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"Do not hire him m. He is a scam artist. He will take advance money from you for work but then will never show up or answer your call. He did some bathroom remodeling work but that was also horrible. Again he is a scam. Be very careful with him"

asif k on March 2025

We offer a wide range of construction service mainly; Roofs, decks and bathroom and kitchen remodeling; Providing the best quality at the lowest cost; We have high-quality workmanship and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

"Do not hire him m. He is a scam artist. He will take advance money from you for work but then will never show up or answer your call. He did some bathroom remodeling work but that was also horrible. Again he is a scam. Be very careful with him"

asif k on March 2025


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Monk's Home Improvements

1095 Mount Kemble Ave
4.73(
578
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Approved Pro

Monk's Home Improvements

1095 Mount Kemble Ave
4.73(
578
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
1295 local quotes requested

Along with the Monk's Kitchen & Bath Design Studio, we are a full-service home improvement provider. Monk's will help you plan, design, and purchase everything you need for a remodel. Then our expert craftsmen will install everything and our painters will come and complete the job.

"This was the 4th or 5th project that we have done with Monk’s and as always we were very pleased with the outcome. Our Project Manger Ward, was very professional and attentive, making sure every last detail was addressed. The painting team, led by Gustavo, was extremely professional and courteous. Their attention to detail was impressive - All in all, we were quite pleased with the project and will not hesitate to hire Monk’s again."

Mike F on October 2025

Along with the Monk's Kitchen & Bath Design Studio, we are a full-service home improvement provider. Monk's will help you plan, design, and purchase everything you need for a remodel. Then our expert craftsmen will install everything and our painters will come and complete the job.

"This was the 4th or 5th project that we have done with Monk’s and as always we were very pleased with the outcome. Our Project Manger Ward, was very professional and attentive, making sure every last detail was addressed. The painting team, led by Gustavo, was extremely professional and courteous. Their attention to detail was impressive - All in all, we were quite pleased with the project and will not hesitate to hire Monk’s again."

Mike F on October 2025


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SB General Construction, LLC

4.67(
3
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Approved Pro

SB General Construction, LLC

4.67(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
213 local quotes requested

We understand the importance of innovation and professionalism. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today.

"They were great. Made all needed repairs and some nice upgrades to our deck. Quality work for a fair price."

Kevin C on June 2024

We understand the importance of innovation and professionalism. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today.

"They were great. Made all needed repairs and some nice upgrades to our deck. Quality work for a fair price."

Kevin C on June 2024


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Prime Source Development LLC/Trustworthy Handyman

PO Box 158
5.00(
28
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Approved Pro

Prime Source Development LLC/Trustworthy Handyman

PO Box 158
5.00(
28
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
276 local quotes requested

Offering General Remodeling, Structural Repairs, New Home Construction, Decks, Sheds, Handyman services as a properly licensed, registered and insured company, we are proud to provide only the very best in workmanship and service for quality minded individuals, companies, and contractors. We also guarantee satisfaction and offer a financial security protection option through an attorney trust account set up to manage your investment capital prior to any work commencing. • Survey, Engineering & Site Work - Commercial & Residential • Dry Wells & Drainage • New Construction Homes, Garages and Additions • Interior & Exterior Painting • Roofing Repair & Replacement • Driveway and Patio Pavers • Stucco, Stone & Brick Venire • Retaining Walls • Porch & Decks • Artistic Landscaping and Lightscaping • Bathroom and Kitchen Remodeling • Custom Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Work • Custom Archways & Moldings • Electrical Service, Installation and Service Upgrade • Custom Data Cabling – RG6, CAT 5/6, Fiber Optics, HDMI We also offer consulting services for all construction and renovation projects for small contractors as well as homeowners. Our management service consultant will estimate time and expenses while providing guidance tailored for your personal needs.

