship to meet the unique needs of each client.

"American Custom Contractors did an outstanding job replacing the roof, woodwork, trim, and gutters on our historic 1910 home. The ACC work crews, including carpenters, roofers, and gutter specialists, were highly skilled and experienced. Yanni Agouridis, our project consultant, was extremely helpful in working out the details of the engagement at the outset. Blase Skully, project supervisor and quality assurance manager, was always available to answer many questions and provide advice as we refined the scope of work and the project progressed. He made sure they delivered exactly what we were seeking to accomplish. Blase was also sensitive to ensuring that the historic look of the house was maintained and enhanced by the materials they used and the work they did. The result is beautiful. We get many complements on our new roof and gutters. We highly recommend American Custom Contractors."

Frank C on July 2024

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Richmond, 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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