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Oshri Construction

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Oshri Construction

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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40 years of experience

**Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE!** With over 30 years of experience, you're going to fall in love with our craftsmanship and design of your project. We specialize in New Construction, Gazebo Building, Custom Home Building, Home Renovation, Construction & Remodeling.

"They did an excellent job. The quality is outstanding. They pay attention to every little detail. They were very friendly, and accommodating to our wishes. They were very punctual, hard working, and cleaned up after each day. The kept the dust down to a minimum to the rest of the house. I can highly recommend Oshri Construction for anyone's next project."

Joe L on November 2020

**Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE!** With over 30 years of experience, you're going to fall in love with our craftsmanship and design of your project. We specialize in New Construction, Gazebo Building, Custom Home Building, Home Renovation, Construction & Remodeling.

"They did an excellent job. The quality is outstanding. They pay attention to every little detail. They were very friendly, and accommodating to our wishes. They were very punctual, hard working, and cleaned up after each day. The kept the dust down to a minimum to the rest of the house. I can highly recommend Oshri Construction for anyone's next project."

Joe L on November 2020

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Build4U Construction and Design

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Build4U Construction and Design

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20 years of experience

CONSTRUCTION IS IN OUR DNA. FROM PLANNING, DESIGN TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND FINAL DELIVERY. Being in the right hands makes all the difference sometimes. At Build4U Construction and Design we care about every detail. Our family care about your family and will ensure the project will be delivered on time on budget to your full satisfaction. We are aware that construction may be overwhelming, dusty and noisy. Our professional crews understand and are sensitive to your needs as you need to continue with your daily lives while we work hard at making your dream project come to life. We take each project as our own work and make sure you will be added to our list of happy clients.

CONSTRUCTION IS IN OUR DNA. FROM PLANNING, DESIGN TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND FINAL DELIVERY. Being in the right hands makes all the difference sometimes. At Build4U Construction and Design we care about every detail. Our family care about your family and will ensure the project will be delivered on time on budget to your full satisfaction. We are aware that construction may be overwhelming, dusty and noisy. Our professional crews understand and are sensitive to your needs as you need to continue with your daily lives while we work hard at making your dream project come to life. We take each project as our own work and make sure you will be added to our list of happy clients.

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William Joyce Design

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William Joyce Design

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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William Joyce Design is a Landscape Architecture firm dedicated to creating imaginative, functional, & attractive landscapes that elicit lasting responses & are intrinsic to the local environmental conditions. As each site poses its own questions & offers its unique subtleties, we use our own broad-reaching cultural experiences & expansive education to embrace natural systems, feed our imagination, & reinforce the instincts of our designs. By committing to stewardship of the land, responsible use of natural resources, incorporation of local materials & native plants, & appreciation of the physical interaction with the landscape, William Joyce Design seeks uncontrived, natural solutions designed to generate discovery, splendor, & balance.

William Joyce Design is a Landscape Architecture firm dedicated to creating imaginative, functional, & attractive landscapes that elicit lasting responses & are intrinsic to the local environmental conditions. As each site poses its own questions & offers its unique subtleties, we use our own broad-reaching cultural experiences & expansive education to embrace natural systems, feed our imagination, & reinforce the instincts of our designs. By committing to stewardship of the land, responsible use of natural resources, incorporation of local materials & native plants, & appreciation of the physical interaction with the landscape, William Joyce Design seeks uncontrived, natural solutions designed to generate discovery, splendor, & balance.

SunCoast Elevator Co.

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SunCoast Elevator Co.

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23 years of experience

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.

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.

Tri County Electric

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Tri County Electric

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42 years of experience

We are electrical contractors established in 1984 with over 50 years combines experience in our upper management alone. State contractoer Licence # 526519

We are electrical contractors established in 1984 with over 50 years combines experience in our upper management alone. State contractoer Licence # 526519

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System Pavers

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System Pavers

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System Pavers is the nation’s leading outdoor remodeling company, thanks to award-winning customer service and more than 30 years of experience behind every install. With every project backed by industry-leading warranties, over 90,000 homeowners have trusted System Pavers to create beautiful, easy-to-maintain outdoor spaces where family and friends can connect for generations. System Pavers’ visionary designers and expert installation teams specialize in hardscapes, patios, driveways, turf, outdoor kitchens, BBQ islands, water features, fire features, decking, and more.

