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Caldwell Construction & Handyman Svcs
4.4(
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Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I received a quote for $229 to replace the track. Nothing was said about "plus parts". Maybe I am just inexperienced at this but I feel an estimate should include cost of parts or other incidentals that may increase the cost or at least be forewarned that the quote doesn't include it, isn't that why we ask for estimates? Also when the guys came out to fix it I asked them to take a look at the rollers and asked if they could be replaced as well since the door is getting old. I was told it's a good thing because the rollers had disintegrated. They had to leave the house to buy the parts, I understand this for the rollers since I was under the impression they weren't needed but the track should have been in their possession when they came to my house. Fortunately it Didn't take extra time as one guy stayed behind and was cleaning the track, just seemed inefficient to me. Also when I offered my VIsa I was told they have a 2.7%-4% charge for using it. I have never heard of this before! I opted to write a check just because I don't like the idea of being charged to use my card. Not cheap, just on retirement income so it all counts. Now as far as the work goes, the door seems to work very well. The men were on time and quite friendly and appeared knowledgeable. I have no complains as far as the work or the men goes. I'm not sure I would use again, but if I did I would want to know cost of labor and parts and I would like to be told if there's going to be an upcharge to use my card before doing the work. It may be a small amount but does not sit well with me. I'm not buying gasoline, I'm repairing something that is broken."
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Ridgeway Construction, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Ridgeway Construction Inc is a family owned and operated General B licensed construction company serving the Greater Sacramento area. We specialize in decks, siding, dry rot repairs and remodels but as a General B Licensed Contractor - CSLB Lic. 1083145 - we do everything from fencing, painting, and concrete to French drains and everything in-between whether it's big or small. We do most of the work ourselves and, whether it's our own crew on the job or one of our personally vetted subcontractors, our GC Mike physically oversees all work to ensure consistency of excellence and even puts on his own bags. If you happen to have a project outside of our wheelhouse, or if we feel like we are not a good fit, we will always point you in the right direction. Give us a call today, we look forward to earning your business!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.4(
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Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Throughout our project, their general construction services were consistently professional and reliable. They managed every detail flawlessly, ensuring a smooth and efficient process from start to finish."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by28%of homeowners
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European Standards Flooring and Remodeling
New to Angi

Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Family & Locally owned and operated general contractor serving the Greater Sacramento area since 2012. European Standards Flooring & Remodeling offers general construction solutions for both residential and commercial property owners. Build better and smarter with us. When it comes time to find a general contractor, you need a reliable and affordable team that raises the bar for quality standards—that’s us. We meet the standards you set. Call us now to get the ball rolling on your next project!

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RSF Construction Inc.
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Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

Eco Star Remodeling & Construction
5.0(
172
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Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We did a major remodel—adding a second story, moving walls, and completely rebuilding the kitchen—and couldn’t be happier with the results. After past issues with other contractors, this team was honest, communicative, and truly cared about our project. Despite the pandemic, they finished on time and made our home the talk of the neighborhood. Highly recommend!"
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by1%of homeowners
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Babylon Builders
4.2(
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Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I cannot overstate how happy I am with Ron and his great team from Babylon Builders. I had a dream to have a greenhouse built with a hot tub inside. I was looking for an oasis and a natural garden under one roof. I searched and interviewed many contractors and I at one point thought this idea could not materialize as there were discussions from other contractors who did not seem to get the feel and flow or vision of what I was trying to capture. In addition to the build, the placement of the greenhouse had to be attached to my balcony. I came across Babylon Builders and after having a conversation with Ron I got excited thinking this could really happen. Ron came to the house within a few days and brought Juan and the crew so we could all go over exactly what we were hoping for. We hired their team instantly. They were very efficient, creative, and neat in their cleanup every day which was so important to me. Juan thinks outside the box and is a great problem solver in addition to being very talented in his ideas. Every day we would go outside several times a day to watch the magic happen. Juan and Ron fielded many questions and were always ready to answer our numerous questions. Ron and Juan are great people and take pride in their work. Their price was great too. In the end, the results were better than we imagined! I highly recommend Babylon Builders to anyone who wants great craftsmanship and a job you will be proud of."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Bigelow Construction
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Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The entire process went very smoothly. My husband had been in construction for over 25 years before he moved into a new career. He said the workers that came to our home did top notch work. He inspected everything very closely and couldn't find anything wrong. They got it right the first time. We will be using them again in the future to do our other two bathrooms."
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CHRISTIAN CONSTRUCTION
4.3(
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Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

"Our remodel by Christian Construction was amazing! I had an idea in my head and with the expert help of Jim Christian and his talented team, my expectations were exceeded on every aspect of our remodel! Our 1984 home presented some challenges due to existing design flaws. Christian Construction met every challenge with outstanding creative solutions! Not only do we love our new dream bathroom, but all our friends and family are amazed by the incredible transformation - truly amazing!!!"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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C F Services
4.8(
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Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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Creig has provided services for us for years.  Whatever needs doing on a house, he can and does do.  He is a skilled electrician, plumber, contractor, etc.  He has fixed garage doors, installed new garage door openers, installed lighting indoors and outside, fixed sliding glass doors, fixed plumbing leaks, etc. He comes immediately in case of an emergency to do emergency repairs.  He is always very professional, extremely skilled and a real gem. He cleans up thoroughly before leaving. I can't praise him highly enough.  He is honest and will tell you truthfully what can/should be done or what can wait. His charges are very reasonable. His work is excellent in every respect.


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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Sacramento, CA

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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