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Avatar for Tradesman Construction

Tradesman Construction

8 Mountain Road
5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro

Tradesman Construction

8 Mountain Road
5.00(
4
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1328 local quotes requested

Family-owned business with over 19 years of experience - Remodeling - General - Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom- Basement Remodels - Room Additions-

"We were very pleased with our basement finish. Tradesman worked with us to make a design plan that worked well for us and our budget. They were good communicators and did their very best to fix some issues due to inspector’s change in requirements. Would highly recommend."

Douglas T on December 2024

Family-owned business with over 19 years of experience - Remodeling - General - Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom- Basement Remodels - Room Additions-

"We were very pleased with our basement finish. Tradesman worked with us to make a design plan that worked well for us and our budget. They were good communicators and did their very best to fix some issues due to inspector’s change in requirements. Would highly recommend."

Douglas T on December 2024

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Action Door & Property Services LLC

5640 York Rd
4.52(
89
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•Approved Pro

Action Door & Property Services LLC

5640 York Rd
4.52(
89
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
1166 local quotes requested
33 years of experience

Family owned and operated with years of experience. We're known for our quality workmanship in everything we do! Contact us to learn how we'll help you save money while continuing to meet your desired level of excellence. Give us a call, we'll provide you with competitive quotes and advice on how to proceed with your project!

"I have used other contractors in the past this was my worst experience. I called to schedule an estimate and they were booked out 6 to 8 weeks as of March 10 I got an estimate date first week of June the Day of the estimate I received a call if they can reschedule next week they were busy which I agreed upon. The following week they came out took detailed information on what I needed done and stated they had to draw up an estimate and will get back to me. After the third week I started calling to see where the estimate was it took them three more weeks a total of six weeks to get me an estimate and then the estimate wasn’t of the whole project I wanted done. They missed several things so then I got the second estimate which I agreed upon and they stated they will call back with a date for repairs. Second mistake I waited another four weeks before they got back to me with a date on Monday and Tuesday the end of September. They arrived on Monday and Started some of the work I was a little concerned and called Dean Martin co owner and discussed my concerns the following day they did some adjustments and by the time I got there after a four hour meeting in the morning they were gone. Two workers no more than nine hours of work and they stated they will get back to me with someone to do the drywall patching. Granted this was Tuesday no one got in touch with me until the following Wednesday when they asked if they could come in that Thursday which I was out of town. This is incredibly frustrating they are not well-managed in the Their projects. Granted the flooring was nice but the patch work was disappointing for that price entire walls should be replaced not small sections. So now I had to go ahead and hire another contractor to finish the work and the New contractor got back to me the next day. Angie recommended Action Door they were expensive however I thought that came with their work ethics and quality of work which I am far from impressed. I would not recommend this company to anyone. I just lost $4000 down payment incredible"

Donald H on October 2021

Family owned and operated with years of experience. We're known for our quality workmanship in everything we do! Contact us to learn how we'll help you save money while continuing to meet your desired level of excellence. Give us a call, we'll provide you with competitive quotes and advice on how to proceed with your project!

"I have used other contractors in the past this was my worst experience. I called to schedule an estimate and they were booked out 6 to 8 weeks as of March 10 I got an estimate date first week of June the Day of the estimate I received a call if they can reschedule next week they were busy which I agreed upon. The following week they came out took detailed information on what I needed done and stated they had to draw up an estimate and will get back to me. After the third week I started calling to see where the estimate was it took them three more weeks a total of six weeks to get me an estimate and then the estimate wasn’t of the whole project I wanted done. They missed several things so then I got the second estimate which I agreed upon and they stated they will call back with a date for repairs. Second mistake I waited another four weeks before they got back to me with a date on Monday and Tuesday the end of September. They arrived on Monday and Started some of the work I was a little concerned and called Dean Martin co owner and discussed my concerns the following day they did some adjustments and by the time I got there after a four hour meeting in the morning they were gone. Two workers no more than nine hours of work and they stated they will get back to me with someone to do the drywall patching. Granted this was Tuesday no one got in touch with me until the following Wednesday when they asked if they could come in that Thursday which I was out of town. This is incredibly frustrating they are not well-managed in the Their projects. Granted the flooring was nice but the patch work was disappointing for that price entire walls should be replaced not small sections. So now I had to go ahead and hire another contractor to finish the work and the New contractor got back to me the next day. Angie recommended Action Door they were expensive however I thought that came with their work ethics and quality of work which I am far from impressed. I would not recommend this company to anyone. I just lost $4000 down payment incredible"

Donald H on October 2021

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Edram General Construction Llc

4941A Elmer Derr Rd
4.27(
60
)
•Approved Pro

Edram General Construction Llc

4941A Elmer Derr Rd
4.27(
60
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1174 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

www.edramgeneralconstruction.com MHIC. 130214 MHBR. 7957 PA. 61494 DC WV VA Edvin Ramirez built the company on the strong foundation of providing good value for your construction spending. Edram General Construction has a reputation for completing top-quality projects on time and on budget. We provide professional services, and our workers will make sure the job is done right the first time. We believe that forming a strong team of professionals is an integral part of succeeding in this competitive field. We are proud of our successes and hope that you will consider us for your next project. Edram General Construction is committed to building long term relationships with satisfied customers by providing reliable service and high quality craftsmanship, while focusing on the details our customers have come to expect.

