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Coastal Building Concepts LLC

4.79(
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Coastal Building Concepts LLC

4.79(
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

Welcome to Coastal Building Concepts. You have come to the right place for all your home improvement needs. As a local remodeling company based in Wilmington, NC, we service New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick, and Onslow counties. Our services include interior and exterior home improvements and with over 30 years of experience, our team always leaves our clients completely satisfied. Visit our website filled with valuable information about our company or call now to schedule a consultation for a free estimate on your next home improvement project.

"Ann and Shane were great about communicating the steps and schedule of the project. Everyone was very respectful of our home while they were working. They did a great job and we are so happy with the final result. We LOVE our new bathroom."

Alison D on May 2025

Welcome to Coastal Building Concepts. You have come to the right place for all your home improvement needs. As a local remodeling company based in Wilmington, NC, we service New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick, and Onslow counties. Our services include interior and exterior home improvements and with over 30 years of experience, our team always leaves our clients completely satisfied. Visit our website filled with valuable information about our company or call now to schedule a consultation for a free estimate on your next home improvement project.

"Ann and Shane were great about communicating the steps and schedule of the project. Everyone was very respectful of our home while they were working. They did a great job and we are so happy with the final result. We LOVE our new bathroom."

Alison D on May 2025

Moffitt Builders Inc

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Moffitt Builders Inc

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Moffitt Builders, Inc. is a diversified contractor with the ability to meet the needs of clients on a variety of project types, including new construction of commercial projects, renovations, additions, and residential and high-end custom homes. Client satisfaction is the primary objective of Moffitt Builders, Inc.

Moffitt Builders, Inc. is a diversified contractor with the ability to meet the needs of clients on a variety of project types, including new construction of commercial projects, renovations, additions, and residential and high-end custom homes. Client satisfaction is the primary objective of Moffitt Builders, Inc.

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

4.84(
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

4.84(
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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

Windows of Wilmington

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Windows of Wilmington

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45 years of experience

Table tops, mirrors, screens, welding , stained and leaded glass, boat trailer repairs and building, t-tops for boats, plastics, hurricane glass, storm windows and doors, vinyl windows, etching, insulated glass, steel, welding portable, aluminum & boat parts.

Table tops, mirrors, screens, welding , stained and leaded glass, boat trailer repairs and building, t-tops for boats, plastics, hurricane glass, storm windows and doors, vinyl windows, etching, insulated glass, steel, welding portable, aluminum & boat parts.

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H&H Painting & Remodeling LLC

4.86(
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H&H Painting & Remodeling LLC

4.86(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

We have been in business for more than 10 years as a company, but some of the people who work for us have been in the construction business for more than 20 years. Our goal is to provide the best quality service for our customers at the lowest price possible, and in the way to do that, we do research on materials to find the best price in the market. Free Estimates.

"Wonderful, professional, quality service. I received several quotes and estimates for a whole home exterior painting job that included replacing several areas of wood rot and cedar siding repair. I ranked the companies based on the consultation alone, before looking at the estimates. Mr. Hernandez was thorough with the consultation - being very open and clear on the work he would recommend and how the work would be done. H&H was at the top of my list based on the consultation. So I was surprised when H&H was also an incredibly fair price for the work. The crew showed up every day they said they would and was always on time. They put in long hours each day and cleaned up each day. In the end, I am thrilled with the work H&H did - all around - quality of the job, price, communication, timeliness, professionalism. No more quotes for me - H&H has earned the first call for any of my future needs. Thank you!"

Pat D on November 2020

We have been in business for more than 10 years as a company, but some of the people who work for us have been in the construction business for more than 20 years. Our goal is to provide the best quality service for our customers at the lowest price possible, and in the way to do that, we do research on materials to find the best price in the market. Free Estimates.

"Wonderful, professional, quality service. I received several quotes and estimates for a whole home exterior painting job that included replacing several areas of wood rot and cedar siding repair. I ranked the companies based on the consultation alone, before looking at the estimates. Mr. Hernandez was thorough with the consultation - being very open and clear on the work he would recommend and how the work would be done. H&H was at the top of my list based on the consultation. So I was surprised when H&H was also an incredibly fair price for the work. The crew showed up every day they said they would and was always on time. They put in long hours each day and cleaned up each day. In the end, I am thrilled with the work H&H did - all around - quality of the job, price, communication, timeliness, professionalism. No more quotes for me - H&H has earned the first call for any of my future needs. Thank you!"

