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Avatar for William James Fiore, Inc.
William James Fiore, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Tampa, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bill and his team really came through for us when we found out our two bathrooms had to be demolished due to structural damage in our crawl space from water leaks over the years. We live in an old wooden bungalow from the 1920s and were having a hard time finding a trustworthy and experienced contractor; who could repair all the structural damage under the bathroom floors and then complete the remodeling of the bathrooms. Bill and his team were able to finish both bathrooms on time and made sure all the work was completed the right way (they came out looking wonderful). Bill was able to pull all the permits with the city of Tampa and he was always there when we needed guidance when it came to design/functionality. In the end we also had Bill complete our kitchen backsplash, and install a new side door. His team can pretty much do anything you need around your house. They are very friendly, honest, and hard working. They will let you know the truth about what needs to be done and they will do the work the right way the first time. If you need anything done from small handyman jobs to building a new house, Bill and his team can do it for you. I would highly recommend him to anyone of my friends or family."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Total Home Roofing
4.5(
1,036
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Serving Tampa, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Greg Luebbe and Total Home Roofing. We loved our neighbor's new roof and inquired with her to find out who did the work. She said Total Home Roofing did two of her three daycare buildings. She said Greg Luebbe was her salesman. Greg came over to the house and was very nice and helpful. He not only gave us a thorough presentation, and a great price, he got up on our steep roof and tarped over the missing shingles to prevent leaking until they could install the roof. The roof was installed exactly one week after he sold us. My husband and I are very pleased with the whole experience!"
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Amsco Building, LLC
4.5(
17
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Serving Tampa, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

"I submitted drawings of the garage I wanted built and in a very short time, the plans were ready and approved. AMSCO builders was very efficient in the construction of my garage, even during the rainy month of May here in Central Florida. The unusually wet month presented some problems, but the excellent crew from AMSCO worked tirelessly to finish on schedule. The quality of the building and the workmanship throughout the structure is excellent. Ryan Simmons was upfront with all the expenses and costs and at the final draw, our numbers were exactly as promised. I would recommend AMSCO to anyone considering a new garage."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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CER Design Build
4.8(
21
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Serving Tampa, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cer Custom Renovations did an excellent job on a complex remodel. Jose was professional, accommodating, and produced an outstanding result. We recommend them and would use them again. No project this complex is without hiccups, but when they happened Cer Custom Renovations came through. Well done."
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Chefs kitchen
Master bath
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+22

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Barnhardt Construction LLC
4.7(
71
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Serving Tampa, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We added over 3000 square feet to our home. Our first general contractor was a disaster, suffering two strokes and abandoning the job leaving us with little more than a slab and about $40,000 in unpaid subcontractors. We interviewed many new general contractors and Chris was the most knowledgeable and experienced. We haven’t regretted our decision. Chris accurately estimated time and money, quickly and efficiently finished the project, would always accommodate changes along the way, and knew how to technically achieve things that other contractors that I talked to did not know how to do. We are going to have Chris do more work for us."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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CCS Construction and Remodeling Services
4.7(
12
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Serving Tampa, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris was one of 3 contractor we received estimates from. He was also the only one that stayed with us. We had never done a project like this before and as we had make changes he others lost interest. Chris stuck with us and was helpful in discussing the changes. When the project stated Chris was their everyday either doing he work or introducing us to the speciality subs. He also came back each day to check the progress and ensure daily cleanup. The job included removing tub and tile, converting to walk-in shower, complete retile, toilet replacement, floor tile removal and replace, new lights and new bath exhaust fan. The job turned out just as we wanted. We will definitely be calling Chris for future projects."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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B&H Specialty Construction
5.0(
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Serving Tampa, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

"B&H Construction did a fantastic job on converting our tub into a walk-in shower. The owner, Hunter, was attentive to our needs and schedule. The work crew was friendly and polite, and did a high-quality job. I could not be happier with the work and the price."
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Sequoia Builders Group Inc
4.6(
36
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Serving Tampa, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sequoia Builders--Matt was responsive from the first phone call.  He provided an estimate and scheduled work the next week.  In the process of repairing the known termite damage, he discovered additional damage in an additional room and closet.  As part of the repair, we replaced a window.  Matt took care of everything.  He was prompt, professional and courteous.  In fact, he did such a great job on this project, we have since used him on 2 additional projects: replacing interior doors and trim throughout our home, replacing bifold closet doors with french style closet doors.  We plan on having Matt do additional work on our laundry room remodel.  I highly recommend Matt for any home improvement project.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ray Woods Construction Co Inc
4.1(
54
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Serving Tampa, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Prompt, professional and was the first to show up for a quote, and the first to be able to start the job. We had an active roof leak and Ray told us honestly that the roof could last a couple of more years.  He was more expensive to repair it but the same or least expensive for a replacement. We decided to replace. He kept us informed every step of the way and even paid for a Saturday inspection when the county cancelled the Friday a.m. pre-start material inspection. "
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Tampa, FL

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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