East Alabama Safe Shelters LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"They have to dig a hole, put these in, there are different sizes you can pick from, I chose one that would seat 12-15 people. They put it in the ground, they anchor it, then they re level the ground back around it, but of course, they don't cover the top so you can open that and there's stairs to go down in, and just pretty neat. It would have been less if I wanted a smaller one, but I wanted a larger one. We can stand up inside of it, and there are stairs that going up, which go higher than that. It's just one room, there's bench seating all the way around three sides. Then where the stairway is there's places where you can stack water, well we have a baby over here so we keep the formula and things like that, bottles, and blankets, and pillows, and that sort of thing. There's room in there for that plus four people. We have been in it 3 times. The dimensions are 66 inches wide, 9 feet six inches long, and 6 feet 3 inches tall. They were tested by the US military to protect armed forces, they fired two by fours into them at like a hundred miles an hour, and I believe there reinforced fiberglass, and it won't penetrate, there just pretty good deals. I did ask them to come out early to help me pick a location, and they kept putting me off, and they never did, it ended up in a location I'm not, well it's okay, I mean, I'm glad it's there, but it's not ideal. I'm happy with the shelter, I just wanted it closer to the house than it ended up being. They do need to respond to customers and they need to go out early to pick locations, because they have to avoid things like if you have a septic tank, they have to avoid the field, all kinds of issues as far as locating it correctly, and they need to go out ahead the day that it's delivered and get it determined."
We never sub-contract, all work performed is inspected or performed by me personally, Material cost required in advance, payment required upon completion.
Foundation Repairs & Home Improvements Inc. specializes in Foundation, Floor & Basement Wall Repairs. Do you have sticking doors or windows, cracks in your walls and floors, a sunken or buckled concrete slab? These are all signs of foundation problems. If your home or business is located on unstable soils, it could cause your foundation to shift, which may result in structural damage and loss of value in one of your most valuable investments. Foundation Repair may be necessary before it's to late with the A.B. Chance helical pier foundation System. We are your A.B. Chance certified dealer & will be glad to visit your home or business to give you an estimate on the cost to restore your valuable investment. We have the technology to correct the problem. The A.B. Chance helical pier foundation system is a patented foundation stabilizing system that works on the principal of turning a solid steel screw pile into stable subsurface soils. Lifting brackets attached to the Chance Piers and under the foundation can put your house or business back on the level. We have several experts that have worked with structural engineers, home inspectors, FHA/VA, and real estate agents for over 25 years. We are members of the Birmingham & Huntsville Better Business Bureau and are a participant of the BBB Care program. References are available upon request. Award winning.
Alabama Construction Pros, LLC is a Licensed Remodeler specializing in Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations. We are honored to serve Montgomery and the River Region. We are a hardworking team whose sole aim is to deliver the best job standards while working within your budget. At the Alabama Construction Pros, LLC we prioritize safety. We handle all our jobs in the safest ways possible and we do not compromise our job quality. Staying safe on a job helps us achieve our target of getting the best results while sticking to your budget.
"The capacitor on our central air conditioning unit was damaged during a storm. I called Choice Home Warranty and they sent a repair man the next business day. We were repaired and cooling off by afternoon for just the service fee cost! Thanks so much to Choice Home Warranty for their courteous and prompt service!"
Yes, you can finance new construction, though the process often requires a different type of loan than one for an existing property. There are several financing options available:
Construction-to-Permanent Loan: This is a common option where a single loan covers the building costs and then converts into a traditional mortgage once construction is complete and you move in.
Construction Loan (Stand-Alone): This type of loan provides funding only for the duration of the construction project. Once the house is built, you will need to pay the loan in full, typically by securing a separate, standard mortgage.
Builder Financing: Some custom homebuilders offer their own financing options, which may only require a down payment to begin the building process.
Bridge Loan: This can be a useful short-term loan to fund your new construction while you are in the process of selling your old home.
Home Equity Options: If you are building a second home, you might be able to use a home equity line of credit (HELOC) or a cash-out refinance on your current property.
It's also important to be aware that some lenders may have restrictions on financing for DIY house builds, so be sure to verify that you can secure financing before starting your project.
Building a new home can be more expensive than buying an existing one, depending on the housing market in your area. Many homeowners still find that building a new house is worth the investment as they can choose the exact layout they want, as well as to choose their own floors, wall coverings, appliances, and finishes. If you live close enough to the build site, you can also stop by to check on the builder’s progress, which can provide some peace of mind that the project is worth it.
Technically, there isn't a difference between safe rooms and storm shelters. Both are designed to protect you from storms and extreme weather events. People often use “safe room” when discussing a shelter inside a building and storm shelter when talking about a detached unit.
Additionally, a safe room is understood to have more functions than a storm shelter. You may seek shelter in a safe room when you believe an intruder is in the home or when under another type of threat.
Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.
A storm shelter's size depends on the number of people who will use it and the types of storms it provides protection from. Tornadoes typically only last a few minutes, so you don't need to spend very long in the shelter when one passes by. You'll want a tornado shelter that's big enough to provide 5 square feet of space per person.
Hurricanes usually last much longer than tornadoes, so you may find yourself in the shelter for hours, not minutes, if you’re facing one. If you're installing a hurricane shelter, you'll need at least 7 square feet per person.
The Equality, AL homeowners’ guide to storm shelter services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
When you’re looking to make a safer space for your family during storms, tornado shelter costs may come to mind. See how much you can expect to pay here.
The cost to build a root cellar depends on size, location, materials, and other variables. Our guide will help you decide which option is best for you.
What is a storm shelter? It can keep you safe during a tornado, hurricane, or other weather event. This guide will introduce you to the different types.
