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Avatar for Monk's Home Improvements

Monk's Home Improvements

1095 Mount Kemble Ave
4.73(
577
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Monk's Home Improvements

1095 Mount Kemble Ave
4.73(
577
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
1422 local quotes requested

Along with the Monk's Kitchen & Bath Design Studio, we are a full-service home improvement provider. Monk's will help you plan, design, and purchase everything you need for a remodel. Then our expert craftsmen will install everything and our painters will come and complete the job.

"We had a great experience working with Monk's! we wanted to build an accessible deck that would allow my wife - who uses a wheelchair - to have better access to our backyard. Not only did they help us design and construct a beautiful deck, but they also helped us obtain the permits required."

Sam M on September 2025

Along with the Monk's Kitchen & Bath Design Studio, we are a full-service home improvement provider. Monk's will help you plan, design, and purchase everything you need for a remodel. Then our expert craftsmen will install everything and our painters will come and complete the job.

"We had a great experience working with Monk's! we wanted to build an accessible deck that would allow my wife - who uses a wheelchair - to have better access to our backyard. Not only did they help us design and construct a beautiful deck, but they also helped us obtain the permits required."

Sam M on September 2025

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SB General Construction, LLC

4.67(
3
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SB General Construction, LLC

4.67(
3
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
255 local quotes requested

We understand the importance of innovation and professionalism. 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 our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today.

"They were great. Made all needed repairs and some nice upgrades to our deck. Quality work for a fair price."

Kevin C on June 2024

We understand the importance of innovation and professionalism. 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 our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today.

"They were great. Made all needed repairs and some nice upgrades to our deck. Quality work for a fair price."

Kevin C on June 2024

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Bellomi Construction & Fine Wood Working, LLC

3 Carriage Dr
4.77(
30
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Bellomi Construction & Fine Wood Working, LLC

3 Carriage Dr
4.77(
30
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
410 local quotes requested

Your premier provider for Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations, Trim & Crown Moulding, Custom Built-Ins, Custom Furniture, Project Manager, General Construction for all your home projects. NOW ACCEPTING ALL CREDIT CARDS

"We had a great experience. John and his crew was very easy to work with. I appreciate his very timely communication. The craftsmanship for the built-ins and crown molding was excellent. We love our new room and would Bellomi again in a heart beat."

Erin S on November 2023

Your premier provider for Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations, Trim & Crown Moulding, Custom Built-Ins, Custom Furniture, Project Manager, General Construction for all your home projects. NOW ACCEPTING ALL CREDIT CARDS

"We had a great experience. John and his crew was very easy to work with. I appreciate his very timely communication. The craftsmanship for the built-ins and crown molding was excellent. We love our new room and would Bellomi again in a heart beat."

Erin S on November 2023

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Mazepa Group

Francisco Avenue
5.00(
20
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Mazepa Group

Francisco Avenue
5.00(
20
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
540 local quotes requested

Properly licensed & insured construction company located in Northern New Jersey.

"Work was completed as promised. A few issues to address after completion were taken care of promptly. No one else in my experience comes back once they’ve been paid."

Chris L on June 2025

Properly licensed & insured construction company located in Northern New Jersey.

"Work was completed as promised. A few issues to address after completion were taken care of promptly. No one else in my experience comes back once they’ve been paid."

Chris L on June 2025

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ZJ’s Construction LLC

5.00(
2
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ZJ’s Construction LLC

5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

ZJ's Construction LLC. provides home improvement services with many years of experience. The owner, Luis Stalin Rivera, delivers only the finest work and is well known for his efficiency, honesty and competence. All of our employees come with experience of over a decade. Our company provides quality and professional services to exceed our customers' expectations. We provide 100% satisfaction leaving our customers proud of choosing our services. We can only guarantee the best!

"Perfect and friendly service. Clear information and fair price. Very good and clean work. Working on a new project, will hire him again."

Peter T on March 2025

ZJ's Construction LLC. provides home improvement services with many years of experience. The owner, Luis Stalin Rivera, delivers only the finest work and is well known for his efficiency, honesty and competence. All of our employees come with experience of over a decade. Our company provides quality and professional services to exceed our customers' expectations. We provide 100% satisfaction leaving our customers proud of choosing our services. We can only guarantee the best!

"Perfect and friendly service. Clear information and fair price. Very good and clean work. Working on a new project, will hire him again."

Peter T on March 2025

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Optimal Building & Remodeling

5.00(
3
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Optimal Building & Remodeling

5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
186 local quotes requested

Optimal Building & Remodeling is a detail oriented complete home remodeling service. Including, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements and more. We are dedicated to customer satisfaction. For generations my family has made a living in residential construction. I have personally been in the renovation business for over 10 years and will personally be in constant communication throughout your project to keep everyone updated on the schedule and avoid any confusion or delays.

"Ryan did an excellent job. He painted my master bathroom and constructed a closet in my spare room. He also built a coat rack for me. He is professional, courteous and always punctual. He cleaned up at the end of the day and left everything very neat. I will definitely use his services again and I highly recommend him."

Ruth S on January 2025

Optimal Building & Remodeling is a detail oriented complete home remodeling service. Including, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements and more. We are dedicated to customer satisfaction. For generations my family has made a living in residential construction. I have personally been in the renovation business for over 10 years and will personally be in constant communication throughout your project to keep everyone updated on the schedule and avoid any confusion or delays.

"Ryan did an excellent job. He painted my master bathroom and constructed a closet in my spare room. He also built a coat rack for me. He is professional, courteous and always punctual. He cleaned up at the end of the day and left everything very neat. I will definitely use his services again and I highly recommend him."

Ruth S on January 2025

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Indigo Construction Co.