"Very fast and extremely well done. The crew was punctual, courteous, careful, highly skilled and worked every day, all day, until the job was finished. I would definitely hire them again."

Tim Q on November 2021

System Pavers is the nation’s leading outdoor remodeling company, thanks to award-winning customer service and more than 30 years of experience behind every install. With every project backed by industry-leading warranties, over 90,000 homeowners have trusted System Pavers to create beautiful, easy-to-maintain outdoor spaces where family and friends can connect for generations. System Pavers’ visionary designers and expert installation teams specialize in hardscapes, patios, driveways, turf, outdoor kitchens, BBQ islands, water features, fire features, decking, and more.

"Very fast and extremely well done. The crew was punctual, courteous, careful, highly skilled and worked every day, all day, until the job was finished. I would definitely hire them again."

Tim Q on November 2021

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Angel Construction

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Angel Construction

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Angel Construction is a trustworthy and hardworking company started by Luis Angel and his father Juan who have been working in this field for many years. Striving to deliver excellent services with the best pricing available, Angel Construction is your solution to home foundation needs and other repairs.

"Hired Luis for a complete foundation replacement for a home on a hill in Angelino Heights. Luis was very easy to work with from coordinating plans/permits, keeping to schedule, and scope changes along the way (LA City was a PITA). Luis was easy to talk to and his pricing was the best out of 5+ bids we got. Work involved replacing the entire footing/foundation, leveling interior floors, adding a few posts and support beams under the raised foundation, and replacing front patio cement area. Luis was always looking out for our bottom line and very efficient. Normally the type of foundation replacement we did requires multiple inspector visits but Luis knew the process well and only required one inspection after work was done, saving us a lot of money. Change orders were always handled professionally and very fair to both sides. Everything turned out great (I'm writing this review a year later). I highly recommend Angel Construction and wouldn't hesitate to hire them again."

James S on May 2025

Angel Construction is a trustworthy and hardworking company started by Luis Angel and his father Juan who have been working in this field for many years. Striving to deliver excellent services with the best pricing available, Angel Construction is your solution to home foundation needs and other repairs.

"Hired Luis for a complete foundation replacement for a home on a hill in Angelino Heights. Luis was very easy to work with from coordinating plans/permits, keeping to schedule, and scope changes along the way (LA City was a PITA). Luis was easy to talk to and his pricing was the best out of 5+ bids we got. Work involved replacing the entire footing/foundation, leveling interior floors, adding a few posts and support beams under the raised foundation, and replacing front patio cement area. Luis was always looking out for our bottom line and very efficient. Normally the type of foundation replacement we did requires multiple inspector visits but Luis knew the process well and only required one inspection after work was done, saving us a lot of money. Change orders were always handled professionally and very fair to both sides. Everything turned out great (I'm writing this review a year later). I highly recommend Angel Construction and wouldn't hesitate to hire them again."

James S on May 2025

AK PRO CONSTRUCTION

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AK PRO CONSTRUCTION

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19 years of experience

WE ARE WORKING SPECIALTY JAPANESE DESIGN AND QUALITY CONSTRUCTION SERVICE AK 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. Try our Japanese quality service. We work hard.

WE ARE WORKING SPECIALTY JAPANESE DESIGN AND QUALITY CONSTRUCTION SERVICE AK 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. Try our Japanese quality service. We work hard.

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Big Ben Construction

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Big Ben Construction

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32 years of experience

We provide friendly, trustworthy, and exceptional quality remodeling service. THE PROFESSIONALS AT BIG BEN CONSTRUCTION PLEDGE TO LISTEN TO YOUR NEEDS AND WISHES, HELP YOU RECOGNIZE YOUR REALISTIC GOALS, AND PRODUCE UNCOMPROMISING RESULTS.... PROUDLY SERVING THE GREATER LOS ANGELES METRO AREA!

We provide friendly, trustworthy, and exceptional quality remodeling service. THE PROFESSIONALS AT BIG BEN CONSTRUCTION PLEDGE TO LISTEN TO YOUR NEEDS AND WISHES, HELP YOU RECOGNIZE YOUR REALISTIC GOALS, AND PRODUCE UNCOMPROMISING RESULTS.... PROUDLY SERVING THE GREATER LOS ANGELES METRO AREA!

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in West Hills, CA

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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