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Rettle Enterprise LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Stroudsburg, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Ian from Rettle Enterprise was very professional. When I called him, he came. He looked at the work and gave me an estimate for both times. And when he started the work, he kept me posted -- constantly kept in touch with me. When the work was finished, it was excellent. I was very happy. I'm actually contacting him again for another work at my house. I recommend him highly."
Decks & Porches Project
Remodeling - General Project
Carpentry - Woodworking Project
Decks & Porches Project
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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Proteus Services
4.8(
12
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Serving Stroudsburg, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Prompt communication, accurate estimate and schedule, job well done! This was a smooth process with great communication and attention to detail the whole way through. Kevin came out quickly with his drywall pro to give an estimate, provided a detailed estimate, and was able to adjust the schedule to add in some electrical work that we wanted. They started the job on time and completed it in the window we scheduled. There was a very minor detail that needed looking into after the job was complete and they handled it perfectly the next day. The quality of the work was great -- they tore down and replaced a ceiling. We've worked with other contractors and handyman services for small and big jobs and this company is one we'd definitely work with again (which we can't say about others)."
Spring clean up, weeding, mulching
Living room - removed carpet,  painted,  installed new flooring and trim
Spring clean up, weeding, mulching
Kitchen- removed wall paper and vinyl flooring.  Painted,  installed new trim and flooring
Spring clean up, weeding, mulching

+13

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
JEFF DAROJA HOME IMPROVEMENT
4.5(
19
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Serving Stroudsburg, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Credit card accepted

"Except for the fact that it took longer than anticipated, I could not be happier with the results and the impeccable servive. Jeff has a dedicated crew that does great work. I did find a few things that I asked to be changed or improved and there was never a problem and no extra charge. In addition, Jeff researched at length to get us the best way to install a fireplace and chimney. This guy is a GEM!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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PA Contracting Services LLC
3.8(
16
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Serving Stroudsburg, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

"The crew arrived on time and began to work immediately. Not only are they skilled but we're respectful and took the time to explain each process along the way. Work was completed in a timely manner I plan to call again in the future."
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
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+54

Recommended by84%of homeowners
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M&O Garage Doors Llc
5.0(
9
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Serving Stroudsburg, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"arrived on time, worked timely, cleaned up everything like he wasn't even there. Everything was done as explained, within budget given at estimate and very nice and respectful. No issues with anything since, very high quality work."
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+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Northeastern Roof Restoration
4.4(
23
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Serving Stroudsburg, 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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+138

Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Uzis Contracting
4.2(
23
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Serving Stroudsburg, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Uziyah and his team gutted and renovated a vacant apartment I have in Brooklyn. I had a tenant there for 8 years and it was time to renovate and modernize the unit, making it fit for the tenants coming in from abroad. I would hire and recommend this company."
Replace ac
Deck repair
Welding
Remodel
Handymen Project

+97

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Stroudsburg, 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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