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Johnson Custom Builders
5.0(
62
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Since I now need to use a wheelchair, several doorways in my home needed to be widened. Two exterior doors had to be replaced, one of which also had to be changed to open out rather than opening in. I hired Johnson Custom Builders and was absolutely delighted with their work. They were always professional. They laid or hung plastic sheeting to contain the dust they created, then at the end of the day they ran the vacuum and even mopped the floor! They were respectful of me and my home. Their work was excellent. One of the things I most appreciated was Ryan Johnson's communication with me before, during, and at the conclusion of the project. He listened to what I needed and then figured out how to make it happen. I recommend Johnson Custom Builders highly!"
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+75

Response time11 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Northwest Builders & Renovation, Inc.
4.7(
55
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The results of our bathroom refurbishment exceeded our expectations. The location looked completely different after Danny and her crew worked on it. The new shower area's tile work and vanity installation are spotless and contemporary looking; the job is done superbly.We were pleased that their quote was less expensive than many of the others we received. The project became significantly more affordable for us as a result of this. The crew worked efficiently and according to the project timeline."
House Remodel, 2025
House Remodel, 2025
House Remodel, 2025
House Remodel, 2025
House Remodel, 2025

+32

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
66 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Plantrak Decks, LLC
4.8(
36
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had Plantrex do a deck resurfaced. After it was in, there was a tenant caused deck fire. Plantrex did an outstanding job on both the original resurface and on the deck repair and restoration after the fire. Cleanup, everything was great."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Iron Earth Construction LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Iron Earth is the complete deal. They took down an 70 yr old garage that had seen much better days and replaced it with an exciting new garage and RV Port with a storage loft. Dan Faris and his crew did a marvelous job of tackling every step of the process; from planning, permitting, design, teardown, removal of old garage and every facet of the build. Unlike some contractors I've experienced in the past, he listened to our wants and needs. Discussing what could and couldn't be done while providing the details. I knew they were offering us to be partners in the process, not telling us what the project would be like others had. The team was professional and reliable i knew I could trust them in every facet. Iron Earth Construction and Dan Faris will be my go to for future projects, as I know I can rely on them. "
Before
During rooftop build
Rooftop Deck during
AFter
Installation of Euro Fencing

+43

Response time3 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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BZR Remodeling
5.0(
3
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If your'e looking for trustworthy and stress free remodel, these are your guys. My wife and I were away for almost the entire project. Sean managed it wonderfully. He updated us every step of the way. Crew was great and respectful towards our home and neighbors. They did our master bathroom and hopefully we can start working on ideas for our guest bathroom. Excellent job BZR if i could give more than a 5 star I would."
Everett, Wa- Full Bathroom
Snohomish, Wa- Kitchen
Woodinville, Wa- Full Bathroom
Federal Way, Wa- Patio Renovation from old deck to stone walkways, retaining walls and pavers.
University Dr, Wa.- Kitchen

+7

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Telos Builds And Renovations
5.0(
2
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a remodel of our laundry room and did an immaculate job! Worked closely with us on design suggestions and gave good feedback on materials and colors we were thinking and balanced our ideas with theirs. The work was very precise. They take great in the smallest detail and the work is of the highest quality!"
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Seattle, WA

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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