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MMP Construction Inc
4.6(
222
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Serving Marlborough, MA 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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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Emmaty Inc
4.7(
666
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Serving Marlborough, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a small job but despite this Hector was very professional and thorough in describing the work to be done. He responded quickly to my request for a quote, got the job done on the spot, and charged a fair price. i would use Emmaty again for my roofing needs."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
4.2(
30
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Serving Marlborough, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Credit card accepted

"We moved into a new home and wanted the old, oddly designed bathroom completely changed. The demolition, didn't go so well. They burst a pipe and water poured down into our foyer, just minutes after our last boxes were moved in. They also threw out the vanity I was going to reuse. Design didn't go that well, either, but that was a matter of completely different personalities and taste preferences of the co-owner/design person. I relied on my own tastes and picking the brain of their foreman. My shower would have ended up too small had I taken the designer's advise. As for the work, they were very professional. T Bros for the plumbing and Catchlight Painting were both excellent. The foreman was also great, although I don't believe he's with the company any longer. The entire project took a really, really long time and went over budget. This was due to the tile and fixtures. I fault this to lack of direction and assistance from the designer. I asked what my budget for tile was and was told there is a huge range of prices for tile. Not until after I selected most items did I finally get a detailed budget and found I was way over on virtually everything. I also didn't get fully reimbursed for the vanity I had to buy given the old one was demolished. I did like that the company tries to use sustainable materials, but I wasn't given any guidance on how to select tile, fixtures, other items that were eco-conscious. I liked the owner quite a bit and the overall bathroom turned out well. They did a great job w/ the construction & completion of the project, but you need to take the design aspect into your own hands."
Kitchen
Bathroom
Enegystar/Whole house
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Morse Builders
5.0(
9
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Serving Marlborough, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

"We could not be happier with the work that was done. Brian and his crew showed up when he said they would and were professional, polite and courteous at all times. They kept things as neat as possible while they were working. Their work was impeccable and we could not find one thing to be dissatisfied with. Brian gave us a quote for the job, working within our budget, and it was exactly what we paid in the end. We would not hesitate to hire Morse Builders again for anything and will be recommending him to all of our friends, family and neighbors. We will certainly be enjoying our beautiful deck for many years to come!! Thank you Brian!"
Deck
Remodeling - General Project
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Remodeling - General Project
Deck

+37

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HWP Construction
4.4(
84
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Serving Marlborough, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

"First of all we moved in this apartment before the corona virus started The landlord promised to have the apartment clean before we moved in but he did not so we was really upset with him! When the city was in locked down the apartment went down hill from there I got very depressed (I was not able to clean because of my disability) We looked for different house cleaning company and we found HWP Construction in Angie’s List After back and forth with the schedule we agree with a time and date for them to come and clean, they came and did more then a good job but they did a fantastic job! You would not believe it was the same lousy depressing place! They did ask for more money but it was well worth it this place was pretty bad! real bad! The second time they came back it looked even better! Thank to Zana and her crew I am no longer depress and look very much forward to decorating my place. We greatly recommend HWP Construction they are a very professional company which me and my husband is very happy with!"
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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The BullBag
5.0(
15
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Serving Marlborough, 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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Artios Architects
4.2(
154
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Serving Marlborough, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Credit card accepted

"Jane and her team helped me re-design my home now that my in-laws have moved in. The ideas and designs they came up with were just what my husband and I were thinking of but could not put into words. Artios Architects had respect for my time & budget and they were very accommodating to our situation. Jane made such a transitional time for our family much easier and we could not be more DELIGHTED with the results. Their work is Amazing! I Highly Recommend Jane and her team at Artios Architects for all of your renovating or building needs. You will not be disappointed!"
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
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ON THE SPOT Construction Services Inc.
5.0(
9
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Serving Marlborough, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We offer custom designs, construction services, project planning, home renovations and residential emergency repair services. Quality craftsmanship and 25 years of experience. Fully licensed and ensured.\n\nWe also offer services for Home repairs, Painting, Home improvement, residential additions, installations and much more. We welcome projects of all sizes.\n\nFeel free to contact us to get started today.\n\nThank you for considering ON THE SPOT Construction Services Inc. for your next project. We look forward to working with you!

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Stratum Construction INC
5.0(
10
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Serving Marlborough, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Stratum exceeded my expectations with their bathroom remodeling services. From the initial consultation to the final touches, every step of the process was handled with professionalism and attention to detail. The team at Stratum demonstrated excellent craftsmanship and expertise, transforming my outdated bathroom into a modern and functional space. Communication throughout the project was clear and timely, and any questions or concerns were addressed promptly. I am thrilled with the final result and would highly recommend Stratum to anyone considering a bathroom renovation."
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Windows and doors were replaced
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Marlborough, 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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