A safe way out for your basement bedroom. Installed in as little as one day.
I'm Ready For A Free Quote
Thank You For Your Submission!
A team member will be reaching out to you shortly.
These problems mean your basement isn't safe — or up to code.
If someone sleeps in your basement, they need a way out in an emergency. A small window or no window at all puts them at risk.
Old basement windows are often too small to climb through. If they're painted shut or don't open, they can't be used as an exit.
A damaged window well blocks the exit path. Rust, dents, and caving walls make it impossible to climb out safely.
Water pooling in the window well or seeping through the frame means the seal has failed. This leads to moisture, mold, and damage inside the wall.
Egress window installation gives your basement a full-size, code-compliant exit. We cut a precise opening through your foundation wall, set a new window, and install a complete well and drainage system. When we're done, your basement has natural light, fresh air, and a safe way out.
Every egress window needs a proper well outside. We install heavy-duty window wells with built-in step systems for deep basements. A gravel bed and drain at the bottom keep water from pooling. We top it off with a clear cover to block rain, snow, and debris.
Many older homes have basement windows that are too small to meet code. We enlarge the opening to meet current egress requirements — a minimum of 5.7 square feet of clear opening. The result is a bigger, brighter window that actually works as an emergency exit.
Cutting through a foundation wall means water has a new way in — unless drainage is done right. We seal the window frame, waterproof the opening, and tie the well drain into your home’s existing sump or drainage system. No leaks. No surprises.
Our Process
We visit your home, check the foundation type, measure the basement wall, and look at the exterior. You get a written estimate with the full scope of work — no surprises.
We pull the building permit and call 811 to mark underground utilities. Everything is handled before the crew arrives.
We dig out the exterior, cut a clean opening through the foundation wall, and set the new egress window. Then we install the well, drainage, and cover.
The building inspector signs off on the work. We walk you through the finished window, answer your questions, and clean up the area.
Egress windows aren't a window job. They're a foundation job. You're cutting through a structural wall, digging next to your home, and tying into your drainage system. That takes a team that understands foundations — not a handyman with a saw. We do this work every day.
We handle everything from start to finish. The permit, the excavation, the concrete cutting, the window, the well, the drainage, and the inspection. You don't chase down three different trades. One crew, one point of contact, one company that stands behind the work.
Every job gets a written warranty. We use precision concrete sawing — not a sledgehammer — so your foundation wall stays structurally sound. The well drains properly because we install it with gravel and a tied-in drain, not just dirt backfill. When the inspector comes, it passes.
Get My Free Quote
Yes. Building codes require any room used for sleeping below grade to have an emergency exit window. The window must have a minimum clear opening of 5.7 square feet, be at least 20 inches wide and 24 inches tall, and the sill can't be higher than 44 inches from the floor. Without it, the room doesn't count as a legal bedroom.
Most single-window installations are finished in one to two days. Day one covers excavation and cutting. Day two is window and well installation, backfill, and cleanup. Jobs with deeper basements, block foundations, or utility conflicts may take longer.
Not when it's done right. We use precision concrete sawing to make a clean, controlled cut. The window frame and header reinforce the opening. A sledgehammer or demolition saw is what causes cracks — and we never use those.
Yes. An egress window turns a basement room into a legal bedroom. That means your home can be listed with an extra bedroom — which directly raises the appraised value. For most homeowners, this is one of the highest-return improvements they can make to a basement.
In most areas, yes. Cutting through a foundation wall is a structural modification that requires a building permit. We handle the permit process and schedule the inspection for you. When the job is done, your egress window is fully permitted and code-compliant.
Queen Foundation Repair installs egress windows for homeowners across our full service area. Check below to see if we serve your neighborhood.