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D & C Construction & Remodeling

4.83(
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D & C Construction & Remodeling

4.83(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
98 local quotes requested

D&C Construction & Remodeling is a family-owned licensed and insured construction company in Vance, AL. Many commercial and residential property owners rely on us to complete projects of all types. You should, too. With nearly a decade of experience, we can handle any new construction or remodeling job, big or small.

"An excellent team of workers tore down the damaged exterior wall on one morning, them rebuilt it the next morning. The workers were very courteous, and friendly, worked almost silently and very efficiently. Not a lot of talk, each man knew what to do, and worked together as a well run team. They also did an excellent job of cleaning up the debris."

John R on July 2024

D&C Construction & Remodeling is a family-owned licensed and insured construction company in Vance, AL. Many commercial and residential property owners rely on us to complete projects of all types. You should, too. With nearly a decade of experience, we can handle any new construction or remodeling job, big or small.

"An excellent team of workers tore down the damaged exterior wall on one morning, them rebuilt it the next morning. The workers were very courteous, and friendly, worked almost silently and very efficiently. Not a lot of talk, each man knew what to do, and worked together as a well run team. They also did an excellent job of cleaning up the debris."

John R on July 2024

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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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Nichols Home Services

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Nichols Home Services

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8 years of experience

Hours may vary depending on the job. Free estimates.

Hours may vary depending on the job. Free estimates.

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Drywall Repair

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Drywall Repair

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free estimates

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Color Your Carpet

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Color Your Carpet

4.38(
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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.

M & L cabinets

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M & L cabinets

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10 years of experience

Handyman services.

Handyman services.

RCO Land Services LLC

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RCO Land Services LLC

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10 years of experience

Mutli-optional billing company, financing available for qualified applicants. Military/Veteran discounts.

Mutli-optional billing company, financing available for qualified applicants. Military/Veteran discounts.

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Blair Exteriors

4.68(
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Blair Exteriors

4.68(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Blair Exteriors has been helping Alabama homeowners make home improvement projects, additions, and upgrades hassle free since 1965. Over the years we’ve been dedicated to providing our customers with exceptional service, superior craftsmanship, and outstanding warranties. Our mission is to exceed our customer’s expectations with highly trained, caring, and detail oriented professionals that get the job done correctly the first time. Blair Remodeling is as a GAF Factory Certified Master Elite Contractor, Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, Simonton Factory Trained Preferred Installer, and Certainteed 5-star Contractor. Blair is a member of the BBB with an A+ rating, the National Roofing Contractors Association, and the Greater Birmingham Association of Homebuilders. Additional contact names - Denise Blair, Don Blair, Craig Blair, Dan Aycock, Russell Roper, Kyle Acker, and, Mickey Acker. Additional email - breel@blairremodeling.com. Additional DBA - Blair Siding Windows Roofing. Award winning. Additional phones - (205) 967-2296, (205) 940-9499. Uses subcontractors for electrical services.

"I can't begin to convey the dissatisfaction in quality of service from Blair Windows. We ordered windows for our entire home going on about a year ago from time of order to receiving the windows. The workmen have been out to my over 3 times to replace the largest window in home and cracked my original window. My daughter is getting married in one week and I have a big piece of tape covering the crack in the window that sits in front of the house. Needless to say, I will never order any services again and don't recommend!!!"

Tanya G on April 2023

Blair Exteriors has been helping Alabama homeowners make home improvement projects, additions, and upgrades hassle free since 1965. Over the years we’ve been dedicated to providing our customers with exceptional service, superior craftsmanship, and outstanding warranties. Our mission is to exceed our customer’s expectations with highly trained, caring, and detail oriented professionals that get the job done correctly the first time. Blair Remodeling is as a GAF Factory Certified Master Elite Contractor, Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, Simonton Factory Trained Preferred Installer, and Certainteed 5-star Contractor. Blair is a member of the BBB with an A+ rating, the National Roofing Contractors Association, and the Greater Birmingham Association of Homebuilders. Additional contact names - Denise Blair, Don Blair, Craig Blair, Dan Aycock, Russell Roper, Kyle Acker, and, Mickey Acker. Additional email - breel@blairremodeling.com. Additional DBA - Blair Siding Windows Roofing. Award winning. Additional phones - (205) 967-2296, (205) 940-9499. Uses subcontractors for electrical services.

"I can't begin to convey the dissatisfaction in quality of service from Blair Windows. We ordered windows for our entire home going on about a year ago from time of order to receiving the windows. The workmen have been out to my over 3 times to replace the largest window in home and cracked my original window. My daughter is getting married in one week and I have a big piece of tape covering the crack in the window that sits in front of the house. Needless to say, I will never order any services again and don't recommend!!!"

Tanya G on April 2023

Biffle's Fix it Solutions

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Biffle's Fix it Solutions

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Biffle's Fix it Solutions Handyman and Painter

Biffle's Fix it Solutions Handyman and Painter

Unique Remodeling LLC

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Unique Remodeling LLC

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We are small remodeling company , who is willing to work with each individual client . Unique Remodeling strives to go above and beyond for each individual job . We offer thorough estimates with many different price options . Our job never ends until the customer is completely satisfied and a guarantee is given at the end of each completion .

We are small remodeling company , who is willing to work with each individual client . Unique Remodeling strives to go above and beyond for each individual job . We offer thorough estimates with many different price options . Our job never ends until the customer is completely satisfied and a guarantee is given at the end of each completion .

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Tuscaloosa, AL

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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