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Guys Unlimited 4 Rent
4.96(
180
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Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional and polite! They turned our idea into reality and we’re very pleased with the outcome. We’ve already begun planning our next project. We definitely recommend Guys Unlimited 4 Rent for your next project! "
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Salazar Flooring
4.88(
16
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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Willy and his crew was good, fast, and efficient for my floating floor and carpet installation. He was fair and straight-forward, which I like. As a seasoned renovator, I would hire him again for future projects. We had some minor issues, but Willy took care of them for me and we were able to work through to completion. Thanks Willy!"
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Allen's Foundation Solutions
4.58(
19
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In business since 2009

Free estimates

"Great company! I am a contractor, and I have referred them for years, but I have never used them personally until now. The price was reasonable, the service was amazing and the cleanup was great. They were very thorough in their explanations of what they were doing and how they were doing it and what the warranties were. Great experience."
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All Squared Away Construction, LLC
4.20(
5
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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Terrible. Do not trust this contractor. Substandard work throughout (collapsing bedroom ceiling after framing and drywall was applied to enlarge the bedroom), very poor quality painting, dangerous and shoddy electrical work in my attic, and the contractor failed to repair the damage his debris bin caused to my asphalt driveway. Absolutely terrible experience. Sadly, the VA Regional Office in Houston paid him in full and denied me the opportunity to contest his outright lies about the asphalt damage. I shudder to think what happens to my fellow disabled Veterans who lack the background I have in electrical work, painting, etc. when this contractor does VA funded remodeling in their homes. I’ve had to involve VA Headquarters in Washington DC on these issues. I am a longtime Veterans advocate. David K Winnett, Jr. Captain, USMC (Ret.) 100% Disabled Veteran (Paraplegic) Programmatic Review Panelist for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) Advocate, Veterans for Common Sense"
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Peniel Remodeling, LLC
New to Angi

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Peniel Remdeling has over 10 years of experience and will guarantee our work.

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Patrickjordanindustries
5.00(
12
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In business since 1984

"Exceptionally well. Patrick arrived promptly on Thursday,4 Feb 2021 and completed all three jobs in a professional and thorough manner. I would not hesitate to hire him again. He was superb and his fee was very reasonable."
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SMART INTERIORS
5.00(
9
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In business since 1990

"My mom and I purchased a home built in 1984 and it still had the original tiny kitchen. We were blessed to work with Smart Interiors and what a wonderful experience this turned out to be!! Ilse Scarborough over delivered on our beautiful new kitchen, we could not be more pleased. Ilse listened to everything we needed and came up with exceptional solutions, not only is this kitchen everything we dreamed of but we were told step by step throughout the whole process what to expect and what would be done next as well as keeping the time-line. All of this superior customer service coupled with amazing craftsmanship and managed to stay on budget. I 100% recommend Smart Interiors for your Kitchen/Bath remodels you will not be disappointed! Ilse Scarborough is simply amazing to work with she manages to remove a lot of the stress related to remodeling which we all know is the biggest hurdle to overcome!! We are extremely happy with our kitchen."
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E L SMITH PLUMBING & HEATING
4.66(
29
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In business since 1948

Emergency services offered

24 EMPLOYEES; USES SUBS FOR TILE. COST DETERMINED BY FLAT RATE

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NGTX Enterprises
New to Angi

Free estimates

Warranties offered

NGTX Enterprises specializes in Roofing, Interior / Exterior renovations, Project Management for Affordable Housing, Multi-Family, and Senior Living properties. Just to name a few, our services include: Roofing Specialist, Interior & Exterior Renovations, Interior & Exterior Painting, Concrete, Fencing, ADA & TDCHA Renovations, Gutters, Carports, and Storm Damage. We offer a complimentary estimate on any work you may be needing! Thank you for your time and we look forward to answering any questions you may have. At NGTX Enterprises we strive to offer professional and timely service for all your Commercial, Residential, and Business projects. We always provide a detailed estimate outlining every product and service requested to complete your project. Once the project is started, we utilize only the highest quality products and offer industry-leading warranties. Our staff is professional and courteous that will work with you every step of the way.

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in San Antonio, TX

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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