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"Received quotes in a timely manner, work completed quickly, very happy with everything."

Linda M on June 2024

Owner operated, since 1978. We primarily focus on all General Remodeling projects. We're known for paying attention to details, responsiveness and customer satisfaction

"Received quotes in a timely manner, work completed quickly, very happy with everything."

Linda M on June 2024


WTJ Construction, LLC

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WTJ Construction, LLC

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
477 local quotes requested

Here to help you with all your remodeling and other interior needs you may have.

"WTJ Construction is capable of handling any job, big or small. We are very happy with the work they did on our remodel. They were dependable, courteous, and efficient. All needs were addressed promptly. We would recommend them for any of your home remodeling projects."

Rene H on November 2024

Here to help you with all your remodeling and other interior needs you may have.

"WTJ Construction is capable of handling any job, big or small. We are very happy with the work they did on our remodel. They were dependable, courteous, and efficient. All needs were addressed promptly. We would recommend them for any of your home remodeling projects."

Rene H on November 2024


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Excalibur Construction

170 Canton St
4.68(
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Excalibur Construction

170 Canton St
4.68(
87
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
107 local quotes requested

Excalibur Construction is a fully licensed and insured company that offers an honest, reliable hardworking and knowledgeable team to manage and execute your construction and renovation projects. We are confident in our abilities and experts in sharing our knowledge. We are passionate about what we do, we work hard to better our performance and educate ourselves daily to please our growing number of satisfied customers. We give no excuses. ​Your home is the most important and expensive investment; trust it to an attentive company who will take care of your home like their own. Our vast experience in Home Improvement, allow us to offer a solid knowledge and understanding of the issues your home deals with. we can answer any question about your home and resolve any concern. "For us, there are ​no problems, only solutions" is our motto. Our passion for building and renovating, drives us forward and our pride shows through in our quality work and great craftsmanship.​ ​Our highly skilled team can complete small to large construction projects and an array of different interior and exterior renovations to meet individual's concept and design. We thrive on constantly satisfying homeowners needs and always exceed their expectations. trust in us to perform and create your vision. We will make your dream home a reality If you are thinking about a renovation project for your home, please contact us. 203-887-2691 or 203-684-8230 Thanks.

"Leo is extremely skilled, conscientious and reliable. He arrives on time; communicates clearly regarding problem/solution; and delivers what has been discussed. I am pleased to recommend him without hesitation."

Noreen M on September 2025

Excalibur Construction is a fully licensed and insured company that offers an honest, reliable hardworking and knowledgeable team to manage and execute your construction and renovation projects. We are confident in our abilities and experts in sharing our knowledge. We are passionate about what we do, we work hard to better our performance and educate ourselves daily to please our growing number of satisfied customers. We give no excuses. ​Your home is the most important and expensive investment; trust it to an attentive company who will take care of your home like their own. Our vast experience in Home Improvement, allow us to offer a solid knowledge and understanding of the issues your home deals with. we can answer any question about your home and resolve any concern. "For us, there are ​no problems, only solutions" is our motto. Our passion for building and renovating, drives us forward and our pride shows through in our quality work and great craftsmanship.​ ​Our highly skilled team can complete small to large construction projects and an array of different interior and exterior renovations to meet individual's concept and design. We thrive on constantly satisfying homeowners needs and always exceed their expectations. trust in us to perform and create your vision. We will make your dream home a reality If you are thinking about a renovation project for your home, please contact us. 203-887-2691 or 203-684-8230 Thanks.

"Leo is extremely skilled, conscientious and reliable. He arrives on time; communicates clearly regarding problem/solution; and delivers what has been discussed. I am pleased to recommend him without hesitation."

Noreen M on September 2025


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Lewis Construction

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Lewis Construction

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
521 local quotes requested

We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, 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!

"My house is close to 100 years old. It has a lot of issues that took some creative construction problem solving. Mick was able to tackle each project and my house is beautiful as a result! Mick is hard working, pleasant and very skilled. I would recommend him in a heartbeat!"

