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Opiary

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Opiary

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25 years of experience
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Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, our work reflects the shifting, yet timeless relationship between humans and nature.

Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, our work reflects the shifting, yet timeless relationship between humans and nature.

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Cocos Custom Building LLC

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Cocos Custom Building LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
402 local quotes requested

Coco’s Custom Building LLC specializes in setting and finishing Modular Homes, fabricating and installing structural steel, and all phases of residential and commercial construction. This includes extensions, dormers, basements, siding, exterior trim and roofing. We have 25 years of experience. We take pride in giving our customers a professional quality finish on all of our projects for a reasonable price. We work extremely hard to ensure that our customers hard earned money doesn’t go to waste.

"Excellent. On time and on budget"

Brian D on January 2025

Coco’s Custom Building LLC specializes in setting and finishing Modular Homes, fabricating and installing structural steel, and all phases of residential and commercial construction. This includes extensions, dormers, basements, siding, exterior trim and roofing. We have 25 years of experience. We take pride in giving our customers a professional quality finish on all of our projects for a reasonable price. We work extremely hard to ensure that our customers hard earned money doesn’t go to waste.

"Excellent. On time and on budget"

Brian D on January 2025

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Home Improvements by Joseph

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Home Improvements by Joseph

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
632 local quotes requested

Call Home Improvements by Joseph for all your remodeling and home improvement projects.. We have provided top-quality workmanship at affordable prices since 1995. We have won the Super Service Award 9 years in a row (2016-2024) from Angieslist, which means alot to us and to you as a potential client.If you are interested in a responsible, reliable and reasonably priced contractor, we are a cut above the rest. Clients can be assured of expert renovation services for residential and commercial properties. Whether you need your basement, bathroom, kitchen or deck remodeled, we can meet your needs.Our services also include framing, sheetrock, taping, painting, plumbing, electrical, wood and tile flooring, windows, doors, moldings, pressure washing and a whole lot more.. Give us a call for your next project, and you will receive prompt and professional responses to any of your questions.

"Joseph was easy to work with from the start. He was personable, responsive, and the job started and ended swiftly. The renovation was also cost effective. I’m extremely happy with our half bath renovation - it looks like a whole new room!"

Madeline L on March 2025

Call Home Improvements by Joseph for all your remodeling and home improvement projects.. We have provided top-quality workmanship at affordable prices since 1995. We have won the Super Service Award 9 years in a row (2016-2024) from Angieslist, which means alot to us and to you as a potential client.If you are interested in a responsible, reliable and reasonably priced contractor, we are a cut above the rest. Clients can be assured of expert renovation services for residential and commercial properties. Whether you need your basement, bathroom, kitchen or deck remodeled, we can meet your needs.Our services also include framing, sheetrock, taping, painting, plumbing, electrical, wood and tile flooring, windows, doors, moldings, pressure washing and a whole lot more.. Give us a call for your next project, and you will receive prompt and professional responses to any of your questions.

"Joseph was easy to work with from the start. He was personable, responsive, and the job started and ended swiftly. The renovation was also cost effective. I’m extremely happy with our half bath renovation - it looks like a whole new room!"

Madeline L on March 2025

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Heartland Village General Contracting and Handyman Services

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Heartland Village General Contracting and Handyman Services

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WE ARE OPEN WITH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ,,LICENSE AND INSURED NEW YORK,,NASSAU COUNTY,, NEW JERSEY AREAS, EPA LEAD CERTIFIED. We work with insurance claims With over 25 years of experience, Heartland Village Handyman Services is the top choice for Home Renovation and Repairs . We offer a full-range of Contracting Services including Remodeling,, Repairs, and virtually all phases of Home Improvement. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction, and value our relationships. Proud recipient of the Angie's List Super Service Award Winner for 2016, 2017, and 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 We offer affordable rates Give us a call today to schedule your free consultation

