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Monroe and More, LLC
4.7(
46
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Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Not only did Monroe and More, LLC completely vinyl side, a three-story apartment building, including vinyl wrap of lots of windows and new gutters and downspouts, they did it in one week and three days! Fast, efficient and communicate well with the customer. I highly recommend!"
siding wash
ROOF WASH
GUTTER CLEANING
GUTTER SURFACES
Interior Painting

+4

Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Scarpone and Sons
4.5(
19
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Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We just had Scarpone and Sons replace our roof in the middle of winter!! They chose the perfect day to rip off the existing roof and replace it in a little over a day. Lucky for us it stopped snowing just long enough for them to do what they do. They were efficient, fast, and did an excellent job. The roof no longer leaks and we are so happy! I highly recommend them to do YOUR roof. In fact we recommended them to a couple that were thinking of replacing their roof."
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Finished result.
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7 replacement windows.
Front windows

+35

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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JT Construction Of WNY LLC
New to Angi

Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.\n\nOur 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.\n\nHomeowners 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.\n

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JMW Builders
4.5(
22
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Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

"Dylan and his crew did an excellent job replacing our existing wooden front porch with composite decking, railing, and steps. The team did a great job and paid attention to the details to build a high-quality porch at a reasonable price. The crew was quite good to have around the house. They were polite and friendly and stayed ahead of keeping the work area clean during and after the work was completed. We would definitely use this company again and just need to figure out the next project."
Decks & Porches Project
Remodeling - Basements Project
Decks & Porches Project
Decks & Porches Project
Remodeling - General Project

+108

Recommended by90%of homeowners
JD Construction & Remodeling
5.0(
9
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Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JD Construction was great for my bathroom and kitchen update. They did extensive work including replacing the subfloor and rotted joists in the bathroom. They did the floor installation in bathroom and large kitchen, put up new drywall, stained and installed cabinets, and installed water fixtures. Jeff and Derek are responsive, easy to get in touch with, very professional and polite, they are a great, fast-working team that I would hire again for future projects."
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+10

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Everything Outdoors
4.3(
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Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

"It went very well. The workers were friendly and the work was completed on time and our basement looks terrific. Their attention to detail was outstanding and we're very happy with the final product. The company was also very flexible and knowledgeable and suggested some changes to our original blueprints which helped settle some disagreements about the floor plan between my husband and I."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Four Seasons Concrete
3.6(
21
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Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He knows his work. He was the only one who suggested a separate pad for the hot tub not an add on to existing concrete. His workers did a great job on the pads. He just needs to communicate with his customer a little better."
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+37

Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Brancato And Sons
4.7(
7
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Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John was very professional and explained the process every step of the way. I would hire John and his crew again. I would also recommend him to my friends, family and anyone that needs work done."
Roofing Project
Roofing Project
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Roofing Project
Roofing Project

+4

Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Blake Michael Co.
3.6(
11
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Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"Blake was very respectful, gave a fair price, and completed the work in a timely manor. We had a leak in our roof, which damaged a wall in our family room. Blake was able to repair both the roof, as well as the family room wall. His work was precise, and done with obvious pride. When he was done, he was sure to leave the area that he was working in clean. We would hire Blake for future construction needs, with no hesitation."
Wheatfield bathroom
Crown molding and base board replaced
Picture frame storage
Closet door build
Old layout

+43

Response time1 day
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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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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