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J & Sons Services Co
4.1(
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Serving Royersford, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

We are a family company focused on offering quality service at an affordable cost.\n\nIf you dream it, we can make it come true

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Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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E.Z. General Construction Inc
3.7(
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Serving Royersford, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

EZ General Construction Inc., a family-owned and operated business, has been proudly serving the Lancaster, Berks and Chester county and surrounding areas, since 1996. Founded by Edwin Zeiset, the company spans three generations of the Zeiset family, reflecting a long-standing tradition of dedication, craftsmanship, and commitment to quality. Whether you’re looking for a small home improvement project or a major renovation, EZ General Construction has the expertise to handle it all.\nSpecializing in a wide range of services, we offer everything from deck and patio construction to home remodeling, additions, custom home building, garage construction, to kitchen and basement finishing. Our skilled team takes pride in providing seamless project management and delivering results that exceed expectations. If you’re considering expanding your living space or updating your home, EZ General Construction can guide you every step of the way.\nTo make your renovation dreams a reality, we even offer financing options tailored to your needs. As a trusted local general contractor serving Southeastern PA, EZ General Construction aims to provide personalized solutions, ensuring each project aligns with your vision. For a prompt estimate and more information, visit our website at EZGENERALCONSTRUCTION.net or call us at 717-354-0332.\n

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Merryfield Construction Group
4.5(
125
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Serving Royersford, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The owner, George, came to the house nd gave  good price for the job taking in account that I am a senior.  he gave the option of fixing the existing gutters which were quite old and gave a guaranteed for the new gutters.  He also willing to work with me either way, was very courteous and professional.  A date was set for installation and was followed up in a good time."
Mullica Hill
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Rock-A-Fellas Co Inc
4.5(
23
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Serving Royersford, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Credit card accepted

"The ground at the back of my house was a mess after we tore down a shed that probably dated from when my house was built in the late 1800's. I wanted to put in a new shed, but was concerned about what it was going to cost to have the ground prepared and the recommended foundation laid. Bob gave me an estimate that was less than I expected and offered to clean away about 10 years accumulation of debris the area for a nominal extra charge. He explained what he would do and how, and was able to arrange a date to do the work within about 2 weeks. He arrived when he said he would, he and his crew got to work and the job was finished within about 2 hours. He was cheerful and friendly and very easy to work with. He also did a great job, and ended up charging me slightly less than the estimate."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JJ Construction
4.3(
125
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Serving Royersford, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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"It went ok. Eric was so anxious to start the repairs that he reduced the price which was great, but he started the job a week later than originally planned and my husband miss two days of work because of it. He didn't finish job at 100%. There are couple minor things that still needed to be done that he has not come back to finish. I guess when you have too many jobs going on at once, I guess he figured those few minor things were not important to call and say he wasn't coming back to complete the job. I do however want to thank one his workers (I wish I would have asked him his name) who did most of the work by himself. He was very professional and if I knew his name and number, I would call him for future jobs. Overall the work was fair, but I will not use Eric again or recommend him to anyone."
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Montco Fence & Superior Structures LLC
4.6(
124
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Serving Royersford, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Betsy's husband Bill (CoOwner) visited with me at home to sketch a plan, provide an estimate and schedule installation.  The process was seamless and the workmanship was awesome.  I now ride around town able to discern cheaper versions of MY fence.  As a real estate agent, I KNOW a quality fence can add significantly to the curb appeal of a home.  Many of my clients have Montco Fence products and I've been impressed.  As other reviews have stated, fencing is not cheap, but with Montco Fence you can count on outstanding customer service, quality products that will last a long time, and top tier workmanship.  I will continue to recommend them to others.
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6' High White Viking Scallop with New England Caps
5' High Viking Step With New England Caps
4' High White Spartan Straight With Gothic Caps
6' High White Lakeland with Gothic Caps
6' High White Lakeland with New England Caps and 1 Decsending Section

+23

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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MCG Construction Inc.
4.9(
36
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Serving Royersford, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"MCG Construction did an excellent job on repairing the foundation and walls of our garage. Great communication throughout the process. Very professional workmen and great quality work. Their quote and total price for the project was far less than another company that suggested completely demolishing the old garage and building a new one. The final price of MCG's garage work was less than what they estimated it would be, because after removing parts of the garage they discovered there was already a foundation that they could build upon instead of having to excavate and pour a new foundation. Overall a very good experience. I would definitely use them again."
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Royersford, 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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