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Avatar for All Angle Continuous Gutters
All Angle Continuous Gutters
4.8(
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Serving Stanwood, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Good work at a fair price. Other roofers quoted extremely high and wanted to upsell, but All Angle Continuous Gutters was willing to work with me on the project I wanted done."
Roof Clean
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Response time1 day
Response rate92%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Iron Earth Construction LLC
Iron Earth Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Stanwood, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They quickly assessed the situation, gave a reasonable quote, and were very proficient and professional. My condo unit was under contract and a water leak caused by another unit needed to be repaired asap and they did it. Also kept me well informed."
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Installation of Euro Fencing

+43

Response time3 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for Bargewell Construction, LLC
Bargewell Construction, LLC
3.7(
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Serving Stanwood, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mike, the owner, was excellent to work with. We hired him to do a whole house remodel including exterior landscaping and projects. He considered all of our needs and even brought in creative ideas and solutions for us. He communicated effectively and was professional and kind through the process. We 100% recommend him for any home remodeling work and will call him again for any futures needs we may have. Thank you Mike!"
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+133

Response time8 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Steve's Home Services, LLC
2.7(
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Serving Stanwood, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Inconsistent quality, we will need to repaint ceilings and walls in a few areas. Looks like inferior brushes used for edge painting in some of the rooms. Felt they move on and didn't finish the job to our satisfaction."
Deck rebuild
complete kitchen remodel
replace hardwood floors
Yes we do yard service
You want to do tile?

+34

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Avatar for Cox Custom Remodeling, LLC.
Cox Custom Remodeling, LLC.
4.6(
53
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Serving Stanwood, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"James and the Cox Custom Remodeling crew did an outstanding job on my remodel project despite the fact that I changed scope significantly multiple times during the work. The project began with a fairly modest goal to make an exterior covered deck a bit more resistant to wind and rain by adding side walls, but after the initial bid I asked if it would be possible to turn the deck into the equivalent of an interior room that could be used year-round. James presented a number of different options that were cost-effective and could be accomplished without significant structural changes to the house as I wanted to avoid major alterations if possible, and the team was able to deliver a 4-season room in just over 2 months of work (and with several more changes I added during construction) that's perfectly integrated into the original design of the building. The new room has become the focal point of the house. The crew also completed a full bathroom remodel, added several new window openings, and completed some other projects during the ~10 weeks of construction, but the new room is really what showcased the Cox Custom Remodeling expertise and ingenuity on this project. Before and after pictures attached."
Tree Wrap-Around
Fiberon Decking
Stair Lighting
Built-in Planters
Smart Seating Options

+86

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Honeycomb Construction
4.8(
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Serving Stanwood, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"Had SD Express (Honeycomb Construction) paint our garage and WOW - it made a huge difference. Overall very happy with the outcome and service provided by Eugeniu and his brother and would hire again (have already recommended him to family members). I sent Eugeniu an email and he replied promptly and came by for an in person visit to provide an estimate (I was only interested in prime / paint at first) but Eugeniu recommended that we mud / sand the walls first to give the garage a smoother finish. The estimate process was easy and when we agreed upon a date / time for service, Eugeniu was professional and arrived on time each day. Eugeniu and his brother covered the paint site with appropriate protective cover so the paint would not stain the floor or a few of our personal items that we left in the garage. They applied mud the first day, sand and prime the second day and painted the ceiling and walls the 3rd day (white ceiling and grey walls). The paint job made a huge difference - what was previously unfinished we now look forward to organizing and making it a useable space"
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+32

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Stanwood, 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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