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SRC Partners
5.0(
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Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bob and his crew are phenomenal. They are very professional and attentive to detail. All in all just a pleasure to work with. Couldn’t be happier with this project."
North Haven Addition
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North Haven Addition
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+3

Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Next Level Building Services LLC.
4.6(
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Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Next Level Building to renovate our bathroom and to make it more mobility-challenged friendly and to be prepared for a wheelchair. From the very start William listened very carefully to what we were looking for and made a couple of great suggestions which included enlarging the bathroom by taking over dead space in the hallway. This was a wonderful idea because it added space for a wheelchair to maneuver in and worked out beautifully. Throughout the project William checked in to be sure we knew what was happening, what was going to happen next and to see if there were questions or concerns. William and his crew went out of their way to insure in the middle of the project that the bathroom was very usable when a houseful of family arrived to spend the weekend. Speaking of the crew, they were all extremely professional, polite, and not only skilled at their jobs but took pride in doing the job the right way and cleaned up every night before leaving. I would definitely recommend them and I am already looking at another project with them."
Decks & Porches Project
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Decks & Porches Project

+17

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Colonial Restorations
4.5(
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Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

"This was an excellent experience.  Given the trickiness of replacing a sill, I wanted someone who had done this before.  They specialize in timber framing, so I hoped they would work out.

They started in removing the shingles to look at the current state, which was worse than I thought.  They then went in a supported the house from the basement to prevent further problems.  Then they started in on the replacing.

They kept me informed as the work went on, explaining what needed to be done, and asking for my input as appropriate.  When a stomach bug went through the family (it's a father-son company), they let me know via email as to their absence and when they'd be back.  The only minor nit I had was that their quote didn't include the dumpster and the building permit.  However, when the inspector required more information to approve the permit request, they talked to him quickly and straightened it out.

They had the tools they needed to get the job done quickly and safely.  They did a good cleanup, and restoration of the exterior of my house.  I wouldn't hesitate to use them again, or recommend them to a friend."
Post Replacement
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Barn Roof Replacement
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+6

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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North American Building Inc
4.3(
30
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Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Went absolutely fantastic. From start to finish Glenn and his team were right on target. From the preliminary planning stage to the determining of materials, layout and all the small visual details you could want through the drawing up of building plans. It moved quickly and efficiently. There was  never a moment i felt left out or not in touch with what was going on. 
Once construction started it went smoothly and quickly with no bumps just as agreed to and planned. In my profession as an Attorney legal documents are key. I must say the  way the estimate and contract documents are written up is a perfect combination that covers the customer and the contractor alike and covers all the details. They are very conscientious of leaving a minimal trace that they were ever there keeping things neat on a daily basis. All workers were very courteous and respectful.
This is also not the first time I have used North American Building. They have done  many projects around our property including an extensive addition several years ago. They work hard to give you as much bang for the buck as they can and are also a world of knowledge and always come up with design ideas you didn't even think of that are within the style and purpose you are trying to achieve. They were also able to create ways of doing things that I was told by others couldn't be done.  I will continue to recommend them and use them for whatever projects that arise in the future.
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+10

Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Garage Doors of Fairfield County LLC (Cadra's)
4.6(
156
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Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very good.  Although they were unable to replace the insulation strip due to our garage door being cheap.  Felt like I got my money's worth out of the other things he did and the info he gave about getting a better garage door.
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Old Saybrook, CT

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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