Storm shelters in San Antonio, TX
Describe your storm shelters project in San Antonio, including site access and the ZIP code.
Planning a project in San Antonio
San Antonio lies near the transition between the Hill Country and the South Texas plains. Slopes and rocky ground can differ from one property to another, so site photos help explain the setting.
What to include in your request
- Number of people
- Yard access for a machine
- Known drainage or water issues
- Photos of exposed rock and changes in elevation
- Whether the access route slopes or has tight turns
- Existing landscaping and trees you want to preserve
Services in San Antonio
- 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 San Antonio
San Antonio area
Converse, Live Oak, Schertz
Other Texas city pages: Corpus Christi, McAllen, Brownsville, Dallas, Portland, Mission, Los Fresnos, Irving
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
What if my property has rock or a slope?
Show the slope and any exposed rock in photos, including the access route. Describe the desired result and let the provider assess which approach fits the site.
What should my storm shelters request in San Antonio 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 exposed rock and changes in elevation.
Which places near San Antonio can ask?
Requests from Converse, Live Oak and Schertz 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.