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Artistone Construction & Design, LLC

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Artistone Construction & Design, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
59 local quotes requested

WBW Properties and Remodeling, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. With over 15 years of experience, we uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.

"was absolutely amazed by the work that they did. very nice people, trustworthy, hard workers. helped a great deal with design, and made sure that it was everything I was looking for. definitely recommend for anyone!"

Koren B on February 2020

WBW Properties and Remodeling, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. With over 15 years of experience, we uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.

"was absolutely amazed by the work that they did. very nice people, trustworthy, hard workers. helped a great deal with design, and made sure that it was everything I was looking for. definitely recommend for anyone!"

Koren B on February 2020

Deckwashing Plus

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Deckwashing Plus

4.82(
170
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
219 local quotes requested

Family owned and operated business that started out as a part time business specializing in deck care and restoration and has grown into a full time home service firm. We have 27 years of experience in the field and take pride in our work. Punctual, courteous, neat and attention to detail are how our clients describe us. Referrals account for nearly 50% of our business and we take that very seriously. Now serving parts of Lee county in Florida for the winter months. Our services range from general handyman to bathroom remodeling. Jobs can be priced by the project or by the hour. No job is too big or small. Consultations are always free and can be worked around your schedule. When we are hired to do work, we never use subcontractors. Our name is too important for someone to tarnish it. The owner is always on the job and doesn't just send in a "crew" to complete the work.

"Excellent. Great job; good & fair price for quality work; good communication from owner; done in and on time as quoted and within estimate. Very satisfied... I would use them again and I will suggest that my friends and relatives do also. I'm very happy."

George R on October 2025

Family owned and operated business that started out as a part time business specializing in deck care and restoration and has grown into a full time home service firm. We have 27 years of experience in the field and take pride in our work. Punctual, courteous, neat and attention to detail are how our clients describe us. Referrals account for nearly 50% of our business and we take that very seriously. Now serving parts of Lee county in Florida for the winter months. Our services range from general handyman to bathroom remodeling. Jobs can be priced by the project or by the hour. No job is too big or small. Consultations are always free and can be worked around your schedule. When we are hired to do work, we never use subcontractors. Our name is too important for someone to tarnish it. The owner is always on the job and doesn't just send in a "crew" to complete the work.

"Excellent. Great job; good & fair price for quality work; good communication from owner; done in and on time as quoted and within estimate. Very satisfied... I would use them again and I will suggest that my friends and relatives do also. I'm very happy."

George R on October 2025

Rochester Hardwood Floor Inc

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Rochester Hardwood Floor Inc

4.77(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

10 Employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. Extra charge for after-hours service.

"A great experience from start to finish! Five star all the way! The estimate was done by D0nna who was punctual, knowledgeable, experienced and pleasant. Her follow-up communication was excellent. The estimate was detailed and fair. Communications/interactions with owner/managers Steve and Mike were always a positive experience. They are very knowledgeable about the hardwood flooring business and were a pleasure to work with. Installers Charles and Craig were excellent at their craft. They were punctual, worked hard the whole day, and cleaned up at the end. We were very happy with every aspect of the flooring they installed. The flooring that we had installed was a natural pre-finished select red oak from the Hardwood Outlet in Penfield. The folks there, Oz and Levant, were very helpful and accommodating in helping us choose the flooring that would best fit our needs. We took home numerous samples before making our final selection. Like Rochester Hardwood Floors, the Hardwood Outlet is a quality operation. All around, this was a great experience and we are very happy with the quality and value of the finished product. We look forward to recommending Rochester Hardwood Floors and the Hardwood Outlet to family and friends."

Carl H on May 2023

10 Employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. Extra charge for after-hours service.

"A great experience from start to finish! Five star all the way! The estimate was done by D0nna who was punctual, knowledgeable, experienced and pleasant. Her follow-up communication was excellent. The estimate was detailed and fair. Communications/interactions with owner/managers Steve and Mike were always a positive experience. They are very knowledgeable about the hardwood flooring business and were a pleasure to work with. Installers Charles and Craig were excellent at their craft. They were punctual, worked hard the whole day, and cleaned up at the end. We were very happy with every aspect of the flooring they installed. The flooring that we had installed was a natural pre-finished select red oak from the Hardwood Outlet in Penfield. The folks there, Oz and Levant, were very helpful and accommodating in helping us choose the flooring that would best fit our needs. We took home numerous samples before making our final selection. Like Rochester Hardwood Floors, the Hardwood Outlet is a quality operation. All around, this was a great experience and we are very happy with the quality and value of the finished product. We look forward to recommending Rochester Hardwood Floors and the Hardwood Outlet to family and friends."

Carl H on May 2023

BLAKE MILLER LAWN & LANDSCAPE

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BLAKE MILLER LAWN & LANDSCAPE

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28 years of experience

JACK HOLLY

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JACK HOLLY

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49 years of experience

OWNER-OPERATED. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGE. NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER-HOURS SERVICE.

OWNER-OPERATED. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGE. NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER-HOURS SERVICE.

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

4.84(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

Sean Daily Contracting

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Sean Daily Contracting

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34 years of experience

Sean Daily Contracting prides itself on honest and fair priced work. We are offering 10% off labor costs to any new clients. We offer FREE estimates and timely service and have a reputation for customer satisfaction. From interior painting to outside decks to full home additions, you will find peace of mind that your job is done right the first time.

Sean Daily Contracting prides itself on honest and fair priced work. We are offering 10% off labor costs to any new clients. We offer FREE estimates and timely service and have a reputation for customer satisfaction. From interior painting to outside decks to full home additions, you will find peace of mind that your job is done right the first time.

Antonio lopez

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D.E. Schmidt Painting LLC

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D.E. Schmidt Painting LLC

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10 years of experience

DE Schmidt Painting LLC is a one person business with over 30 years of experience in residential and commercial painting. Estimates are free and can be scheduled anytime, and any charges above the estimate would be discussed with the homeowner first. Sorry, no financing options.

DE Schmidt Painting LLC is a one person business with over 30 years of experience in residential and commercial painting. Estimates are free and can be scheduled anytime, and any charges above the estimate would be discussed with the homeowner first. Sorry, no financing options.

Sarfaty System Renovations

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Sarfaty System Renovations

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52 years of experience

Founded, owned and managed by K.L. Sarfaty, we have been in business for over 48 years serving the Greater Rochester, NY area. While we specialize in kitchens and bathrooms, any of your interior home improvement, renovation and contracting needs can be met through working with our company! Tile, counter tops, cabinets, painting, repairs, design and so much more can be achieved with us. A home is such an important part of everyone's life and we love being able to create a better environment for the people in our community. Give K.L. a call today to schedule a time to meet at your home 585-738-1796!

Founded, owned and managed by K.L. Sarfaty, we have been in business for over 48 years serving the Greater Rochester, NY area. While we specialize in kitchens and bathrooms, any of your interior home improvement, renovation and contracting needs can be met through working with our company! Tile, counter tops, cabinets, painting, repairs, design and so much more can be achieved with us. A home is such an important part of everyone's life and we love being able to create a better environment for the people in our community. Give K.L. a call today to schedule a time to meet at your home 585-738-1796!

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Rochester, NY

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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