Basement Egress Window Install Process

How We Install Egress Windows in Omaha, Grand Island, Wichita & Sioux City

At Thrasher, our team of foundation repair experts has the experience, training, and high-quality egress window products you need to create a beautiful, usable space in your basement.

We have specialized egress window installation crews that perform every aspect of the work so there is no down time. We do our best to take care of your property including protecting your basement from dust and your yard from our tire tracks. Here's the basics steps for the day:

Excavate hole for window well and to install basement window
Cut foundation to install window.
Install egress window
Install egress window well
Backfill soil

Cutting foundation wall for egress window Installing egress window Sealing egress window

Thrasher offers a 10-year product warranty for our basement egress window installations, along with a 5-year workmanship guarantee to ensure your peace of mind. In addition, we manage all permits and code regulations while working on your basement egress window project and, as basement and foundation experts, we know how to cut into foundation walls and complete fast, accurate egress window installations that prevent water issues down the line.

Our Approach to Egress Window Installation

Installing an egress window is more complicated than an average window installation because it involves excavation and cutting into your home's foundation. We can install most egress window and window wells in just one day. Here's what you can expect:

Our logistics team pulls permits and has utility lines marked.
On the day of your egress window installation, we'll begin with digging. We lay plywood to prevent track marks in your yard from our excavator, hand-dig when there's not enough room for an excavator, and haul away the extra dirt when we're done.
We cut into your foundation using specialized saws that cut all the way through in one pass for a seamless cut that doesn't compromise the integrity of your foundation.
During the framing process, we use sealant to create a finished look and help prevent water issues. After the window is placed, we use a silicone-based caulk to seal the seams.
With every install, we include a sump basket inside the window well. If water issues occur down the line, this makes it easier to control and redirect to an interior drainage system and sump pump.
When we're done, we tamp down the surrounding dirt and do our best to make the area look as close to the way it looked when we arrived.

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Before & After

March 08, 2021 | Before & After Waterproofing and Egress Solution "Fixes" the Camel's Back in Omaha Omaha homeowners decided it was time to call Thrasher. They'd repaired the floor in their basement five times and wanted to take care of it once and for all.

February 18, 2021 | Before & After Egress Window Solution Adds Resale Value in Wichita Homeowner returns to Thrasher for Egress Window Solution after great experience with waterproofing and wall settlement repair.

September 11, 2020 | Before & After Egress Window Solution for a Growing Family in Eagle, Nebraska Thrasher Foundation Repair helped the Kosmicki's get something more from their home as they needed room to accommodate a growing family.

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For the last 45 years in the basement and foundation repair industry, we've focused on the value of doing whatever it takes to get the job done and "wow" our customers every step of the way.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an egress window?

An egress window is designed to provide an emergency means of leaving a basement or emergency personnel to enter a premises.
What's the installation process like for a basement egress system?
- Protect basement from dust
- Excavate hole for window well and to install window
- Cut foundation to install window.
- Install window
- Install window well
- Backfill soil
Aren't all egress windows the same?

No. You have options as far as size, quality, and cosmetics.
What are common issues when installing a basement egress window?
- Not taking into consideration drainage issues.
- Not cutting the foundation properly.
- Not controlling dust while cutting the installation
- Not installing a deep enough window well.
- Not understanding building code requirements.
Can I rely on Thrasher to understand local building code requirements for egress windows?

Yes, we have the experience in installing egress windows in the communities we serve for lots of years.
What's the cost to install an egress window?

The price of an egress window will depend on the type and size you choose.
Are there drainage issues with egress windows?

There can be. That is why it is important to have it installed by a professional and a company who understands foundations and basement waterproofing. You are cutting a large hole in the foundation which may allow lots of water into your home if not installed properly.