A basement egress window in a basement dramatically brightens an otherwise dark, dingy room, but it also has a more serious purpose. It’s large enough to offer a safe exit from the basement in the event of fire or other emergency. Adding an egress window is essential any time you remodel your basement to make a new bedroom, office or other living space. Basement Egress Windows: If you have decided to finish to basement, or are considering renovating your basement, you will most likely find that your town requires the installation of basement egress windows. Most building codes, if not all mandate that egress windows be installed in order to provide an adequate escape route in an emergency situation, such as a fire. Besides adding safety and increasing your home's value, egress windows can greatly increase airflow and light, changing what was once a dark basement into a light, airy living space.

Egress means "to emerge" or "a path out." Egress windows are openings specifically designed to provide an escape route in an emergency. Local and national building code regulations define the specific minimum requirements for these windows to ensure that you can get out and rescue personnel such as police and firefighters can get in. Egress windows must meet these specifications, and are required to be installed in every habitable sleeping area such as bedrooms and basements.

Basement Egress window benefits

  • Provides a safe escape from your house in case of an emergency
  • Provides firefighters a way in to rescue you and your loved ones
  • Allows additional sunlight to enter your house through the large opening
  • Egress windows can nearly double a living area when building codes are met
  • The sensory difference is outstanding once an egress window is installed
  • Increases the value of your home

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All Hands Waterproofing has been excellent to work with!  After a massive rainstorm caused flooding in our basement because of inadequate window wells we had several contractors out to propose a remedy to the situation. All hands had the best choice and better pricing for the same things than 4 other companies! No hype or pressure that we "need to schedule ASAP cause we are 6 months out" etc... Mimi has been great to communicate with, they do what they say and surprisingly for the service industry are always on time!! We would highly recommend All Hands and do often as I am in the Real Estate business!! CHEERS!!!

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I'm so happy to have found All Hands Waterproofing. They are honest and reliable and do quality work. Mimi and Dillon communicated well throughout the process and we were very pleased with their work. I would recommend their team to anyone looking for waterproofing or adding egress windows to their home.

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The team at All Hands Waterproofing were amazing. Working with Mimi and Dillon was very easy. They were very thorough and educated us on what exactly was going to be done. When it came time to do the work, they treated our house like it was their own. They did a tremendous job in minimizing the amount of dust in the work zone creating multiple barriers to trap any dust created. When the job was completed they left our basement cleaner than what they were presented with. I highly highly recommend All Hands Waterproofing. You will not be disappointed. Thank you for all your great work!!!!!

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I have known and have been doing business with All Hands Waterproofing and I am impressed with the work they do and the reasonable pricing. Very professional and prompt time wise. Ask for Mimi. She is wonderful.

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All Hands Waterproofing has been excellent to work with!  After a massive rainstorm caused flooding in our basement because of inadequate window wells we had several contractors out to propose a remedy to the situation. All hands had the best choice and better pricing for the same things than 4 other companies! No hype or pressure that we "need to schedule ASAP cause we are 6 months out" etc... Mimi has been great to communicate with, they do what they say and surprisingly for the service industry are always on time!! We would highly recommend All Hands and do often as I am in the Real Estate business!! CHEERS!!!

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I'm so happy to have found All Hands Waterproofing. They are honest and reliable and do quality work. Mimi and Dillon communicated well throughout the process and we were very pleased with their work. I would recommend their team to anyone looking for waterproofing or adding egress windows to their home.

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The team at All Hands Waterproofing were amazing. Working with Mimi and Dillon was very easy. They were very thorough and educated us on what exactly was going to be done. When it came time to do the work, they treated our house like it was their own. They did a tremendous job in minimizing the amount of dust in the work zone creating multiple barriers to trap any dust created. When the job was completed they left our basement cleaner than what they were presented with. I highly highly recommend All Hands Waterproofing. You will not be disappointed. Thank you for all your great work!!!!!

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I have known and have been doing business with All Hands Waterproofing and I am impressed with the work they do and the reasonable pricing. Very professional and prompt time wise. Ask for Mimi. She is wonderful.

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