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RC Works

52 Metcalf St
4.94(
16
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•Approved Pro

RC Works

52 Metcalf St
4.94(
16
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
418 local quotes requested

Craftsmanship. It's not about making something that meets expectations. It's about creating something that changes them. RC WORKS offers over Five years of experience in the home building and remodeling industry in the Greater Boston area. We take pride in delivering a product that reflects our high standards for craftsmanship and our dedication to the work that we do. Our approach is a personal one, involving the client in every phase of the project down to the smallest detail, and our list of repeat clientele reflects the trust we build with each project. We work on all aspect of repairs from basement to the roof.

"RC Works did our bathroom renovation. We are happy with the process and the beautiful results! Andrey, Mariano and the team are professional, kind and easy to work with. Andrey is a wonderful listener and communicator. He responded to us promptly, managed the project efficiently and transparently, and kept us updated on the work and timeline. Big praises also to Mariano and Neto, who did the carpentry work, glass shower installation, among other tasks. They went above and beyond to deliver high-quality work, arriving on site with bright smiles and hard-working attitudes. We are also happy with the other team members, who are friendly and competent: tile installer for beautiful tiling, plumbers, electrician, painters and cleaners. Overall, we would highly recommend RC works."

Annie H on May 2025

Craftsmanship. It's not about making something that meets expectations. It's about creating something that changes them. RC WORKS offers over Five years of experience in the home building and remodeling industry in the Greater Boston area. We take pride in delivering a product that reflects our high standards for craftsmanship and our dedication to the work that we do. Our approach is a personal one, involving the client in every phase of the project down to the smallest detail, and our list of repeat clientele reflects the trust we build with each project. We work on all aspect of repairs from basement to the roof.

"RC Works did our bathroom renovation. We are happy with the process and the beautiful results! Andrey, Mariano and the team are professional, kind and easy to work with. Andrey is a wonderful listener and communicator. He responded to us promptly, managed the project efficiently and transparently, and kept us updated on the work and timeline. Big praises also to Mariano and Neto, who did the carpentry work, glass shower installation, among other tasks. They went above and beyond to deliver high-quality work, arriving on site with bright smiles and hard-working attitudes. We are also happy with the other team members, who are friendly and competent: tile installer for beautiful tiling, plumbers, electrician, painters and cleaners. Overall, we would highly recommend RC works."

Annie H on May 2025

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John R Elander & Son Inc

27 Galen Street
4.83(
18
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John R Elander & Son Inc

27 Galen Street
4.83(
18
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
171 local quotes requested

John R. Elander & Son, Inc. is a full service provider of residential construction with a reputation for complete customer satisfaction and on-time, on-budget completion of a wide variety of construction projects. That high level of customer satisfaction and commitment to quality has allowed us to cultivate and maintain alliances with the area's most skilled sub-contractors who consistently surpass our client’s expectations for professionalism and craftsmanship.

"Rob did an outstanding job replacing our windows. We didn't give him much to go on. He had a good idea for what would look good and we are glad we took his advice. It wasn't an easy job to do since there was a good deal rot surrounding the windows and nothing was level to being with. He replaced as much as he could with materials that would not rot and the windows are beautiful."

JUNKO AND KYLE V on November 2020

John R. Elander & Son, Inc. is a full service provider of residential construction with a reputation for complete customer satisfaction and on-time, on-budget completion of a wide variety of construction projects. That high level of customer satisfaction and commitment to quality has allowed us to cultivate and maintain alliances with the area's most skilled sub-contractors who consistently surpass our client’s expectations for professionalism and craftsmanship.

"Rob did an outstanding job replacing our windows. We didn't give him much to go on. He had a good idea for what would look good and we are glad we took his advice. It wasn't an easy job to do since there was a good deal rot surrounding the windows and nothing was level to being with. He replaced as much as he could with materials that would not rot and the windows are beautiful."

JUNKO AND KYLE V on November 2020

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D & S Partners Construction

156 Salisbury Street
5.00(
38
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D & S Partners Construction

156 Salisbury Street
5.00(
38
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
580 local quotes requested

DS Partners Constructlon prides itself in delivering good quality work, excellent workmanship, timely delivery and attention to detail. Our goal is to ensure that we can deliver the vision you have for your project and that our company will remain your choice as the remodel company for future projects.

"I highly recommend Sanfer Rocha and D.S. Partners Construction for a bathroom remodel. Sanfer was professional, transparent with costs, and responsive to questions during the whole renovation process. His workers were skilled, prompt, and friendly. Sanfer also suggested vendors and provided helpful tips. I am very happy with our beautiful bathroom and would hire him again for another renovation."

