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MMP Construction Inc
4.6(
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Serving Newmarket, 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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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Horsman Builders
4.3(
23
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Serving Newmarket, 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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Turn Key Construction
4.8(
6
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Serving Newmarket, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fred has the nicest men working for him they are gentleman.I have been going through a lot lately and when Fred called to see how things were going ,(all good)he realized I would have a hard time using my back door so he called his men and they made me steps to use on the side entrance they were so good I thought they were the final ones Iam so happy with the work being done."
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Response time1 day
Response rate89%
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Tseranos Construction, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Newmarket, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"We hiredTseranos Construction to add an addition to our home, mudroom, garage with primary suite above. I would highly recommend this company, work was completed on time and we were very happy with quality of work. The owner was always available to answer questions and help us through the construction process."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Locke It In Construction
4.4(
31
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Serving Newmarket, 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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Paul Marino Carpentry
5.0(
11
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Serving Newmarket, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Offers commercial services

"He as done several carpentry jobs in my home including building in a custom bar the is beautiful and fits the space magically. He has also installed interior and exterior doors and built walls. He has a great eye and can work around anything."
interior
exterior
Cedar shakes
Garage
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hutchinson Remodeling And Carpentry
4.3(
24
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Serving Newmarket, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We were very happy with the work that was done. We were given a cost and date that he could start and he started right on time and finished within the time frame he gave us. Zack was very nice and friendly and always made sure that we knew when he was going to be there and when he would be leaving every day. I work from home and I could hardly tell he was there. The room was left extremely clean at the end of the day and the room was spotless when he was done with the job. The final price was exactly what he quoted us and we were very pleased with the work that was done. We would most definitely suggest him to friends and family or anyone that is looking for drywall work to be done that wants a painless, professional experience without any hassle. Any future drywall projects we will definitely be calling Hutchinson remodeling and construction."
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Newmarket, 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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