Pat D on November 2020

Pro Siding & Windows

4.75(
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Pro Siding & Windows

4.75(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Pro Siding & Windows: Your trusted experts for all your siding and window needs in Wilmington. Enhance your home's curb appeal and energy efficiency with our top-notch services. Contact us today for a seamless and stress-free experience.

"Mike and his crew were very punctual. I had received bids/quotes from 3 other contractors, one of them quoted the exact same windows, and Mike's quote was the best. The crew was professional, courteous, fast and cleaned up after themselves. The job was planned to take 2 days and was completed as planned. I highly recommend Pro Siding and Windows. p.s. I actually had Mike repair a neighbor's siding for me a few years ago when my stepson damaged it. Mike did that job in about 4hrs, which included removing all the siding from my neighbor's chimney, replacing a bottom edge/corner piece, then putting all the siding back on the chimney of the two-story house."

Sven W on September 2018

Pro Siding & Windows: Your trusted experts for all your siding and window needs in Wilmington. Enhance your home's curb appeal and energy efficiency with our top-notch services. Contact us today for a seamless and stress-free experience.

"Mike and his crew were very punctual. I had received bids/quotes from 3 other contractors, one of them quoted the exact same windows, and Mike's quote was the best. The crew was professional, courteous, fast and cleaned up after themselves. The job was planned to take 2 days and was completed as planned. I highly recommend Pro Siding and Windows. p.s. I actually had Mike repair a neighbor's siding for me a few years ago when my stepson damaged it. Mike did that job in about 4hrs, which included removing all the siding from my neighbor's chimney, replacing a bottom edge/corner piece, then putting all the siding back on the chimney of the two-story house."

Sven W on September 2018

ROKREATIONAL BUILDING

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ROKREATIONAL BUILDING

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7 years of experience

Home improvements Home remodeling Decks, Fencing Painting Pressure Washing Trash removal Storm Prep & more

Home improvements Home remodeling Decks, Fencing Painting Pressure Washing Trash removal Storm Prep & more

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Color Your Carpet

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Color Your Carpet

4.38(
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Customers say: Quick response
38 years of experience

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

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United Contractors of the Carolinas

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United Contractors of the Carolinas

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Contractors is a Myrtle Beach roofing company. We have been in business for over 15 years serving the Grand Strand area. We are excellent at what we do and that is the reason why we are in business for so long. We have several crews working in different construction departments. We are a GAF certified roofing contractor. We have excellent customers' references and BBB A+ raiting. We offer financing options, have special offers for senior citizens and Roofs for Troops rebate program. Please visit our website for additional information or to schedule your Free Roof Estimate NOW: www.myrtle-beach-roofing.com

United Contractors is a Myrtle Beach roofing company. We have been in business for over 15 years serving the Grand Strand area. We are excellent at what we do and that is the reason why we are in business for so long. We have several crews working in different construction departments. We are a GAF certified roofing contractor. We have excellent customers' references and BBB A+ raiting. We offer financing options, have special offers for senior citizens and Roofs for Troops rebate program. Please visit our website for additional information or to schedule your Free Roof Estimate NOW: www.myrtle-beach-roofing.com

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Affordable Luxury Awnings, LLC

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Affordable Luxury Awnings, LLC

4.96(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned and operated company located in the Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Hilton Head and Savannah area. We carry Eclipse Shading System, SunSetter Retractable Awning and Sunesta. We're experts in sales and service. Our awning systems are available from 5'- 40' wide with projections out to 16'9" Call us today for a free, informative awning consultation. Never a hassle and ALWAYS on time!

We are a family owned and operated company located in the Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Hilton Head and Savannah area. We carry Eclipse Shading System, SunSetter Retractable Awning and Sunesta. We're experts in sales and service. Our awning systems are available from 5'- 40' wide with projections out to 16'9" Call us today for a free, informative awning consultation. Never a hassle and ALWAYS on time!

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

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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