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Avatar for Knob & Keyhole Restorations, LLC

Knob & Keyhole Restorations, LLC

1197 Ridge Court
4.91(
23
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•Approved Pro

Knob & Keyhole Restorations, LLC

1197 Ridge Court
4.91(
23
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

Knob & Keyhole Restorations, LLC, is your local home improvement specialists. With over 15 years experience, we specialize in custom work and difficult projects. We strive to exceed all our customers' expectations, so call today to see how we can help you!

"Replaced screens on screened in patio. Put leaf guard on gutter. Great group of guys."

Charlene P on July 2019

Knob & Keyhole Restorations, LLC, is your local home improvement specialists. With over 15 years experience, we specialize in custom work and difficult projects. We strive to exceed all our customers' expectations, so call today to see how we can help you!

"Replaced screens on screened in patio. Put leaf guard on gutter. Great group of guys."

Charlene P on July 2019

Duke Glime Construction Services

2132 FM 217
4.98(
21
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•Approved Pro

Duke Glime Construction Services

2132 FM 217
4.98(
21
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

With over 30 years of construction experience, I am your first choice in excellent customer service and satisfaction. I am locally owned and operated, and I'm always prompt, clean and friendly every step of the way. Call me today for a free estimate!

"Duke is absolutely amazing! He’s knowledgeable, friendly, trustworthy, he can do almost anything!!!"

Kathy H on January 2022

With over 30 years of construction experience, I am your first choice in excellent customer service and satisfaction. I am locally owned and operated, and I'm always prompt, clean and friendly every step of the way. Call me today for a free estimate!

"Duke is absolutely amazing! He’s knowledgeable, friendly, trustworthy, he can do almost anything!!!"

Kathy H on January 2022

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Loviolette Enterprises

7130 Water Supply Rd
4.68(
19
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•Approved Pro

Loviolette Enterprises

7130 Water Supply Rd
4.68(
19
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
489 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

From the initial design process to construction completion, we consider ourselves humble guests in your home, and as such respect your personal privacy and space. Classic Restoration of your home. Full service.

"Elliott did an amazing job! We were looking for a kitchen demo and new drywall so we could have cabinets installed. Elliott was very thorough with his assessment of the room and made sure the job was done right. He notified us of problems he found along the way and managed to keep us in our budget. We will definitely be using Loviolette Enterprises in the future!"

Daniel W on January 2024

From the initial design process to construction completion, we consider ourselves humble guests in your home, and as such respect your personal privacy and space. Classic Restoration of your home. Full service.

"Elliott did an amazing job! We were looking for a kitchen demo and new drywall so we could have cabinets installed. Elliott was very thorough with his assessment of the room and made sure the job was done right. He notified us of problems he found along the way and managed to keep us in our budget. We will definitely be using Loviolette Enterprises in the future!"

Daniel W on January 2024

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KE Construction & Renovation

3506 South 5th Street
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro

KE Construction & Renovation

3506 South 5th Street
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Welcome to KE Construction and Renovation, where quality craftsmanship meets exceptional service. With 8+ years of experience in the construction and renovation industry, we specialize in transforming your vision into reality. Whether you're looking to build a new space or breathe new life into an existing one, our dedicated team is here to deliver excellence from start to finish. We take pride in our attention to detail, commitment to deadlines, and a personalized approach that ensures your project is completed to the highest standards. At KE Construction and Renovation, your satisfaction is our foundation. Let's build something great together!

"For the quality service, cost, and end product, this team is top notch. Will be using them again!"

Joe L on November 2024

Welcome to KE Construction and Renovation, where quality craftsmanship meets exceptional service. With 8+ years of experience in the construction and renovation industry, we specialize in transforming your vision into reality. Whether you're looking to build a new space or breathe new life into an existing one, our dedicated team is here to deliver excellence from start to finish. We take pride in our attention to detail, commitment to deadlines, and a personalized approach that ensures your project is completed to the highest standards. At KE Construction and Renovation, your satisfaction is our foundation. Let's build something great together!

"For the quality service, cost, and end product, this team is top notch. Will be using them again!"

