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Avatar for Project Business Constructions & Remodeling
Project Business Constructions & Remodeling
5.0(
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Our mission is to be a provider 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! \n

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Shapiro Construction
4.5(
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Daniel did an incredible job building a custom shelving unit plus helping on some painting both indoor and outdoor. He is precise and works efficiently. Would recommend to anyone looking for home repairs or custom built work."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Mastaba Roofing
4.6(
33
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Mason answered his phone right away when I called on Saturday the 14th. He agreed to come out that day or the next to look at the work I needed done. I had a lot of snow and ice build-up on the roof of my home. He was prompt, friendly and accommodating. He gave me an estimate/typical fee range over the phone and told me he would be out to do the work on Tuesday the 17th. He arrived a day early with 2 other people and quickly and neatly removed the snow and ice. He also cleaned up after himself, as much as the nature of the work allowed. I am more than satisfied with his work. It's especially nice that he was able to accommodate me so quickly given the terrible weather we have had this winter.
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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T & T Construction
4.8(
15
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'd had a evaluation and estimate from Exterior Solutions and after then not having received a call back or return email (the inspector had also pulled a loose single from my roof leaving it exposed) I went back to Angie's List. T&T came up, noting it had a good rating, I called. Dave and a colleague arrived, evaluated the roof and offered to repair it free of charge. Still blown away by this. A member of their crew arrived yesterday and did this; apparently they've ended up correcting other work done by Exterior Solutions and they only wanted the good will rating for the work. Incredibly nice and very professional."
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PPF Seamless & Home Improvement, Inc.
4.8(
35
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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I was very happy with the seamless rain gutter work done by PPF. They responded promptly to my request for an estimate and their price was consistent with the other three rain gutter contractors I called. They came when they said they would and the installation went smoothly. The PPF workers were friendly and were working the entire time they were on site. The results were great. The rain gutters have easily handled the heavy rain we?ve been having and have moved the rain water well away from the house.

Of particular note, PPF was the only contractor to come up with a solution for a problem that caused one contractor to pass on the job. Specifically, 80 year old crown molding at the edge of the roof line covered the fascia that the rain gutter would be attached to. As a result, there was no way to know how solid the fascia was beneath the crown molding or how complete it was. If the rain gutter was attached to the crown molding and it and the fascia beneath it were in poor shape, the rain gutter would not have adequate support. Given the age of the crown molding, I went with their plan and it was the right thing to do. After 80 years, most of the crown molding had deteriorated and the fascia beneath it did not completely cover the rafter ends. It was the right way to go. PPF attached 2X6's to the rafter ends with lag screws (ensuring the rain gutter had a solid surface to attach to) and then they custom fabricated sheets of painted aluminum on site to completely and precisely cover the fascia. The fascia looked fantastic. And it is now solid, completely sealed and maintenance free. While it was an additional charge, it is exactly what was needed. They did a first rate job all around.


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Recommended by96%of homeowners
G & A Custom Homes
4.0(
68
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The contractor gave me a start date of May 15th and a job duration of about 3 weeks.  They showed up on May 15th as promised and began working immediately on removing and replacing the front porch.  They were very professional at all times and kept a very neat and clean work zone around the complete house which was very much appreciated. The work progressed at a very good rate even when they encountered delivery problems from their supplier for the siding needed to complete the house.  Also we ran into about a week and a half of pop-up thunderstorms that cut the amount of time down available to do some of the work so instead of 3 weeks to complete the job it took about 3 1/2 weeks.  Which considering the weather, I felt was well within the time range I was given.
The workmanship on the siding, front stoop, structural columns, gutter and windows was exceptional and I have received nothing but compliments from neighbors and people stopping by during the construction phase.  The final cost of the project was consistent with the original estimate. This made me very happy because this was an area that I had been told could be a problem because of what can be encountered after removing old siding and the extra work that can be encountered. 
I would not hesitate in the least to recommend  or use G & A Custom Homes again for any of my remodeling or maintenance projects .
The only complaint I have is that during construction I allowed G & A to store their equipment in a backyard shed and gave them a key to the lock which I never got back and this is probably more my fault than theirs.
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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SH.General Construction
5.0(
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Patrick was great to work with. He was very professional and fairly priced. He removed the old door with ease and installed the new one with attention to weatherproofing. I highly recommend SH.General Construction for any repair or"
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Top Care Property Development
5.0(
7
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Looking for a company that you can trust to provide you with excellent service, and craftsmanship can be a daunting task. With Top Care, you are choosing a company that has experience in all facets of construction. From remodeling your kitchen and bathroom, to siding and roofing, to building an addition to your home, or building a new deck and patio, we do it all! By choosing a well rounded company like Top Care, you will benefit from a unique set of talent and skills, that will leave you with long-lasting results to be appreciated for many years to come. We promise to provide you with customer service second to none, with our main concern being your happiness from beginning to end. We look forward to earning your business, and providing you with the Top Care experience!

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Albany, NY

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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