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Avatar for Southerland Remodel & Plumbing Services LLC

Southerland Remodel & Plumbing Services LLC

16100 Northeast Charlson Drive
4.84(
25
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Southerland Remodel & Plumbing Services LLC

16100 Northeast Charlson Drive
4.84(
25
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
49 local quotes requested

We love to repair and fix homes. Build that special room or garage for you. Change out Appliances and do Gas lines to new appliances. Repair plumbing and change out Plumbing fixtures. Build custom showers and bathroom remodels. Kitchen guts and start overs or just updating. Detach garage building and pole buildings. Water heaters, Handyman services.

"Very fast and did a great job. He even offered to do the sheet rock job also. Very handy guy."

Del G on March 2023

We love to repair and fix homes. Build that special room or garage for you. Change out Appliances and do Gas lines to new appliances. Repair plumbing and change out Plumbing fixtures. Build custom showers and bathroom remodels. Kitchen guts and start overs or just updating. Detach garage building and pole buildings. Water heaters, Handyman services.

"Very fast and did a great job. He even offered to do the sheet rock job also. Very handy guy."

Del G on March 2023


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Cascade Fence and Deck

4415 NE Minnehaha St.
4.84(
368
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Approved Pro

Cascade Fence and Deck

4415 NE Minnehaha St.
4.84(
368
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
1028 local quotes requested

Established in 1997. Cascade Fence and Deck has evolved to become the leading local fence and deck businesses for the amount of reviews we have online. For the last 27 years, our team has been setting a new bar for customer service and satisfaction in the Portland Metro Area. Our recipe for customer service success is by having a tremendous team that truly cares about each other and the customers we work for. Our culture has been first and foremost for us and what we have found is "Happy employees = Happy customers".

"We have been very pleased with Cascade Fence and Deck and would definitely utilize their services again for any fencing or deck project for our home. Lucas was extremely helpful from planning to installation for our cedar gate. He was responsive, answering any questions we had. His work was impeccable and he was thoughtful and friendly throughout the project. The gate is perfect!"

Carol W on September 2025

Established in 1997. Cascade Fence and Deck has evolved to become the leading local fence and deck businesses for the amount of reviews we have online. For the last 27 years, our team has been setting a new bar for customer service and satisfaction in the Portland Metro Area. Our recipe for customer service success is by having a tremendous team that truly cares about each other and the customers we work for. Our culture has been first and foremost for us and what we have found is "Happy employees = Happy customers".

"We have been very pleased with Cascade Fence and Deck and would definitely utilize their services again for any fencing or deck project for our home. Lucas was extremely helpful from planning to installation for our cedar gate. He was responsive, answering any questions we had. His work was impeccable and he was thoughtful and friendly throughout the project. The gate is perfect!"

Carol W on September 2025


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Sokol Construction LLC

5017 NE 128th Court
4.97(
34
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Sokol Construction LLC

5017 NE 128th Court
4.97(
34
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
199 local quotes requested

Sokol Construction LLC is Vancouver, WA based, family owned business since 2002! We always provides free estimates.

"Paul was always fast to respond with messages and answer all of our questions. He was polite, showed up and left on time, left the work area clean when he was finished, and did a complete tear down and rebuild in only 2 days! HIs bid was the lowest but his work is excellent. We will definitely call Paul (who had his son working with him) again for any of our future jobs. Highly highly highly recommend!"

Glenda W on August 2025

Sokol Construction LLC is Vancouver, WA based, family owned business since 2002! We always provides free estimates.

"Paul was always fast to respond with messages and answer all of our questions. He was polite, showed up and left on time, left the work area clean when he was finished, and did a complete tear down and rebuild in only 2 days! HIs bid was the lowest but his work is excellent. We will definitely call Paul (who had his son working with him) again for any of our future jobs. Highly highly highly recommend!"

Glenda W on August 2025


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Heirloom Homes LLC

5.00(
1
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Heirloom Homes LLC

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
175 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!

"Heirloom Homes, led by their foreman Jason, exceeded our expectations in every way. What started as a simple trim and wall painting project quickly evolved into a full-scale home remodel—simply because of Jason’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship. From the beginning, his attention to detail and high standards were obvious. He was very firm with all the contractors he brought in in a way we could NEVER do. As we saw his work come to life, we kept adding new projects, confident that he would deliver nothing short of excellence. Before we knew it, our entire home had been transformed. Jason seamlessly blended old with new, ensuring that every addition fit perfectly with the vintage farmhouse aesthetic we love. The kitchen remodel was especially impressive—he custom-built additional cabinets to match our existing ones, applied a beautiful patina finish, leveled the floors, installed new flooring, upgraded the sink and lighting fixtures, and even designed a custom dining table to complement the space. The bathrooms were just as stunning, with completely remodeled spaces, crazy good tile work, and a breathtaking floor-to-ceiling steam shower (we LOVE it!) Beyond the big projects, Jason and his team handled everything from custom motorized window shades to new stairs, complete interior and exterior painting, and countless other details that elevated our home to a whole new level. If you’re looking for a contractor who truly cares about quality, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction, we can’t recommend Heirloom Homes enough. Jason has an incredible eye for detail and the ability to bring a vision to life while maintaining the character of a home. We are beyond thrilled with the results and grateful for the care and expertise he put into every part of our renovation."

