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Top-Rated Storm shelter pros in Reading - Updated Nov 2026

Bowen Ridge Construction
4.6(
9
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Addition to Existing Structure - BuildAddition to Existing Structure - Build - For BusinessShelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fantastic! Bowen Ridge Construction has a great team! They know how to get the job done! They get right to the task and do an amazing job. We were amazed as to how much they were able to accomplish in the time frame that they had! Quality work. Highly recommend! Can’t wait for them to be back for our next renovations!"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+106

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Green Mountain Design Build
5.0(
5
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Addition to Existing Structure - BuildShelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great! It was a pleasure to work with Brad at Green Mountain Design Build. He did a fantastic job renovating two bathrooms as well as several bedrooms and a basement room at our house. Brad is highly professional and reliable and he has excellent design advice"
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
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+18

Response time5 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Potwin Construction, LLC Builder Of Quality Homes
3.4(
8
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Addition to Existing Structure - Build

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"They keep you informed of the status to perform the work with all the other jobs they have. They are very friendly and professional, that's probably why they have so many jobs to complete. I thank HomeAdvisor for your assistant."
Custom Homes
Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Cully Thurston Painting
4.9(
13
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Addition to Existing Structure - BuildShelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted Cully because of his ratings on Angie's List as it is very hard to find a reliable contractor in this small town where we own apartments.
Cully immediately got back to me - we discussed what work needed to be done and he had a very professional proposal emailed to me within 24 hours.  The price was right on target for work performed and we are very satisfied with his work.   Initially, we agreed for him to sheet-rock 2 ceilings but found that he was so knowledgable and handy so we also had him put up paneling.
We did not have him paint the interior as we did that ourselves (he did paint the ceilings when completed).  Come spring time, I will hire him again to do some exterior painting.  He is my first "go-to" now when we need repairs, painting, or sheet-rocking done.  He cleaned up each time he finished working, making it look better than it had before he started.  
Cully was always on time and in communication with me either by phone or email so I knew where the project stood at all times.  He even suggested an electrician and was there to let him in and explain what we wanted done when we had to upgrade our smoke detectors.
I would highly recommend Cully, he went above and beyond what was asked of him.
Elicia Dowd"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Storm Shelters FAQs, answered by experts

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While it may require some patience, the end result will be a reliable and secure shelter ready to protect you and your loved ones during severe weather events.

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