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BuildingLI.com - BLI Facilities LLC
5.0(
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Serving Hempstead, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Moises and Edward and the crew did a repair of my facia. They told me to get PVC so it would last longer. They also repaired cracked walls and ceiling and painted. They did perfect work. Did so good I kept finding more work for them because it looked so good. They are so polite and respectful and right on time. Also they are very fair with their prices and don't push for or more work. I now consider them friends. Don't waste you're time because you won't beat their prices. They can do anything too. Bathroom, kitchen, floors. I will hire them again they are the best."
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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Dormer Doctor
4.8(
189
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Serving Hempstead, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The old roof had 2 layers which was torn off and replaced with GAF shingles. Ice and water shields were installed where needed and copper flashing was placed around the chimney. Deck Armor was used as the underlayment and a ridge vent was also installed. My roof was 1850 sq. feet in area. The crew was efficient and the job took 2 days to complete as I also had a "plastic" roof over my deck replaced which was a separate job from the main roofing job and not part of the $8410 price. The original contract allowed for 5 free plywood sheets to be installed if needed. Unfortunately I needed 36 sheets to be replaced. Each additional sheet cost $60 which changed the cost of the job significantly. When I complained to Rich (the owner) he took off $200 which effectively lowered the cost of each sheet to $53. At Home Depot each sheet costs about $19.45 if not bought in bulk. Of course the labor needed to install the sheet drives up that price dramatically. My personal opinion was the price per sheet still should have been under $50 but on the other hand Rich did not have to lower the price at all. In the end it was a fair compromise. My only real complaint was they neglected to clean the gutters. When I inspected the job after a rain I found over 3 dozen nails, wood splinters, and roof fragments in the gutters. Overall the job was done well but the real test will be if the water and ice shields will stop a leak in my kitchen window area when it snows and the durability of the roof itself. Finally when submitting a review you must answer yes or no to whether you would hire a company again. In this case my answer is really maybe depending on whether the estimate of the project is more competitive."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Kentstruction
4.6(
32
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Serving Hempstead, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Trutek/Plainedge Contracting, led byJim Eisinger and William Cann (Caan)  to do a home remodel. We did a basement finish and master bed/bath addition to the existing 2nd floor.  All I can and will say about them is DO NOT HIRE!! <br /> We live in a modest home and had modest dreams about renovating it before our wedding in 2011. Construction started in March of 2011 and didn't get finished until April 2012! 'Nightmare' doesn't even begin to describe our experience. We were lucky that our home wasn't completely destroyed by Hurricane Irene and the crazy carpenters that came and half assed everything they did. I don't think they could divide by 2  to find the middle or use a level, there isn't a straight wall in the house! It has taken me 2 years to even begin to want to write about the experience and that is only because Kent Buell from Kentstruction came in and saved the day! A good friend of mine said he did some work for her and she was extremely happy. So we went with him. <br /> I gave him a B for cost, because by that point I couldn't recognize a reasonable price and we were so desparate we just went with a good reccommendation and put what was left of our money in his hands. What I have learned is that, Kent is, above all else, HONEST! He means what he says and he does it! He came over and inspected himself. He gave us written estimates down to the nail. The carpenters he sent were neat, clean and respected our home. He is knowledgeable in TofH ways and means, was able to do the necessary drawings and thankfully NOW we have our C of O and are finally enjoying our home. Safe and Sound and Beautiful! <br /> Kentstruction comes extremely HIGHLY reccommended!"
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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The BullBag
5.0(
14
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Serving Hempstead, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These guys are the greatest! They saved us a lot of money! We had a dumpster before the bullbag and for 3 tons of material and a week rental of the dumpster it cost us $486! We own the bullbag now, had a full bag - 3.5 tons - picked up and it was only $229! We didn't have any rental charges, excess weight fees, or anything! These guys did everything they said they would! OMG! Everyone should use these guys!!!!! Also, I got the bullbag back! I never have to buy another one and its ready to use whenever I feel like doing a clean out or renovation."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Hempstead, NY

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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