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DOP Construction

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DOP Construction

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Customers say: Quick response
198 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

DOP Construction – Family-Owned Residential & Commercial Contractor Serving South Atlanta At DOP Construction, we’re proud to be a family-owned, licensed, and insured general contractor serving the South Atlanta Metro area. With deep roots in the community and years of hands-on experience, we specialize in high-quality residential construction—bringing homeowners’ visions to life with integrity, craftsmanship, and care. 🔨 Our Residential Specialties Include: • Custom Homes – Designed and built from the ground up to fit your lifestyle and preferences • Detached Garages & Garage Additions – Practical, secure, and fully customized to your property • Home Remodels & Room Additions – Seamless improvements that feel like they’ve always been part of your home • Concrete Slabs, Driveways, & Patios – Strong, stylish, and built to last • Structural Foundation Work – Reliable solutions for new and existing homes As a family-run company, we treat every home like it’s our own—ensuring you get not only top-tier results, but also peace of mind throughout the process. Why Choose DOP Construction? ✅ Family-Owned & Operated ✅ Licensed & Insured ✅ Trusted Local Experience ✅ Residential & Commercial Expertise ✅ Transparent Estimates & Honest Timelines ✅ Built Like It’s Our Own From custom homes to commercial spaces, DOP Construction is your reliable partner for building with confidence. Let’s make your next project a success—reach out today! Ask about our Commercial Services!

"Good Job. Above average"

Tony M on June 2025

DOP Construction – Family-Owned Residential & Commercial Contractor Serving South Atlanta At DOP Construction, we’re proud to be a family-owned, licensed, and insured general contractor serving the South Atlanta Metro area. With deep roots in the community and years of hands-on experience, we specialize in high-quality residential construction—bringing homeowners’ visions to life with integrity, craftsmanship, and care. 🔨 Our Residential Specialties Include: • Custom Homes – Designed and built from the ground up to fit your lifestyle and preferences • Detached Garages & Garage Additions – Practical, secure, and fully customized to your property • Home Remodels & Room Additions – Seamless improvements that feel like they’ve always been part of your home • Concrete Slabs, Driveways, & Patios – Strong, stylish, and built to last • Structural Foundation Work – Reliable solutions for new and existing homes As a family-run company, we treat every home like it’s our own—ensuring you get not only top-tier results, but also peace of mind throughout the process. Why Choose DOP Construction? ✅ Family-Owned & Operated ✅ Licensed & Insured ✅ Trusted Local Experience ✅ Residential & Commercial Expertise ✅ Transparent Estimates & Honest Timelines ✅ Built Like It’s Our Own From custom homes to commercial spaces, DOP Construction is your reliable partner for building with confidence. Let’s make your next project a success—reach out today! Ask about our Commercial Services!

"Good Job. Above average"

Tony M on June 2025

Miller Light Construction LLC

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Miller Light Construction LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
702 local quotes requested

Our full-service construction company is committed to delivering exceptional results for every client. With years of industry expertise, our team of seasoned professionals can tackle any project, from commercial and residential to industrial construction. Reach out today to discuss your project needs and receive a personalized quote!

"Very well. I was skeptical at first but Mr Miller put me at ease by sending his information and was very transparent. He said he would be at the location at a specific time, and was. Mr. Miller did a great job staining and keeping me informed of his progress through sending pictures and calling me. I would highly recommend him to anyone and will be using him again for my future projects."

Ron H on September 2024

Our full-service construction company is committed to delivering exceptional results for every client. With years of industry expertise, our team of seasoned professionals can tackle any project, from commercial and residential to industrial construction. Reach out today to discuss your project needs and receive a personalized quote!

"Very well. I was skeptical at first but Mr Miller put me at ease by sending his information and was very transparent. He said he would be at the location at a specific time, and was. Mr. Miller did a great job staining and keeping me informed of his progress through sending pictures and calling me. I would highly recommend him to anyone and will be using him again for my future projects."

Ron H on September 2024

Top Hat Services

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Top Hat Services

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1981 local quotes requested

Welcome to Top Hat Services, we look forward to discussing your home improvement project, please reach out to us anytime!

Welcome to Top Hat Services, we look forward to discussing your home improvement project, please reach out to us anytime!

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Firesign Design Build

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Firesign Design Build

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2381 local quotes requested
12 years of experience

Firesign Design Build is owned and operated by Kimberly Lacy-Lightford formerly of HGTV’s Curb Appeal: the block. The Firesign Design Build team is comprised of licensed tradesmen and tradeswomen in all fields of Sub-contractors and Architects are able to design and construct all your remodeling, additions and new home build needs. Financing options available.

Firesign Design Build is owned and operated by Kimberly Lacy-Lightford formerly of HGTV’s Curb Appeal: the block. The Firesign Design Build team is comprised of licensed tradesmen and tradeswomen in all fields of Sub-contractors and Architects are able to design and construct all your remodeling, additions and new home build needs. Financing options available.

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Home Hero 24/7 LLC

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Home Hero 24/7 LLC

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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Home Hero 24/7 is your round the clock handyman service with extremely affordable prices and a job that will be done correctly the first time. Our talented and skilled handyman is willing to help with all your home services from home repairs to landscaping.

"They were professional . They did a great job and I would prefer to hire them again."

Rhonda D on September 2025

Home Hero 24/7 is your round the clock handyman service with extremely affordable prices and a job that will be done correctly the first time. Our talented and skilled handyman is willing to help with all your home services from home repairs to landscaping.

"They were professional . They did a great job and I would prefer to hire them again."