Joe L on November 2024

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Oasis Pool Coatings LLC

7247 Cameron Road
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro

Oasis Pool Coatings LLC

7247 Cameron Road
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
891 local quotes requested

Oasis Pool coatings is a company that does Pool decks, concrete coatings, stamped Overlays, Spray Texture, Decorative driveway and more other services like driveways, new concrete and more. And we also have more than 15 years of experience and 3 years of warranty on us. We prioritize our customers. To give you a good quality work.

"Excellent Gazebo installation"

Warren J on March 2025

Oasis Pool coatings is a company that does Pool decks, concrete coatings, stamped Overlays, Spray Texture, Decorative driveway and more other services like driveways, new concrete and more. And we also have more than 15 years of experience and 3 years of warranty on us. We prioritize our customers. To give you a good quality work.

"Excellent Gazebo installation"

Warren J on March 2025

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Redeemed Interior Renovations

1150 County Road 311
4.45(
11
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•Approved Pro

Redeemed Interior Renovations

1150 County Road 311
4.45(
11
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
174 local quotes requested

TMR SERVICES Renovations Taylor Made Just For You! Call us today for a free estimate! TMR Services is a family owned and operated business. Growing up in the Central Texas area and having the opportunity to serve others in my surrounding communities has been such an honor. We have been in business for over 30 years and in the customer service industry for 35 years. We at TMR Services are willing to go the extra mile to make your vision a reality. We strive to provide exceptional customer service and quality craftsmanship in every job we do. Character and integrity are extremely important to us. Communication is vital! We are not your typical construction/remodeling company that says one thing and doesn't deliver. When we say we will be there, we mean it! We strive to treat our customers like family. Thank you for allowing us to gain your business and trust!

"Guys were very polite. Tried to explain to me exactly what they were going to do and how they were going to do it and had to go and buy a little extra wood. It looks great"

donna m on November 2024

TMR SERVICES Renovations Taylor Made Just For You! Call us today for a free estimate! TMR Services is a family owned and operated business. Growing up in the Central Texas area and having the opportunity to serve others in my surrounding communities has been such an honor. We have been in business for over 30 years and in the customer service industry for 35 years. We at TMR Services are willing to go the extra mile to make your vision a reality. We strive to provide exceptional customer service and quality craftsmanship in every job we do. Character and integrity are extremely important to us. Communication is vital! We are not your typical construction/remodeling company that says one thing and doesn't deliver. When we say we will be there, we mean it! We strive to treat our customers like family. Thank you for allowing us to gain your business and trust!

"Guys were very polite. Tried to explain to me exactly what they were going to do and how they were going to do it and had to go and buy a little extra wood. It looks great"

donna m on November 2024

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J Works

5.00(
8
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•Approved Pro

J Works

5.00(
8
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1627 local quotes requested

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 an estimate today!

"He was great to work with and did an out job putting patio furniture, fire pit and swing together. I highly recommend him !"

Donna H on June 2025

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 an estimate today!

"He was great to work with and did an out job putting patio furniture, fire pit and swing together. I highly recommend him !"

Donna H on June 2025

Mike Curler Construction

3300 Lake Belton Ave
No reviews yet

Mike Curler Construction

3300 Lake Belton Ave
No reviews yet
20 years of experience

Residential Repairs, Move out rental repair, Home inspection repairs, add-ons, fences , patios general handy man

Residential Repairs, Move out rental repair, Home inspection repairs, add-ons, fences , patios general handy man

Ace Dsgns

114 Talavera Pkwy
No reviews yet

Ace Dsgns

114 Talavera Pkwy
No reviews yet
Free onsite estimate

Epoxy Flooring and Counter top specialist. Property Remodeling Contractor. Exotic Flooring like no other I specialize in abstract and unique epoxy designs. Been at business for 2 years now, I operate my own business and have a team ready for any job. Ace Dsgns for all property development needs.

Epoxy Flooring and Counter top specialist. Property Remodeling Contractor. Exotic Flooring like no other I specialize in abstract and unique epoxy designs. Been at business for 2 years now, I operate my own business and have a team ready for any job. Ace Dsgns for all property development needs.

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
)
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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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Waco, TX

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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