Karen D on August 2025

DS Partners Constructlon prides itself in delivering good quality work, excellent workmanship, timely delivery and attention to detail. Our goal is to ensure that we can deliver the vision you have for your project and that our company will remain your choice as the remodel company for future projects.

"I highly recommend Sanfer Rocha and D.S. Partners Construction for a bathroom remodel. Sanfer was professional, transparent with costs, and responsive to questions during the whole renovation process. His workers were skilled, prompt, and friendly. Sanfer also suggested vendors and provided helpful tips. I am very happy with our beautiful bathroom and would hire him again for another renovation."

Karen D on August 2025

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Coen Construction

387 Page Street
4.08(
13
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Coen Construction

387 Page Street
4.08(
13
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
1534 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

We are a full service residential construction and remodeling company. Our goal is to exceed all of our clients expectations through exceptional customer service and quality craftsmanship. We work with some of the best tradesmen in the industry to deliver a quality finished product. From deck and porch builds to siding and windows, we can do it all. Contact us for an estimate on your project today! Check out our instagram for photos and updates @coenconstruction

"The work was completed — but if you missed something minor yet important, don’t count on getting it done afterward. Once they’ve been paid, they’ll completely ignore you, even if you’re willing to pay."

Alex K on September 2025

We are a full service residential construction and remodeling company. Our goal is to exceed all of our clients expectations through exceptional customer service and quality craftsmanship. We work with some of the best tradesmen in the industry to deliver a quality finished product. From deck and porch builds to siding and windows, we can do it all. Contact us for an estimate on your project today! Check out our instagram for photos and updates @coenconstruction

"The work was completed — but if you missed something minor yet important, don’t count on getting it done afterward. Once they’ve been paid, they’ll completely ignore you, even if you’re willing to pay."

Alex K on September 2025

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SL Carpentry Inc

11 Old Boston Rd
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SL Carpentry Inc

11 Old Boston Rd
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713 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

SL Carpentry is a company owned by 2 partners that after been working together for 4 years in construction, decided to open their own business. The company is 4 years old, but the partners have around 8 years of experience with construction. Currently SL carpentry is composed by the 2 owners plus 6 employees. We are carpenters that can help you with your remodeling needs. Finish basements, additions, kitchens, bath remodel, Decks and more. Let us work with you and show our commitment with our customers and our focus on always deliver a high quality work.

SL Carpentry is a company owned by 2 partners that after been working together for 4 years in construction, decided to open their own business. The company is 4 years old, but the partners have around 8 years of experience with construction. Currently SL carpentry is composed by the 2 owners plus 6 employees. We are carpenters that can help you with your remodeling needs. Finish basements, additions, kitchens, bath remodel, Decks and more. Let us work with you and show our commitment with our customers and our focus on always deliver a high quality work.

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New England Carpentry Inc

18 Burnett Road
5.00(
40
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•Approved Pro

New England Carpentry Inc

18 Burnett Road
5.00(
40
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
614 local quotes requested

**Due to our current installation schedule our minimum project is $10,000** Please call today to schedule your appointment 857-991-5434 We value our clients and always give our best. As the company owner, site supervisor and contractor, I personally manage the jobs to make sure we are achieving the highest possible standards. Our work is done with trusted in-house crews who I have worked with for years. New England Carpentry is fully licensed, registered and insured. Do not hesitate to call for a free estimate or for more information.

"Great job 👏"

Larry C on August 2025

**Due to our current installation schedule our minimum project is $10,000** Please call today to schedule your appointment 857-991-5434 We value our clients and always give our best. As the company owner, site supervisor and contractor, I personally manage the jobs to make sure we are achieving the highest possible standards. Our work is done with trusted in-house crews who I have worked with for years. New England Carpentry is fully licensed, registered and insured. Do not hesitate to call for a free estimate or for more information.

"Great job 👏"

Larry C on August 2025

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Absolute Construction Group

257 Willard Street
5.00(
8
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•Approved Pro

Absolute Construction Group

257 Willard Street
5.00(
8
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1242 local quotes requested

Our specialties include residential exterior siding, roofing installation and repair, window and door installation, exterior deck builds, patios, and masonry. We also do additions and and interior remodeling. The owners, Jared Spicer and Greg Bailey, along with the entire team, thank you for considering Absolute Construction Group LLC for your home improvement needs. We are a locally owned and operated company and have been serving Boston and the surrounding area for many years. As a local business, we value each of our customers and pride ourselves on providing the best customer experience from start to finish.