"Found Mike at Angi’s list when the ceiling in my sunroom collapsed. He responded quickly and even looked for the root cause of the problem not just a quick fix. He went above and beyond and even recommended equally good roofer and painter. Highly recommendd"

Maria S on November 2024

Offering General Remodeling, Structural Repairs, New Home Construction, Decks, Sheds, Handyman services as a properly licensed, registered and insured company, we are proud to provide only the very best in workmanship and service for quality minded individuals, companies, and contractors. We also guarantee satisfaction and offer a financial security protection option through an attorney trust account set up to manage your investment capital prior to any work commencing. • Survey, Engineering & Site Work - Commercial & Residential • Dry Wells & Drainage • New Construction Homes, Garages and Additions • Interior & Exterior Painting • Roofing Repair & Replacement • Driveway and Patio Pavers • Stucco, Stone & Brick Venire • Retaining Walls • Porch & Decks • Artistic Landscaping and Lightscaping • Bathroom and Kitchen Remodeling • Custom Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Work • Custom Archways & Moldings • Electrical Service, Installation and Service Upgrade • Custom Data Cabling – RG6, CAT 5/6, Fiber Optics, HDMI We also offer consulting services for all construction and renovation projects for small contractors as well as homeowners. Our management service consultant will estimate time and expenses while providing guidance tailored for your personal needs.

"Found Mike at Angi’s list when the ceiling in my sunroom collapsed. He responded quickly and even looked for the root cause of the problem not just a quick fix. He went above and beyond and even recommended equally good roofer and painter. Highly recommendd"

Maria S on November 2024


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LIMA CONTRACTING

216 Buchanan Dr
4.40(
15
)
Approved Pro

LIMA CONTRACTING

216 Buchanan Dr
4.40(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
492 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

We have been in the business for over 30 years, fully insured & we hold a DEP Lic., New Home for NJ Builders Lic., NJ Home Improvement Lic.,Certified in Mold Remediation Mold Contractor, & Certified Lead Removal Lic. We have full crews of framers, roofers, electricians, plumbers etc.. We own our own dumpsters & equipment. We have done projects from small bathrooms to new homes. We are fully insured and have Worker's Compensation.

"Great, a little slow on timing but overall great work"

TYLER S on August 2024

We have been in the business for over 30 years, fully insured & we hold a DEP Lic., New Home for NJ Builders Lic., NJ Home Improvement Lic.,Certified in Mold Remediation Mold Contractor, & Certified Lead Removal Lic. We have full crews of framers, roofers, electricians, plumbers etc.. We own our own dumpsters & equipment. We have done projects from small bathrooms to new homes. We are fully insured and have Worker's Compensation.

"Great, a little slow on timing but overall great work"

TYLER S on August 2024


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EMILCO Construction, LLC

Broad Avenue
4.93(
15
)
Approved Pro

EMILCO Construction, LLC

Broad Avenue
4.93(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
900 local quotes requested

Emilco Construction LLC is an independent general contracting firm that not only delivers impeccable results but prioritizes its clients. We know just how stressful a new project can be. Overseeing a development can take a real toll on somebody, especially if they don’t have the right general contracting team by their side. It takes a lot of hard work, long hours and a particular care to details in order to accomplish and follow through on a vision. Although working on improving your home or business is exciting, we understand that success relies mainly on hiring the right crew for the job!

"Emile is a great contractor and I highly recommend him reservation to anyone looking to upgrade or do a home renovation project. He helped us renovate our primary bathroom (completely, down to the studs and completely changing the layout), created a main floor laundry room, and an extra bedroom. Emile provided a comprehensive estimate, which was accurate, and he finished the entire job within the agreed upon time frame within the estimate. His crew were complete professionals, polite, and did excellent work. We could not be happier with the results and our new spaces. The rooms are beautiful. He went above and beyond in all respects, even when I decided to make changes to the design along the way, he was able to roll with them and told me how much various options would cost and other pros and cons of those options (tiling the whole bathroom vs partial, heated floors or no, different types of fixtures, etc)."

Erin Law L on April 2024

Emilco Construction LLC is an independent general contracting firm that not only delivers impeccable results but prioritizes its clients. We know just how stressful a new project can be. Overseeing a development can take a real toll on somebody, especially if they don’t have the right general contracting team by their side. It takes a lot of hard work, long hours and a particular care to details in order to accomplish and follow through on a vision. Although working on improving your home or business is exciting, we understand that success relies mainly on hiring the right crew for the job!

