Underground Tornado Storm Shelter Installed on Your Property

Turn-key, FEMA-rated, engineer-approved, storm shelter installed to code and to the manufacturer's specifications.

  • Done For you: We handle permits, utility locates, shipping, excavation, install, and clean up

  • 5 Year Product Warranty

  • Financing Available - For qualified homeowners

  • Pricing: See pricing below

Assessments are normally $349, for a limited time, we are waiving the fee for proactive property owners.

Battle Tested - Storm Rated

Our recommended shelter, The Refuge, meets FEMA, NSSA, and ICC storm shelter standards and has been physically tested and approved by Texas Tech University.

Our storm shelters are built to withstand even the most extreme weather, having been rigorously tested to endure up to EF5 storms.

  • 1999–2000: Impact testing conducted to evaluate debris resistance

  • 2000: Shelter component testing completed in accordance with FEMA 320 requirements

  • 2001: Analysis and testing of resistance to wind-borne projectiles

  • Texas Tech University – Wind Science and Engineering Research Center:
    Independent testing and research support

  • 2006: Independent third-party evaluation of The Refuge performed by McDonald-Metha Engineers, specialists in wind engineering

  • 2000 & 2011: Structural calculations prepared and reviewed by Frank W. Neal and Associates, Inc., including buoyancy force analysis based on groundwater levels and stress calculations for fiberglass sleeve and pipe-to-shelter connections

  • Compliance: Designed to meet ICC/NSSA 500-2008 standards and the tornado-resistant safe room criteria outlined in FEMA 320 (2008 edition), Taking Shelter From the Storm: Building a Safe Room for Your Home or Small Business

What You Get

What's included in your Storm-Ready Home Package

  • On‑site Storm‑Ready Assessment & shelter placement plan

  • All permits and 811 utility locates handled for you

  • Excavation, shelter install, backfill, grading, and jobsite cleanup

  • Underground shelter on your property- We have options that can fit 6, 8, 10, 12+ people

  • Ventilation, drainage, interior benches, and non slip stairs

Free Bonuses Included With Any of Our Packages!

  • Battery-powered LED lighting

  • Emergency starter kit: flashlight, radio, batteries, and first‑aid basics stocked in your shelter

Not Just Safe... Comfortable

  • When most people think of a storm shelter they imagine a dark, damp, cobweb covered horror scene that they'd dread entering. Not us!

  • We only install premium shelters: Well lit, well ventilated, smooth wall structures.

  • Comfortable benches and room for the whole family

  • Easy steps and door so kids, grandparents, and pets can get in quickly

  • This is a space you’ll actually feel okay being in when the sirens go off.

Pricing

The average package ranges from $8,000 - $15,000. Prices vary depending on location, topography, shelter size, etc.

  • Financing Available - For qualified homeowners

  • Site Visit and Assessments Are Free: For a limited time.

  • 10% Deposit-to book & lock install slot (non‑refundable, applied to job). We only book 8 installs per month so that we can honor our time based guarantee. After we book 8 for the month, they will be rolled into the next month.

  • 40% at Start of Excavation Day

  • 50% at Completion / Sign‑Off

  • Accepting: Cash, check, credit, debit, financing partners, and more.

Our Triple Stack Guarantee

Kentucky's Fastest Premium & Affordable Experts

  • 5 Year Manufacturer's Warranty On The Shelter: While this is very nice for peace of mind, we have not yet run into a situation where we or a customer had an issue with a shelter.

  • Double Deadline: Once your deposit has been made, we have three business days to submit your permit requests (if applicable in your county) and utility locate requests. After permits are approved and utilities are marked, we will start and complete your installation within 14 calendar days. If we miss either of these for reasons in our control, you get a $500 credit at final invoice. We book 8 installs per month to ensure we can meet this guarantee, past 8 they will be rolled into the next month.

  • Installation- We install these to code and to manufacturer's specifications or we fix it at no cost to you.

Our Team

Experienced, Licensed, Fully Insured

Ready To Protect Your Family Before The Next Storm?

Fill out the form below and our team will call to schedule your free Storm‑Ready Assessment.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a storm shelter cost?

Most of our residential installs in Kentucky fall between $8,000 and $15,000 depending on location, topography, shelter size, etc. Your free Storm‑Ready Assessment includes a written quote so you know the exact number before you decide.

How soon can you install?

Timeline depends on permit office speed, 811 utility marking, and weather. Our guarantee: we submit permits and locates within 3 business days of your deposit, and we install within 14 days after approvals in the first safe‑dig weather window, or you get a credit back.

Is the shelter actually safe?

Our shelters and installation methods follow FEMA and ICC standards and have passed third party testing ensuring they can endure up to EF5 storms.

We firmly believe that being below ground is the best place to be when these storms blow through.

Does this affect the resale value of my home?

These shelters can make your home more attractive to future buyers who value storm protection.

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