Egress Window Installation in Michigan

Egress windows make your basement safer, and allow for more natural light and air flow. If you’re considering egress window installation for your basement, work with experts to make sure the job is done right!

With over 18 years of experience with basement and foundation repairs and waterproofing, our professionals take great care to install egress windows that are structurally sound, perfectly installed, watertight, and also attractive to the eye.

Wondering how much egress window installation costs for your basement?  Contact us today to get a free quote and learn more about the installation process.

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Benefits of Installing an Egress Window

Egress windows provide a number of benefits for your basement. Properly installed, your basement egress windows will:
  • Lighten the basement with natural sunlight
  • Allow fresh air to circulate through the basement when opened
  • Provide an emergency exit for basement occupants or home residents
  • Provide an emergency entry point for first responders
  • Ensure your basement bedroom or living space is up-to-code
Egress window areas can also provide a spot for planters or flower boxes, helping to further lighten the space. If you’re interested in a window egress, or curious about the process and costs, we can help.

Professional Basement Egress Window Installation: The Process

See how we tackle installation step by step, resulting in beautiful, watertight and safety certified basement egress windows.

Basement egress window installation can be a complex process, but when done properly, your basement egress window can be completed in a timely and cost-effective manner. We have installed hundreds of egress windows, and we will ensure that your egress is solid, appealing, and water-proofed, both inside and out.

  1. Planning: Choosing a location that accommodates building codes and your space.
  2. Permits and measurements: Obtaining the proper permits and carefully measuring the window dimensions in accordance with safety standards.
  3. Digging: Digging the hole around the egress and removing dirt and debris.
  4. Waterproofing: Installing French drains around the space to ensure water doesn’t collect in the space.
  5. Cutting the window: Cutting out the space for the window and removing concrete.
  6. Installation: Building out the window frames, jack studs, and sill plate with weather-resistant wood to ensure a solid, long-lasting construction.
  7. Securing: Using air wedges, shims, and liquid nails to make a secure, watertight fit.
  8. Sealing: Using concrete and sealant to fill any gaps and create a smooth, secure, attractive window egress.
  9. Surround: Installing and securing the steel plate around the window egress, and filling the space around it with washed river rock and packed dirt.
  10. Watertight seal: Sealing the window with window wraps, liquid nails, and a final, weatherproof layer.
  11. Finishing: We’ll install a window cover and ladder, if needed, and smooth any rough areas for a clean, streamline finish.
  12. Inspections: After testing the window, ensuring it opens properly, and that it is completely sealed and finished, your basement egress window is finished!
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Professional, Certified Basement Egress Window Installation

Professional, certified egress window installation is important to ensure your window looks and works great. Our careful installation process not only ensures that your window is safely installed and up-to-code, but also ensures that the egress is weather-proof, water-proof, and stable. Without proper installation, your basement egress can expose your basement or foundation to cracks, mold, leaks, or other issues. Don’t leave this important safety and aesthetic feature to chance! Contact the experts to enjoy a secure, water-tight window, and peace-of-mind.

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