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Keystone Exterior Solutions
4.9(
52
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Serving Harrisburg, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The exterior of our house looks completely different. When I pull into the driveway I'm now proud to call it my house. Ron was a pleasure to work with and provided me with above and beyond explanations to my answers throughout the entire process. The project was unique and had many layers of difficulty but Ron was able to address all of the areas of concern. High quality materials were used in the project and Ron's quote beat other competitors who used material of sub-par grade. Overall the project took about a week and the crew did a good job considering the scale of work to be done. Communication was excellent considering I would text Ron multiple times a day leading up to/during the project and responses were always quick and informative. Throughout the entire process I never felt 'out of the loop' of what was going on and Ron would either call or text me with any small 'issues' that would arise so that we could both agree on a solution. Overall, top-tier materials and warranty for mid-tier pricing, you can't beat that. If you're looking for a genuine contractor that will look out for your needs and take care of you throughout the entire process then look no further, you won't regret hiring Keystone."
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+32

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Lee Dickerson & Son
4.9(
12
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Serving Harrisburg, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"High standards for doing things the right way. Went above and beyond expectations. Work and materials were outstanding. I would highly recommend them for decks or any remodel work.
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Basements
Kitchens

+8

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jaworski All-Trade
5.0(
24
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Serving Harrisburg, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

"It went great! This was the first time we ever used Angie's List to hire a handyman and couldn't be more pleased with the service we received from Tyler of Jaworski Remodeling. We had some lights to be installed and an area behind our dishwasher that needed closed/sealed up. Tyler arrived when he said he would. He was very courteous , polite. and respectful. He took great care to clean up each work area before moving on to the next. In total, he ended up being at our home for approximately 4+ hours, and he never once stopped working until the job was completed (no breaks/lunch!) Tyler's prices were very reasonable, and we felt well worth the work he completed in our home. He even guarantees his work for one year. In summary, we were very pleased with Tyler Jaworski and will not hesitate to call upon him again for future work in our home."
Custom Kitchen Hutch
Custom Kitchen Hutch
Custom Kitchen Hutch
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+17

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sherman Builders LLC
4.7(
15
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Serving Harrisburg, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

"GREAT contractor; just look at this deck!! Don Sherman Builders LLC is my contractor of choice from now on! We had a very old TREX deck off the back of our sunroom, very small- it was on a second story- very high off the ground. We wanted to increase the size of the deck but since our sunroom was a weird shape, we had no idea how we were going to do this and have a decent looking set of stairs go down to the patio below. Don came in and had it figured out quickly, gave us a good drawn-out plan with measurements noted, and a fair price. Through the course of the job he communicated well and I never had to wonder...is he going to be here today or not? Is this going to get done or not? Every change or upgrade in the project was written out and added to the original four corners of our agreement; nothing was left to a "guesstimate".Don is very up front that he is "semi-retired" and works from about 10-3pm daily. He loves what he does and it shows!"
Plumbing Project
Plumbing Project
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+18

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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E-Remodeling
5.0(
6
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Serving Harrisburg, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

"I'm a Real Estate Investor that renovate, rent and sell homes all around PA. I've been employing Ever and his team since 2019. He has renovated, updated, or repaired 12 of our properties (Single family, Townhouses, Apartments). He is my go to contacting team for all my renovations. They are professional, honest, timely, affordable and very accommodating. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Tasha 20 Year Air Force Veteran Disabled"
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
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+25

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Colmar Contracting
4.7(
7
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Serving Harrisburg, PA and surrounding areas

Credit card accepted

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Tony and his crew were exceptional in the work they performed.  First day, a crew of 4 started cutting in around the ceilings and doors.  Two of the crew came behind and started putting the first coat on.  Tony's son, Colton, was an extremely hard worker.  He made sure that we were happy with the way things were going. 

At the end of the job, Tony gave us painters tape to indicate any problems or mistakes that needed to be fixed.  The last day, he did a walk-through correcting any and all problems. 

We are very happy with the work done by this company..


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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Uzis Contracting
4.2(
23
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Serving Harrisburg, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted him on a Thursday and he came to do the job the next Monday! Took 1 day to get it done. It’s exactly what I described that I wanted and pricing was fair. Will definitely use him for future projects."
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+97

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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WilMarc Construction Inc
4.4(
11
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Serving Harrisburg, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"WilMarc construction is a 5+ star construction company.they removed an old wooden front porch replaced it with all cement porch..it is Beautiful.All workers courteous,took pride in the work they did..reasonable price. I would recommend their work. I will hire again for my next project!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Harrisburg, 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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