Egress basement window systems

In just 7 detailed steps

“Let us help you choose the best egress window system and the best window well for your cost effective egress project today. “

We use Top quality Egress windows and window well systems

* Pricing for each phase of the project is listed with detailed descriptions of the labor and materials. everthing is include in our egress window system.

• *See cost break down our installation process below

*Priced from approx $3850.00 for a complete project here it is….

your project many vary from all these costs

E G R E S S W I N D O W S Y S T E M I N S T A L L

O V E R V I E W

Our Egress basement Window System overview

E g r e s s b e d r o o m w i n d o w

Are you looking for Professional, installation for your Egress Basement Window system?

If so, you need to understand why the best installation options are important to doing it right? If your project calls for Basement Window Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: What is really necessary for Basement Window Installation work.

Common questions:

Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? Will a hole and concret block cut-out be needed? How much will Basement Window Installation labor cost? What are the important Basement egress Window Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements such as the fire code?

After all this is usally why we install egress windows.

Will I have to up-grade other Code requirements on my home because of this project ? …… yes, your smoke detectors

Why do I need a Smoke Detector ?

• Smoke detectors are required for each bed-room & on each floor (including basement), in each bedroom and in the hallways

• leading to the bedroom within 15 feet of bedroom doors. Hardwired detectors with battery backup are

• required in new construction. IRC R317

• When interior alterations, repairs or additions requiring a permit occur, or when one or more sleeping

• rooms are added or created in existing dwellings, the dwelling unit shall be provided with smoke

• alarms located as required for new construction. IRC R317.1.1

O u r E g r e s s W i n d o w B u i l d

In 7 detailed installation cost effective steps:

1. Is a permit needed? “YES”

• Permist-cost from

• $150.00 to $350.00

Permist-cost will range from $150.00 to $350.00 *based upon valuation and project scope.

Permits from your local building authority are usually required for Basement Window Installation. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Basement Window Installation work begins

The following are required for a new egress window project: Permit , Inspection, Zoning Check and Site Plan, Construction plan review

• Homeowners can perform work on their own properties without a contractor.For storm windows, storm doors, and most repairs to windows, see A building permit is not required.

Emergency Egress code requirements:

• All bedrooms shall have at least one window that meets the following requirements:

• Minimum net clear opening height of 24”.

• Minimum net clear width of 20”.

• Minimum net clear opening of 5.7 square feet.

• (Note: 20” x 24” opening does not provide 5.7 square feet of net clear opening)

• Maximum finished sill height of 44” above the finished floor

*Strict guidelines about these windows, will require you to obtain a permit before you start this project. Permits cost around $150, or more, and you’ll have 7 to 10 days for your application to process before you get it. The actual permit cost will depend on your product’s value. Called valuation.

Also, installing one of these windows requires more planning, so you may need a more complex permit. You’ll need a permit from city utilities too. The good news is, if you work with a professional contactor, they usually take care of all of the permits for you and roll it into your final price estimate.

• for permits and fees exspect to pay around $150 to $350.

2. Digging the hole

• & removing the dirt.

• Cost - $700 to $1100

• Digging the Window Well Hole & Dirt Removal

• Cubic Yards 2 to 3

• Dirt Removal Labor, Basic

• Basic labor to dig hole / excavation, remove dirt with favorable site conditions. Load dirt into transfer vehicle / and prep-container and transport for dump destination. Includes planning, equipment and material acquisition, area preparation and protection, setup and cleanup. upto aprox 8.1 hours

• Average portion of the project cost is $275 to $375

• Dirt Removal Equipment Allowance

• Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: dump trailer/ loader with excavation | demolition | loading attachment. Daily rental. Consumables extra. 1 job $175to $295

• Dirt Removal Debris Disposal dump site fee.

• Costs to dump load of haul away dirt and old block concrete materials, aslo installation and framing waste and associated debris. from $165 $200

• Average Cost per Cubic Yard dumpster

• $150. to $350

• Total, Projected total site excavation cost $700 to $1100.

4. Cutting the concrete block and removal:

Cost $ 350.to $500

• Concrete Block Removal Labor, Basic cut out”

• Basic labor to remove concrete slab with favorable site conditions. Jackhammer concrete into movable pieces. Remove all concrete and reinforcing rebar material. Includes planning, equipment and material acquisition, area preparation and protection, setup and cleanup. typical window size 36 “X 48” hole $175 $275

• Equipment Allowance, Concrete Slab Removal

• Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: 115V, 15 amp electric jack hammer, 1000+ blows/minute. Daily rental. Consumables extra. 1 job $50. $75

• Concrete Removal Debris Disposal

• Costs to load and haul away old materials, installation waste and associated debris. 15 SF $35 $45

• “helper” Minimum Labor charge

• Balance of 3 hr(s) minimum labor charge that can be applied to other tasks. 1.1 h $85

• Total, Projected total site excavation cost $ 350.to $500

5. Framing The Window Opening and installing window:

Cost $450.00 to $620.00

• Window Opening Framing and installation

• Openings1

• Framing in a egress window opening cost

• Non-discounted lumber materials header, jack and king stud lumber pricing for: 36" x 50" Booking sub-frame set for 4-9/16 to 6-9/16 jamb. With a 2 x 6 presure treated/ prep for window installation.

• lumber costs 1 EA $125 $175

• Window Opening Framing Labor, Basic

• Basic labor to frame window opening with favorable site conditions. Measure, cut and install conventional wood framed window opening up to 40”wide. Includes header, jack and king stud lumber. Includes planning, equipment and material acquisition, area preparation and protection, setup and cleanup. Labor cost $165 $250

• Window Opening Framing Job Supplies

• Cost of related consumable materials and supplies typically required to frame window opening including: fasteners, connectors caulk, sealent.

• consumable materials $70 $80

• Window Opening Framing Equipment Allowance

• Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: Pneumatic framing nailer, 12" miter saw and 3 1/4" electric planer. Daily rental. Consumables extra. 1 job $29 $49

• Unused Minimum Labor

• Helper/ laborer- minimum labor charge that can be applied to helper tasks. 1.5 h $85

• Totals - Cost To Frame Window Opening

• Cost 450.00 to $620.00

Your system may vary, but we wont skim on the details, build it right and it will last for a life-time