$2,000 \u2013 $4,500 Installed<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
The cost to install a basement egress window, including installation, is between $2,000 \u2013 $4,500. This includes the cost of the window unit, window well, and professional excavation and installation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Average Cost of Basement Egress Window Installation<\/h2>\n
Most basement egress windows will cost an average of $3,200 to hire a pro to complete the project. This includes an initial visit to your home to review your needs and assess the area or areas where the egress windows will be installed. After a price quote is given, the contractor will excavate the areas outside the foundation, cut into your foundation or walls, install the basement egress windows per specifications, as well as cleaning up and disposal of any debris after the project is completed. If required, they\u2019ll also pull permits and have the property inspected.<\/p>\n
Average Do It Yourself cost<\/p>\n
$650 \u2013 $2,500 per Window<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Average Contractor Installed Cost<\/p>\n $2,000 \u2013 $4,500 per Window<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Typical Cost Average<\/p>\n $3,200<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Last Updated: Wednesday, January 12, 2022<\/p>\n <\/img><\/p>\n What are basement egress windows?<\/p>\n Primarily, these windows are a safety feature. In a finished basement where there are living spaces, egress windows serve as a secondary escape route in case of an emergency. They are required by code when the basement has a bedroom. Also note that basements with the lowest edge of a window higher than 44\u2033, FHA will not consider the room the a bedroom regardless. In my case, we have a 5BR home with full-size, above grade windows around the basement section which has 10\u2032 ceilings. Our home is built on a hill \u2013 one side of basement is fully exposed from floor to 10\u2032 ceiling, the other side is half-way into the ground at about 5 feet. Due to the bottom window sill in the 2 downstairs bedrooms being 54\u2033 above the floor, the FHA, for lending purposes does not consider these 2 rooms bedrooms. Yep, it surprised us too during the last appraisal.<\/p>\n Basement egress windows are also a great source of natural light in an area that is usually the darkest place in the house.<\/p>\n This basement egress window guide is focused on windows that are partially or fully below grade and require a window well. If your basement windows are above ground level and don\u2019t require a window well, then your window options are the same as in any other part of the home \u2013 Double-hung windows or casement windows for example, and the cost to install new windows will be the same as in any other area of the house.<\/p>\n Basement egress windows are first and foremost installed for the safety of those in the house. Because they need to be big enough for an average-size adult to fit through, basement egress windows have certain dimensional requirements.<\/p>\n Here are the required dimensions for a basement egress window from the International Residential Code (IRC):<\/p>\n Safety Tip:<\/strong> The 44 inch max. height requirement is quite high and might be difficult for some adults and kids to manage. Keep a step-stool near the window for use in an emergency.<\/p>\n If you live in an old or historic home with basement egress windows, it\u2019s possible that the window openings are smaller than the current size requirements. Make sure to measure the size of your basement egress windows to stay up-to-date with safety regulations!<\/p>\n How much can you expect to pay for a fully installed egress window?<\/p>\n Here are some factors that will play a big role in the final cost of your project.<\/p>\n An online search at the Home Depot and similar sellers yields these average cost ranges.<\/p>\n Improvenet lists the starting cost of an egress window at about $200. It\u2019s possible to find them at that price, but because an egress window must be secure and weather-tight, given its location, we would avoid anything that cheap. On the other hand, Home Advisor suggests a top cost of about $700, but a quick look at Home Depot\u2019s selection shows that the cost of egress windows can easily top that for anything with a little style.<\/p>\n If you are replacing a pre-existing egress window, you probably don\u2019t need a permit. We wouldn\u2019t bother, frankly. If you\u2019re hiring a contractor, the installer will know local codes and requirements.<\/p>\n 1-3 Days |<\/strong> Installation time depends on the extent of your project. An average basement egress window installation that includes excavation, well installation, and window installation, will take 1-3 days for a professional to complete.<\/p>\n If the schedule flows smoothly, 2 days is likely the maximum needed. When several subcontractors are hired, then scheduling conflicts might cause delays of a day or two.<\/p>\n If you are just replacing a window, the project can probably be completed in about a day.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve compiled a list of other projects related to basement egress windows. Check it out!<\/p>\n Basement Waterproofing \u2013 <\/strong>If you\u2019ve got a leaky basement, and an excavator is already hired for the egress window, this is a good time to expose the entire foundation and put an end to the leads. The average price for pro basement waterproofing is about $10 per square foot for the \u201cgood stuff,\u201d a seal that will last for many decades.<\/p>\n Basement French Drain \u2013 <\/strong>Looking for a solution to a basement with flooding problems? Consider installing a French drain system. It is one of the most effective ways to keep your basement dry. For $45 \u2013 $70 per foot, you can install a French drain and sump pump.<\/p>\n Sump Pump Replacement \u2013 <\/strong>Water in the basement is a big issue, which is why all of these are related to staying dry. Replacing a sump pump in the basement costs around $450 to $750, depending on whether you do it yourself or hire a plumber to help out.<\/p>\n Now that you have an idea how much your basement egress window project will cost, it\u2019s time to decide how you want to handle the installation. Are you going to tackle this one yourself, or hire a professional installer? As a labor-intensive home improvement project, there are savings to be enjoyed by doing it yourself \u2013 especially if the job includes opening a new hole for the window. The site How Much pegs labor at around $1,000, and that\u2019s fair. Equipment rental costs might push total labor-related costs higher than that.<\/p>\n The most important factor to consider is if you are simply replacing a basement egress window, or building a new window. These are very different home improvement projects!<\/p>\n Replacement:<\/strong> A window replacement can be a great DIY project, because it saves you money on the installation, and you get to learn a helpful skill.<\/p>\n New:<\/strong> On the other hand, if you are installing a basement egress window where there wasn\u2019t one before, hiring a pro is the only sane choice. A new DIY egress window installation would require renting a small excavator or hand-digging the well, renting a concrete cutter or buying a handheld concrete saw ($275) \u2013 and then cutting a \u201cperfect\u201d sized rough opening. From there, the window installation would be relatively easy. Then, the well needs to be secured to the foundation, requiring the use of a hammer drill and mortar bit to create pilot holes.<\/p>\n If you DIY a new egress window installation, you\u2019ll earn every penny you save.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/main><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" $2,000 \u2013 $4,500 Installed The cost to install a basement egress window, including installation, is between $2,000 \u2013 $4,500. This includes the cost of the window unit, window well, and professional excavation and installation. 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Basement Egress Window Size Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Product and Installation Supplies Cost Details<\/h2>\n
Basement Egress Window Cost Factors<\/h3>\n
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Retail Egress Window Costs<\/h2>\n
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Permits, Inspection, Related Costs and Installation Time<\/h2>\n
Permits and Inspection Cost<\/h3>\n
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Related Costs and Installation Time <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Costs of Related Basement Projects<\/h2>\n
DIY or Hire a Pro?<\/h2>\n