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Cary's Home Improvement
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Serving Brewster, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Emergency services offered

"My wife and I DO NOT use anyone who is not on Angie's List so we understand the importance of having accurate, fair reviews. We found Cary on Angie's List with overall great feedback on jobs he had done so we called him in for an estimate. Despite being very busy, he made the time to come over on a Saturday morning. He had previously dropped by and assessed the damage from the outside but needed to see it from the inside to ensure he could judge it accurately. After 15 minutes, our fears were realized and he said he would need to remove the cedar impression siding and remove the roof and replace it with a different system because the pitch wasn't steep enough. 
Within 48 hours, he provided a quote for his crew to come out and get the work done in a single day which was completely reasonable. He completed the work (guaranteed) as promised and left the site immaculate. He took pictures of the issue, of job progress and of the completed job. He mentioned he went around and filled some other issues he noticed while he was waiting for his crew to wrap up, no charge at all. He then discounted the quoted, agreed price 5% for angie's list deal I wasn't even aware of. Have you ever heard of a contractor accept less than an agreed price? Me neither.
Angie's List is a great resource for people to share experiences. I think the contractors who are honest and reasonable should be applauded too. We have been on the receiving end of some really lousy service so this was a new experience having someone do what they promised to do. Cary and his crew are the best in Monmouth County. We already have him pricing out finishing a storage space and will use him to build our deck in the spring. I cannot recommend Cary enough and you can reach me through Cary if you'd like to see his work firsthand. 
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It's Already Done LLC
4.7(
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Serving Brewster, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Frank was awesome, very professional and kept me abreast of the project as we worked through the steps with my town regarding plans, permit, etc... When the job was completed, I was very pleased and have subsequently hired Frank to do several other jobs at my home."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lisi Contracting
4.3(
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Serving Brewster, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Credit card accepted

"The project went great and it met or exceeded all expectations.  They came in a bit under budget.  The project lead and owner of the company was very easy to work with and communicate with, and he assisted us with all design work and choosing fixtures.  The crew was extremely professional.  They were able to separate our daily life during the project from the remodeling work.  They always went beyond what was necessary to do the job right and the workmanship was outstanding.  We have had mediocre remodeling projects in the past, but this one went great and we plan to use the same firm on another project this spring.  We would highly recommend Lisi to anyone looking to do bathroom or other home remodeling projects.
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Tarzan TreeScaping
5.0(
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Serving Brewster, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Andriani visited my property and spent a fair amount of time determining what work needed to be done. He then provided what I considered a be a fair price to perform the tree service required. On the day of the service he and a professional climber, Richard, again discussed with me what needed to be done and proceeded with the trimming. During the day we continually had conversations on my satisfaction with their work so far and what still needed to be done. At the end of the day I was very pleased with the trimming and felt that I had been dealing with professionals. They cleaned up afterwards so that there was very little evidence that they had even been there. Bob k."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Kris Pelillo Carpentry
4.8(
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Serving Brewster, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was months of work - as expected - but Kris was always there as expected and went beyond expectations to make it all work. The job came out beautifully and we receive a ton of compliments. Great work!"
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Heritage Construction
4.9(
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Serving Brewster, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It went very well and what impressed me was how they did little damage to the surrounding areas. This was a large project that involved a lot of demolition. The owner was on site thru out the project. I may add he was also very creative in the area of design.
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+25

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Central Lending Svc Inc dba Credit Central
4.8(
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Serving Brewster, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

"I knew it was going to be challenging to find an investor that would lend me money for this real estate venture.  I have lived 20 years in a four unit historic condominium building in downtown Jersey City and I wanted to buy the unit above me as an investment property.  But with Fanny Mae and Freddy Mac rules, they would not give me a loan because I would own half the building and this would give me too much control over condo association decisions.  I checked with Angie's List where Central Lending was well recommended and spoke with Mark, the president of Central Lending, about my situation and that I needed an unconventional loan outside of Fanny Mae and Freddy Mac oversights.  After many disappointments and on the very last day of my contract with the seller, Mark found a lender.  And on the very last day of the window to the loan, it closed.  I cannot thank Mark and his assistant Judy enough for their patience and steadfast of seeing this through.  I cannot tell you the emotional roller-coaster ride I went through during the 4 1/2 month duration.  There were many moments that I wanted to give up but Mark reassured me that the sale would happen.  Without Mark's personal intervention with the lender and title company, this deal would not have closed.   You can be sure that when I am in the market to buy unit #3, I will not hesitate to contact Central Lending.  Thank you so much."
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112 Home Improvement Inc
4.5(
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Serving Brewster, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"From the first meeting we had with the owner, John we felt completely comfortable in knowing he was honest and knowledgeable in his trade. His team was always there when they were expected and always courteous and respectful of our home. Although we had some bumps along the way which had nothing to do with the company they always took it all in stride and were readily available in person or by phone with suggestions and solutions. They completed the job above our expectations and in the time frame we were promised. We highly recommend 112 Home Improvement and will be using them again for future renovations!"
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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BDW Roofing LLC
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Serving Brewster, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"BDW Roofing ranks at the top of my list of top quality professional service providers in all that they do. Their work is not the cheapest but it is the best if that is what you are looking for. Don Holohan stands behind his work and his guarantee of lasting performance is outstanding. I fully expect to have him do additional work for me in the future and wouldn't hesitate recommending him to others."
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Brewster, 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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