What storm shelters work costs, and which of it you should not be paying for at all.

Prices vary by region and by how much access the job needs. Where a job has a genuine do-it-yourself version we say so rather than quoting a number for it.

• Anchoring on an existing slab
• Retrofit into a finished basement or interior room

Things you should not pay for

• Choosing between in-garage and in-ground
• Registering the shelter with the city
• Door that opens outward under debris
• Certification standards
• Ventilation and how long you can stay
• Keeping supplies in the shelter

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