Egress Window Repair
Egress Window Repair: Restoring a Safe and Functional Exit from Your Basement
A damaged egress window may seem like it’s just an inconvenience. The truth is, it’s a safety risk. If the window is stuck, leaking, rusted, or broken, it may fail to open when you need it most. These windows are required for finished basements and must stay clear, accessible, and fully functional.
At Force Basements, we repair egress windows to restore their reliability and keep your basement up to code. From window wells and hardware to drainage and sealing, our team fixes the problem and makes sure your exit stays safe.
How Force Basements Solves the Problem with Egress Window Repair
Our repair process is built around safety, waterproofing, and performance. Whether your window well is failing or the frame has shifted, we follow a clear and effective process:
1. Inspection & Code Compliance Check
We inspect the egress window for functionality, damage, drainage problems, and code compliance — including window dimensions and opening clearance.
2. Identify the Source of Damage
We determine whether the problem is due to poor drainage, structural shifting, leaking window wells, rotted frames, or broken hardware.
3. Recommend the Best Repair Approach
Based on your issue, we may:
Re-align or replace the window frame
Repair or replace broken window panes
Restore or seal leaking window wells
Fix stuck or non-functioning window hardware
Regrade or reline the well for better drainage
Apply proper waterproofing around the unit
4. Protect Against Future Issues
We may also recommend:
Why Egress Window Repair Matters
Your egress window isn’t just a basement upgrade — it’s an emergency exit and a code-required safety feature in finished basements.
Delaying repairs can lead to:
Water leaks and moisture damage
Mold growth around the window
Windows that can’t open in an emergency
Rusted or rotting window well walls
Foundation deterioration
Basement flood risk during heavy rain
Proper function and waterproofing are essential.
Signs You Need Egress Window Repair
Window won’t open or close properly
Water pooling inside the well
Visible rust or rot on the frame or well
Drafts or moisture around the window
Window well pulling away from the foundation
Cracked glass or frame shifting
FAQs About Egress Window Repair
Is egress window repair covered by homeowners insurance?
It depends on the cause. Damage from storms or accidents may be covered, but normal wear and tear or poor drainage usually isn’t.
Can you fix a leaking egress window?
Yes — we repair leaking seals, failing window wells, and apply waterproofing to prevent moisture from re-entering.
How do I know if my egress window meets code?
We’ll inspect it and confirm that it meets all width, height, and clearance requirements for your local building code.
Don’t Wait on Egress Window Repair
A broken or leaking basement window is more than a nuisance — it’s a safety risk. Contact Force Basements for expert egress window repair and make sure your basement is safe, dry, and up to code.
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.