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Adam Contracting
4.5(
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Serving Woodbridge, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Adam Contracting did a wonderful job in a short period of time. This was a small job that took some experience to not crack the Corian. The workers were friendly and efficient. I would highly recommend them."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Marconi Construction LLC
4.7(
23
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Serving Woodbridge, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Outstanding. Marconi Orozco does excellent work. The project was completed on time and within the cost estimate given at the signing of the contract. Also I was kept informed throughout the process of completing the remodeling project. They did a great job of cleaning up each day. True professionalism and quality of work is truly superb. I will highly recommend Marconi for any home improvement or remodeling project."
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Response time5 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Manuel Remodeling
5.0(
24
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Serving Woodbridge, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"It was on time, as promised and to schedule. Santosh is very knowledgeable and fair price listen to your need and answers to your questions. Pricing is upfront and reasonable. His response is quick and timely. I would recommend him for any type of home remodeling. He did all drywall, plumbing, Electrical, roofing, painting, flooring, you name it. His work is clean and as promised. He has done multiple projects for me. He is my go to guy. I would recommend him without any reservations. I usually do my own handyman work, but now I found him I stored my tools away."
Remodeling - Basements Project
Carpentry - Woodworking Project
Carpentry - Woodworking Project
Carpentry - Woodworking Project
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+27

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MTR Service LLC
4.5(
116
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Serving Woodbridge, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’m very pleased with the workmanship, value and timeliness of the work MTR Service did for me in April 2019. Had a 26 yr. old shingle roof replaced, entire house with mold growth on Al siding power-washed, some rotten exterior wood replaced and painting of all trim, gutters and garage doors done. The owner, Carlos, responded quickly to provide an estimate, offer advice on what work would be best value and responded to all my questions and requests in a timely manner. His work crews showed up when he said they would, were friendly, professional, and skilled and exhibited great work ethic. Really appreciate that they took time to prep for painting correctly, caulk exterior seams and do the job with care like it was their own home. I had gotten estimates from four separate roofing companies and had two neighbors that had similar work done to compare against. I’m certain that I got the best value. Bottom-line is that they did a great job at a fair price and showed that they can be trusted. I won’t hesitate to contact them in the future for additional maintenance and renovation tasks or to recommend them to others."
Walls go all the way up,  feels like a cave..
New shower base , walls, glass door etc
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New double sink , faucets , touch light mirror..
Very basic design

+142

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Angel Services Group
4.4(
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Serving Woodbridge, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a great experience. They exceeded my expectations. A team of detail oriented professionals made my dreams come true. They treated my house and belongings as if it was their own. I could have not found a better group to handle the job. I’m a very detail oriented person but these guys left me speechless."
finished kitchen.
Mr. Espana
Mr. Lopez
Pam Anderson
Mehran Etedali

+84

Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Rent-A-Pro Handyman Services LLC
4.6(
418
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Serving Woodbridge, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The bedroom door frame was pounded on (why is beyond us and not necessary) before the bedroom door was even taken off and trimmed by the handyman. As a result of the pounding done caused a portion of the trim to separate from the door frame. No mention of the damage done was brought to our attention by the handyman/employee. I discovered the damage the next morning. Also, it is my opinion that both the bedroom door and the folding door should have been sanded a little to make for a smoother finish instead of rough edges. The gate was fixed as well as a couple of the support posts to support and secure the gate. Wasn’t pleased with the sloppy caulking on the gate brackets. I learned it is best to get a firmative estimate whether it is a small or large job to be done. I learned not in my best interest to hire a company where you pay by the hour because that includes paying for the time the handyman talks to the owner, paying for the time it takes the handyman to go to Home Depot to buy supplies for the job(s) to be done and then some supplies are bought that are not necessary or needed. In other words look at supplies bought on your bill bought as whether they were used or needed as I discovered two items and later discovered (1) clean up bags were bought for $17.92 when only two bags were used and left on the driveway."
Gulliksen
Gulliksen
Bolten
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+25

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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GarageTek of Greater Washington (VA / DC / MD)
4.4(
159
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Serving Woodbridge, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We took our time making a decision after getting the design and quotes, but Peter Belman patiently and politely waited us out, without changing the price.  We were amazed at how quickly they were able to do the garage and are extremely pleased with the result!
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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ABC Garage Door Repair
4.6(
235
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Serving Woodbridge, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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The technician called when he was at my residence and not the 30 minutes before arrival as they promised, but he was there on time as scheduled. I asked the technician how much to replace the bottom 2 rollers and he replied $100. I didn't think this was a good or fair discount but gave my approval fearing it would cost more to hire someone else to finish the job. After the technician left, I noticed some debris from the repair behind my car. I had to sweep it up. Out of curiosity, I called JW Home Improvement on Angies List Monday (9/29) which has garage door roller replacement deal as well but for $99. I talked to manager Paul and asked him if their deal included replacement of the bottom 2 rollers of the door and he replied 'yes'.















 















 















 















 















 















 















 















 















 















 















 















 















 















 















 































 















 















 















 















 















 















 































 















 















 














































































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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Envision Custom Builders
4.6(
51
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Serving Woodbridge, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"With any construction process, there are 3 critical parts.  The company you choose needs to provide: 1) access to high quality vendors, 2) highly skilled professionals to do the work and 3) exceptional project management skills so that the materials and people who need them are scheduled so that work flows well from the beginning to end.
Envision excelled in all critical project phases.   Background:  A sewer pipe backed up into almost all my lower level. When the clean up company was done after about 4 days, all the floors were ripped out, and most of the dry wall was pulled out, including a room whose remodeling was completed three weeks before sewage backup.   Bid Process:   Envision submitted  a bid that was easy to understand and  specific about materials  to be used in its statement of work.  Other bids had few details or were 40 pages long, but none of the other bidders told you what you were getting for your dollars. Pre-Project:  Jason Mills insisted we determine and fix the cause of the sewer backup before he would begin the remodeling.  It was wise advice and I will always be grateful to Mr. Mills for giving it.   Access to High Quality Vendors:  Every Envision vendor I dealt with including selecting  cabinets, tile, flooring, etc., amazed me with both the helpfulness of the  staff who guided me in myselection, and the quality and value.  The Envision experience was so positive and such a contrast. When I redid my kitchen the spring before, I had to deal with vendors who were smug, and patronizing, and extremely unhelpful.   Highly Skilled Professionals:    Both the Envision crew and the subcontractors know what they are doing, and work is done with skill, care and neatness.   Exceptional project Management:   Jason Mills really got what needs to be done on a remodeling project.  He and Brian, who was our project manager, never lost focus on
all the details of supplies needed and schedule to be followed.  Envision took a space that was basically gutted and
not just remodeled but transformed  it. From the dry wall and painting, to completely redoing a full bath, and  a laundry room, and a  library,  all the  rooms  exceeded my expectations, even the closets.

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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Woodbridge, VA

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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