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Avatar for PRO-CUT BUILDERS Robert Martinez - Owner/Carpenter

PRO-CUT BUILDERS Robert Martinez - Owner/Carpenter

752 STAGHORN DR
4.88(
16
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PRO-CUT BUILDERS Robert Martinez - Owner/Carpenter

752 STAGHORN DR
4.88(
16
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
103 local quotes requested

We are a team of experienced and dedicated carpenters who specialize in a wide range of services, including custom decks, porches, fences, and much more. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality workmanship, timely completion, and excellent customer service. Our team of carpenters is fully licensed and insured, so you can trust that your project is in good hands. We are committed to delivering exceptional results, and we will work closely with you to ensure that your project is completed to your exact specifications. Owner operated since 1997 . Visit our web site procutbuilders.com

"I was very impressed with their workmanship! I had them resurface my existing wood deck with Trex and couldn’t be happier with the results. I highly recommend this company if you are looking for a trusted contractor who responds quickly, provides competitive pricing, and does the job fast without short-changing quality. The owner Robert, was very patient while I was trying to finalize my decisions and offered his thoughts and provided photos of his projects when he saw I was struggling to help me conclude a final decision. He actually did the job himself and you could tell with his years of experience, he was able to overcome any obstacle and the pride he takes in his work provided quality craftsmanship that is a gem to find in this current environment. I will definitely refer him to my family and friends!"

Karrie L on March 2021

We are a team of experienced and dedicated carpenters who specialize in a wide range of services, including custom decks, porches, fences, and much more. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality workmanship, timely completion, and excellent customer service. Our team of carpenters is fully licensed and insured, so you can trust that your project is in good hands. We are committed to delivering exceptional results, and we will work closely with you to ensure that your project is completed to your exact specifications. Owner operated since 1997 . Visit our web site procutbuilders.com

"I was very impressed with their workmanship! I had them resurface my existing wood deck with Trex and couldn’t be happier with the results. I highly recommend this company if you are looking for a trusted contractor who responds quickly, provides competitive pricing, and does the job fast without short-changing quality. The owner Robert, was very patient while I was trying to finalize my decisions and offered his thoughts and provided photos of his projects when he saw I was struggling to help me conclude a final decision. He actually did the job himself and you could tell with his years of experience, he was able to overcome any obstacle and the pride he takes in his work provided quality craftsmanship that is a gem to find in this current environment. I will definitely refer him to my family and friends!"

Karrie L on March 2021


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Prime Outdoors LLC

5.00(
3
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Prime Outdoors LLC

5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
246 local quotes requested

As a premier deck company, we specialize in creating outdoor environments that elevate your lifestyle and add value to your home. You can check our work on: https://www.primeoutdoorsllc.com/

"i called this company for a large brick patio for my new house, the patio that came with the house was old and small, they arrived on time and finished early, they listened to all my concerns & did everything like i asked, my patio came out great and i couldn't have asked for a better company to work on my patio"

Kelly T on November 2023

As a premier deck company, we specialize in creating outdoor environments that elevate your lifestyle and add value to your home. You can check our work on: https://www.primeoutdoorsllc.com/

"i called this company for a large brick patio for my new house, the patio that came with the house was old and small, they arrived on time and finished early, they listened to all my concerns & did everything like i asked, my patio came out great and i couldn't have asked for a better company to work on my patio"

Kelly T on November 2023


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Inspired Exteriors, LLC

751 Bradford Ter
5.00(
27
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Inspired Exteriors, LLC

751 Bradford Ter
5.00(
27
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
400 local quotes requested

We offer a variety of exterior home remodeling renovations including roofing, siding, windows, doors, and gutters. Our word is our bond, we promise to be up front with pricing, available for immediate communication, and live up to your standards. Give us a call to schedule a free estimate for your project! Additionaly, we offer free inspections from certified storm damage inspectors to help homes that may have wind or hail damage. We are licensed and insured in PA, DE, and NJ:

"We had our siding replaced due to storm damage. The entire process from estimate to job completion was absolutely painless. Kevin and his crew did a wonderful job. We are delighted with how great our house looks! We we definitely use them again if the need arises."

