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Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

134 South Myrtle Avenue
4.43(
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Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

134 South Myrtle Avenue
4.43(
27
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Customers say: Quality work
207 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your remodeling needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Great company! They delivered as they promised. Professional work from start to finish. You can tell the difference between old and new windows. Our house looks like new with this windows. Thank you for excellent work."

Nishma P on May 2023

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your remodeling needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Great company! They delivered as they promised. Professional work from start to finish. You can tell the difference between old and new windows. Our house looks like new with this windows. Thank you for excellent work."

Nishma P on May 2023

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Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

180 Steuart St., Box 194631
4.88(
38
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Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

180 Steuart St., Box 194631
4.88(
38
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
186 local quotes requested

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 services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025

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 services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025

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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.

23445 Haynes Street
4.29(
19
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.

23445 Haynes Street
4.29(
19
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
168 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

MCCORMICK HOME BUILDERS INC We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing projects and our services are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in both installations and replacements. 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!

"Mike was our representative. Mike was our representative and everything he said there was to be done. They did absolutely wonderful and Mike was a really really good guy and thank you for that. I am very pleased and what they did and all the cleanup was done absolutely great thank you so much for the workmanship and all the people that you have working for you what they did for me was very professional very nice thank you again."

Barbara R on June 2025

MCCORMICK HOME BUILDERS INC We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing projects and our services are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in both installations and replacements. 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!

"Mike was our representative. Mike was our representative and everything he said there was to be done. They did absolutely wonderful and Mike was a really really good guy and thank you for that. I am very pleased and what they did and all the cleanup was done absolutely great thank you so much for the workmanship and all the people that you have working for you what they did for me was very professional very nice thank you again."

Barbara R on June 2025

RSF Construction Inc.

6910 Monte Verde Drive
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RSF Construction Inc.

6910 Monte Verde Drive
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196 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

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!

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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Stonewell Construction, Inc.

445 Marine View Avenue Suite 300
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Stonewell Construction, Inc.

445 Marine View Avenue Suite 300
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22 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your project as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customization to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your project as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customization to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

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CoastDesign & Build, Inc.

6602 El Cajon Blvd Suite #D
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CoastDesign & Build, Inc.

6602 El Cajon Blvd Suite #D
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200 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

Coastdesign & Build is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 5 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

Coastdesign & Build is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 5 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Ruiz Demolition Inc

Based In
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Ruiz Demolition Inc

Based In
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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are specialized in Demolition and remodeling we have a lot of experienced in residential as well as commercial demolition we have all you need to demolition , we are specialized in the trade c-21

We are specialized in Demolition and remodeling we have a lot of experienced in residential as well as commercial demolition we have all you need to demolition , we are specialized in the trade c-21

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Repairs & Remodels On Demand

591 Telegraph Canyon Rd
4.23(
287
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Repairs & Remodels On Demand

591 Telegraph Canyon Rd
4.23(
287
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
901 local quotes requested
53 years of experience

Repairs, Remodels and Everything in Between. Cost determined by job. Additional phones - (866) 934-9489.

"The office manager, Charles, Was a good communicator. The worker Ron, was friendly, and skilled some problems were contacted during the installation, but the company resolved issues to my satisfaction. The result was a perfect installation."

Tom B on November 2024

Repairs, Remodels and Everything in Between. Cost determined by job. Additional phones - (866) 934-9489.

"The office manager, Charles, Was a good communicator. The worker Ron, was friendly, and skilled some problems were contacted during the installation, but the company resolved issues to my satisfaction. The result was a perfect installation."

Tom B on November 2024

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Arreola Handyman Services

5.00(
2
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Arreola Handyman Services

5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
389 local quotes requested

We offer quality and affordable handyman services. We also offer quality house cleaning services

"Great job by Christian, really appreciate the quick response ? ?"

Isaac J on May 2025

We offer quality and affordable handyman services. We also offer quality house cleaning services

"Great job by Christian, really appreciate the quick response ? ?"

Isaac J on May 2025

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Top Choice Remodeling

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Top Choice Remodeling

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604 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

Top Choice Remodeling delivers expert outdoor transformations and high-impact bathroom remodels throughout San Diego. We specialize in pavers, turf, decks, patios, concrete, retaining walls, patio covers, outdoor kitchens, and 3-day bathroom renovations—designed for homeowners who want stunning results without delays or headaches. Our experienced team brings white-glove service, detailed craftsmanship, and project transparency every step of the way. We listen closely to your vision, budget, and timeline to create a personalized experience that exceeds expectations. Whether you're upgrading your outdoor space or refreshing your bathroom, we bring reliability, design expertise, and quality construction together—on time and on budget. Contact Top Choice Remodeling today to schedule your free in-home consultation and bring your dream project to life.

Top Choice Remodeling delivers expert outdoor transformations and high-impact bathroom remodels throughout San Diego. We specialize in pavers, turf, decks, patios, concrete, retaining walls, patio covers, outdoor kitchens, and 3-day bathroom renovations—designed for homeowners who want stunning results without delays or headaches. Our experienced team brings white-glove service, detailed craftsmanship, and project transparency every step of the way. We listen closely to your vision, budget, and timeline to create a personalized experience that exceeds expectations. Whether you're upgrading your outdoor space or refreshing your bathroom, we bring reliability, design expertise, and quality construction together—on time and on budget. Contact Top Choice Remodeling today to schedule your free in-home consultation and bring your dream project to life.

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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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