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ABALIA Construction, LLC
4.9(
35
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Khaled and his team did a fantastic job designing and building our large custom 3-season sun room with sunken hot tub. Khaled had great design sensibilities and took the time to discuss every detail with us. He is a perfectionist and only picked top materials and more time consuming finishes. Communication was great all along, and the crews were friendly, skilled, and kept the site clean. We love our new room, which perfectly matches our old house in Wellesley"
Bathroom Remodel
addition
addition
addition
addition

+71

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Joal Construction
4.8(
6
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Alan Haun, from Joal Construction offered great insight into chosing the best options for out needs and budget. Once our plan was in place, he ordered the materials, and coordinated the work, providing daily updates, and the work progressed seamlessly, and in a timely manner. His knowledge and insight are to be noted, and he really listened to what we wanted to do. He offered many good suggestions to ensure that we'd be very satisfied with the final product. We definitely will coordinate our next project with Alan!"
Roofing Project
Remodeling - General Project
Builders - Homes Project
Remodeling - General Project
Roofing Project

+14

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D & R Construction
4.7(
31
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job went well. Eric came over intially and laid out the timeline for the work. Then Tom and Don arrived to measure the windows and write up an estimate. They listened to what I wanted, ordered the right amount of materials, then finished the work on time - with no budget overuns. I'm curious about contruction. They humored my interest and took time to explain why they choose a particular way to do something. Even made some changes I requested without fuss or hesitation. The work they did increased the value of my home and made it look much nicer. You can trust these guys. They can work independently, checking in only when necessary, or satisfy a person like me who has lots of questions. They were late once or twice but It wasn't a big deal. Tom, Eric, Don, Frankie and the guys they subcontract have have years of combined experience. They are nice guys."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
RIZON DESIGN & BUILD, INC.
4.3(
18
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Emergency services offered

"Rizon presents itself on providing quality. Cole is very professional and fun to work with. He was also very resposive to our questions even after the initial visit to discuss scope of work and initial pricing. Cole presented his vision for our basement and even though it sounded great on paper, in the end we felt he was providing us a higher end basement which was not what we were looking for. All in all Rizon appeared to have the expereince and capability of providing a quality finished product but they just weren't for us.
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Artios Architects
4.2(
154
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Credit card accepted

"Jane and her team helped me re-design my home now that my in-laws have moved in. The ideas and designs they came up with were just what my husband and I were thinking of but could not put into words. Artios Architects had respect for my time & budget and they were very accommodating to our situation. Jane made such a transitional time for our family much easier and we could not be more DELIGHTED with the results. Their work is Amazing! I Highly Recommend Jane and her team at Artios Architects for all of your renovating or building needs. You will not be disappointed!"
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+9

Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Stratum Construction INC
5.0(
10
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Stratum exceeded my expectations with their bathroom remodeling services. From the initial consultation to the final touches, every step of the process was handled with professionalism and attention to detail. The team at Stratum demonstrated excellent craftsmanship and expertise, transforming my outdated bathroom into a modern and functional space. Communication throughout the project was clear and timely, and any questions or concerns were addressed promptly. I am thrilled with the final result and would highly recommend Stratum to anyone considering a bathroom renovation."
New Kitchen Cabinets
Windows and doors were replaced
Painting
Flooring
New small office

+81

Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Ozzy Construction
5.0(
6
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ozzy was excellent to work with. His price was great, and the quality of work was fantastic. Any time I had a question or concern he took time to reassure me and walk me through how he would complete the project. I used him for renovating a deck originally and a few months later had he rod my kitchen and stair case. Will work with again!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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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