Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are you licensed and insured?

    Yes, Besser Builders is licensed for Douglas County and carries proper insurance. We have over 35 years of residential and commercial construction expertise.

  • Do you offer free consultations?

    Yes, we provide in-home evaluations and security assessments. We focus on educating customers before every build to ensure the right protection level.

  • What's the starting cost for safe rooms?

    Safe rooms start around $10,000. Modern materials allow us to offer affordable protection that meets FEMA P320 guidelines and anti-ballistic standards.

  • Do you serve the Denver area?

    Yes, we serve Denver, Aurora, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Boulder, and Broomfield. All installations are available across Denver and surrounding Front Range areas.

  • Are you a Crimsafe distributor?

    Yes, we're an official Crimsafe distributor offering their Screw-Clamp system and 304 grade stainless-steel mesh with a 10-year guarantee.

  • Can safe rooms be retrofitted?

    Yes, safe rooms and gun safe rooms are available as new-build integration or retrofit installations in existing homes.

  • What materials do you use?

    We use bullet-resistant materials, high-tensile steel, composite anti-ballistic panels, and state-tested materials that meet FEMA P320 guidelines for maximum protection.

  • Do panic rooms have automatic locks?

    Yes, panic rooms feature automatic self-locking doors for immediate protection and can integrate with security systems and communication links.

  • Can rooms be climate controlled?

    Yes, safe rooms offer optional climate-controlled and fire-resistant configurations to protect both people and sensitive materials or valuables.

  • Do you work with basements?

    Yes, we transform unfinished basements into secure living spaces. Basements are ideal locations for concealed safe rooms and panic rooms.

  • How long have you been building?

    Owner Michael Besser has 40 years of construction experience and started working with safe rooms in 2015. The company originated as Colorado Safe Room in 2016.