The SteelSafe Story: Built on Experience. Proven by Protection.

How SteelSafe Shelters Began

After a tornado ripped through my hometown in 2010, I started SteelSafe Shelters because I saw a clear need for reliable, locally built storm safety solutions. At first, I sourced shelters from a Midwest supplier, but it quickly became clear that relying on a third party limited quality, customization, and delivery timelines for my customers. I knew we could do better.

Building a Better Standard

We made the decision to design, test, and fabricate our own storm shelter models—right here. It was expensive and time-consuming, but it allowed us to control every detail. That commitment paid off. Between 2010 and 2021, SteelSafe sold and installed more than 4,500 shelters without a single unhappy client—something that is truly rare in this industry.

Trusted by Homeowners and Builders Alike

While we’ve always taken pride in protecting individual families, professional homebuilders soon took notice. By 2020, SteelSafe was supplying storm shelters to approximately 95% of the professional builders in North Alabama. I’m especially proud to say we never lost a single pro builder account during that time.

A Pause — and a Return

In 2021, I was approached by an out-of-town investment group interested in acquiring the business. Selling was not my plan, but after careful consideration, I agreed. Unfortunately, the new ownership did not operate the company with the same hands-on commitment my team and I had built it on. Over time, former clients began reaching out, asking if—and when—I planned to return. Due to a non-compete agreement, I couldn’t.

SteelSafe Today — and What Comes Next

In early 2025, that non-compete ended. After months of reflection, prayer, and planning, it became clear that reopening SteelSafe Shelters was the right decision. I was able to re-acquire the SteelSafe name and key assets, and several longtime team members reached out wanting to return.

We’re back—focused, experienced, and committed to being better than ever. Our mission remains the same: build storm shelters we would trust for our own families.

Chris P. Wood

President, SteelSafe Shelters
“Built on experience. Proven by performance. Trusted across North Alabama.”