Amy L on November 2024

We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, 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!

"My house is close to 100 years old. It has a lot of issues that took some creative construction problem solving. Mick was able to tackle each project and my house is beautiful as a result! Mick is hard working, pleasant and very skilled. I would recommend him in a heartbeat!"

Amy L on November 2024


Absolute Handyman Services

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Absolute Handyman Services

Located In:
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
550 local quotes requested

Carpenter by trade but very well versed. We have industry experience since 1990, specializing in residential handyman services, home maintenance, home improvements, and more! Absolute Handyman Services is owner operated and no job is too small or too big! 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!

"Wonderful. Looks like new."

Melody S on April 2025

Carpenter by trade but very well versed. We have industry experience since 1990, specializing in residential handyman services, home maintenance, home improvements, and more! Absolute Handyman Services is owner operated and no job is too small or too big! 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!

"Wonderful. Looks like new."

Melody S on April 2025


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Gove Restoration LLC

PO Box 290151
4.92(
132
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Gove Restoration LLC

PO Box 290151
4.92(
132
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
377 local quotes requested

Gove Restoration LLC is your trusted partner for all your restoration needs in Hartford. With our award-winning service and family-owned approach, we go above and beyond to bring your vision to life. Contact us today for a seamless and stunning home transformation.

"Matt Gove and his professional carpentry and painting team who worked to repair, protect and paint the exterior of our home this summer were excellent! I highly recommend Gove Restoration! They worked long days with great attention to detail and the communication was very good when unexpected areas of concern were discovered. Matt provided thoughtful, cost effective/restorative solutions that addressed issues and many times worked with our existing materials. His advice came from a place of, “What would I do if this were my house?” which we very much appreciated. We look forward to working with Matt and his team on some interior projects next!"

Margot P on September 2025

Gove Restoration LLC is your trusted partner for all your restoration needs in Hartford. With our award-winning service and family-owned approach, we go above and beyond to bring your vision to life. Contact us today for a seamless and stunning home transformation.

"Matt Gove and his professional carpentry and painting team who worked to repair, protect and paint the exterior of our home this summer were excellent! I highly recommend Gove Restoration! They worked long days with great attention to detail and the communication was very good when unexpected areas of concern were discovered. Matt provided thoughtful, cost effective/restorative solutions that addressed issues and many times worked with our existing materials. His advice came from a place of, “What would I do if this were my house?” which we very much appreciated. We look forward to working with Matt and his team on some interior projects next!"

Margot P on September 2025


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3 Son's Siding & Gutters LLC

22 Heritage Boulevard
5.00(
5
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3 Son's Siding & Gutters LLC

22 Heritage Boulevard
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3474 local quotes requested

Family owned and operated home improvement company, with a very simple mission: provide quality home improvement services at affordable prices. We truly care for our customers! We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, siding, roofing, gutters, and more! Call today for a free consultation.

"After a few delays because of rain they came they completed the job within two and a half hours cleaned everything up actually did some extra reinforcement on my porch at no extra charge highly recommend"

Arthur D on June 2025

Family owned and operated home improvement company, with a very simple mission: provide quality home improvement services at affordable prices. We truly care for our customers! We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, siding, roofing, gutters, and more! Call today for a free consultation.

"After a few delays because of rain they came they completed the job within two and a half hours cleaned everything up actually did some extra reinforcement on my porch at no extra charge highly recommend"

Arthur D on June 2025


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Erick's Painting Services, LLC

