Egress Window Installation

Egress Window Installation

Anchored Walls specializes in expert basement egress window installations, offering high-quality egress escape well systems that bring natural light into your basement while ensuring your family’s safety. Whether you’re planning to add a bedroom, entertainment space, home theater, or playroom, egress windows are an essential upgrade for any basement.

Why Install an Egress Window?

In the event of an emergency, such as a fire, how would you safely exit your basement? Egress windows provide a vital escape route, helping protect your family during emergencies. Many building codes now require basement egress windows to meet safety compliance.

Anchored Walls offers professional egress window installation and basement window well replacement, ensuring your home adheres to all necessary safety standards.

Benefits of Egress Windows

• Improved Safety: Provides a critical escape route during emergencies and easier access for rescue personnel.
• Increased Natural Light: Brightens your basement, reducing the need for artificial lighting and boosting energy efficiency.
• Better Ventilation: Helps regulate temperature and humidity, reducing the risk of mold and pollutants.
• Increased Home Value: A valuable investment that can raise your home’s resale value.
• Improved Insulation: Energy-efficient design helps maintain a comfortable temperature year-round.
• More Usable Space: Transforms your basement into a comfortable, functional area.
• Building Code Compliance: Ensures your basement meets all safety regulations for habitable spaces.

Our Installation Process

Our team follows a detailed, efficient installation process to ensure your new egress window is securely and seamlessly installed:

1. Excavation: Digging the designated area for the window.
2. Drainage Preparation: Digging into the existing tile line for proper drainage.
3. Gravel Placement: Adding gravel to aid water management.
4. Interior Protection: Hanging plastic to keep your home clean during installation.
5. Wall Cutting: Cutting an opening in the foundation for the new window.
6. Framing: Preparing and framing the window opening.
7. Window Installation: Securing the window in place.
8. Sealing and Trimming: Ensuring a weather-tight seal and finishing the exterior.
9. Backfilling: Tamping around the well for stability.
10. Ladder Installation: Adding a safety ladder as required.
11. Optional Cover Installation: Adding a cover for additional protection and aesthetics.

Offered Packages

• Single Casement Egress Window Package: 30"x48" window
• Double Slider Egress Window Package: 48"x48" window
• Custom Options Available: Choose from a variety of window, well, grate, and accessory styles and colors.

Each window package is available with or without covers and includes:

• Cutting or enlarging the existing opening
• Installation of a code-compliant egress window
• Exterior trim (interior trim not included)
• Window well
• Safety ladder

Contact Us Today

Ensure your basement is bright, functional, and safe with a professionally installed egress window from Anchored Walls. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward enhancing your home’s safety and value.