Safe Sheds
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2002
- HeadquartersSalem, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Safe Sheds firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Safe Sheds
- Legal name
- Safe Sheds Inc
- Website
- https://safesheds.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2002
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Safe Sheds is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Salem
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Safe Sheds business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Storm Shelter Sales: Direct manufacturer-to-consumer sales of above-ground concrete storm shelters. Customers purchase shelters directly from Safe Sheds with no dealer mark-up. Pricing includes standard features; optional upgrades available (High Security Padlock - $75). Delivery priced separately.
- Delivery and Installation: Professional delivery and installation services provided by Safe Sheds-certified installers using proprietary equipment. Installation includes site-compatible anchors, positioning, and setup. Delivery and installation costs are quoted separately from shelter pricing.
- Commercial/Industrial Distribution: Pro Storm Shelters serves as exclusive commercial distributor for non-residential installations, handling manufacturing facilities, refineries, and industrial applications. This channel generates revenue through bulk commercial orders.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 6' x 6' Small Family Shelter - $6,495 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 8' x 10' Family Shelter - $7,995 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 8' x 10' Hurricane Shelter - $7,995 with anchors installed |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | High Security Padlock Option - $75.00 |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Safe Sheds product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Safe Sheds manufactures and directly sells above-ground, steel-reinforced concrete storm and hurricane shelters in 6'x6' and 8'x10' configurations weighing up to 24,000 lbs. The company delivers and installs the shelters using proprietary crane-free equipment and also distributes them commercially through Pro Storm Shelters. Beyond physical units, the company bundles engineered compliance (FEMA 320/361, ICC 500, NSSA producer certification) and accessories such as high-security padlocks.
Product overview
Safe Sheds offers above-ground concrete storm shelters designed for tornado and hurricane protection. The product line consists of two residential shelter sizes (6' x 6' for small families and 8' x 10' as the flagship model), plus dedicated hurricane-rated versions and commercial/industrial models distributed through Pro Storm Shelters. All shelters feature steel-reinforced concrete construction, debris-tested steel doors with multiple locking points, emergency escape openings, and anchor systems. Optional add-ons include high-security padlocks. The company sells directly to consumers with delivery and installation included, and all products meet FEMA 320/361 and ICC 500 standards for near-absolute protection.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- 8' x 10' Residential Shelter Flagship residential above-ground tornado shelter weighing 24,000 lbs, built with monolithic steel-reinforced concrete (4" walls/roof, 6" floor), 3/16" debris-tested steel door with 3-point lock, 24"x18" emergency escape opening, 4 screw anchors, passive ventilation, LED motion-sensing lights, and a stucco exterior in 42 paint colors. Designed for families of at least 10 people plus pets at FEMA-recommended 7 sq. ft. per person. Base price $7,995 with anchors installed (hurricane variant); delivery and sales tax additional.
- 6' x 6' Small Family Storm Shelter Compact above-ground steel-reinforced concrete storm shelter weighing 11,000 lbs, with 6" reinforced concrete floor and 4" walls/roof, 3/16" steel door, emergency escape hatch, four anchors installed, stucco exterior, and passive ventilation. Accommodates up to 9 people. Base price $6,495; delivery quoted separately. Targeted at small families or properties with limited yard space.
- Hurricane Shelter (8' x 10') 8' x 10' above-ground shelter engineered and tested for Category 5 hurricanes and associated tornadoes, weighing 24,000 lbs (12 tons) of steel-reinforced concrete with anchors installed, motion-sensing LED lights, passive ventilation, and emergency escape opening. Accommodates at least 10 people plus pets. Not water-tight due to ventilation requirements; delivery restricted (not for flood zones or storm surge areas). Base price $7,995 with anchors installed; freight and sales tax not included.
- Commercial / Industrial Storm Shelter Above-ground steel-reinforced concrete storm shelter installed at non-residential / commercial sites including manufacturing facilities, refineries, rail yards, and tank farms, available in 6' x 6' and 8' x 10' configurations. Distributed exclusively through Pro Storm Shelters (commercial representative Josh Self, 832-205-8585). Customers include American Power (Ohio), Tenaska Inc. (Texas), NorTrak (Newton, KS), and BP Tank Farm. Same monolithic construction and FEMA/ICC compliance as residential units, with crane-free installation on industrial sites.
- High Security Padlock Option Optional accessory priced at $75.00 that includes a 3/4" steel door handle hook, stainless steel tab, and disc padlock. Enables owners to lock their Safe Shed against unauthorized entry while using it to store supplies, providing an additional layer of security beyond the shelter's standard three-point lock.