184 Liberty St
4.77(
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Erick's Painting Services, LLC

184 Liberty St
4.77(
30
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
1468 local quotes requested

Here at Erick's Painting Services, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services such as Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Popcorn Ceiling Removal, Wallpaper Removal, Drywall Installation, Pressure Wash, Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels, and more! You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I recently hired Erick's Painting Services LLC for a full interior repaint of my home, and I can confidently say they are the best in the business. From the initial consultation to the final brushstroke, their professionalism, attention to detail, and customer service were truly outstanding. The team was punctual, respectful of my space, and meticulously clean — they took great care to protect my furniture and flooring and left no mess behind. The color consultation was incredibly helpful; their expert provided thoughtful suggestions that matched my style and lighting perfectly. The quality of the workmanship is second to none. Every line is crisp, every coat is even, and the finish looks like something out of a magazine. They used premium paints, and the results speak for themselves — my home feels completely transformed. What stood out the most was their communication and commitment to satisfaction. They checked in at every stage, welcomed feedback, and made sure I was 100% happy with the results before wrapping up. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, high-quality interior painting company, Erick's Painting Services LLC is the one to call. I couldn’t be happier with their work and will absolutely hire them again for future projects."

Summer N on May 2025

Here at Erick's Painting Services, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services such as Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Popcorn Ceiling Removal, Wallpaper Removal, Drywall Installation, Pressure Wash, Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels, and more! You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I recently hired Erick's Painting Services LLC for a full interior repaint of my home, and I can confidently say they are the best in the business. From the initial consultation to the final brushstroke, their professionalism, attention to detail, and customer service were truly outstanding. The team was punctual, respectful of my space, and meticulously clean — they took great care to protect my furniture and flooring and left no mess behind. The color consultation was incredibly helpful; their expert provided thoughtful suggestions that matched my style and lighting perfectly. The quality of the workmanship is second to none. Every line is crisp, every coat is even, and the finish looks like something out of a magazine. They used premium paints, and the results speak for themselves — my home feels completely transformed. What stood out the most was their communication and commitment to satisfaction. They checked in at every stage, welcomed feedback, and made sure I was 100% happy with the results before wrapping up. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, high-quality interior painting company, Erick's Painting Services LLC is the one to call. I couldn’t be happier with their work and will absolutely hire them again for future projects."

Summer N on May 2025


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Raheem McCallum

5.00(
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Raheem McCallum

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1939 local quotes requested

Plumbing Assembly Networking Smart home Some electrical Mounting Gazebos Outdoor structures Repairs playsets organization moving heavy lifting faucet replacement sinks toilets leaking handles Feel free to reach out and let's get that project done

"Raheem fixed my water shut off valve and also replaced the inside parts of a toilet. He was very professional and solved my issues quickly. I will call him in the future for my plumbing repairs.😃"

Deborah B on November 2024

Plumbing Assembly Networking Smart home Some electrical Mounting Gazebos Outdoor structures Repairs playsets organization moving heavy lifting faucet replacement sinks toilets leaking handles Feel free to reach out and let's get that project done

"Raheem fixed my water shut off valve and also replaced the inside parts of a toilet. He was very professional and solved my issues quickly. I will call him in the future for my plumbing repairs.😃"

Deborah B on November 2024


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RYANVICTOR Construction Corp.

Located In:
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RYANVICTOR Construction Corp.

Located In:
4.71(
7
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3405 local quotes requested

We are providers of construction services in the Tri-State area. Our mission is to maintain the highest quality and professionalism from start to finish. We are confident in our results because all our jobs are custom needs to each home. We strive for the highest degree of quality products and workmanship. During the years in business, Ryanvictor Construction Corp has satisfied many customers. It is our reputation of quality work, professionalism and customer service that our customers continue to rely on us for their needs. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer professionally. We base our reputation on service, safety, and quality. Call us today and find out how we can meet all of your construction repair, replacement, and installation needs!

"They are very good and professional."

Ramon G on March 2023

We are providers of construction services in the Tri-State area. Our mission is to maintain the highest quality and professionalism from start to finish. We are confident in our results because all our jobs are custom needs to each home. We strive for the highest degree of quality products and workmanship. During the years in business, Ryanvictor Construction Corp has satisfied many customers. It is our reputation of quality work, professionalism and customer service that our customers continue to rely on us for their needs. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer professionally. We base our reputation on service, safety, and quality. Call us today and find out how we can meet all of your construction repair, replacement, and installation needs!

"They are very good and professional."

Ramon G on March 2023

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Hartford, CT

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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