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Avatar for Rock-A-Fellas Co Inc
Rock-A-Fellas Co Inc
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Serving Pottsville, PA 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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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Central Lending Svc Inc dba Credit Central
4.8(
72
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Serving Pottsville, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

"I originally found Mark on Angie's List, with all the great reviews, I had to check him out.  I am a first time home  buyer and Mark helped me with weighing my options with FHA or Conventional.  We ended up going conventional with 5% down, which saved us a lot of money.
I had another quote from another Mortgage lender, which I shared with Mark.  I also told Mark we have 30 days to close, so he definitely had his work cut out for him.  Mark ended up winning the job, he got me the best rate and cheapest closing costs.  He also promised me 30 days closing, which I was very happy he was able to do.  Everything went smoothly, and he was quick to pick up the phone and give me advice throughout the whole process.  He was very upfront with everything, all of the costs were outlined and there were NO hidden fees at the closing table.  I would highly recommend Mark, I am recommending all my family and friends to use him!
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Avatar for M&O Garage Doors Llc
M&O Garage Doors Llc
5.0(
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Serving Pottsville, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent! Very professional, knowledgeable, organized, and work finished sooner than I inspected. Was scheduled for a day later, got a call and asked if he could come a day earlier! Excellent! Would definitely recommend to anyone!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Northeastern Roof Restoration
Northeastern Roof Restoration
4.4(
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Serving Pottsville, PA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"End of the second week and what appears to be a small job and only a third to a quarter is done. Granted, we have had some rain along the way, but last two days have been sunny and warm and they never showed up or bothered to call to inform me as to what their plans were."
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for WilMarc Construction Inc
WilMarc Construction Inc
4.4(
11
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Serving Pottsville, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The provider started the work on my home. The work he has done so far is good and they initially were very friendly. However, still has not been back to finish the job. I have already paid in full for the service. I called 2 weeks ago and he said he would be here but never showed up. He informed me he would call me back but still has not returned my call. We agreed on a price range from $30,000- $35, 000 and the price exceeded that. He still has not installed a screen door to my house, my counter tops, or my kitchen sinks. Their is electrical wiring showing everywhere, and they have not completed the paint job.

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They came back and finished the job. They did an excellent job handling the complaints that I had. I will actually be having them come back and do more work for me. They are really nice men, and they have worked twice as hard for me, making everything handicap accessible for my son."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Home Medix Remodeling
Home Medix Remodeling
4.2(
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Serving Pottsville, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Home Medix Remodeling can help you with all your remodeling needs from basements to roofs and everything in between we've got you covered with quality work, excellent service and competitive prices.

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Pottsville, PA

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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