Professional Egress
Window Installation
Add safety, natural light, and value to your home with code-compliant egress windows. Required for any basement bedroom, our expert installations meet all building codes and transform dark basements into bright, livable spaces.
Why You Need Egress Windows
Egress windows are more than a building code requirement — they’re an investment in your family’s safety and your home’s value.
Life Safety
Provides a code-compliant emergency exit from basement bedrooms and living spaces in case of fire or other emergencies.
Natural Light
Floods your basement with natural sunlight, transforming dark spaces into bright, inviting rooms.
Home Value
Legally converts basement space into habitable square footage, increasing your home's appraisal and resale value.
Home Value
Legally converts basement space into habitable square footage, increasing your home's appraisal and resale value.
Building Code Requirements
The International Residential Code (IRC) requires egress windows in every basement bedroom and habitable space. Here’s what’s required:
5.7 sq ft
Minimum Opening Area
Clear opening when window is fully open
20 inches
Minimum Width
Clear opening width requirement
24 inches
Minimum Height
Clear opening height requirement
44 inches
Maximum Sill Height
Clear opening when window is fully open
36 inches
Window Well Width
Minimum projection from wall if below grade
Required
Window Well Ladder
When well depth exceeds 44 inches
Signs You Need Egress Windows
If any of these apply to your home, it’s time to consider egress window installation.
- Basement bedrooms without a code-compliant exit
- Planning to finish or remodel your basement
- Small, outdated basement windows
- Dark basement with no natural light
- Preparing your home for sale
- Failed home inspection due to egress requirements
Our Egress Window Solutions
We offer complete egress window installation including cutting, framing, window well placement, and finishing — all done professionally and to code.
Vinyl Egress Windows
- Energy-efficient vinyl frames
- Easy-open casement or sliding design
- Low-E glass for insulation
- Lifetime warranty available
- Custom sizes to fit your space
Window Well Systems
- Galvanized steel or composite wells
- Proper drainage & gravel backfill
- Step-style wells for easy exit
- Clear polycarbonate covers available
- Landscaping restoration included
Basement Finishing Package
- Interior drywall finishing around window
- Trim and casing installation
- Paint-ready or finished options
- Electrical outlet relocation if needed
- Clean, professional installation
Existing Window Enlargement
- Enlarge small basement windows to egress size
- Structural header installation
- Foundation wall cutting & reinforcement
- Waterproofing around new opening
- Minimal disruption to your home
Our Installation Process
Step 1
Free Consultation
We assess your basement, discuss your needs, and provide a detailed estimate.
Step 2
Permits & Planning
We handle all permits and plan the installation to meet local building codes.
Step 3
Professional Install
Our crew cuts the foundation, installs the window and well, and waterproofs everything.
Step 4
Finishing & Cleanup
Interior finishing, landscaping restoration, and a final walkthrough with you.
Ready to Add Light & Safety to Your Basement?
Contact us today for a free consultation and estimate. We’ll help you choose the right egress window solution for your home.