Quantifiable outcome
- Survived direct hit by EF3 tornado (Blodgett, MO - May 2025)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Safe Sheds
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Safe Sheds technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Safe Sheds partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Wind Science and Engineering Research Center (Texas Tech University)coreIndependent debris impact testing facility. Safe Sheds door tested on July 27, 2009 and again on August 24, 2018. Tests involved firing 15 lb. 2"x4" board at 100 mph from impact cannon. Door passed all tests meeting FEMA Pub. 320 and 361 requirements for storm shelter doors.
- Pro Storm ShelterscorePro Storm Shelters is the exclusive distributor of Safe Sheds concrete above ground storm shelters for all non-residential/commercial installations. This includes manufacturing facilities, refineries, industrial plants, and other commercial applications. Commercial representative Josh Self handles quotes and inquiries for commercial shelter installations.
- National Storm Shelter Association (NSSA)coreSafe Sheds is a Producer Member of the NSSA. Membership requires design peer review by third-party wind engineering experts, advanced debris impact testing, and compliance with NSSA, FEMA, and ICC standards. NSSA assigns serial numbers to each shelter and maintains a database of installations for follow-up after severe weather events.
- Ready.gov / National Weather ServiceminorSafe Sheds is a proud partner of Ready.gov and the NWS Weather-Ready Nation initiative, providing severe weather preparedness information and resources to customers.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves2 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Safe Sheds competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- U.S. Safe Room: Direct competitor fabricating and installing prefabricated above-ground concrete and steel storm shelters for residential and light commercial customers in the U.S. tornado belt.
- F5 Storm Shelters: Direct competitor building and installing above-ground concrete storm shelters meeting FEMA and ICC 500 standards, with comparable factory-direct and dealer go-to-market approaches.
- Lifesaver Storm Shelters: Direct competitor manufacturing prefabricated above-ground and below-ground storm shelters, with both factory-direct and dealer distribution in tornado-prone U.S. states.
- Survive-a-Storm Shelters: Direct competitor manufacturing above-ground and underground storm shelters meeting FEMA and ICC 500 standards, selling to residential and commercial buyers in tornado-prone U.S. markets.
- Tornado Alley Armor Safe Rooms: Direct competitor producing above-ground steel and concrete safe rooms with FEMA-compliant designs, distributed through dealer networks across the central U.S.
- Ground Zero Shelters: Direct competitor manufacturing above-ground steel storm shelters and safe rooms that meet FEMA 320/361 and ICC 500 standards, targeting similar residential and small-commercial buyers.
- Valley Storm Shelters: Direct competitor producing above-ground concrete and steel storm shelters installed in residential and commercial settings across the south-central U.S.
- American Tornado Master: Direct competitor manufacturing and installing above-ground concrete and steel tornado shelters, operating in overlapping residential and commercial segments of the U.S. storm shelter market.
- National Shelter Products: Direct competitor producing FEMA-compliant above-ground steel and concrete storm shelters, with installation services for residential and commercial customers across the U.S.
Broad incumbents
- Atlas Survival Shelters: Established broader player in the U.S. survival shelter market offering underground bunkers, above-ground shelters, and safe rooms — overlapping with Safe Sheds in FEMA-rated tornado protection but with a wider, multi-product portfolio.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Safe Sheds leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Safe Sheds funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Safe Sheds M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Safe Sheds
What does Safe Sheds do?
Safe Sheds manufactures and directly sells above-ground, steel-reinforced concrete storm and hurricane shelters in 6'x6' and 8'x10' configurations weighing up to 24,000 lbs. The company delivers and installs the shelters using proprietary crane-free equipment and also distributes them commercially through Pro Storm Shelters. Beyond physical units, the company bundles engineered compliance (FEMA 320/361, ICC 500, NSSA producer certification) and accessories such as high-security padlocks.
Is Safe Sheds a public or private company?
Safe Sheds is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Safe Sheds founded?
Safe Sheds was founded in 2002. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Safe Sheds based?
Safe Sheds is headquartered in Salem, United States, in the North America region.
How does Safe Sheds make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Storm Shelter Sales are the primary driver. The others are delivery and Installation and commercial/Industrial Distribution.
Who are Safe Sheds's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are U.S. Safe Room, F5 Storm Shelters, Lifesaver Storm Shelters, Survive-a-Storm Shelters, Tornado Alley Armor Safe Rooms, Ground Zero Shelters, Valley Storm Shelters, American Tornado Master and National Shelter Products. Atlas Survival Shelters is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Safe Sheds have an API?
No public API is recorded for Safe Sheds.