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FlatSafe Tornado Shelters

Garage and Shed Building, General Remodeling, Home and Garage Organization,

About us

If you’ve been considering an investment in a tornado shelter, the FlatSafe Tornado Shelter may be just what you’re looking for. This patented (#7428800) innovative new product is a below ground shelter intended for use in your home’s garage. Providing beyond F5 protection, it can be installed in an existing home and optimize the floor space beneath your car. Evaluated by four independent engineering firms, the FlatSafe Tornado Shelter respects every aspect of your safety and convenience, including in-home access. The extensive research and development of the FlatSafe Tornado Shelter addresses the fundamental components of a reliable tornado shelter. The most important considerations for a below grade shelter consist of proper ventilation, impact strength, corrosion control, buoyancy resistance, safe entry, and emergency egress. According to a National Storm Shelter Association (NSSA) Evaluator, Dr. James McDonald, a Professional Engineer, “The FlatSafe Tornado Shelter designs are well documented and well thought out”. Dr. McDonald also mentioned “The attention to detail is commendable”. In addition to the conclusions of a NSSA evaluator, Larry Tanner, a Professional Engineer and Research Associate at Texas Tech University, stated; “The Wind Engineering Research Center at Texas Tech University applauds your company’s efforts in providing a safe product for the consumer”. Transferable one-time, FlatSafe offers a 25 year corrosion warranty and is available before, during, and after the residential construction process. An Engineer’s structural analysis and drawings for architects, home builders, and permit offices are available upon request.

Business highlights

45 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Tornado Shelters and Safe Rooms. Storms Shelters. In garage shelters.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

5.057 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
2%
3
0%
2
0%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 26-50 of 57 reviews

JOHN S.
03/2016
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

MICHAEL K.
09/2015
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed saferoom in garage floor. Called the day prior to installation (a Sunday, no less) and verified time they would be there Monday (7am) and they were there at 7am. Took about 4 hours. Cleaned up very well. Removed all dirt and debris, although you have option to keep the dirt if you wish. Very efficient and professional. Office personnel were great too!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,250

Karen V.
05/2015
4.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They were on time and did a good job. I am not happy with the come-a-long that came with the shelter. It seems to be missing a lever or button to make it easier to use. You should not have to hold your thumb down on the ratcheting device to make it taught.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700

Michael P.
02/2014
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
These guys are pros. Everything went like clockwork and the whole job (including cleanup) was completed within 4 hours. Got a high quality shelter and expert installation. Couldn't be happier with this experience. You can find cheaper shelters but be sure you check their history for complaints, etc. Flatsafe is the best.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Susie P.
01/2014
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
They did a very good job and left everything very clean.
Description of Work: Installed a tornado shelter.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200

Farhan J.
10/2013
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
It went very well, beyond my expectation. I am very satisfied with their work. I will recommend them to everyone.
Description of Work: They did an excellent job. In just 3 hours they put in the 5x8 galvanized steel shelter for 6-8 people in my garage. They were very professional and I could see that they knew what they were doing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,400

Patrick G.
09/2013
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
I could not have asked for a more professional job...all the way from the showroom to the hard working installation crew. The work was completed in about three hours. All in all, it was value for the money spent.
Description of Work: I just had FlatSafe install an in-garage tornado shelter and I am favorably impressed with the quality of the product and just as impressed with the work crew. They gave me an estimated time of arrival and they showed up fifteen minutes early ready to go to work. When they were finished with the installation they cleaned the garage and left it in better condition than it was before they started. In addition, they performed a thorough checklist and made sure that I was properly instructed on the function of the various safety measures. Would I recommend them? My answer is a resounding yes!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,400

james C.
08/2013
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
They've done a good job. They seemed honest. They cleaned up. We didn't have any problems.
Description of Work: I used FlatSafe Tornado Shelters for general remodeling.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Karen G.
08/2013
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
They were so polite, knew their job, did it well, left my property clean, and were out in 4 hours. Great company to do business with and the installer, Joe Baldwin, and his helper were just great.
Description of Work: Installed an underground flat tornado shelter in my garage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,875

Chris S.
08/2013
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
Very punctual and hard-working. Explained things very well and did a very thorough cleanup. I am very happy with the decision to use them. The crew were great and really seemed to care.
Description of Work: Garage shelter install.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,600

Patrick G.
06/2013
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
Following the devastating tornados in Oklahoma I consulted Angie's List and made contact with three top-rated shelter contractors asking for specifications and a price list. The only one to respond was FlatSafe and they did so by return mail. It was apparent to me that they not only warranted my business but they deserved my business. I have contracted with them for an installation in September. Obviously, I will withhold my final evaluation until after the installation is complete.
Description of Work: Answered my request in a timely manner and as a consequence received a contract to do the job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,400

Jim B.
06/2013
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
Done is less that 4 hours. Cleaned up after all the work was done. I would recommend them.
Description of Work: Place a Flat Safe tornado shelter in garage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Jim S.
04/2013
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
I was very impressed with the installation. The crew arrived on time, dug the hole through the garage floor, installed the shelter, and finished the installation within three hours. Every bit of dirt, concrete chips, and other debris, etc. was cleaned up before the crew left.
Description of Work: FlatSafe installed a 3' X 7' eight-person galvanized steel tornado shelter in my garage floor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,350

