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Shed Doctor
4.9(
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Serving Westfield, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"This went about as well as you could expect.  He and his partner even helped me unload my old barn -- the really heavy stuff.  And they helped put it back in the new barn.  My caution to anyone considering a new mini-barn, make sure you know how it will be supported. We did have a difference about finishing around the barn since the ground had quite a variation.  We asked about lattice around it.  He was going to charge even more, but changed his mind.  Gratefully.  He came back and completed the job.  It all looks really nice.
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Coach House Garages
4.7(
112
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Serving Westfield, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My wife and I decided to replace our dilapidated one-car garage with a modern two-car garage. We chose to work with Coach House Garages and could not be happier with our garage and our customer service experience! Having never been involved in a construction project before, the idea of building a new garage was intimidating. We found Coach House Garages here on Angie’s List and contacted them to get a little information. We soon met with Jeff Grummer and after that meeting, we knew we found our builder. We could not have asked for a better partner to work with than Jeff. He was extremely knowledgable, accessible, never pushy and was quite patient (as we had a lot of questions and no understanding of process or timelines). Jeff guided us through the inevitable ebbs and flows, from variances and permits to tear down and construction. When we hit a couple challenges, Jeff helped us navigate the issues and keep the job on track. We were...and are...impressed with the quality of our new garage and the professionalism of Jeff and the entire Coach House Garage team. We would highly recommend them to anyone considering building a new garage."
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Job #S0058
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Job #S0094
Job #V0218

+24

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Apex Design Build
4.5(
793
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Serving Westfield, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had two wall sections with damage that needed to be repaired with new drywall and paint. Vitaly from Apex Design Build did a beautiful job on the walls -- I'm very impressed. I hope not to need that skill again any time soon, but I will certainly contact them the next time I need another wall repaired -- it's virtually impossible to tell there had been damage. He also adjusted a ceiling fan that had been installed by a friend (a mistake -- use a professional!) and it took him only 15 minutes. I have always been very impressed by how Apex Design Build cleans up everything when they are done working -- and they even took it away with them. Excellent work and in a timely manner for me."
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Whale Creek Co
5.0(
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Serving Westfield, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave and team were very professional! When giving me an estimate, Dave gave me a few ideas and I took them. So glad I did! He is also knowledgeable of building codes and completed the project for me on an escalated time line. I would hire them again 100%!"
Finished Product
Composite Deck
Screen Room Addition
Solid Cherry Desk
Alley Emergency Exit

+29

Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Foreman Contracting LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Westfield, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Foreman Contracting, LLC, veteran owned and operated by Cory Foreman, offers expert remodeling, new construction, and custom builds of decks, patios, pergolas, arbors, and trellises. With 7 years of experience in carpentry and remodeling, Cory is the perfect "Foreman" to handle your projects. Based in Zionsville and servicing Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, and Marion Counties within a 25-mile radius. Hire the right Foreman for your home improvement needs!

Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Heath Outdoor L.L.C.
4.8(
70
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Serving Westfield, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Heath Outdoor has done many landscaping projects for us over the last several years. Even though this was just a small project, the service was great and the crew was friendly and efficient."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
Eisele's One Stop Masonry & Concrete
4.6(
147
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Serving Westfield, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

"Everything went very well.  Karl is a real pro, and takes the time to make sure things are done to a very high standard.  I believe that I received an excellent value!
Karl kept me in the loop on progress, and the crew was careful in my yard.  After the scaffolding was removed, you would hardly know they were there, if it weren't for the nice chimney work completed!!
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Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Earth-Wood Arts
4.6(
257
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Serving Westfield, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Over a period of a couple of days the Earthwood Arts crew did spring cleanup on the yard, mulched, trimmed lawn edges.  It looks fantastic, and my neighbors continue to make favorable comments.
This is the 4th year that we have worked with Earthwood Arts, and each year they build on what they've done the year before.  They take a definite pride in their work, which is consistently excellent.  And their cleanup is impeccable.
The crew is always friendly and professional, and they all listen intently to comments and questions.  It is a pleasure to work with them.


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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Nu Look Home Service
4.8(
217
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Serving Westfield, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We own 6 kinder care facilities. Over 6 months, they did driveway sealing and paving, siding work and fascia work, painting, concrete, maintenance. Very versatile, can handle anything. They are very warm people and treat the property like their own. They do a wonderful job and are very reasonably priced. I would definitely recommend them."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Innovative Garages of Indy
4.9(
190
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Serving Westfield, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Innovative garages did an awesome job on my new polyaspartic floor. They were timely, responsive and professional. It looks wonderful. Everyone that sees it comments on how beautiful it is."
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Westfield, IN

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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