Matt W on February 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!

"Heirloom Homes, led by their foreman Jason, exceeded our expectations in every way. What started as a simple trim and wall painting project quickly evolved into a full-scale home remodel—simply because of Jason’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship. From the beginning, his attention to detail and high standards were obvious. He was very firm with all the contractors he brought in in a way we could NEVER do. As we saw his work come to life, we kept adding new projects, confident that he would deliver nothing short of excellence. Before we knew it, our entire home had been transformed. Jason seamlessly blended old with new, ensuring that every addition fit perfectly with the vintage farmhouse aesthetic we love. The kitchen remodel was especially impressive—he custom-built additional cabinets to match our existing ones, applied a beautiful patina finish, leveled the floors, installed new flooring, upgraded the sink and lighting fixtures, and even designed a custom dining table to complement the space. The bathrooms were just as stunning, with completely remodeled spaces, crazy good tile work, and a breathtaking floor-to-ceiling steam shower (we LOVE it!) Beyond the big projects, Jason and his team handled everything from custom motorized window shades to new stairs, complete interior and exterior painting, and countless other details that elevated our home to a whole new level. If you’re looking for a contractor who truly cares about quality, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction, we can’t recommend Heirloom Homes enough. Jason has an incredible eye for detail and the ability to bring a vision to life while maintaining the character of a home. We are beyond thrilled with the results and grateful for the care and expertise he put into every part of our renovation."

Matt W on February 2025


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Almighty Building & Services I

PO Box 1916
5.00(
17
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Approved Pro

Almighty Building & Services I

PO Box 1916
5.00(
17
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
490 local quotes requested

Welcome to our premier Almighty contracting firm, where excellence meets versatility. We specialize in remodels, home additions, kitchen and bath remodels, concrete driveways, patios, masonry, exterior siding, window and door installation, roofing, leaf and gutter services, drywall, fencing, decks, interior and exterior painting, tree services, caulking and sealing, floor coverings, trim and mill work, plumbing, drainage, and electrical work. Our commitment to superior craftsmanship and exceptional customer service ensures your complete satisfaction. Contact us today for a consultation.

"The work came out gorgeous! Julien really listened to what I wanted from the space and it turned out even better than expected. It also really increased the amount of usable space in my house. I'm really happy with how everything came out!"

Lysa m on July 2025

Welcome to our premier Almighty contracting firm, where excellence meets versatility. We specialize in remodels, home additions, kitchen and bath remodels, concrete driveways, patios, masonry, exterior siding, window and door installation, roofing, leaf and gutter services, drywall, fencing, decks, interior and exterior painting, tree services, caulking and sealing, floor coverings, trim and mill work, plumbing, drainage, and electrical work. Our commitment to superior craftsmanship and exceptional customer service ensures your complete satisfaction. Contact us today for a consultation.

"The work came out gorgeous! Julien really listened to what I wanted from the space and it turned out even better than expected. It also really increased the amount of usable space in my house. I'm really happy with how everything came out!"

Lysa m on July 2025


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Lifetime Exteriors

12009 NE 99th St.
4.58(
83
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Approved Pro

Lifetime Exteriors

12009 NE 99th St.
4.58(
83
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1058 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

Lifetime Exteriors was established in Vancouver, WA in 2009. We are proud to be a Woman-Owned, Family business located in the wonderful Pacific Northwest - We strive to bring our customers a high quality of service while maintaining excellent communication and service throughout your project and beyond. We have aligned ourselves and become preferred vendors for the highest quality products in the industry and we will always recommend the very best building components and products available such as James Hardie Siding, Sherwin Williams Paint, Milgard Windows, Trex Decking among several others.

"Had these guys put on a new roof. Roof leaked, toxic black mold where it’s leaked with ceiling damage in one of our bedrooms. Been 3 weeks since they came out to survey the damage. They’ve told me they subbed out the roof to someone else when they did it and they’ve let the other company know. I've inquired a few times and they keep telling me they reached out to the other company to let them know. Basically passed us off and we’re up a creek with toxic black mold."

David K on May 2021

Lifetime Exteriors was established in Vancouver, WA in 2009. We are proud to be a Woman-Owned, Family business located in the wonderful Pacific Northwest - We strive to bring our customers a high quality of service while maintaining excellent communication and service throughout your project and beyond. We have aligned ourselves and become preferred vendors for the highest quality products in the industry and we will always recommend the very best building components and products available such as James Hardie Siding, Sherwin Williams Paint, Milgard Windows, Trex Decking among several others.