Rhonda D on September 2025

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

4.84(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"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."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"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."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

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Old Castle Home Design Center LLC

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Old Castle Home Design Center LLC

4.36(
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Customers say: Quick response
23 years of experience

Now with 2 Great locations in Atlanta! Call or Visit our New Showroom at (440) 330-8330 located at 764 Miami Circle #120 Atlanta GA 30324. Dedicated to the practice of fine design, Old Castle Home Design Center has been designing and renovating buildings of quality and distinction for many years. Old Castle Home Design Center was started with the aspiration of becoming the best design and renovation company in Eastern and Southeastern areas. Since that time our office has reworked and redeveloped the perception of architectural design as well as new methods of building renovation to restore the artistic aspect of architectural design back to the community. For years, many factors caused architectural design to stagnate, especially in the residential field. Old Castle Home Design Center has been one of only a handful of local design firms that pushes the limits of design and creativity with a vision toward the future. We have developed an experienced and educated team to provide our clients with the best possible design for the individual needs of their project. This means so much more than floors, walls, and a roof. To become the best, we understand that our clients' satisfaction is paramount. This can only be achieved through great attention to details. We feel beauty is gained through well proportioned and graceful detailed structures and interiors. We work closely with all of our clients to clearly understand their needs and desires in an effort to translate them into their dreams and aspirations in the form of a home. We offer a wide variety of architectural designing and remodeling services. **SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER**

"Poorly. Old Castle exceeded the one month estimate and completion took 3 1/2 months. They exhibited poor communication skills, were unresponsive and careless, significantly damaging our existing bathroom vanities, kitchen cabinets, kitchen sink and failed to cover our outdoor terrace, left caked up cement and adhesives on the surface which therefor needs repair/repainting. We eventually agreed a resolution with them but they did not do any of the agreed repairs to our vanities. We have never posted a negative review on social media but strongly recommend that you select a different contractor."

Robert K on April 2020

Now with 2 Great locations in Atlanta! Call or Visit our New Showroom at (440) 330-8330 located at 764 Miami Circle #120 Atlanta GA 30324. Dedicated to the practice of fine design, Old Castle Home Design Center has been designing and renovating buildings of quality and distinction for many years. Old Castle Home Design Center was started with the aspiration of becoming the best design and renovation company in Eastern and Southeastern areas. Since that time our office has reworked and redeveloped the perception of architectural design as well as new methods of building renovation to restore the artistic aspect of architectural design back to the community. For years, many factors caused architectural design to stagnate, especially in the residential field. Old Castle Home Design Center has been one of only a handful of local design firms that pushes the limits of design and creativity with a vision toward the future. We have developed an experienced and educated team to provide our clients with the best possible design for the individual needs of their project. This means so much more than floors, walls, and a roof. To become the best, we understand that our clients' satisfaction is paramount. This can only be achieved through great attention to details. We feel beauty is gained through well proportioned and graceful detailed structures and interiors. We work closely with all of our clients to clearly understand their needs and desires in an effort to translate them into their dreams and aspirations in the form of a home. We offer a wide variety of architectural designing and remodeling services. **SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER**

"Poorly. Old Castle exceeded the one month estimate and completion took 3 1/2 months. They exhibited poor communication skills, were unresponsive and careless, significantly damaging our existing bathroom vanities, kitchen cabinets, kitchen sink and failed to cover our outdoor terrace, left caked up cement and adhesives on the surface which therefor needs repair/repainting. We eventually agreed a resolution with them but they did not do any of the agreed repairs to our vanities. We have never posted a negative review on social media but strongly recommend that you select a different contractor."

Robert K on April 2020

Lake Oconee Fence and Decks

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Lake Oconee Fence and Decks

2.33(
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26 years of experience

Customer satisfaction is our #1 priority we accept credit cards . We are a faith based company with Christian values . We respect your property and listen to what your desires are for the turn out of the job and we pay careful attention to detail and pride ourselves on a job done right and on time .

"These people are nothing but rotten no good theives. Chris took a down payment of $2100 from my parents to get materials for a fence 2 months ago, now he will not come do the work. They have called him and every time he says he will be there a specific day he never shows up. My parents asked for their money back since Chris obviously wasn’t going to do the job and he said no. If you want your work to actually get done and not be screwed over go with another company. GFY Chris"

Destiny H on March 2023

Customer satisfaction is our #1 priority we accept credit cards . We are a faith based company with Christian values . We respect your property and listen to what your desires are for the turn out of the job and we pay careful attention to detail and pride ourselves on a job done right and on time .

"These people are nothing but rotten no good theives. Chris took a down payment of $2100 from my parents to get materials for a fence 2 months ago, now he will not come do the work. They have called him and every time he says he will be there a specific day he never shows up. My parents asked for their money back since Chris obviously wasn’t going to do the job and he said no. If you want your work to actually get done and not be screwed over go with another company. GFY Chris"

Destiny H on March 2023

Atlanta Post Caps

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Atlanta Post Caps

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned company. We manufacture, distribute, and design all of our own products in the United states. We accepts Visa, Mastercard, Amex and Paypal. We offer quantity case lot discounts and sell to the general public. We offer 100% satisfaction guaranteed products, with a no-questions asked return policy. We offer a 10 year guarantee on all of our fence and deck post caps! Established in 2003. Additional Email - spleefy42@gmail.com Additional Contact Name - Timothy Settle.

We are a family owned company. We manufacture, distribute, and design all of our own products in the United states. We accepts Visa, Mastercard, Amex and Paypal. We offer quantity case lot discounts and sell to the general public. We offer 100% satisfaction guaranteed products, with a no-questions asked return policy. We offer a 10 year guarantee on all of our fence and deck post caps! Established in 2003. Additional Email - spleefy42@gmail.com Additional Contact Name - Timothy Settle.

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Stockbridge, GA

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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