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Kenny Builders

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Kenny Builders

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

General contractor, remodeling, new construction, fine custom building. All phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! Don't see your need on our list of services? Give us a call to further discuss your needs!

"Fearghal Kenny turned our 130-year-old Victorian attic into a beautiful living space with modern aesthetics and time-period sensibilities. He is a highly skilled craftsman with years of experience and a fantastic eye for detail. He managed his team of quality subcontractors beautifully. He was flexible, responded immediately to inquiries, and was respectful of requests. Our new living space, which includes a bathroom, is absolutely beautiful! We highly recommend Kenny Builders and plan to hire him for our next project."

carolyn n on August 2023

General contractor, remodeling, new construction, fine custom building. All phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! Don't see your need on our list of services? Give us a call to further discuss your needs!

"Fearghal Kenny turned our 130-year-old Victorian attic into a beautiful living space with modern aesthetics and time-period sensibilities. He is a highly skilled craftsman with years of experience and a fantastic eye for detail. He managed his team of quality subcontractors beautifully. He was flexible, responded immediately to inquiries, and was respectful of requests. Our new living space, which includes a bathroom, is absolutely beautiful! We highly recommend Kenny Builders and plan to hire him for our next project."

carolyn n on August 2023

Joal Construction

4.83(
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Joal Construction

4.83(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

In every home Joal Construction Corporation designs and builds, we try to create a truly one of a kind structure. We weave together the owners choices, personal style and dreams…truly custom, not customized. Our years of experience in design and building in this area gives us a true perspective on what the customer wants and expects. We spend a great deal of time each week researching what’s new and exciting. It’s the details and the service that make all the difference. Our homes and projects stand out, are different, are truly unique. Our customer service is second to none. If you are looking to build, remodel or add on, call us to experience the “Joal Construction” difference—You will be glad you did!

"His helper did a good job. Al came after job was done to check the work."

Joanie W on October 2024

In every home Joal Construction Corporation designs and builds, we try to create a truly one of a kind structure. We weave together the owners choices, personal style and dreams…truly custom, not customized. Our years of experience in design and building in this area gives us a true perspective on what the customer wants and expects. We spend a great deal of time each week researching what’s new and exciting. It’s the details and the service that make all the difference. Our homes and projects stand out, are different, are truly unique. Our customer service is second to none. If you are looking to build, remodel or add on, call us to experience the “Joal Construction” difference—You will be glad you did!

"His helper did a good job. Al came after job was done to check the work."

Joanie W on October 2024

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MMP Construction Inc

4.70(
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MMP Construction Inc

4.70(
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Customers say: Super punctual
22 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

At MMP Construction we pride ourselves on delivering great craftsmanship, and providing the best customer experience at competitive prices. From complete remodeling and additions, to snow removal and minor roof repairs we also specialize in 203k and home style loans, MMP Construction will complete the job in a timely and professional manner. We understand the investments our customers are making and we proactively provide updated timelines and information regarding the job, from start to finish.

"We needed a skylight installed in our bathroom, and MMP did an excellent job--we are very happy with it! The team was friendly and worked quickly and efficiently to get it done before it got dark, and the quality of their work was excellent. Matt was very friendly and nice to communicate with as well, and always responded right away. I highly recommend MMP Construction to anyone looking for great quality work and excellent customer service."

Nathan S on November 2022

At MMP Construction we pride ourselves on delivering great craftsmanship, and providing the best customer experience at competitive prices. From complete remodeling and additions, to snow removal and minor roof repairs we also specialize in 203k and home style loans, MMP Construction will complete the job in a timely and professional manner. We understand the investments our customers are making and we proactively provide updated timelines and information regarding the job, from start to finish.

"We needed a skylight installed in our bathroom, and MMP did an excellent job--we are very happy with it! The team was friendly and worked quickly and efficiently to get it done before it got dark, and the quality of their work was excellent. Matt was very friendly and nice to communicate with as well, and always responded right away. I highly recommend MMP Construction to anyone looking for great quality work and excellent customer service."

Nathan S on November 2022

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A D CONSTRUCTION LLC

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A D CONSTRUCTION LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Since 1988 A D Construction LLC an award winning General Contractor - Builder full service construction company has been designing, building, and remodeling homes. Our extensive network of high end quality skillful and licensed sub-contractors alone with our well trained employees can manage any type of project from foundation to the roof. Financing is Available

Since 1988 A D Construction LLC an award winning General Contractor - Builder full service construction company has been designing, building, and remodeling homes. Our extensive network of high end quality skillful and licensed sub-contractors alone with our well trained employees can manage any type of project from foundation to the roof. Financing is Available

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R. H. Blanchard Contract & Design

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R. H. Blanchard Contract & Design

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18 years of experience

4 Employee's - - we have spectacular relationships with our vast suite of quality sub contractors that provide among the many services we offer electrical, plumbing, heating and landscaping services for R.H. Blanchard Contract & Design. Take some of the stress out of being a landlord with residential property management services from R.H Blanchard. With more than 15 years of property management experience, we offer an unmatched combination of know-how and affordable services. Having earned the notable accreditation as a Residential Manager from IREM Institute for Real Estate, you can trust your multi-family rental residence, apartment building, rental cottage or apartment to us.

4 Employee's - - we have spectacular relationships with our vast suite of quality sub contractors that provide among the many services we offer electrical, plumbing, heating and landscaping services for R.H. Blanchard Contract & Design. Take some of the stress out of being a landlord with residential property management services from R.H Blanchard. With more than 15 years of property management experience, we offer an unmatched combination of know-how and affordable services. Having earned the notable accreditation as a Residential Manager from IREM Institute for Real Estate, you can trust your multi-family rental residence, apartment building, rental cottage or apartment to us.

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Homeland Elite Builders

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Homeland Elite Builders

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Building and Remodeling

Building and Remodeling

C.G. Carpentry

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C.G. Carpentry

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NORTHEAST KITCHENS, INC.

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NORTHEAST KITCHENS, INC.

2.75(
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20 years of experience

Kitchen cabinet showroom

"Terrible. Just terrible. Whenever we had a conversation about what was included in our purchase or not, he was ALWAYS switching up his statement. Lou is full of empty promises and we had a poor experience with him. He recommended his brother, Chris Mellilo, to be our contractor. Upfront he seeemed like a good guy but it was our mistake. It took this guy over 6 months to complete 1/2 of our kitchen. BEWARE of Northeast kitchen and his rude and flakey brother who ruined our lives for over 6 months. Find another place to get your cabinets and do not listen to these guys. Terrible, just terrible."

j K on April 2021

Kitchen cabinet showroom

"Terrible. Just terrible. Whenever we had a conversation about what was included in our purchase or not, he was ALWAYS switching up his statement. Lou is full of empty promises and we had a poor experience with him. He recommended his brother, Chris Mellilo, to be our contractor. Upfront he seeemed like a good guy but it was our mistake. It took this guy over 6 months to complete 1/2 of our kitchen. BEWARE of Northeast kitchen and his rude and flakey brother who ruined our lives for over 6 months. Find another place to get your cabinets and do not listen to these guys. Terrible, just terrible."

j K on April 2021

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Metro Evolution

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Metro Evolution

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Roofing, Painting, Siding, Snow removal, Remodels etc.

Roofing, Painting, Siding, Snow removal, Remodels etc.

Quality Contracting Inc

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Quality Contracting Inc

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25 years of experience

A BBB Accredited Business since 04/24/2003

A BBB Accredited Business since 04/24/2003

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Boston, MA

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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