Storm shelters in Dallas, TX
Describe your storm shelters project in Dallas, including site access and the ZIP code.
Planning a project in Dallas
Dallas has hot summers and clay soils are common in the region. A property may have different ground conditions between shaded areas, open yards and paved access.
What to include in your request
- Number of people
- Yard access for a machine
- Known drainage or water issues
- Photos of cracks, uneven ground or existing surfaces
- Whether the work area is shaded or exposed to afternoon sun
- Gate width and the route from the street to the work area
Services in Dallas
- Underground shelter. A shelter set below ground in the yard, with a door or hatch.
- Garage-floor shelter. A shelter set into the garage slab so you can reach it from inside the house.
- Above-ground safe room. A reinforced room built inside or next to the house.
Nearby Dallas
Dallas area
Irving, Garland, Mesquite
Other Texas city pages: Corpus Christi, McAllen, Brownsville, San Antonio, Portland, Mission, Los Fresnos, Converse
How it works
- Tell us the job, the ZIP code and the size.
- We look for an independent local contractor for your area.
- The contractor contacts you. If we cannot find one, we tell you.
Border Quotes is a referral service, not a contractor. This service is new, so we cannot promise response times or availability.
FAQ
How should I describe clay ground or uneven surfaces?
Include photos of visible cracks, slopes and existing pavement. Ask the independent provider to assess the actual site before choosing preparation or materials.
What should my storm shelters request in Dallas include?
For underground shelter, include: number of people; yard access for a machine; known drainage or water issues. For this location, also describe: photos of cracks, uneven ground or existing surfaces.
Which places near Dallas can ask?
Requests from Irving, Garland and Mesquite and nearby Texas communities are welcome. This service is new; provider availability is not guaranteed. If we cannot find a provider for your address, we tell you.
Does it cost anything to ask?
No. Asking is free and you are not obliged to hire anyone.
Who does the installation?
An independent local contractor. Border Quotes is a referral service, not a contractor. We do not own equipment or do the work.
Is a shelter built to a standard?
FEMA publishes design guidance (FEMA P-361) and ICC 500 is the building standard. Ask the installer whether the shelter is designed to them.
Do I need a permit?
Digging and building often need a local permit. Ask the installer what applies and who pulls it.
How soon will I hear back?
These sites are new, so we cannot promise a time. We pass your request to contractors we find for your area. If we cannot find one for your job, we tell you.