Egress Window Installation
Egress Window Installation: Safe, Code-Compliant Work from a Trusted Team
Installing an egress window isn’t just about cutting an opening; It takes precision, drainage planning, and full code compliance to get it right. Whether you’re finishing your basement or replacing an old window that no longer meets safety standards, proper installation is key to avoiding leaks, settling, and future repairs.
At Force Basements, we install egress windows with attention to every detail. Our process includes careful excavation, wall cutting, window well drainage, and airtight sealing. The result is a clean, professional upgrade that protects your home, adds value, and brings light to your lowest level.
How Force Basements Handles Egress Window Installation
Our team handles every part of the egress window installation process — from excavation to finishing — with safety, compliance, and moisture protection in mind.
1. Free Site Evaluation & Code Check
We evaluate your basement’s layout, ensure proper placement, and confirm window and well dimensions meet code requirements.
2. Excavation & Cutting
We carefully excavate the outside of the foundation and cut the opening into your basement wall with minimal disruption.
3. Window Well & Drainage Installation
We install a durable, rust-proof window well and connect it to your foundation drainage system or a newly installed drain for proper water control.
4. Egress Window Installation
We install an egress window that meets safety requirements for clear opening, operation, and visibility — often vinyl or composite for longevity.
5. Waterproofing & Backfill
We waterproof around the window and well to prevent leaks, then carefully backfill the excavation for a clean, finished look.
6. Final Inspection & Optional Interior Trim
We ensure everything meets code and discuss options for interior framing and finishing, if needed.
Why Egress Installation Matters
Egress windows aren’t just about light — they’re legally required in finished basement bedrooms and habitable living spaces for emergency escape.
Benefits of egress window installation:
Provides a safe exit during emergencies
Adds natural light and ventilation to basements
Increases home value and resale appeal
Allows code-compliant bedroom conversions
Helps prevent basement mold and moisture buildup
Enhances the overall feel of your living space
Ideal Situations for Egress Window Installation
Finishing or remodeling your basement
Adding a legal bedroom or rental unit
Existing window doesn’t meet code
Basement feels dark or lacks ventilation
Window well is failing or leaking
- Adding value to your home
FAQs About Egress Window Installation
Do I need an egress window in my basement?
If your basement has a bedroom or sleeping area, building code requires at least one egress window that meets size and accessibility standards.
How long does egress window installation take?
Most installations take 1–2 days depending on excavation needs, foundation thickness, and drainage requirements.
Can you add an egress window to any basement?
In most cases, yes — we’ll assess soil, wall type, drainage, and access before beginning the installation.
Ready to Install an Egress Window?
Whether you’re planning a basement remodel or need to meet code, Force Basements makes egress window installation simple, secure, and seamless. Trust our experts to handle everything — from digging to finishing — the right way.
Service Area
Force Basements proudly provides basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space services, concrete repair and egress window installation to homes and businesses in Peoria, Bloomington, Champaign, Springfield, the Quad Cities, Decatur, Quincy, LaSalle/Peru and surrounding communities.