"I highly recommend this company Heartland Village General Contracting Handyman Services of Staten Island, N.Y. Harvey the owner & his excellent team were professional, punctual & attentative to every detail in building my beautiful handicap TREX brown boards & Grey metal railings ramp to my front door. This fantastic company also closed in my screen house for the rain & possibly snow cold winter months with this beautiful design of Plexiglass. His team also completed odd jobs of installing two door bells, replaced damaged tiles in my kitchen & installed tinting sheets on four kitchen windows which I love. Thank you Harvey & your professional team of excellence. Sue M. - Staten Island 9/12/25"

sue m on September 2025

WE ARE OPEN WITH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ,,LICENSE AND INSURED NEW YORK,,NASSAU COUNTY,, NEW JERSEY AREAS, EPA LEAD CERTIFIED. We work with insurance claims With over 25 years of experience, Heartland Village Handyman Services is the top choice for Home Renovation and Repairs . We offer a full-range of Contracting Services including Remodeling,, Repairs, and virtually all phases of Home Improvement. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction, and value our relationships. Proud recipient of the Angie's List Super Service Award Winner for 2016, 2017, and 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 We offer affordable rates Give us a call today to schedule your free consultation

"I highly recommend this company Heartland Village General Contracting Handyman Services of Staten Island, N.Y. Harvey the owner & his excellent team were professional, punctual & attentative to every detail in building my beautiful handicap TREX brown boards & Grey metal railings ramp to my front door. This fantastic company also closed in my screen house for the rain & possibly snow cold winter months with this beautiful design of Plexiglass. His team also completed odd jobs of installing two door bells, replaced damaged tiles in my kitchen & installed tinting sheets on four kitchen windows which I love. Thank you Harvey & your professional team of excellence. Sue M. - Staten Island 9/12/25"

sue m on September 2025

L & L Home & Building Maintenance

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L & L Home & Building Maintenance

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Mister HighDef Inc.

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Mister HighDef Inc.

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Mr HiDef Inc was established in 2007 with one goal- to provide exceptional service and quality workmanship to our customers. Our team of experienced professionals are low voltage experts with hundreds of installations to their credit. When you chose to contract Mr HiDef expect on time service, honest communication, fair pricing, and beautiful workmanship.

"Steve was punctual for both installation appointments of our Nest cameras—one indoor and one outdoor. He provided excellent advice and completed the job quickly and efficiently. The pricing was exactly as quoted, with no surprises. I’ll definitely be hiring them again in the future. Highly recommend!"

Shallon G on February 2025

Mr HiDef Inc was established in 2007 with one goal- to provide exceptional service and quality workmanship to our customers. Our team of experienced professionals are low voltage experts with hundreds of installations to their credit. When you chose to contract Mr HiDef expect on time service, honest communication, fair pricing, and beautiful workmanship.

"Steve was punctual for both installation appointments of our Nest cameras—one indoor and one outdoor. He provided excellent advice and completed the job quickly and efficiently. The pricing was exactly as quoted, with no surprises. I’ll definitely be hiring them again in the future. Highly recommend!"

Shallon G on February 2025

Pride Construction and Development Inc.

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Pride Construction and Development Inc.

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Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors Ltd

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Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors Ltd

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29 years of experience

Betty Wasserman, one of the best New York interior designers as determined by accomplishments as well as industry and media recognition, launched her design business in 1996 by synthesizing 10 years as a New York based private art dealer with a passion for design and architecture. She is committed to a warm and minimalist approach to her interiors. Known for Loft Spaces and Hamptons beach houses; she became notable in Chelsea for renovating her own loft space, which serves as a showcase and testament to her aesthetic.

Betty Wasserman, one of the best New York interior designers as determined by accomplishments as well as industry and media recognition, launched her design business in 1996 by synthesizing 10 years as a New York based private art dealer with a passion for design and architecture. She is committed to a warm and minimalist approach to her interiors. Known for Loft Spaces and Hamptons beach houses; she became notable in Chelsea for renovating her own loft space, which serves as a showcase and testament to her aesthetic.

T. Walsh Inc.

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T. Walsh Inc.

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Gereral Contractor Full Service Home builder and remodeler/ Commerical work

Gereral Contractor Full Service Home builder and remodeler/ Commerical work

MN Contracting Corp.

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MN Contracting Corp.

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We are also experienced in commercial buildings. We have over 20 employees that are trained to work in a safe and clean environment.

We are also experienced in commercial buildings. We have over 20 employees that are trained to work in a safe and clean environment.

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Brooklyn, 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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