Storm shelters in McAllen, TX
Rio Grande Valley homes face severe storms and hurricane season.
Services in McAllen
- 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.
McAllen area
Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, Weslaco, Alamo, San Juan
Other areas: Corpus Christi, Brownsville
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
Which places near McAllen can ask?
Requests from Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, Weslaco, Alamo and San Juan and nearby are welcome. If we cannot find a contractor 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.