Egress Windows in Columbus and Central Ohio

Finishing a basement bedroom or adding natural light and a safe exit point both start with an egress window done to code. Build a preliminary online estimate, or call (614) 382-0000 to talk through your basement layout.

Is this what you’re seeing?

• Finishing a basement and planning a bedroom that requires a code-compliant exit
• A basement with small or no windows and wanting more natural light
• A home inspection or appraisal flagging a basement bedroom without proper egress
• Wanting a safe secondary exit point from a below-grade living space
• Planning a basement renovation and deciding on window placement early

Honest pricing

Egress window cost depends on whether an opening already exists that can be enlarged, or whether a new opening needs to be cut into the foundation, plus the size of window well required and any drainage considerations. Enlarging an existing window opening is the more straightforward job. Cutting a brand-new foundation opening, especially where structural support needs review, adds scope. The Estimate Builder gives you a preliminary online estimate based on your basement’s current window situation. Final scope and price subject to verification once our team assesses the foundation, grading, and structural considerations in person.

What’s included / what’s not included

Typically included:
– Foundation opening or enlargement to code-required dimensions
– Window well installation with proper drainage
– Egress window and frame installation
– Interior finishing around the new window opening

Typically not included unless added to scope:
– Structural support work if the foundation opening requires it (quoted separately if found)
– Full basement finishing beyond the window installation itself
– Landscaping restoration around the window well
– Permit fees, which vary by municipality (permits and inspections may be required)

Why Central Ohio basements need this done right

A lot of Central Ohio’s older housing stock, especially in neighborhoods like Clintonville and the Hilltop, has basements with small hopper windows that don’t meet current egress requirements for a bedroom. As more homeowners finish basements for guest suites, home offices, or rental income, code-compliant egress has become one of the most common triggers for our team’s involvement early in a basement project. Central Ohio’s clay soil and foundation drainage patterns also mean window well drainage needs to be planned carefully to avoid water intrusion.

Our process

1. Online estimate or call. Use the Estimate Builder or call (614) 382-0000 to describe your basement layout and plans.
2. On-site assessment. Our team evaluates the foundation, existing openings, and drainage conditions.
3. Written scope and options. You get a clear scope covering the opening, window well, and finishing work.
4. Permitting. Permits and inspections may be required and vary by municipality. We handle the paperwork.
5. Installation. We cut or enlarge the opening, install the window well and window, and finish the interior.
6. Inspection and walkthrough. After any required inspection passes, we walk you through the finished space.

Related services

If you’re finishing the whole basement around the new window, ask about our handyman and remodeling services when you request your estimate. Homes with basement moisture concerns should also see our sump pump and French drain services. Ready to start? Build your estimate or call (614) 382-0000.