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Avatar for Northwest Builders & Renovation, Inc.
Northwest Builders & Renovation, Inc.
4.6(
77
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Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was efficient in their work and cleaned up nicely after themselves. I had a complete bathroom remodel after a water leak and they even did outside stair replacement with handrails to my front door. This company went above and beyond on their customer service. The only reason I gave them a 4.5 because I never knew their intended work schedule and was given a 3 day window with them leaving at noon without telling me if they were coming back after lunch. I didn't realize they were letting the tile set and the grout dry. I would have just liked the heads up for that, otherwise their craftmanship was spot on and their tile work was fantastic in the bathroom. Outside they had to do concrete and post work and those are level, Exceptional job well done for both crews."
House Remodel, 2025
House Remodel, 2025
House Remodel, 2025
House Remodel, 2025
House Remodel, 2025

+32

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for SmartDecks LLC
SmartDecks LLC
4.4(
45
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Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have a split-level house, and my deck is on the 2nd story. I didn't want to deal with building one myself, so I decided to hire a contractor. I found PlanTrak on HomeAdvisor, and am glad I did. I hired them to build me a fairly simple 12' x 16' deck, and they did not disappoint. Dave came out in February to give me an estimate of what the job would cost. I had several contractors provide estimates, and PlanTrak's was in the middle. I chose PlanTrak because Dave was very knowledgeable and personable. He answered all my questions competently and ensured me my requests would be completed. We scheduled to start construction at the beginning of May. These guys are busy, and they didn't actually start until May 13. It wasn't a problem for me, honestly. I wasn't bound by any time constraints, and delays are not uncommon when it comes to hiring contractors, especially when you book so far out. Justin and Roman(?) actually performed the work, and it only took them 5 days to demo and haul away my old deck and build and finish the new deck, including a Saturday. They were very polite, and performed their work competently, and the finish is excellent. The materials they chose were top notch - my cedar decking is premium quality, and beautiful. After the work was complete, Dave came out and did a walkthrough with me to make sure I was satisfied. I only pointed out a couple small things from the demo, and Dave quickly took care of them without issue. I was 100% satisfied when he left. As a homeowner, I'm really grateful for contractors with PlanTrak's integrity and professionalism. My family and I have been enjoying our new deck daily since it was built. This is definitely a decision I'm happy to have made. I'm seriously considering using PlanTrak to build me a permanent awning in the future."
Patio Roof with Fireplace
Patio Roof with Fireplace
Big Waterproof deck
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Trenkamp Construction LLC
4.6(
11
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Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tim and Andrew worked on a new home project for me for approximately 4 months framing, setting windows and doors , then siding and some exterior painting . Always showed up when needed and went right to work . Tim is very knowledgeable with his vast experience. I have worked with him on and off for over 20 years . On this project I had the opportunity to start working with his son Andrew which was a great . Very knowledgeable in all aspects of construction. Will be using them in the future."
Fence Replace
Fence Replace
Small work shed
Sultan Shed
Angled Deck, Sammamish

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BZR Remodeling
5.0(
4
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Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had an outstanding experience with Sean and Bzr team. From the initial call with Gaby to the finished product. I highly and strongly recommend BZR. We first started with a bathroom addition and ended up with an ADU project which turned out great adding a kitchen and 3/4 bath. It did take time and many changes, I want to thank Sean for his patience. I would absolutely in a blink work with them again. I will upload photos when wife has finished furnishing."
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

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

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Telos Builds, we specialize in home renovations, from kitchen and bathroom updates to full home makeovers. We are driven by a commitment to excellence and attention to detail. Need a deck? A walk-in shower? A built-in? An ADU? A custom closet? Our skilled team is dedicated to turning your ideas into reality with quality workmanship and reliable service. We execute every step of the renovation process to ensure it’s completed on time and within budget. Let us help you create a space you’ll love. Contact us today to get started!\n

Deck projects
Deck projects
Deck projects
Deck projects
Deck projects

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Your Decks Next
4.6(
66
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Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

"This company was a pleasure to work with -- from the time of initial planning and estimate until completion. They are very professional, personable -- and (best yet) gave us good advice, while listening to us and building the deck we needed. They were flexible and accommodated changes identified as the deck became a reality. Additionally, they installed a much-needed french drain. We are an extremely satisfied customer."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Modern Outdoor Builders LLC
5.0(
18
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Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"It was a pleasure doing business with these fine craftsmen from start to finish! The quality of their work was far beyond what I expected. I was so impressed with their work ethic and professionalism. They truly listened and were collaborative through the entire build. Each day they were on-site, they worked very hard and with a cheerful attitude as well! My new custom shed is exactly what I wanted and I would hire them again in a heartbeat."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Legacy Construction
Legacy Construction
5.0(
11
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Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"First off, we love our new decks! After 7 years of being scared to go out on our deck we can finally enjoy it. Everyone that helped and worked to get everything done was awesome. Bryce and Brady were both super nice and worked super hard. Bill was great to communicate with and would throughly go over any questions we had. We will definitely be using Legacy Construction again and highly recommend them to everyone!"
commercial tenant improvements
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
sheetrock work in progress
bathroom refresh

+30

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Tacoma, 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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