"Great company! Had a great project experience with Absolute. Mike was very responsive and made himself available every step of the way. We’re very happy we chose to work with him."

Dan P on June 2023

Our specialties include residential exterior siding, roofing installation and repair, window and door installation, exterior deck builds, patios, and masonry. We also do additions and and interior remodeling. The owners, Jared Spicer and Greg Bailey, along with the entire team, thank you for considering Absolute Construction Group LLC for your home improvement needs. We are a locally owned and operated company and have been serving Boston and the surrounding area for many years. As a local business, we value each of our customers and pride ourselves on providing the best customer experience from start to finish.

"Great company! Had a great project experience with Absolute. Mike was very responsive and made himself available every step of the way. We’re very happy we chose to work with him."

Dan P on June 2023

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Apex Remodeling Inc

3 Wilbur Ct
5.00(
13
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Apex Remodeling Inc

3 Wilbur Ct
5.00(
13
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
575 local quotes requested

We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We have industry experience since 2004. We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"Great experience!"

Anthony D on April 2024

We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We have industry experience since 2004. We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"Great experience!"

Anthony D on April 2024

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JCN Construction

505 Washington Avenue
5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro

JCN Construction

505 Washington Avenue
5.00(
4
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
221 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in remodeling services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Jose and his team were amazing. Deck exceeded my expectations. Always here when they said they would be. Extremely efficient, respectful, and professional. Worked long hours to get the project finished ahead of schedule. Meticulous attention to detail. Respected property and always cleaned everything up at the end of the day. I had an exceptional experience with JCN. Highly recommend and plan on using them for future projects. Thank you for my amazing deck."

Lucinda R on October 2024

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in remodeling services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Jose and his team were amazing. Deck exceeded my expectations. Always here when they said they would be. Extremely efficient, respectful, and professional. Worked long hours to get the project finished ahead of schedule. Meticulous attention to detail. Respected property and always cleaned everything up at the end of the day. I had an exceptional experience with JCN. Highly recommend and plan on using them for future projects. Thank you for my amazing deck."

Lucinda R on October 2024

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Crystal Renovations LLC

95 Bellevue St
4.95(
56
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•Approved Pro

Crystal Renovations LLC

95 Bellevue St
4.95(
56
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
1056 local quotes requested

Carpenters, Plumbers, Electrician, Plasters and All license professional and Insured.. 100% Job guaranteed.

"Pedro and his team were excellent. They were professional and timely, hard-working and meticulous, and trustworthy. Best of all (at least for me), is that Pedro is VERY responsive and his team is assigned to get your job done and done correctly. They show up on time every day, and were willing to work late into the evening to hit the project milestones. Pedro was 100% clear about the costs, and he made sure I fully understood the areas where the costs were not known or where the costs could possibly change. For example, he said, "If you open up this wall, I'm not sure what we are going to find." I told him to proceed and his team opened up that wall and found that the previous contractor had installed literally zero insulation. Pedro met with me, reviewed what his team had found, went over all of our options, gave me his recommendation, and only proceeded when I completely approved the additional work that would be done and the additional cost entailed. Pedro is a true partner and his team does great work. I cannot recommend them enough. My wife and I have already booked them for another job renovating a first floor porch and creating a roof over the open-air second floor porch."

Timothy M on October 2024

Carpenters, Plumbers, Electrician, Plasters and All license professional and Insured.. 100% Job guaranteed.

"Pedro and his team were excellent. They were professional and timely, hard-working and meticulous, and trustworthy. Best of all (at least for me), is that Pedro is VERY responsive and his team is assigned to get your job done and done correctly. They show up on time every day, and were willing to work late into the evening to hit the project milestones. Pedro was 100% clear about the costs, and he made sure I fully understood the areas where the costs were not known or where the costs could possibly change. For example, he said, "If you open up this wall, I'm not sure what we are going to find." I told him to proceed and his team opened up that wall and found that the previous contractor had installed literally zero insulation. Pedro met with me, reviewed what his team had found, went over all of our options, gave me his recommendation, and only proceeded when I completely approved the additional work that would be done and the additional cost entailed. Pedro is a true partner and his team does great work. I cannot recommend them enough. My wife and I have already booked them for another job renovating a first floor porch and creating a roof over the open-air second floor porch."

Timothy M on October 2024

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Stoneham, MA

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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