National Storm Shelters Llc

What National Storm Shelters Llc does

National Storm Shelters LLC designs, manufactures, and installs tornado shelters and above-ground safe rooms for residential customers in the Middle Tennessee market and surrounding region. The company was founded in 2009 by Jeff Turner following an F4 tornado in Murfreesboro, TN, and operates from a single manufacturing facility in Eagleville, TN, where all steel units are fabricated and assembled. Its product portfolio consists of two core lines: an underground garage-floor tornado shelter engineered for vehicle-accessible installation, and three sizes of above-ground safe rooms (4x4, 4x6, 4x8) constructed from hot-rolled steel with industrial enamel coating. Supporting revenue lines include standalone safe room doors, replacement parts, relocation services for both NSS and competitor units, concrete slab installation, and zone-based distance charges for installations outside the core service radius.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer, factory-direct model: customers purchase via the company website, phone, or an appointment-only showroom, with a 50% deposit at order and the balance due on installation. Core shelter prices range from approximately $5,995 to $13,585 including installation, with a comprehensive menu of optional add-ons (Rock Solid Assurance Policy, debris haul, Georgia Buggy rental, programmable locks, concrete slabs) that increase average ticket size. The company holds FEMA 320, ICC-500, and NSSA certifications, and its shelters have passed Texas Tech Wind Engineering Research Center impact testing on the first attempt. Geographic coverage is anchored in Middle Tennessee with distance-based pricing extending past 200 miles from Nashville. The company is privately held, founder-owned, and operates without institutional investment.

Name

National Storm Shelters Llc

Legal name

National Storm Shelters LLC

Website

https://nationalstormshelters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

National Storm Shelters LLC is a private, founder-owned manufacturer and installer of FEMA-certified residential tornado shelters and above-ground safe rooms, serving homeowners in Middle Tennessee and the surrounding region from its Eagleville, TN facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Smyrna

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Storm Shelter Hardware Sales: One-time sale of below-ground tornado shelters ($5,245–$13,585) and above-ground safe rooms ($2,997.50–$8,938) including tax and installation. Customers can pay 50% deposit at order with balance due on installation day.
2. Installation Services: Professional installation included in shelter pricing, performed by factory-trained, insured installers. Installation window is 2 days for underground shelters and 3 hours for above-ground safe rooms.
3. Optional Add-On Products and Services: Rock Solid Assurance Policy ($1,875), Debris Haul Off ($625), Georgia Buggy Rental ($595), Programmable Lock ($358), Replacement Parts (Handle $150, Bearings $140, Latch $78), Concrete Slab for outdoor safe rooms ($2,448–$3,048), Safe Room Relocation ($1,995), Competitor Brand Safe Room Relocation ($2,570).
4. Safe Room Door Sales: Standalone safe room doors sold to contractors or homeowners with cinder block openings, ranging from $3,952.50 to $5,584.50 plus shipping.
5. Distance / Delivery Charges: Distance-based delivery and installation fees for customers outside the base service radius: underground shelter distance charges from $330 to $4,812; safe room distance charges from $225 to $3,250, depending on zone.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

National Storm Shelters LLC designs, manufactures, and installs residential tornado and storm shelters out of its Eagleville, TN facility. The company sells two main product families: below-ground tornado shelters installed in garage floors (vehicle-accessible) and above-ground safe rooms in three sizes (4x4, 4x6, 4x8), along with standalone safe room doors and installation / add-on services. All products are FEMA 320 / ICC-500 compliant and installed by the company's own factory-trained crews.