Robert D on May 2025

We offer a variety of exterior home remodeling renovations including roofing, siding, windows, doors, and gutters. Our word is our bond, we promise to be up front with pricing, available for immediate communication, and live up to your standards. Give us a call to schedule a free estimate for your project! Additionaly, we offer free inspections from certified storm damage inspectors to help homes that may have wind or hail damage. We are licensed and insured in PA, DE, and NJ:

"We had our siding replaced due to storm damage. The entire process from estimate to job completion was absolutely painless. Kevin and his crew did a wonderful job. We are delighted with how great our house looks! We we definitely use them again if the need arises."

Robert D on May 2025


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Apex Home Remodeling

5.00(
1
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Apex Home Remodeling

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
519 local quotes requested

Hi! We are Apex Home Remodeling! We are a full-service contractor specializing in Kitchens, Bathrooms, Additions, Basements, Decks & Fences, Doors & Windows, AND much more! Refresh Your Home & Refresh Your Mind With Apex!

"Great work, highly recommended!! Apex renovated all of the bathrooms in our home down to the studs and completely redid them for us, one of which included moving a wall and layout change to expand. From beginning to end, Mike and his team were a pleasure to work with. We received detailed cost estimates that were accurate and competitive with other contractors we spoke to. The level of protection that was installed was top notch. We did not have any dust in areas outside of the work area and Mike and his team were always careful to clean and keep the protection clean which was fantastic. The quality of the work was excellent, I couldn’t find a single issue when work was complete. Mike did a great job communicating with us on decisions we had to make and the schedule for the work throughout the project. We love the result of our bathrooms and had a great experience working with Apex!"

Jennifer B on June 2024

Hi! We are Apex Home Remodeling! We are a full-service contractor specializing in Kitchens, Bathrooms, Additions, Basements, Decks & Fences, Doors & Windows, AND much more! Refresh Your Home & Refresh Your Mind With Apex!

"Great work, highly recommended!! Apex renovated all of the bathrooms in our home down to the studs and completely redid them for us, one of which included moving a wall and layout change to expand. From beginning to end, Mike and his team were a pleasure to work with. We received detailed cost estimates that were accurate and competitive with other contractors we spoke to. The level of protection that was installed was top notch. We did not have any dust in areas outside of the work area and Mike and his team were always careful to clean and keep the protection clean which was fantastic. The quality of the work was excellent, I couldn’t find a single issue when work was complete. Mike did a great job communicating with us on decisions we had to make and the schedule for the work throughout the project. We love the result of our bathrooms and had a great experience working with Apex!"

Jennifer B on June 2024


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Weber Home Improvement

5.00(
18
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Weber Home Improvement

5.00(
18
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
37 years of experience

Weber Home Improvements is a family-owned business that has been providing high-quality home improvement services for over 30 years. We specialize in bathroom and kitchen remodeling, custom trim work, doors, window replacement, decks, and more. Our team of craftsmen are dedicated to making sure that each project is completed to the highest standards. At Weber Home Improvements, we believe in treating each customer like family. Our goal is to provide you with the best quality work, while also making sure that your project is completed on time and within budget. We take pride in our work and look forward to having the opportunity to help you with your home improvement needs.

"My bathroom needed replacement not remodeling. Taken down to the studs, literally everything from the walls, ceiling, floor and shower stall needed replacement. A significant amount of both plumbing and electrical work was required. The quality of the work is outstanding. I would highly recommend this business and will not hesitate to use them in the future."

Danny O on June 2025

Weber Home Improvements is a family-owned business that has been providing high-quality home improvement services for over 30 years. We specialize in bathroom and kitchen remodeling, custom trim work, doors, window replacement, decks, and more. Our team of craftsmen are dedicated to making sure that each project is completed to the highest standards. At Weber Home Improvements, we believe in treating each customer like family. Our goal is to provide you with the best quality work, while also making sure that your project is completed on time and within budget. We take pride in our work and look forward to having the opportunity to help you with your home improvement needs.

