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ERIK XHYRA
5.0(
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Serving San Bruno, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We hired Erik and his team to tear out and replace the seal between our brick porch and stucco walls. Because of all the water that leaked below damaging the wood framing he replaced all that wood as well. This is a really common problem in these old San Francisco homes and if youâ re looking to hire someone to do it I would highly, highly recommend Erik. First of all heâ s licensed and insured. He is also reliable, knowledgeable, he does quality work and heâ s a super nice guy."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Universal Construction Company
4.7(
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Serving San Bruno, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are 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 and home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in additions and bathroom 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!

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.4(
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Serving San Bruno, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Leo was very helpful and quick to respond. We’re happy with how our 2 bathrooms turned out. Project was completed within the time promised. Our only complaint is that the workers did not clean up very well. But overall, we’re satisfied and we’ll use them again."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by28%of homeowners
RSF Construction Inc.
1.0(
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Serving San Bruno, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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!

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Wise Builders
4.8(
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Serving San Bruno, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

"I received three quotes for the work. Wise provided the most comprehensive quote, and it was also the least expensive. Sal was a great project manager. He kept me appraised of each step of the process, assisted me in the selection of cabinets and countertop, and promptly responded to any questions/requests I made. Frederico was the lead worker. He consistently kept me appraised of their progress, what the next steps entailed, and if there was going to be a day/weekend they would not be back (due to permit appointments, etc). The crew did a good job of cleaning up at the end of each day, and at the end of the project."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Musante Property Development, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving San Bruno, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

An award winning provider, we started our business to build housing in the Sacramento area in 2004, then converted to home maintenance, repair, and remodeling in 2008 in the greater Bay Area. We work out of the Woodside/Redwood City area. We handle all work related to home maintenance and repair from "to do lists" to room additions, but our true passion is in remodeling kitchens and bathrooms.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Babylon Builders
4.2(
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Serving San Bruno, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The crew was considerate and hardworking. My deck was built in 3 days out of heart of redwood. It was a tear down and new build with a new layout. It is beautiful! I am more than happy!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Mega Power Electric, Inc
5.0(
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Serving San Bruno, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Finally an honest Solar company!! I went through several companies trying to get quotes for one of my properties, either they were ridiculously expensive or they didn't return my calls. A friend of mine referred me to Mega Sun and I have to say I am very pleased. Within a couple days from the initial phone call I already had an estimate and once i decided to go with them the installation was completed in one week. Its been a little over a month since they completed the install and everything is working smoothly.

I was amazed at just how great the customer service was. I just want to say thank you to the whole team who helped out, I really appreciate all your hard work. Now I know you guys are the ones to call for all future jobs."
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in San Bruno, 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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