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Oshri Construction
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In business since 1986

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Emergency services offered

"Asher and his team delivered the job on time and met our discussed estimates budget! They included my wife and I in the decision making process from beginning to end. They were respectful and a pleasure to work with and completely trustworthy. I would recommend them to friends and family without hesitation. -R"
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All County Landscaping & Hardscaping
New to Angi

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We specialize in landscaping & hardscaping in Los Angeles, CA. Our commitment is to complete every project on time, within budget, and to your complete satisfaction. We take that pledge seriously.\n\nWe design and execute all our hardscaping projects to fit the style of your home or commercial property. Our installation are built to fit into their environments and not waste natural resources. We work closely with our clients to actualize their artistic visions. Contact us today for a quote on your next landscaping & hardscaping project.

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Bliss Walk-In Tubs
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In business since 2012

"Everything went well, the process was pretty smooth, very good job as well as the price. No complaints at all."
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Pacific Rim Construction Group
New to Angi

Pacific Rim Construction Group is license and bonded.

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Branko’s Construction Company
New to Angi

In business since 1980

General Contractor/ General contractors license. Having a full staff of professionals designated to their trade. Estimate recommended, and price agreed upon over the phone. After negotiating what is to be repaired, a contract, and all of it's terms will be stipulated.

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SunCoast Elevator Co.
New to Angi

In business since 2003

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SunCoast Elevator Company specializes in home & residential elevator manufacturing and installation. With over 45 years experience in four states, we at SunCoast Elevator are accustomed to overcoming nearly every obstacle known to the industry. All technicians are directly employed by SunCoast Elevator, as we never use 1099 subcontract labor. With our primary background originating from the commercial elevator industry, a professional fit and finish to your project is assured. Our focus is to produce and install the highest quality home elevator for your residence. We also offer elevator repair and service for your existing home lifts.

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Blanco Brothers Construction
New to Angi

Blanco Brothers offers a variety of services including back yards and driveways from turf to concrete and everything in between. If you can imagine it we can make it happen. We serve the inland empire.\nLic#106665

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AK PRO CONSTRUCTION
New to Angi

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

WE ARE WORKING SPECIALTY JAPANESE DESIGN AND QUALITY\n\nCONSTRUCTION SERVICE\nAK PRO CONSTRUCTION, INC. is a trustworthy company and offers customers an honest, reliable and affordable service. We pride ourselves in providing high quality workmanship with the highest level of customer service at an economical price.\n\n\nTry our Japanese quality service. We work hard.

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If We Can't, We Won't Handyman Services
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In business since 2009

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"I have had the pleasure of working with Mo on several occasions, both at my previous home and my new one, and I couldn't be more satisfied with his services. Mo is an exceptional handyman who has consistently delivered outstanding results. Recently, he installed a new front door doorbell, hung a TV and floating shelf, installed an outlet in my closet, fixed clogged dishwasher pipe, repaired floor molding, connected my wifi router, and reprogrammed my door lock, among other tasks. Mo's attention to detail and precision in measurements ensure that everything is done perfectly. His work ethic is unparalleled, and he always goes above and beyond to make sure the job is done right. Whether it's a small fix or a more complex installation, Mo approaches every task with the same level of professionalism and dedication. I will continue to use Mo's services whenever I need any handyman work done, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled handyman. Thank you, Mo, for your excellent work!"
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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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