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MMP Construction Inc
4.6(
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Serving Londonderry, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When we started our plan of remodeling, the first thing we did was the complete roof replacement including kitchen vent & duct pipe installation to the roof, and new installation of attic ventilation. MMP did not only completed it just as agreed but also very efficiently. The crews were friendly, professional, and careful. The jobs were carefully managed and implemented effectively. I was impressed by Matt, who is the manager, and he does an outstanding job in managing the crews and the progress of the situation, and the communication was clear and always to the point. We then moved to initiate a search for a contractor of two bathrooms remodeling after completing the roof and attic vent, MMP was one of the many candidates. Matt has had not only the best idea and proposals but also shown an impressive & professional sense of evaluating the project accurately, including the possible structural modification as well as a competitive estimate of the cost of the build. His proposal included a rebuild of a wall of the bathroom to expand another one adjacent to it. Matt accepted to use my schematic design image (made with a software tool) and a spreadsheet list of the fixtures that I created - as many as fifty items including TOTO, Grohe, American Standard, Panasonic, and IKEA - to start the job (later changed some of them due to local plumbing code compliance) After beginning the bathroom remodel project, Matt shared what jobs will be done with us timely and efficiently via text so that we feel comfortable enough in knowing what is going on while living in the house of dust & noise from remodeling. The crews, Zen and Mark, were very courteous, extensively experienced, reliable, and friendly with excellent communication, sometimes with songs of 80s rock music. They ask me when more precise specifications are needed and notified me when they feel advance notifications are required. When a change is necessary due to inspection, they informed me and clarified what and why. I have never felt uncomfortable in living together with the remodel job which has lasted over four months. The completed two bathrooms were stunning, just as I imagined. Matt, Zen, and Mark have proved their strong & thoughtful expertise and lived up with my request patiently until completion. Great job. A home remodeling project cannot be successful without having a trusted partner, and my experience with MMP has led me to be glad to share my confidence that MMP has a credential to become your reliable partner to manage a construction project together."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Horsman Builders
4.3(
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Serving Londonderry, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim and his crew have done 3 projects for us: converting an existing deck into a 3-season sun-room, building a brand new deck, converting an unused closet into a sauna. We could not be happier with the results. The guys do quality work, with attention of every detail. They do not take shortcuts. On a personal level, a great group of guys, who work hard and get satisfaction from doing great work. I would be happy to recommend Tim and his crew without any hesitation."
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Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Smart House, LLC
4.4(
21
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Serving Londonderry, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent … the owner contacted us everyday via text or in person… I highly recommend his stafff beautiful work done timely great clean up after the project Plan on using them for future home remodeling"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Xcc Pro Builders LLC
4.5(
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Serving Londonderry, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Xavier and his team completely brought my water damaged condo back to better than new condition. He is easy to reach for concerns or questions. The teamwork in removing and replacing my granite counters before/after the hardwood flooring was replaced was something to watch. They deserve higher score than is offered!"
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Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Tseranos Construction, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Londonderry, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"We started out looking for an architect/designer, and met the owner of Tseranos Construction, Sterg, in the process. He referred us to a design architect, which we used, and we ended up then hiring Tseranos Construction as our general contractor. Sterg was really great to work with. He found ways to keep costs down while doing everything that we wanted to have done. In the end, the garage construction project took about 5 months, but we are thrilled with the results. Would hire Sterg again for future projects."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Freedom Framing and More, LLC
4.3(
14
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Serving Londonderry, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The project is underway and will be completed on time. Mathew is very personable and easy to work with. He has kept me informed about every step thus far. I’m looking forward to having our new space completed and ready to use."
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Response time2 days
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Locke It In Construction
4.4(
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Serving Londonderry, NH and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe did a great job. He's responsive, focused and hard working. No job is too small or too big. I had a huge order of standing office desks that needed assembly and Joe organized the work, and completed it and other odd jobs I asked for with little guidance."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Quinn's Construction LLC
4.4(
336
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Serving Londonderry, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have never been more satisfied with a construction company and the work done. From the beginning I knew Quinn's was different. My call was promptly returned and an appt was made for Dick to come out and look at the job. My home is large with multiple dormers and porches. This was not a five minute walk around quicky estimate. Dick already had satellite images of my home, and had done a lot of preliminary work. He inspected my attic and eaves for any possible leaks or damage, and to check insulation for venting recommendations. We went over all my options and there was no hard push to sell more than needed. I was given a folder with insurance, and licencing information, as well as insurance agent contact info. Included was other jobs done and reviews from actual customers as well as warranty info, and info on training done by all Quinn's workers. Of four companies brought in for an estimate, Quinn's was the only one to provide this information. My elderly mother and I met with Dick three times before we decided on final project. Tom was always available to come by or call. They were very patient with my mother, and her concerns and worries after a previous contractor had taken advantage of her. They had a port a potty brought in, and were careful to not further damage my already damaged driveway. The crew sent out (Eric's) was amazing. They covered everything, built covers for my mothers flowers and plants, covered our rubber roof and railings on master porch, and cleaned and organized everything at the end of everyday. They walked my mother around and showed her the progress daily. They never made her uncomfortable at all, and made her safety a priority. Really, I can't say enough about how great they were. Tom and Dick and the project manager were here often to check on the job. The price was beyond fair, as is the warranty. They removed two layers of roofing and 2 Layers of siding, and replaced the rotting boards. The window caps that previously leaked were done well. We have had no leaks since the job was completed from the windows or roof. I can't say enough how happy and satisfied I am with Quinn's Construction. I would highly recommend them to anyone."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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JRG Exterior Home and Yard
5.0(
8
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Serving Londonderry, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JRG did my fall cleanup and exceeded my expectations. He saw other tree work that needed to be done and came prepared. Iâ m very pleased with the effort and superior customer service. He was on time and easy to work with. I highly recommend his company."
Response time30 mins
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Londonderry, NH

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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