Debra Z.
04/2013
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
My husband and I were pleased with the results of the shelter installation. It took about an hour longer than estimated, to get our old shelter out of the ground. The workers never stopped moving and were polite, patient, and professional. They were thorough in every aspect of the manual labor, and explained all the paperwork to me.
Description of Work: Our existing tornado shelter, only 8 years old, had rusted through the bottom and water had leaked in, filling the underground shelter. We went to visit the showroom of Flatsafe to see first hand what their products looked like, operated, and materials used to manufacture their shelters. The sales rep spent a lot of time going through their product(s) and demonstrating the use of. We had Flatsafe cut out, remove the defective shelter, and replace with one of their products. They didn't charge us for taking out the old one. The two young men who handled the job were contractors who work exclusively for Flatsafe. They arrived on time, completely prepared with all the tools and bobcat needed to remove the old and insert the new. The Dolese concrete truck arrived in a timely manner for the guys to pour and pack the premixed concrete around the new shelter. They did a fabulous job cleaning up and also hauled the old shelter away.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,300

Joshua E.
04/2013
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
FlatSafe installed a 4x7x5 (WxLxH) storm shelter in my home in about 4 hours. They were supposed to come early in the morning, but unfortunately they got in a pretty serious car accident. They rescheduled another crew to come out that afternoon and install the shelter. They provided me with a quick walk-through of the shelter, explained the warranty to me, and cleaned my garage and the surrounding area cleaner than what it was. Very professional, prompt, and did exactly what they said they would -- hard to ask for much more. Both the office personnel and crew did a good job of corresponding with me.
Description of Work: 4'x7'x5' storm shelter install in the garage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,775

Nick P.
01/2013
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
Installation was without problem, and clean-up was complete. Already used the shelter in the May 2012 Norman Tornado. My one month old grandson was introduced to Oklahoma Spring early on. Hope to never use it again, but it paid for itself the first use.
Description of Work: In floor tornado shelter was installed on time and budget.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800

Steven C.
10/2012
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
The price was a bit lower due to state fair sales. Overall they did well, and the storm shelter seems to be well made. Hopefully, I won't have to use it!
Description of Work: We purchased an 8 person galv steel storm shelter.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,100

Edward S.
10/2012
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
FlatSafe Tornado Shelters work was excellent. They came out early in the morning. They diamond cut the hole, pulled the concrete up, then went in with a backhoe in to get out all the dirt, and then they dropped a stainless steel coated box into the hole. They then pressed it down into the bottom and poured concrete around the edges and smoothed it all out. They did all the little details. It looks real nice.
Description of Work: I used FlatSafe Tornado Shelters to put in a shelter under the garage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800

Larry M.
06/2012
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
Finished in approx 4 hours (crew of 2). Did a thorough job of cleaning up. A latch on the shelter didn't work as well as they thought it should. Another employee brought a new latch out that same day and switched it out. The concrete garage floor was cutout in a perfect rectangle; i.e., no chipped concrete around the cuts. Concrete filler around the sides was evened and smoothed out in perfect alignment with the cuts in the garage floor and the top sides of the shelter. Gave easy to understand instructions on the use of the door and the opening and latching mechanisms.
Description of Work: Sold and installed a tornado shelter in my garage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Tina S.
05/2012
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
Informative on the phone and at showroom. Price quote never changed. Installers were prompt and very informative of the shelters workings. They made sure I was able to work the shelter on my own before they left the job. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Installed shelter in garage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Troy B.
03/2012
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
We used them about a month ago and I feel that what we paid for is of great quality and at a good price. They are experienced and know what they are doing and they don't leave a mess behind when they are done. When they said they would be here they were here, and I would use them again anytime I need that kind of service.
Description of Work: I used FlatSafe Tornado Shelters to install a tornado shelter in our garage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,400

Jacqueline F.
03/2012
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
I would recommend them. My overall experience with them was good.
Description of Work: I had a tornado shelter put in.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Nick P.
02/2012
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
ABSOLUTELY a fantastic experience to work with. Courteous, flexible and efficient office staff and installers. On time and on budget with no complaints.
Description of Work: Installed an 8/10 person shelter.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800

Susan K.
11/2011
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
I contacted Flat-Safe in May 2011 for information regarding installation and pricing and promptly received the information by e-mail. I also visited the showroom in Yukon to see the installed product. There were 3 models installed in their showroom to help me make a decision which one would work for me. I waited until November to install since there was a long waiting list for installation during spring tornado season. I was called by the installer the day before installation to confirm the time the crew would arrive. He called me again after the crew finished up the prior job to let me know they were on their way. They arrived when he said they would and they got to work. It took about 4 hours from start to finish. They cleaned up the mess and hauled away the dirt. I'm pleased so far. I hope I never have to use it but I have peace of mind knowing it's there if I do need it.
Description of Work: Installed 8-person FRP Composite storm shelter in garage bay.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,250

Jacqueline F.
06/2011
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
They arrived on time and began the work right away. It took about 3 hours. There were no problems. I'm happy to have the shelter and hope I never have to use it.
Description of Work: Installed a storm shelter in the garage. Detail can be viewed on their website www.flatsafe.com. It's exactly what they did.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,975
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Contact information

1200 Industrail Dr, Yukon, OK 73099

www.flatsafe.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Garage and Shed Building,
General Remodeling,
Home and Garage Organization,
Tablepads,
Siding

FAQ

FlatSafe Tornado Shelters is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

FlatSafe Tornado Shelters accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, FlatSafe Tornado Shelters does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, FlatSafe Tornado Shelters offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, FlatSafe Tornado Shelters does not offer a senior discount.
No, FlatSafe Tornado Shelters does not offer emergency services.
Yes, FlatSafe Tornado Shelters offers warranties.
FlatSafe Tornado Shelters offers the following services: Tornado Shelters and Safe Rooms. Storms Shelters. In garage shelters.

Contact information

1200 Industrail Dr, Yukon, OK 73099

www.flatsafe.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed