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    Bunkers & Safe Rooms

    Bunker and safe room construction by Tacoma Creek Build Co. delivers reinforced, secure spaces for emergency preparedness, severe weather protection, and personal security across Spokane County, Kootenai County, Bonner County, and Pend Oreille County. Our licensed general contractors build underground bunkers, above-ground safe rooms, storm shelters, and wildfire-resistant refuges—designed to withstand extreme conditions while providing life support, communication, and egress. Whether you're adding a tornado shelter in Spokane, building a wildfire safe room near Coeur d'Alene, constructing an underground bunker in Sandpoint, or creating a secure space in Newport, we deliver engineered, code-compliant structures built for worst-case scenarios.

    Bunkers and safe rooms require specialized design: reinforced concrete or steel construction, NBC-rated air filtration, backup power systems, emergency egress, and discreet integration with your property. We've built basement safe rooms with blast doors, backyard bunkers buried 10–15 feet deep, and above-ground shelters disguised as storage buildings. Projects require engineering for soil loads, water table management, ventilation design, and coordination with local building and fire codes. When your project includes deep excavation, utility trenching, or site restoration, we coordinate the full scope—turnkey and confidential.

    What's Included

    Large excavators
    Cranes
    Concrete pumps
    Welding equipment
    Air filtration systems

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    Why Choose Tacoma Creek Build Co.

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    Licensed & Insured
    GPS Machine Control
    Compaction Testing
    Permit CoordinationLimited✅ Full Service
    Mountain Terrain Experience✅ 10+ Years
    One-Call Warranty Service

    Our Bunker & Safe Room Process

    1. Consultation & site assessment: We meet confidentially to discuss your goals—storm protection, wildfire refuge, general preparedness, or security. Site conditions (soil, water table, access, discretion) are assessed. Size, depth, features, and budget are outlined.
    2. Engineering & permitting: Structural engineers design reinforced walls, roofs, and doors to withstand specified loads (blast, impact, fire, soil). Ventilation, egress, and life safety systems are planned. Building permits are obtained (if required—some jurisdictions exempt certain bunkers). Soil borings confirm site suitability.
    3. Excavation & site prep: The bunker site is excavated to design depth (8–20 feet for underground bunkers). Shoring or sloped excavations prevent collapse. Dewatering systems manage groundwater. Access ramps or crane pads are built for bunker module placement (if using pre-fab units).
    4. Structure installation: Pre-fabricated bunkers are craned into place and backfilled, or reinforced concrete is formed, poured, and cured in stages (floor, walls, roof). Waterproofing (peel-and-stick membranes, spray-on coatings) is applied to prevent water intrusion. Access tubes, ventilation pipes, and utility conduits are installed.
    5. Systems & finishes: Air filtration units, generators, water tanks, and sanitation systems are installed and tested. Electrical wiring, lighting, dehumidifiers, and climate control are commissioned. Blast doors are hung and adjusted. Interior shelving, bunks, and finishes are completed.
    6. Backfill, landscaping & testing: Bunkers are backfilled with compacted fill, and surface landscaping is restored for discretion. Hatches or disguised entrances are finished. All systems (power, air, egress, communication) are tested. Final walkthrough includes training on operation, maintenance, and emergency protocols.

    Why Clients Choose Us

    10+

    Years Experience

    500+

    Projects Completed

    98%

    Client Satisfaction

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Let's Build Something Great Together

    From initial site walk to final inspection, Tacoma Creek Build Co. delivers professional dirt work you can build on.