Product overview

National Storm Shelters LLC is a manufacturer and installer of tornado and storm shelters based in Middle Tennessee. The company offers two primary product lines: Below Ground Tornado Shelters (underground units installed in garage floors, accessible with vehicles present) and Above Ground Safe Rooms (available in three sizes: 4x4, 4x6, and 4x8). Supporting offerings include Safe Room Doors for cinder block installations, various add-on services (Rock Solid Assurance Policy for rock removal, debris haul off, Georgia Buggy rental for concrete placement), concrete slab installation for outdoor safe rooms, relocation services for both NSS and competitor products, and replacement parts (handles, latches, bearings, programmable locks). All products meet or exceed FEMA 320 standards and are tested at Texas Tech Wind Engineering Research Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Below Ground Tornado Shelter Underground tornado shelter installed in a residential garage floor, accessible with a vehicle parked above. Built from galvanized steel with a reinforced 1/4 inch steel lid rated for 4,000 lb wheel loads, 360-degree ventilation, removable steps, benches, emergency egress winch, and quick access door release. Accommodates 6-8 people and is designed for FEMA 320 / ICC-500 / NSSA compliance with F5 or greater tornado resistance. Sold factory-direct with installation by NSS's factory-trained, insured crews.
• Above Ground Safe Room 4 x 4 Smallest above-ground safe room, 78 inches tall, constructed of 3/16 inch HR steel sides, 1/4 inch HR steel door, and 3.5 inch wide 7-gauge formed steel channels coated in industrial enamel. Features a 24 inch door, 4-foot bench, 14 anchor bells, FEMA air vent, and 2,200 lb per anchor expansion anchoring. Accommodates approximately 3 adults and can be installed indoors or outdoors with an optional concrete slab.
• Above Ground Safe Room 4 x 6 Mid-size above-ground safe room, 78 inches tall, HR steel construction with industrial enamel coating. Features a 32 inch door, 4-foot bench, 18 anchor bells, FEMA air vent, and 2,200 lb per anchor expansion anchoring with triple sliding 3/4 inch dead bolt locking. Accommodates approximately 6 adults and is FEMA 320 / ICC-500 compliant with F5 tornado resistance.
• Above Ground Safe Room 4 x 8 Largest above-ground safe room, 78 inches tall, HR steel construction with industrial enamel coating and triple sliding dead bolt door. Features a 32 inch door, 4-foot bench, 21 anchor bells, FEMA air vent, and 2,200 lb per anchor expansion anchoring. Accommodates approximately 8 adults and is FEMA 320 / ICC-500 compliant with F5 or greater tornado resistance.
• Safe Room Doors Standalone heavy-duty steel doors designed to fit existing cinder block safe room openings, rated for F5 tornado winds. Features 1/4 inch HR steel door, three sliding dead bolts, double barrel hinges, and powder coat primer. Available in two sizes (40.5 x 72.5 inches and 40.5 x 80.5 inches) with right-hand or left-hand inswing configurations and inside or outside mount options. Sold direct to homeowners and contractors with shipping.
• Rock Solid Price Assurance Policy Optional add-on service for below ground shelter installations. For a flat fee of $1,875, NSS assumes all costs for removing rock and limestone encountered during digging, capping escalation charges that would otherwise run up to $10,875. Non-refundable and purchased at contract execution.
• Construction Debris Haul Off Optional add-on service for below ground shelter installations. NSS removes all debris from digging and hauls it off the customer's property for a flat $625 fee inclusive of tax.
• Georgia Buggy Rental Optional add-on service that uses a motorized wheelbarrow to haul concrete from the truck at the street to the garage, avoiding damage from heavy concrete trucks on the customer's driveway. Priced at a flat $595 fee inclusive of tax and installation.
• Concrete Slab for Outdoor Placement of Safe Room Professional concrete slab installation for outdoor safe room placement. Includes site preparation (3-4 inches of topsoil removal) and 10-12 inch thick 3,500 PSI STRT CHIPS + Fiber concrete mix. Available in three sizes: 6x6 (for 4x4 safe room, $2,448), 6x8 (for 4x6, $2,588), and 6x10 (for 4x8, $3,048).
• Programmable Lock Keyless entry programmable lock for above ground safe rooms. Provides accessible keyless entry and a privacy feature. Priced at $358 per lock with tax and factory installation included before delivery. Available only for above ground safe rooms.
• Safe Room Relocation Service to relocate an existing NSS above ground safe room to a new location. Includes a new install kit, supplies, labor, and 60-mile round trip delivery, priced at $1,995.
• Competitor Brand Safe Room Relocation Service to relocate a competitor's above ground safe room. Includes a new install kit, supplies, labor, and 60-mile round trip delivery, priced at $2,570.
• Replacement Handle Replacement handle for below ground tornado shelters, priced at $150 with tax and shipping included. All sales are final.
• Replacement Latch Replacement latch for below ground tornado shelters, priced at $78. Customer is responsible for installation and all sales are final.
• Replacement Bearings Package of 4 replacement bearings for below ground tornado shelters, priced at $140. Customer is responsible for installation and all sales are final.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,500+ families protected since 2009
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Broad incumbents

• Absolute Steel: Texas-based steel structures manufacturer offering a broader portfolio that includes metal safe rooms and storm shelters alongside carports, steel buildings, and other steel products. Comparable in underlying metal-fabrication capability and safe room category, but operating as a broad incumbent rather than a tornado-shelter specialist.

Direct peers

• F5 Storm Shelters & Safe Rooms: Manufacturer of above-ground safe rooms and below-ground tornado shelters built to F5-rated FEMA/NSSA standards. A direct competitor to NSS in steel safe room construction, certification positioning, and residential channel.
• Safe Sheds: Manufacturer of above-ground residential tornado shelters built to FEMA 320 and NSSA standards, with direct sales and dealer installation across tornado-prone states. Closely comparable in product, certification, and direct-to-homeowner positioning.
• FamilySAFE Shelters: Manufacturer of residential above-ground safe rooms and below-ground storm shelters with Texas Tech-tested, FEMA-compliant designs. Directly comparable to NSS in product category, certification moat, and direct-to-homeowner sales approach.
• Valley Storm Shelters: Manufacturer of residential and community tornado shelters serving the Southern U.S., with FEMA 320/ICC-500-compliant steel safe rooms and underground shelters. Closely comparable in product mix and target customer to NSS, and competes in overlapping tornado-prone geographies.
• Storm Shelters Manufacturing (Shelter USA): Manufacturer of FEMA-tested residential and community tornado shelters including above-ground and below-ground models with dealer-installer networks. Directly comparable to NSS in product, certification, and end-customer profile, with broader geographic deployment.
• Granger Plastics Company (Extreme Typhoon): Manufacturer of composite and steel above-ground storm shelters under the Extreme Typhoon brand, FEMA-tested and NSSA-approved. Comparable in safe room category, residential target market, and certification-led go-to-market, though differentiated by materials.
• Survive-A-Storm Shelters: National manufacturer of residential above-ground and below-ground tornado shelters with FEMA/NSSA-compliant product lines and multi-state dealer installation networks. Directly comparable to NSS in product category, certification basis, and B2C sales motion, but with materially broader geographic reach.
• Atlas Survival Shelters: Manufacturer of residential underground tornado shelters and above-ground safe rooms, with direct-to-consumer sales and FEMA-tested product lines. Comparable product mix and B2C sales motion to NSS.
• Twister Safe: Producer of residential above-ground and in-garage tornado shelters with FEMA/NSSA certifications and a dealer-installer distribution model. Closely comparable product offering, certification base, and target buyer to National Storm Shelters.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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