"Had these guys put on a new roof. Roof leaked, toxic black mold where it’s leaked with ceiling damage in one of our bedrooms. Been 3 weeks since they came out to survey the damage. They’ve told me they subbed out the roof to someone else when they did it and they’ve let the other company know. I've inquired a few times and they keep telling me they reached out to the other company to let them know. Basically passed us off and we’re up a creek with toxic black mold."

David K on May 2021


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Western General Construction LLC

North O Street
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro

Western General Construction LLC

North O Street
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
321 local quotes requested

Western General Construction LLC specializes in deck and fence construction and property maintenance services for home or business owners in the Portland Vancouver metro area.

"They were very professional in their work. Very maticulous. Highly recommend"

Sam U on August 2022

Western General Construction LLC specializes in deck and fence construction and property maintenance services for home or business owners in the Portland Vancouver metro area.

"They were very professional in their work. Very maticulous. Highly recommend"

Sam U on August 2022


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Precise Remodeling

7211 Se Harmony Rd #159
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro

Precise Remodeling

7211 Se Harmony Rd #159
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
164 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be a remodeling contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"It went great. He had amazing communication and got the job done quickly and well"

Itzael r on December 2024

Our mission is to be a remodeling contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"It went great. He had amazing communication and got the job done quickly and well"

Itzael r on December 2024


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ADP Construction Inc

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5.00(
2
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Approved Pro

ADP Construction Inc

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5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
822 local quotes requested

At our company, your satisfaction is our top priority. We are committed to completing every job to the highest standards, ensuring exceptional quality and service. Discover our range of services and reach out today to book your free estimate. Let us show you the difference our dedication can make!

"Alejandro did a great job. I’m very happy with his work."

Sergio V on January 2025

At our company, your satisfaction is our top priority. We are committed to completing every job to the highest standards, ensuring exceptional quality and service. Discover our range of services and reach out today to book your free estimate. Let us show you the difference our dedication can make!

"Alejandro did a great job. I’m very happy with his work."

Sergio V on January 2025


Express Restoration LLC

1311 Northeast 134th Street
3.50(
2
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Approved Pro

Express Restoration LLC

1311 Northeast 134th Street
3.50(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
951 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

We offer all sorts of flooring installation, we install hardwood, laminate flooring, vinyl flooring, carpet, tile everything and also formica counter tops. Express Flooring LLC is insured and bonded. We have been in business for 4 years as Express Flooring LLC, but our installers have over 20 years of experience all together. We stand behind our name as express flooring, we do the job fast, with quality. Not only do we offer installation, as well as all sorts of hardwood products, vinyl, laminate and formica products. We also install the product you provide. If you are doing a remodel, our team can help with making it easier by doing the demolition and installing your flooring, and countertop needs. We are also a general contractor, and are qualified to do residential remodeling. From start to finish, we will take care of every need you have. With quality, and express service, our crew will be in and out in no time! Our prices on all types of installations are competitive, and we work with your budget. We are an honest and reliable company that has grown fast in the last 4 years. We are well recognized in the Seattle area by Polygon Homes, Macadam Floor & Design, and other builders around the puget sound. We are fairly new to the PDX, but bring a lot of experience from a bigger growing city (Seattle). We look forward to completing your flooring needs, as well as helping you with all your remodeling needs!

"I got 3 bids on painting the interior of my home - all where wildly outrageous - Val cam in with a reasonable bid and did exceptional work. This was the best contractor experience I’ve ever had."

James P on September 2024

We offer all sorts of flooring installation, we install hardwood, laminate flooring, vinyl flooring, carpet, tile everything and also formica counter tops. Express Flooring LLC is insured and bonded. We have been in business for 4 years as Express Flooring LLC, but our installers have over 20 years of experience all together. We stand behind our name as express flooring, we do the job fast, with quality. Not only do we offer installation, as well as all sorts of hardwood products, vinyl, laminate and formica products. We also install the product you provide. If you are doing a remodel, our team can help with making it easier by doing the demolition and installing your flooring, and countertop needs. We are also a general contractor, and are qualified to do residential remodeling. From start to finish, we will take care of every need you have. With quality, and express service, our crew will be in and out in no time! Our prices on all types of installations are competitive, and we work with your budget. We are an honest and reliable company that has grown fast in the last 4 years. We are well recognized in the Seattle area by Polygon Homes, Macadam Floor & Design, and other builders around the puget sound. We are fairly new to the PDX, but bring a lot of experience from a bigger growing city (Seattle). We look forward to completing your flooring needs, as well as helping you with all your remodeling needs!

"I got 3 bids on painting the interior of my home - all where wildly outrageous - Val cam in with a reasonable bid and did exceptional work. This was the best contractor experience I’ve ever had."

James P on September 2024

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Washougal, 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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