Above-ground safe rooms
Walk-in steel or concrete rooms. No digging into rock and no steps.
Garage floor shelters
Below-floor steel shelters with a sliding lid, where the ground allows.
In-ground yard shelters
Buried yard shelters for lots with enough soil depth.
Cost guide
Estimated price ranges and what changes them in Rutherford County.
Which type fits your home?
| Above-ground | Garage floor | In-ground yard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock and limestone | Not an issue (needs good slab) | May need rock breaking | May be impractical on shallow rock |
| Access | Walk in, no steps | Steps down, inside garage | Steps down, outside |
| Night-time use | Excellent if in house or garage | Good | Means going outdoors |
| Best for | Seniors, mobility needs, rocky lots | Families wanting a hidden shelter | Deep-soil lots without a garage |
Not sure? Request a quote and the installer can look at your site and recommend what will work.