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Egress Window Cost
Explore Egress window cost, which including installation, can range from $2,500 to $6,000 plus when handled by a profesional contractor (or window company that handle these projects). These projects are fairly complex and involve digging out the exterior around where the egress window will be placed, installing the retaining wall (egress window installation cost), cutting out the basement opening, building out the window frame, all of the permitting, as well as the installing and sealing of the window itself. Many homeowners also opt to landscape the outside area to make it more pleasant to the eye.
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Project StepsThe following steps are involved in building out an egress window. Please see our page on what are egress windows for a more comprehensive breakdown on the basics and the project steps involved.
Egress Window Cost ComparisonsEntry Price Range: $2,500 to $3,500 Mid Range Cost: $3,500 to $4,500 Premium Pricing: $4,500 to $6000 Codes & RequirementsThere are numerous safety and building codes that must be met when installing a basement egress window in order to make the space safe and to provide an emergency exit. Learn more about egress windows code here. Best Type of Egress WindowBuilding codes mandate certain opening sizes that will allow an emergency exit in a basement. This lends itself to particular types of windows, including casements and horizontal sliders. Find out more on the different options and sizes. Project ToolsAccess great project tools that will help you better understand these projects better.
Basement Egress Window CostHi Bill, I was quoted by an OKNA licensed installer a price of $4,000 to install four small basement windows. I don't know if they're 400 or 500 series (I think 400) or the cost of windows versus labor - it is just one number on the quote ($4,000). I'll go back to them for details but it seems really expensive for small slider windows (33" x 18").
[Site Editor's Answer]Scott, it's difficult to say because installing in basement windows can be tricky: and yes small openings might run $400 or $500 for the window itself. That would be a steep install price, but it doesn't necessarily mean it's out of line. More bids will answer the question - let me know if you'd like my list of brands and options. I think you need to check out our egress window calculator for ballpark pricing. That and to collect a handful of bids - this will tell you the fair market price.
Related Topics: Egress Window Size Requirements
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