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Anthony John Construction

3190 Leaphart Rd
4.30(
10
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•Approved Pro

Anthony John Construction

3190 Leaphart Rd
4.30(
10
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1453 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

At Anthony John Construction we are committed to providing outstanding residential and commercial roofing installations, repairs and storm damage repairs. Delivering quality work is a top priority, and we take pride in doing so. Anthony John Construction is a owner-operated company, and we have been serving Lexington, SC since 2011.

"Prompt and professional estimate. Scheduled and installed within a week of giving estimate. We were pleased with the price. The gutters look nice. We would use this same company again if the need arises."

Carl B on November 2020

At Anthony John Construction we are committed to providing outstanding residential and commercial roofing installations, repairs and storm damage repairs. Delivering quality work is a top priority, and we take pride in doing so. Anthony John Construction is a owner-operated company, and we have been serving Lexington, SC since 2011.

"Prompt and professional estimate. Scheduled and installed within a week of giving estimate. We were pleased with the price. The gutters look nice. We would use this same company again if the need arises."

Carl B on November 2020

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Handy Pro Home Services

5.00(
7
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Handy Pro Home Services

5.00(
7
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

Knowledgeable and proficient in areas like Painting, floors, plumbing, drywall, repairs inside and outside, floor tiles, electrical, doors repair and replacement, windows also, termite damage repairs. 30 years of professional experience. I treat your home as if were mine.

"Al reached out right away and went over the project with me. Was able to get it scheduled timely. Al was very professional and great to work with."

Justin H on June 2025

Knowledgeable and proficient in areas like Painting, floors, plumbing, drywall, repairs inside and outside, floor tiles, electrical, doors repair and replacement, windows also, termite damage repairs. 30 years of professional experience. I treat your home as if were mine.

"Al reached out right away and went over the project with me. Was able to get it scheduled timely. Al was very professional and great to work with."

Justin H on June 2025

John Marshall Sturgess Builder

Columbia, SC, 29209
5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro

John Marshall Sturgess Builder

Columbia, SC, 29209
5.00(
3
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
755 local quotes requested

John Marshall Sturgess Builder is company located in Columbia, SC that offers roofing, remodeling and renovation services in the area. Kitchen Renovation, Bathroom Renovation, Kitchen Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Roofing, Construction Company, Construction Contractor, Tiling, Bathroom Tiling, Home Renovation Yorkshire, Columbia, SC Construction Service, Stucco Molding, Stucco Resurfacing, Stucco Repair Companies, Stucco Siding Installation

"This was my first experience hiring a contractor and Mr. Sturgess's was great to work with. He was able to meet with me outside of my work hours to go over my plans. His crew was on time, friendly, and answered any questions I had. Mr. Sturgess rates were very reasonable, and he and his team are very honest and easy to work. Since they have finished converting my carport to the screened sun room, I asked if they could go ahead and finish some other projects for me. I can't wait until all of my projects are done."

Michelle W on November 2024

John Marshall Sturgess Builder is company located in Columbia, SC that offers roofing, remodeling and renovation services in the area. Kitchen Renovation, Bathroom Renovation, Kitchen Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Roofing, Construction Company, Construction Contractor, Tiling, Bathroom Tiling, Home Renovation Yorkshire, Columbia, SC Construction Service, Stucco Molding, Stucco Resurfacing, Stucco Repair Companies, Stucco Siding Installation

"This was my first experience hiring a contractor and Mr. Sturgess's was great to work with. He was able to meet with me outside of my work hours to go over my plans. His crew was on time, friendly, and answered any questions I had. Mr. Sturgess rates were very reasonable, and he and his team are very honest and easy to work. Since they have finished converting my carport to the screened sun room, I asked if they could go ahead and finish some other projects for me. I can't wait until all of my projects are done."

Michelle W on November 2024

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Knights Remodeling

1569 Remount Road
5.00(
17
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Knights Remodeling

1569 Remount Road
5.00(
17
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
932 local quotes requested

Home remodeling like kitchens and bathrooms, porches, decks and more. 25 years experience. Owner operator. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Darryl and his nephew did great work again, even as we added more to the remodel he made time to do the work. He replaced some of the sub flooring where I had weak spots, all new flooring and baseboard with accent. He also ripped out my old sliding glass door and replaced it with French doors that I bought which he also picked up for me. He will be doing my guest bathroom shower next."

JEREMY R on April 2025

Home remodeling like kitchens and bathrooms, porches, decks and more. 25 years experience. Owner operator. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Darryl and his nephew did great work again, even as we added more to the remodel he made time to do the work. He replaced some of the sub flooring where I had weak spots, all new flooring and baseboard with accent. He also ripped out my old sliding glass door and replaced it with French doors that I bought which he also picked up for me. He will be doing my guest bathroom shower next."

JEREMY R on April 2025

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Cransten Service All Stars

15 W Scenic Pointe Dr
4.40(
100
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Cransten Service All Stars

15 W Scenic Pointe Dr
4.40(
100
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
14773 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

Cransten is the best handyman and remodeling experience in the US. Our team is vetted, trained, background checked, and amazing at what we do. We are licensed and insured. Get a free quote from us today and see what we can do to help create your dream home!

"Seemed very nice on the phone but when I went to hire them I would of had to wait almost 6 to 8 weeks because they were totally booked out. So figured they must really have a great business just was sorry i couldn't wait."

Christina McLaughlin C on September 2025

Cransten is the best handyman and remodeling experience in the US. Our team is vetted, trained, background checked, and amazing at what we do. We are licensed and insured. Get a free quote from us today and see what we can do to help create your dream home!

"Seemed very nice on the phone but when I went to hire them I would of had to wait almost 6 to 8 weeks because they were totally booked out. So figured they must really have a great business just was sorry i couldn't wait."

Christina McLaughlin C on September 2025

Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.84(
920
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.84(
920
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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

Color Your Carpet

9800 Beach Blvd
4.38(
8
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Color Your Carpet

9800 Beach Blvd
4.38(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
37 years of experience

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

Iron Dog Siding Supply LLC

4922 Bethune Rd
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Iron Dog Siding Supply LLC

4922 Bethune Rd
No reviews yet
42 years of experience

Hello I'm Scott with Iron Dog Siding Supply LLC, I've been in the siding,window,door,deck,framing business for 42 years and worked in 25 states and completed over 23k jobs. Give me a call for your free consultation, no job to small

Hello I'm Scott with Iron Dog Siding Supply LLC, I've been in the siding,window,door,deck,framing business for 42 years and worked in 25 states and completed over 23k jobs. Give me a call for your free consultation, no job to small

Christian Lorincz

3140 Longleaf Drive
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Christian Lorincz

3140 Longleaf Drive
No reviews yet
3 years of experience

Hey! My names Chris, I'm a well rounded, hard working individual. I have a strong work ethic and pay close attention to detail! I'm a neat/clean freak so to speak when it comes to my own home, so I will definitely be a great pick in taking care of yours! I enjoy working and being around children, and always keep treats for fur babies just in case! No mess is to big, no job is to small! Upon request, I can wear a face mask, and gloves.

Hey! My names Chris, I'm a well rounded, hard working individual. I have a strong work ethic and pay close attention to detail! I'm a neat/clean freak so to speak when it comes to my own home, so I will definitely be a great pick in taking care of yours! I enjoy working and being around children, and always keep treats for fur babies just in case! No mess is to big, no job is to small! Upon request, I can wear a face mask, and gloves.

Myron's Management Group, LLC

340 St. Stephen Road
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Myron's Management Group, LLC

340 St. Stephen Road
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19 years of experience
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Sumter, SC

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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