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Schultz Renovation And Construction, Inc.

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Schultz Renovation And Construction, Inc.

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Welcome to Schultz Renovation and Construction Inc., proudly servicing Depew and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed. 716-425-0797 or email at schultzren.con@yahoo.com

"Christian is very conscientious about what he is doing, does a good job and cleans up afterwards. Quite a bit of the work he did was when we were gone so I'd leave him a key. He is very trustworthy."

Jim W on March 2021

Welcome to Schultz Renovation and Construction Inc., proudly servicing Depew and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed. 716-425-0797 or email at schultzren.con@yahoo.com

"Christian is very conscientious about what he is doing, does a good job and cleans up afterwards. Quite a bit of the work he did was when we were gone so I'd leave him a key. He is very trustworthy."

Jim W on March 2021

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JT Construction Of WNY LLC

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JT Construction Of WNY LLC

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3 years of experience
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JT Construction of WNY LLC is a family-owned and operated company serving Western New York with over 20 years of combined experience. Owned and operated by Joseph Troyer, the company specializes in residential construction and improvement projects, including drywall installation, garage construction, and building sheds, barns, playhouses, and other outdoor structures. Our team is committed to quality craftsmanship, dependable timelines, and clear communication on every project. Whether it’s a smaller interior job or a new structure built from the ground up, we treat each home with care and attention to detail. Homeowners can contact Joseph Troyer directly at 716-969-5238 to discuss project needs and next steps. JT Construction of WNY LLC is proud to deliver honest service and reliable results you can trust.

JT Construction of WNY LLC is a family-owned and operated company serving Western New York with over 20 years of combined experience. Owned and operated by Joseph Troyer, the company specializes in residential construction and improvement projects, including drywall installation, garage construction, and building sheds, barns, playhouses, and other outdoor structures. Our team is committed to quality craftsmanship, dependable timelines, and clear communication on every project. Whether it’s a smaller interior job or a new structure built from the ground up, we treat each home with care and attention to detail. Homeowners can contact Joseph Troyer directly at 716-969-5238 to discuss project needs and next steps. JT Construction of WNY LLC is proud to deliver honest service and reliable results you can trust.

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Monroe and More, LLC

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Monroe and More, LLC

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10 years of experience

At Monroe and More, we offer a comprehensive range of services for residential and commercial projects, encompassing new construction, renovations, Drywall, roofing, seamless gutter installation, deck building, painting, and more. Our team is renowned for its expertise, reliability, and unwavering commitment to safety, all backed by comprehensive insurance coverage. To inquire about our services and schedule a complimentary quote, kindly visit our website at monroeandmorellc.com or contact us via phone at 716.490.7347.

"Monroe & More were amazing - excellent communication and they arrived with five builders who completed our deck in one day! They left the property as they found it. Enjoyed working with them to get the quote and set up the job. "

Amy F on July 2025

At Monroe and More, we offer a comprehensive range of services for residential and commercial projects, encompassing new construction, renovations, Drywall, roofing, seamless gutter installation, deck building, painting, and more. Our team is renowned for its expertise, reliability, and unwavering commitment to safety, all backed by comprehensive insurance coverage. To inquire about our services and schedule a complimentary quote, kindly visit our website at monroeandmorellc.com or contact us via phone at 716.490.7347.

"Monroe & More were amazing - excellent communication and they arrived with five builders who completed our deck in one day! They left the property as they found it. Enjoyed working with them to get the quote and set up the job. "

Amy F on July 2025

ALSIDE SUPPLY CENTER

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ALSIDE SUPPLY CENTER

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

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Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

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Home Handyman Services

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Home Handyman Services

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56 years of experience

2012 is our forty-first year in the home improvement field. We specialize in Victorian restoration. We are a small family owned business that takes pride in doing the best work possible and leaving our customers satisfied.

"We will call this service pro again if we run into any further Home repair needs."

Ellen B on January 2018

2012 is our forty-first year in the home improvement field. We specialize in Victorian restoration. We are a small family owned business that takes pride in doing the best work possible and leaving our customers satisfied.

"We will call this service pro again if we run into any further Home repair needs."

Ellen B on January 2018

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Hauser's Complete care

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Hauser's Complete care

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13 years of experience

Hauser's Complete Care services many construction fields, as of right now this is a single owner business that accepts cash and checks.

Hauser's Complete Care services many construction fields, as of right now this is a single owner business that accepts cash and checks.

Streets Specialized Services

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Streets Specialized Services

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Plowing Siding Gutter cleans/ repair Painting Power washing Trash removal Fence installation

Plowing Siding Gutter cleans/ repair Painting Power washing Trash removal Fence installation

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GROUNDHOG LANDCAPING & LAWNCARE,INC

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GROUNDHOG LANDCAPING & LAWNCARE,INC

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34 years of experience

Groundhog Landscaping has been in business in the local area for over 25 years and has established an A+ rating with the Better Business Beaureu We are a full-service landscaping & landscape management company offering an extensive array of services for residential and commercial customers in the Buffalo, NY area. As a certified Belgard installer we also are able to offer Belgards Preferred Payment Plan. We are a fully licensed and insured company. - Cetified ICPI Installer, National Concrete Masonry Association,Certified Landscape Professional & Nursery and Landscape Association

Groundhog Landscaping has been in business in the local area for over 25 years and has established an A+ rating with the Better Business Beaureu We are a full-service landscaping & landscape management company offering an extensive array of services for residential and commercial customers in the Buffalo, NY area. As a certified Belgard installer we also are able to offer Belgards Preferred Payment Plan. We are a fully licensed and insured company. - Cetified ICPI Installer, National Concrete Masonry Association,Certified Landscape Professional & Nursery and Landscape Association

New Beginnings Handyman

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New Beginnings Handyman

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15 years of experience

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Buffalo, 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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