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Avatar for Manny's Painting Services, LLC
Manny's Painting Services, LLC
4.9(
56
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Spencerville, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Manny was professional, showed up when promised and finished the project when expected. He painted my entire townhome in 5 days including all the ceilings. His quality of work is excellent and charges a fair price. He arrived early the AM and was gone by 6 PM each night. He and workers were in my home by themselves all day treated my home with care. If you are looking for good quality work at a fair price call Manny's."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Ldaniels contracting LLC
4.8(
22
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Spencerville, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I originally hired Daniel to perform a first floor kitchen remodel which included opening up the first floor with a more open concept floor plan. And adding a kitchen island. The project went smoothly and I was so taken by the final look that I had him come back to update three bathrooms, as well as, a complete remodel the basement. The house now has a more contemporary/ modern appearance and I receive compliments often. His price points for the individual projects were fair. I found him to be not as pricey as some and a bit higher than others. The workmen were polite, cleaned up daily before leaving and very repectful of my wishes. If I had to list a con it would be that one or two of the projects were not completed on schedule. Each being off by about a week. Overall, I would hire him again and have referred him to several friends and family members."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
EA Roofing & Siding LLC
4.9(
36
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Spencerville, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I needed a complete exterior redo (roofing, siding, wood wrap and gutters), the services went very, very well and my home looks Brand New! The company is quality oriented, timely, honest and responsive. I would recommend them to anyone who needs their roofing or siding repaired and/or replaced. TJ, the owner was Johnny on the spot, responded to all my questions, concerns and requests within minutes by phone or text. He went above and beyond customer satisfaction with his personal service. His crew were hard working, precise, respectful and did whatever I asked of them during the repairs. You can't go wrong with this company!!"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Home Pro Roofing & Remodeling LLC
4.3(
1,962
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Spencerville, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The company recommended replacing the skylights. We agreed. They finished the work promptly and expertly. One issue arose (nails poked through ceiling), but they handled it without excuse or complaint, realigned the skylight and repaired the holes."
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+24

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Home Tech Services
5.0(
20
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Spencerville, MD and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Home Tech Services truly stands out from the rest. When deciding to remodel your home, selecting a trusted contractor makes all the difference. They were professional and patient, from the start of our design through the construction and follow-up. We were impressed with the quality results and their expertise and responsive customer service; they collaborated with us as if family. We highly recommend!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ABC Garage Door Repair
4.6(
235
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Spencerville, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My family recently purchased a home that is 10 years old and during the inspection, an issue came up with the safety mechanism that keeps the garage door from closing down on an obstruction (like your car, kid, or pet). I called ABC Garage and the customer service was very thorough in explaining that older models to not have that feature, so she walked me through the various models and pricing in case we wanted to replace the unit. We have young kids, so I knew we'd probably want to go with the upgrade. The day of the service call, the technician arrived promptly and verified that the current system was old enough that it didn't have this safety feature. We discussed the options again (he had all three models in his van) and he installed it promptly. When that was completed, he also showed how the garage door itself could use to be adjusted so it made less noise when opened. I was happy to pay the additional fee to get that resolved. All told, it was a very positive experience - professional, thorough, friendly, and timely. There is a 5-year warranty on the unit and 1-year labor warranty, but I expect this product to last much longer in the future."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Bennington Builders
4.5(
96
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Spencerville, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

"This review is long overdue.  Dave Bennington and his crew (especially project manager John) did a top notch job on our deck/enclosed sun porch project.  Dave was extremely responsive, competitive on price and prompt.  Even in the extreme heat of this past summer, he had his guys get as much done before the day got too hot to try to stay on schedule.  I am happy to speak with anyone who is thinking about hiring Bennington Builders and would not hesitate to hire them on a future project.  My wife and I are very particular and Dave expertly dealt with all our requests.
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Spencerville, MD

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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