4.93(
14
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Indigo Construction Co.

4.93(
14
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We offer full service design and construction needs. Which encompasses the clients design through collaboration, experience, and quality work. Our service ranges from interior renovations, additions, kitchens, basements, and bathrooms to trim work, custom cabinetry, tables, bar tops, doors and windows. Our owner and operator, Ryan has over twenty -years experience in the construction industry. His background in architecture, design, construction, and project management sets him apart from other competitors. He'll tell his clients, "it all starts with a sketch, from there anything is possible". For your next project, go with Indigo!

"Ryan was really easy to work with. Listened to everything we needed done and did it how we asked. Also very accommodating and communication was easy and simple."

Hemin R on September 2025

We offer full service design and construction needs. Which encompasses the clients design through collaboration, experience, and quality work. Our service ranges from interior renovations, additions, kitchens, basements, and bathrooms to trim work, custom cabinetry, tables, bar tops, doors and windows. Our owner and operator, Ryan has over twenty -years experience in the construction industry. His background in architecture, design, construction, and project management sets him apart from other competitors. He'll tell his clients, "it all starts with a sketch, from there anything is possible". For your next project, go with Indigo!

"Ryan was really easy to work with. Listened to everything we needed done and did it how we asked. Also very accommodating and communication was easy and simple."

Hemin R on September 2025

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Legacy Construction & Landscaping

31 Martin Luther King Avenue
5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro

Legacy Construction & Landscaping

31 Martin Luther King Avenue
5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
588 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!

"Ed and Jaime basically set us up in our new home! It would have been challenging to accommodate all the things Legacy did for us through another contractor. Their work is great but above all they are just solid reliable people you can trust. I appreciate Ed’s honesty and professionalism in ensuring all the moving pieces get done. I had the opportunity to hire few other contractors for separate needs and Legacy stood out in their commitment to do right by their customers and more importantly their own people as well. Overall just a great bunch of guys who love what they do and it shows in their performance."

Abhishek c on April 2025

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!

"Ed and Jaime basically set us up in our new home! It would have been challenging to accommodate all the things Legacy did for us through another contractor. Their work is great but above all they are just solid reliable people you can trust. I appreciate Ed’s honesty and professionalism in ensuring all the moving pieces get done. I had the opportunity to hire few other contractors for separate needs and Legacy stood out in their commitment to do right by their customers and more importantly their own people as well. Overall just a great bunch of guys who love what they do and it shows in their performance."

Abhishek c on April 2025

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AJ Express Construction

606 Jackson Ave
5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro

AJ Express Construction

606 Jackson Ave
5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
817 local quotes requested

The AJ Express Construction group is a construction company established in 2010 and is a general contractor offering construction services in general. We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"The work done was phenomenal and we couldn't have asked for a better front deck. We had an old rotted, wood front deck that was falling apart and way out of code. They came by, assessed the area with proper measurements, demolished and redid a whole new Trek and vinyl railings front deck. They worked well with my wife and I's desires and we couldn't be happier. Due to Covid, materials took much longer than expected, but once it was all said and done it was worth the wait. Jarci kept in great communication with us and made sure when the materials would come in and what would be done in the project. Definitely would hire again."

Jonovan R on January 2021

The AJ Express Construction group is a construction company established in 2010 and is a general contractor offering construction services in general. We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"The work done was phenomenal and we couldn't have asked for a better front deck. We had an old rotted, wood front deck that was falling apart and way out of code. They came by, assessed the area with proper measurements, demolished and redid a whole new Trek and vinyl railings front deck. They worked well with my wife and I's desires and we couldn't be happier. Due to Covid, materials took much longer than expected, but once it was all said and done it was worth the wait. Jarci kept in great communication with us and made sure when the materials would come in and what would be done in the project. Definitely would hire again."

Jonovan R on January 2021

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Homeland Remodeling Group

19 Morning Star Dr
5.00(
16
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•Approved Pro

Homeland Remodeling Group

19 Morning Star Dr
5.00(
16
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3162 local quotes requested

Homeland Remodeling Group is a company that specializes in updating and improving your home in Essex, Morris, Passaic, Bergen, Union, Sussex, and Monmouth counties in New Jersey. We are a general contractor capable of completing all your home improvement and remodeling needs. With over 20 years of experience in the remodeling industry in New Jersey, it is our goal to be your partner in maintaining your home over the years. we specialize in (Roofing, Siding, Kitchen and bath renovation, Stone work and masonry, basement remodeling, & additions. We understand how important it is to give our customers the best value without sacrificing the quality of the job. Your satisfaction is always our priority.

"I love my new home .. We literally touched every room and added a new bathroom and closet. The electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems were updated. We got a new kitchen, new roof, new windows, and new siding. We reframed the front elevation to give the home a more modern look. And we did this during the pandemic. It’s done now and I am very happy."

Allison W on August 2022

Homeland Remodeling Group is a company that specializes in updating and improving your home in Essex, Morris, Passaic, Bergen, Union, Sussex, and Monmouth counties in New Jersey. We are a general contractor capable of completing all your home improvement and remodeling needs. With over 20 years of experience in the remodeling industry in New Jersey, it is our goal to be your partner in maintaining your home over the years. we specialize in (Roofing, Siding, Kitchen and bath renovation, Stone work and masonry, basement remodeling, & additions. We understand how important it is to give our customers the best value without sacrificing the quality of the job. Your satisfaction is always our priority.

"I love my new home .. We literally touched every room and added a new bathroom and closet. The electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems were updated. We got a new kitchen, new roof, new windows, and new siding. We reframed the front elevation to give the home a more modern look. And we did this during the pandemic. It’s done now and I am very happy."

Allison W on August 2022

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Livingston, NJ

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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