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JWL Construction
5.0(
4
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Mount Laurel, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional presentation. Clean work spaces. Timely work schedule. Constant progress. Beautiful outcome. I've referred JWL at least 4 times. Just invited them back for spring tune up on some things at my home. Extremely pleased."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JMD Builders LLC.
4.0(
5
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Mount Laurel, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

General Remodeling business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
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+20

Response time3 days
Response rate93%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Merryfield Construction Group
4.5(
125
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Mount Laurel, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"When we first met with Lew Merryfield, our home was a disaster.  Smoke and intense heat had made it necessary to completely gut and restore our home.  It was a time of great despair and confusion.  Lew was very reassuring that his company would be able to handle to assignment and allow us to return to a home that was better than ever, and agreed to bid the job in the format requested.
After the contract was signed the Merryfield Construction Group was very active, and progress was made every week.  We opted to hire our own subcontractors for plumbing and HVAC, and an electrical contractor recommended by the provider.  The provider and their staff worked well with the other contractors and were communicative with us during the process.  A promise to never abandon working on our home for any significant period of time was kept.  Building options and recommendations were presented at appropriate times and were appreciated.  Lew and his brother George worked with us to solve problems that arose and we always felt like it was a partnership and that they took great pride in their work.  Additional work outside the original contract and work change orders were appropriate and reasonably priced.
The fire was one week before Christmas in 2013, and we were able to move back in late October 2014.  Although this time frame was slightly outside of the original estimate, it was not considered unreasonable given the nature of the work and the change orders. After we moved in, the provider has done a nice job on following up any problem areas and punch list items.
We are very happy with our "new" home and are confident that the provider will continue to stand behind the work.  The overall job turned out much better than we could have expected.  Lew and George Merryfield, and their staff, particularly Tom Ferry, Sean, and Scott, were always respectful and friendly, and took obvious pride in their crafts.  In conclusion, we are glad we selected Merryfield Construction Group and would not hesitate to use them again in the future or recommend them to others."
Mullica Hill
Checkerboard View
Master Bath Retreat
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+1

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Bathroom and Kitchen King Remodeling, LLC
4.7(
63
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Mount Laurel, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They always came on time everyday and the work was completed exactly as the time frame they estimated. The bathroom came out amazing, some little details did not come out as expect due to the building structure, that is understandable. Overall, everything came out exactly we have planted out and Harry always put the customer needs first. I changed the design I want in the middle of renovation, he did not give any excuses, and just go ahead and adjust the plan to my needs."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Rock-A-Fellas Co Inc
4.5(
23
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Mount Laurel, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Credit card accepted

"Bob and his crew did an outstanding job on all three projects.  The first shed foundation required a lot of front end loading work with the township and Bob helped me navigate the process.   All of the jobs required significant travel for Bob and his crew, but they arrived early everyday and worked long into the evening.  Bob pays attention to the details and does not cut corners.  His rates are competitive and you definitely get what you pay for.  I highly recommend using Rock-A-Fellas for your next foundation or shed project.
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+14

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Michael Patrick Construction
4.5(
17
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Mount Laurel, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"excellent job, Mike and Frank were professional and polite, very nice young men Not only did they build our deck at at very reasonable cost and top quality but they even added a walk way at no extra cost. great job, would recommend them to any and all who ask."
Remodeling - General Project
Pool deck
New deck board and railings!
Before
Custom deck build

+48

Response time3 days
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Mount Laurel, 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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