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Avatar for Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
4.84(
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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Superior Rain Gutters
5.00(
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In business since 1990

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Rain gutter systems collect and disperse rain water away from your home. This prevents long term water damage to not only your home's exterior paint, but also to the fascia boards surrounding your roof. You can save thousands in home repair costs by installing rain gutter systems in your home. Additional email - superraingutters@aol.com. Family owned & operated.

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Ron Mason Heating Air Conditioning and General Bui
2.00(
1
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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Full Service Residential and Light Commercial Heating, Air Conditioning and Indoor Air Quality Contractor.

Custom sculpting Signs and More
New to Angi

I do custom sculpting and 3D signs for small businesses or large businesses I've done many sculptures for Vans shoe stores, Hot topic stores even Las Vegas casinos my artwork is variable according to my client's needs, I can custom make totem poles, smoke shop wooden Indians, driveway entrances you name it anything is possible I do chainsaw art as well as fine sculpting

Best Choice Painting Improvements
5.00(
2
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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Best Choice Painting Improvements is a full service, professional painting business that is committed to our customers and their needs. With already unbeatable pricing, we offer discounts to military veterans and senior citizens.\n\nReliable - Our professionals know your time is important! Being on-time and dependable for our customers is our policy.\n\nExcellence - We provide nothing but top-quality work.\n\nGuaranteed - All Best Choice Painting Improvements work is guaranteed

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ted Schultz Concrete
5.00(
1
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In business since 1982

Free estimates

Ted Schultz Concrete has specialized in property foundations, stamped concrete, and hard-scape projects for over 30 years.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Home Depot - Poway
4.00(
6
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The Home Depot Poway - #8949 can help with all of your home improvement needs. Our address is 12175 Tech Center Drive, Poway, CA, 92064 & our phone number is (858)513-0080. \n\nWe offer a variety of features including Home Depot Truck Rental, Key Cutting, Tool Rental Center, & Free WiFi.\n\nFor Home improvement professionals, we'll help get your jobs done faster and for less at our Pro Desk. Store hours are Monday-Saturday, 6 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sunday, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.\n\nVisit us today & let our knowledgeable associates & store manager, Traci L Vincent help you get ready for your next project.

Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Powers Plumbing
4.76(
71
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In business since 1914

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Family owned and locally operated in San Diego since 1914. Specializing in plumbing service, maintenance and repair. Contractor License # 877814.

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in San Diego, 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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