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Joal Construction
4.8(
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Serving Kingston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were so pleased with the results. We had a complete home renovation. Al was so kind and not only listened, but homored our requests. He worked with us on the details of our plans. It was not your typical home reno as Al had to correct all of the work of a prior contractor. Al was reassuring and not only delivered on his promises, but produced such quality workmanship. The same goes for those he contracts with especially the painters. We have been living in our home now for two years and it's exactly as he promised: it feels like home, a place we always want to come back to. Thanks Al."
Roofing Project
Remodeling - General Project
Builders - Homes Project
Remodeling - General Project
Roofing Project

+14

Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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EAP Construction
4.0(
22
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Serving Kingston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"To be fully honest, at first I was a little skeptical, as I am with most contractors, but they came in on time, were very clean, and were punctual about the things I asked for and needed done. The crew was efficient and the work was done correctly. They even helped and built my elderly neighbor a garage bathroom after seeing the work at my house. I definitely will have them back to build my ADU for my in-laws."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - General Project
General Remodeling Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+23

Response time2 days
Response rate87%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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L.L. Vigers Home Improvement
3.3(
17
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Serving Kingston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"they provided great quality work in a very timely manner. they executed the job quickly and the quality of the work was fantastic. i had them install luxury vinyl flooring for my entire too floor at a very reasonable price. i highly recommend this company for the professionalism in work and great customer service."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
4.2(
30
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Serving Kingston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Credit card accepted

"Picked them from Angie's list. Not the least expensive, but had a good rating. Good interviews with contractor and his wife, who acted as design consultant. Helped us with buying the tub, sink, toilet, vanity, lighting. He ran good coordination with the subs, and kept them on schedule. All work first rate. Finished on time and on budget. Could not possibly ask for a better job."
Kitchen
Bathroom
Enegystar/Whole house
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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The BullBag
5.0(
15
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Serving Kingston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Credit card accepted

"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."
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Toys for Tots
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Artios Architects
4.2(
154
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Serving Kingston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Credit card accepted

"The first set of plans was excellent and I used them for zoning and contractor discussions.  When a major change was necessary Artios was extremely responsive  The plans were detailed and just what the contractor needed.  Artios Architects are excellent.
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+9

Recommended by76%of homeowners
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ON THE SPOT Construction Services Inc.
5.0(
9
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Serving Kingston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used On the Spot for nearly 5 years on multiple properties. They consistently provide fantastic general contracting and repair services. They are always easy to communicate with, incredibly responsive, and perform high-quality work. Cannot recommend them more highly!"
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+7

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Quinn's Construction LLC
4.4(
336
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Serving Kingston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fast, efficient and effective. Quinn's team showed up, tackled my large roof and two outbuildings and had the job done in a day and a half. The team was professional, respectful and very skilled at what they do. I had two areas on my garage roof that needed repair and they did an excellent job. They also not only removed and replaced siding on one dormer area in order to install flashing, they also repaired a few additional nearby pieces of siding with older damage that were nearby. The new shingles look great and I'm happy with the quality and the included guarantee. I got about 7 estimates for my roofing job and Quinn's was in the top third as far as price, but we were completely convinced by the quality of the materials, the knowledge displayed by the quoting team and the professionalism displayed all around. Absolutely worth it for such a fantastic job!"
Roofing
GAF Slateline Shingles
GAF Slateline Shingles
Slateline Shingle Roof
Timberline Cool Series Energy Saving Shingles

+28

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Parker Construction
4.7(
22
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Serving Kingston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

"We contacted Ray Parker some months back when we were in the process of looking to add an in-law apartment to our current property.  We already had a full set of plans so we needed the opinion of a few contractors and then bids for the work.  The work included tearing down an existing breezeway connecting the house and a 1-car garage as well as removing the garage.  In their place we were going to put in a new, larger 3 season breezeway and then build a 750 square foot in-law suite with basement.  The first meeting with Ray was extensive, we spent better than an hour talking about the project and walking through the existing structures to see what was involved.  Ray spent a considerable amount of time looking over the plans and offering any suggestions he could think of, especially since he has done a similar project at his own house.  His insights were invaluable.  Instead of giving us an off the hip figure for the project he had all of his sub-contractors come through and look at the project and the property to give the most accurate numbers they could.  Ray was very good about working to get to a budget that we could manage and in the end was the best price of the 3 contractors we had bid.  Had we moved forward with the project we would have chosen Ray as the GC and I am confident that the project would have been well done.  He was professional and considerate throughout the entire process and I very much appreciated that he insisted on taking the time to get a bid that was accurate not just shooting a number he thought we would like or something that was "ballpark"
If you are considering renovations or additions and especially if you are looking to add an in-law suite I would highly recommend speaking with Ray before you start the project.
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
Liams Handyman Services DBA LHS Construction
4.5(
37
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Serving Kingston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Liam and his team were excellent, Iâ ve never worked with a contractor who was so communicative and quick to address every question I had or issue that popped up. He is up front with expenses and gave us money off when he got materials for less than his estimate. Liam and his team are honest, hardworking, and got our project done efficiently and professionally. I highly recommend them!"
Deck and door addition.
Response time2 days
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Kingston, MA

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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