"My bathroom needed replacement not remodeling. Taken down to the studs, literally everything from the walls, ceiling, floor and shower stall needed replacement. A significant amount of both plumbing and electrical work was required. The quality of the work is outstanding. I would highly recommend this business and will not hesitate to use them in the future."

Danny O on June 2025


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AW Viohl Contracting LLC

950 Ridge Road
4.71(
21
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Approved Pro

AW Viohl Contracting LLC

950 Ridge Road
4.71(
21
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
87 local quotes requested

AW Viohl Contracting is a local, family owned and operated business. We have built our reputation one quality project at a time. No job is too big or small. We are a fully licensed, insured and bonded general contracting firm specializing in home improvements, repairs, and renovations. The list below details many of the services we offer, major and minor, but is by no means a comprehensive list. Call us to discuss your next project.

"Very well! Everyone performed the work very well and cleaned up after. They added a sunroom for me last year and I had such a good experience with them that when we needed some kitchen renovations done, I called Andrew again."

Dawn F on November 2021

AW Viohl Contracting is a local, family owned and operated business. We have built our reputation one quality project at a time. No job is too big or small. We are a fully licensed, insured and bonded general contracting firm specializing in home improvements, repairs, and renovations. The list below details many of the services we offer, major and minor, but is by no means a comprehensive list. Call us to discuss your next project.

"Very well! Everyone performed the work very well and cleaned up after. They added a sunroom for me last year and I had such a good experience with them that when we needed some kitchen renovations done, I called Andrew again."

Dawn F on November 2021


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Arden Construction Inc.

2204 Loreley Ln.
5.00(
1
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Arden Construction Inc.

2204 Loreley Ln.
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
53 years of experience

Arden Construction is a veteran owned & operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are certified timber techs and we specialize in additions, remodels and custom decks. We also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of projects. At Arden Construction, Inc., we pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Garage expansion & rear deck rebuilt"

Marie C on November 2024

Arden Construction is a veteran owned & operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are certified timber techs and we specialize in additions, remodels and custom decks. We also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of projects. At Arden Construction, Inc., we pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Garage expansion & rear deck rebuilt"

Marie C on November 2024


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T A F Construction Inc.

701 Chestnut St
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T A F Construction Inc.

701 Chestnut St
New on HomeAdvisorNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
2218 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

Our mission is to be a construction 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!

Our mission is to be a construction 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!


Handyman Guy

5.00(
2
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Handyman Guy

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
408 local quotes requested

We guarantee your satisfaction. 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!

"I am 100 % satisfied with the work Handyman Guy and his crew did in my kitchen and bathroom remodel. In fact, I have hired them again and again for many things throughout my home. Very professional and highly skilled. I would recommend The Handyman Guy for anyone looking for quality renovations and repairs."

Krista Z on April 2023

We guarantee your satisfaction. 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!

"I am 100 % satisfied with the work Handyman Guy and his crew did in my kitchen and bathroom remodel. In fact, I have hired them again and again for many things throughout my home. Very professional and highly skilled. I would recommend The Handyman Guy for anyone looking for quality renovations and repairs."

Krista Z on April 2023


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CB Home Improvements

MARKET ST
5.00(
3
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CB Home Improvements

MARKET ST
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
252 local quotes requested

CB Home Improvements is a local Remodeling and Handyman company that can do just about anything in and around the house for its customers. We focus on projects to make customers lives more enjoyable and functional in their own homes. We primarily do Kitchen Remodels, Bathroom Remodels, Decks (New builds, repairs, staining/seal), Doors and many more projects within the existing walls of your home. It could be a small drwall patch to a Multi month remodel of an entire house.

"Excellent service will definitely rehire for other jobs around the house."

Jasmine M on February 2021

CB Home Improvements is a local Remodeling and Handyman company that can do just about anything in and around the house for its customers. We focus on projects to make customers lives more enjoyable and functional in their own homes. We primarily do Kitchen Remodels, Bathroom Remodels, Decks (New builds, repairs, staining/seal), Doors and many more projects within the existing walls of your home. It could be a small drwall patch to a Multi month remodel of an entire house.

"Excellent service will definitely rehire for other jobs around the house."

Jasmine M on February 2021

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Wilmington, DE

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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