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Avatar for Manfredia's Carpentry & General Contracting, LLC
Manfredia's Carpentry & General Contracting, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Fort Washington, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The work was done on time as promised within reason of the weather which is understood. Any issues or questions were quickly responded to and the job was completed to our total satisfaction. Great crew on site that take pride in their work!"
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Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
On Call Contracting Services LLC
3.7(
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Serving Fort Washington, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had the ugliest kitchen ever! I immediately called the ONLY company I would let work for me, On Call Contracting Services. John immediately came out and gave me an estimate, but before the estimate he had me set up with an architect to redesign my lay out and John made some great suggestions that the architect put into effect. John worked the estimate to fit my budget and I decided it was now or never so I signed on the dotted line! And his company did quite a remarkable job! I couldn't believe the transformation from what I had to live with for years, to what I now LOVE and enjoy being in my kitchen again. Thank you John Ott and all the men who did this gorgeous transformation! They were THE most courteous workers I've ever dealt with. They cleaned up the area completely each day before they left. They were very careful not to let my cats out when they came in and out of the doors. They even called one morning to say they were running late but would be there within the hour. What contractors do that? They work quickly but they do such a fantastic job! I encourage everyone to call this company for anything, any kind of work you need. I would never call anyone but On Call Contracting Services, they're the best and I have been using them for years and I have referred them to all my friends!
BTW, I have also read the previous reviews and I'm not sure if Mr Barlow is talking about the same company as I am. Because On Call Contracting is FANTASTIC and they are only a phone call away and respond immediately.
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+112

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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JMD Builders LLC.
4.8(
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Serving Fort Washington, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

General Remodeling business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
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+20

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J & Sons Services Co
4.1(
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Serving Fort Washington, PA and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

We are a family company focused on offering quality service at an affordable cost.\n\nIf you dream it, we can make it come true

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+8

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Merryfield Construction Group
4.5(
125
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Serving Fort Washington, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Perfect, George Merryfield and his crew cooperated in every way and all work was independently inspected and certified. I can strongly recommend Merryfield Construction to anyone considering home repair or improvement work."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Rock-A-Fellas Co Inc
4.5(
23
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Serving Fort Washington, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Credit card accepted

"Bob and his crew did an outstanding job on all three projects.  The first shed foundation required a lot of front end loading work with the township and Bob helped me navigate the process.   All of the jobs required significant travel for Bob and his crew, but they arrived early everyday and worked long into the evening.  Bob pays attention to the details and does not cut corners.  His rates are competitive and you definitely get what you pay for.  I highly recommend using Rock-A-Fellas for your next foundation or shed project.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JJ Construction
4.3(
125
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Serving Fort Washington, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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"It went ok. Eric was so anxious to start the repairs that he reduced the price which was great, but he started the job a week later than originally planned and my husband miss two days of work because of it. He didn't finish job at 100%. There are couple minor things that still needed to be done that he has not come back to finish. I guess when you have too many jobs going on at once, I guess he figured those few minor things were not important to call and say he wasn't coming back to complete the job. I do however want to thank one his workers (I wish I would have asked him his name) who did most of the work by himself. He was very professional and if I knew his name and number, I would call him for future jobs. Overall the work was fair, but I will not use Eric again or recommend him to anyone."
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Montco Fence & Superior Structures LLC
4.6(
124
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Serving Fort Washington, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Montco Fence did an excellent job. They were very skillful, resourceful, and accommodating in completing the work. I met with the owner (Bill) who was very kind, professional, and helpful. I really appreciate the work that was done and would highly recommend them."
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4' High White Spartan Straight With Gothic Caps
6' High White Lakeland with Gothic Caps
6' High White Lakeland with New England Caps and 1 Decsending Section

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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Fort Washington, 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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