Egress and Basement Windows

Egress and Basement Windows in Grand Rapids

A finished basement bedroom needs a legal way out, and that means an emergency escape opening built to IRC R310. Ayearofkilling installs egress and basement windows across Grand Rapids that meet the net clear opening of 5.7 square feet with a sill no higher than 44 inches above the floor, complete with the window well and drainage that make the opening usable in a Kent County winter.

Why Egress Windows Matter

• Safety and code. The opening has to let a person out and a firefighter in, which is why the size and sill height are not negotiable.
• It protects resale. A basement bedroom without a compliant egress window fails inspection and can stall a sale on a home near Eastern Avenue.
• Light and air. A larger below-grade opening brings daylight into a finished basement instead of a dark box.

Our Process

We assess the wall, confirm the required opening, and pull the permit because cutting a new egress well changes the structure. Then we cut the opening, set a code-sized window, install the well and gravel drainage so water does not pool, and waterproof the connection. The finished opening meets the 5.7 square foot minimum and is inspected before we call it done.

Call (616) 230-2945 for a free quote on egress and basement windows in Grand Rapids.