"Edwin did a great job and was helpful and communicated even late in the evening."

Patrick B on January 2025

www.edramgeneralconstruction.com MHIC. 130214 MHBR. 7957 PA. 61494 DC WV VA Edvin Ramirez built the company on the strong foundation of providing good value for your construction spending. Edram General Construction has a reputation for completing top-quality projects on time and on budget. We provide professional services, and our workers will make sure the job is done right the first time. We believe that forming a strong team of professionals is an integral part of succeeding in this competitive field. We are proud of our successes and hope that you will consider us for your next project. Edram General Construction is committed to building long term relationships with satisfied customers by providing reliable service and high quality craftsmanship, while focusing on the details our customers have come to expect.

"Edwin did a great job and was helpful and communicated even late in the evening."

Patrick B on January 2025

GNG Services Unlimited

1731 Northridge Lane
4.93(
69
)
•Approved Pro

GNG Services Unlimited

1731 Northridge Lane
4.93(
69
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
3536 local quotes requested

A family owned and operated handyman and junk removal service company established in 2017. We focus on fair flat pricing providing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall painting, exterior, landscaping, andso much more

"Awesome. Great communication and did perfect job."

Rick G on May 2025

A family owned and operated handyman and junk removal service company established in 2017. We focus on fair flat pricing providing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall painting, exterior, landscaping, andso much more

"Awesome. Great communication and did perfect job."

Rick G on May 2025

Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.84(
920
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.84(
920
)
Customers say: Quality work
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

Renewal By Andersen Corp - Mechanicsburg

4856 Carlisle Pike
4.69(
35
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Renewal By Andersen Corp - Mechanicsburg

4856 Carlisle Pike
4.69(
35
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Renewal by Andersen of Central PA services all of the central Pennsylvania region including the Harrisburg, Lancaster and York regions. We encourage you stop by our show room in Mechanicsburg, PA and allow our knowledgeable associates to help you choose the right window or door solution for your home. Renewal by Andersen is an industry leader in quality windows and door solutions with over 100 years of proven craftsmanship. Additional DBAs - Ambassador Home Improvements Inc, Renewal By Andersen of Central Pennsylvania & Andersen Corp. Additional phone numbers - (717) 364-1850, (717) 234-1770, (717) 591-4900, (866) 323-0500, (717) 364-1880 & (866) 877-2200. Additional emails - ambassador@ambassador-home.com & info@rbacentralpa.com. Additional website - www.rbacentralpa.com. Call for service area details.

"Beautiful door. Salesman knew the product well. Customer service was great. Installation was a breeze and the guys cleaned up after themselves."

Candy B on September 2023

Renewal by Andersen of Central PA services all of the central Pennsylvania region including the Harrisburg, Lancaster and York regions. We encourage you stop by our show room in Mechanicsburg, PA and allow our knowledgeable associates to help you choose the right window or door solution for your home. Renewal by Andersen is an industry leader in quality windows and door solutions with over 100 years of proven craftsmanship. Additional DBAs - Ambassador Home Improvements Inc, Renewal By Andersen of Central Pennsylvania & Andersen Corp. Additional phone numbers - (717) 364-1850, (717) 234-1770, (717) 591-4900, (866) 323-0500, (717) 364-1880 & (866) 877-2200. Additional emails - ambassador@ambassador-home.com & info@rbacentralpa.com. Additional website - www.rbacentralpa.com. Call for service area details.

"Beautiful door. Salesman knew the product well. Customer service was great. Installation was a breeze and the guys cleaned up after themselves."

Candy B on September 2023

Jardine's Restoration and Painting LLC

4703 Enola Rd
4.43(
7
)

Jardine's Restoration and Painting LLC

4703 Enola Rd
4.43(
7
)
Customers say: Quick response
34 years of experience

Contractor. With our technical know-how, specifications understanding, and the meticulous care and craftsmanship required to preserve and protect the historical structure. Our additional capabilities such as Lead Paint Preparation and excellent safety record will add to the success of your project. Additional area - Duncanon, Mechaniscburg, & Hershey,

Contractor. With our technical know-how, specifications understanding, and the meticulous care and craftsmanship required to preserve and protect the historical structure. Our additional capabilities such as Lead Paint Preparation and excellent safety record will add to the success of your project. Additional area - Duncanon, Mechaniscburg, & Hershey,

Color Your Carpet

9800 Beach Blvd
4.20(
5
)

Color Your Carpet

9800 Beach Blvd
4.20(
5
)
Customers say: Quick response
37 years of experience

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

True Work

35 West Franklin Street
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True Work

35 West Franklin Street
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General contracting, Handyman Services and remodeling

General contracting, Handyman Services and remodeling

QUAILS SERVICE & REPAIR

51 FICKES RD
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QUAILS SERVICE & REPAIR

51 FICKES RD
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42 years of experience

OWNER-OPERATED. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.

OWNER-OPERATED. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Chambersburg, PA

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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