Cost of Tornado Shelter Rental
How much does a tornado shelter rental cost? Blanket pricing for aboveground community safe rooms isn’t as simple as looking at a sales sheet when comparing catalog models. Because of unique, industry-leading customization options based on each client’s specifications, providing exact pricing without an initial consultation is misleading. Firstly, U.S. Tornado Shelter’s rental models come in various sizes with multiple options, satisfying safety needs for smaller and more significant populations. While a basic, conventional model with available side-bench seating and multi-point secured locking doors satisfies most storm mitigation for small businesses or contractors, schools and shopping centers would require larger aboveground shelters with bottom-affixed concrete bases. Regardless of your growing needs and persistent concerns, U.S. Tornado Shelter remains committed to providing continuous steel protection for every season and need.
Above-Ground Community Safe Room Features
Customizing an above-ground community safe room is like car shopping. Certain features accommodating one demographic will not suffice for another. When it comes to adhering to state and federal safety regulations, not all features are optional. For example, a school district in Oklahoma might require bathrooms and a privacy curtain for every 10 students, while a similar district in Indiana might find this feature superfluous. Remote oil drilling operations and seasonal construction sites might desire climate control, a kitchenette, or even a master bedroom for creature-comforts deprived workers away from home. Constantly evaluate your evolving safety needs while staying abreast of local safe room regulations and ordinances.
Permitting Fees and Cost of Tornado Shelter
Although our storm shelter pricing is subject to change with dimensions and amenities, certain factors remain out of our control. Regulations governing storm shelter installation vary by jurisdiction. Permitting fees, subject to taxes and varying processing fees, will also differ per community, potentially impacting the price of the same model installed at different locations. Other authorities having jurisdiction could impose stricter anchoring ordinances than others, thus further increasing required shelter amenities and impacting total freight costs for shipping. Prospective clients should always consult their town’s shelter regulations.
Installation Costs
While U.S. Tornado Shelter offers installation for select communities, many clients partner with a local third-party contractor. Installation prices will invariably change upon the community, with market dynamics impacting final quotes. While a skeleton workforce could quickly install an aboveground storm shelter within a few hours, other models are more labor-intensive. Prospective renters should also budget a crane rental to unload the shelter rental before installation and trailer reloading for factory return at lease termination.
Lease Duration
Storm shelter rental costs also depend on the length of the lease. While a short three-term lease is prudent for temporary construction sites, schools and universities might desire a longer nine-month term for an entire academic year. Regardless of your timeframe, U.S. Tornado Shelter can accommodate both long-term and short-term shelter needs. We also offer above-ground safe rooms for sale for permanent safety concerns.
FEMA Funding
FEMA can provide funding reimbursements for safe room installation with the Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs. This government stipend could offset total safe room expenditures for qualifying clients. All U.S. Tornado Shelters above-ground and underground safe rooms abide by FEMA’s P-320 and P-361 safe room funding criteria. However, we cannot file on your behalf or provide legal advice for federal applications. Call the HMA Helpline at (866) 222-3580 or register online at DisasterAssistance.gov for more information on FEMA’s safe room reimbursement program.