"Emile is a great contractor and I highly recommend him reservation to anyone looking to upgrade or do a home renovation project. He helped us renovate our primary bathroom (completely, down to the studs and completely changing the layout), created a main floor laundry room, and an extra bedroom. Emile provided a comprehensive estimate, which was accurate, and he finished the entire job within the agreed upon time frame within the estimate. His crew were complete professionals, polite, and did excellent work. We could not be happier with the results and our new spaces. The rooms are beautiful. He went above and beyond in all respects, even when I decided to make changes to the design along the way, he was able to roll with them and told me how much various options would cost and other pros and cons of those options (tiling the whole bathroom vs partial, heated floors or no, different types of fixtures, etc)."

Erin Law L on April 2024


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Mazepa Group

Francisco Avenue
5.00(
20
)
Approved Pro

Mazepa Group

Francisco Avenue
5.00(
20
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
536 local quotes requested

Properly licensed & insured construction company located in Northern New Jersey.

"Work was completed as promised. A few issues to address after completion were taken care of promptly. No one else in my experience comes back once they’ve been paid."

Chris L on June 2025

Properly licensed & insured construction company located in Northern New Jersey.

"Work was completed as promised. A few issues to address after completion were taken care of promptly. No one else in my experience comes back once they’ve been paid."

Chris L on June 2025


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KDK Builders LLC

Surrounding Areas
3.33(
3
)
Approved Pro

KDK Builders LLC

Surrounding Areas
3.33(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
521 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

Welcome to KDK Builders! KDK Builders is a general contractor specializing in house building, remodeling, and repairs for clients in the North New Jersey area. Insured, licensed, and certified, we offer extensive experience, individualized attention, and regular communication on every aspect of every project. Contact us today for more information! We look forward to working with you!

"Good work and good people"

Wellington P on January 2025

Welcome to KDK Builders! KDK Builders is a general contractor specializing in house building, remodeling, and repairs for clients in the North New Jersey area. Insured, licensed, and certified, we offer extensive experience, individualized attention, and regular communication on every aspect of every project. Contact us today for more information! We look forward to working with you!

"Good work and good people"

Wellington P on January 2025


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Prince Akeems Royal Service

1549 Bond Street
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro

Prince Akeems Royal Service

1549 Bond Street
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1132 local quotes requested

Prince Akeem's Royal Service LLC, specializes in TV Mounting, Drywall Repair, Remodeling, Computer Repair, Cell Phone Repair, Security Cameras, Ring Doorbells, Furniture Assembly, Wi-Fi Enhancement, and Cable Pulls/Drops/etc for both business and residential needs alike.

"Excellent, George was on-time, very courteous, very professional, mounted both TV's perfectly, cleaned up the work areas, even vacuumed the floor under both TV's. would highly recommend him to others."

James F on November 2024

Prince Akeem's Royal Service LLC, specializes in TV Mounting, Drywall Repair, Remodeling, Computer Repair, Cell Phone Repair, Security Cameras, Ring Doorbells, Furniture Assembly, Wi-Fi Enhancement, and Cable Pulls/Drops/etc for both business and residential needs alike.

"Excellent, George was on-time, very courteous, very professional, mounted both TV's perfectly, cleaned up the work areas, even vacuumed the floor under both TV's. would highly recommend him to others."

James F on November 2024


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Local Option Home Services

5 Orchard Square
5.00(
17
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Approved Pro

Local Option Home Services

5 Orchard Square
5.00(
17
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
520 local quotes requested

Local Option House Services is your local handyman for any job, big or small. Reliable, dependable and on time. We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, home improvements, painting, ceiling fan installs, TV mounting, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"This is the second time. We have had Sean do work on our house. He is the best. Always on time. Clean and efficient work. Jobs well done. Would highly recommend. We are having him. Come back for more work ."

Eileen H on October 2024

Local Option House Services is your local handyman for any job, big or small. Reliable, dependable and on time. We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, home improvements, painting, ceiling fan installs, TV mounting, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"This is the second time. We have had Sean do work on our house. He is the best. Always on time. Clean and efficient work. Jobs well done. Would highly recommend. We are having him. Come back for more work ."

Eileen H on October 2024

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Essex Fells, NJ

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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