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Cary's Home Improvement
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Serving Suffern, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Emergency services offered

"My wife and I DO NOT use anyone who is not on Angie's List so we understand the importance of having accurate, fair reviews. We found Cary on Angie's List with overall great feedback on jobs he had done so we called him in for an estimate. Despite being very busy, he made the time to come over on a Saturday morning. He had previously dropped by and assessed the damage from the outside but needed to see it from the inside to ensure he could judge it accurately. After 15 minutes, our fears were realized and he said he would need to remove the cedar impression siding and remove the roof and replace it with a different system because the pitch wasn't steep enough. 
Within 48 hours, he provided a quote for his crew to come out and get the work done in a single day which was completely reasonable. He completed the work (guaranteed) as promised and left the site immaculate. He took pictures of the issue, of job progress and of the completed job. He mentioned he went around and filled some other issues he noticed while he was waiting for his crew to wrap up, no charge at all. He then discounted the quoted, agreed price 5% for angie's list deal I wasn't even aware of. Have you ever heard of a contractor accept less than an agreed price? Me neither.
Angie's List is a great resource for people to share experiences. I think the contractors who are honest and reasonable should be applauded too. We have been on the receiving end of some really lousy service so this was a new experience having someone do what they promised to do. Cary and his crew are the best in Monmouth County. We already have him pricing out finishing a storage space and will use him to build our deck in the spring. I cannot recommend Cary enough and you can reach me through Cary if you'd like to see his work firsthand. 
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+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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It's Already Done LLC
4.7(
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Serving Suffern, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Frank is very professional, reliable and trustworthy. He always arrives on-time or early. We are very happy with the work he did in our bathroom. We already hired him to install an air conditioner in our daughter's apartment. I would highly recommend his services."
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+10

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lisi Contracting
4.3(
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Serving Suffern, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Credit card accepted

"Just got an estimate but feel compelled to write a review based on the fact that I am about to do a major kitchen demolition/remodel.  I have spoken to so many contractors but Valentino stands out.  He actually had vision for my project and excellent suggestions.  I went to his store and he spent quite a bit of time going over cabinet styles, kitchen layout, countertops, floors, about 3 hours worth of his time and he was pleasant throughout the whole time.  The project is on hold for health reasons, and I explained that to him and he was extremely understanding no pressure to "initiate a contract so the estimate remains the same."  He is personable and listens to suggestions and your wishes.  I look forward to working with him within a month or so. And I will definitely write a review whether good or bad.  If you are now in the process of getting estimates, please call this company."
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Heritage Construction
4.9(
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Serving Suffern, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It went very well and what impressed me was how they did little damage to the surrounding areas. This was a large project that involved a lot of demolition. The owner was on site thru out the project. I may add he was also very creative in the area of design.
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+25

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Central Lending Svc Inc dba Credit Central
4.8(
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Serving Suffern, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

"See above.  Other than being misled by the offer, ie-not realizing that the reason for the appraisal was to obtain a mortgage only, I have no way to rate this service.  Please note, we did not use this service and have nothing negative or positive to say about this company.  Angie's List ought to have an Overall Rating for NA, like they do for the specifics.










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112 Home Improvement Inc
4.5(
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Serving Suffern, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"From the first meeting we had with the owner, John we felt completely comfortable in knowing he was honest and knowledgeable in his trade. His team was always there when they were expected and always courteous and respectful of our home. Although we had some bumps along the way which had nothing to do with the company they always took it all in stride and were readily available in person or by phone with suggestions and solutions. They completed the job above our expectations and in the time frame we were promised. We highly recommend 112 Home Improvement and will be using them again for future renovations!"
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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BDW Roofing LLC
4.2(
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Serving Suffern, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"BDW Roofing ranks at the top of my list of top quality professional service providers in all that they do. Their work is not the cheapest but it is the best if that is what you are looking for. Don Holohan stands behind his work and his guarantee of lasting performance is outstanding. I fully expect to have him do additional work for me in the future and wouldn't hesitate recommending him to others."
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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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