Egress Openings
Basement Egress Window Openings
A finished basement bedroom needs a way out in an emergency. C&M Concrete & Masonry cuts new egress window openings into poured concrete and block foundation walls across Bucks, Montgomery, Lehigh and Northampton Counties, with the support, window well and drainage the opening needs.
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What’s Included
An egress opening is structural work in your foundation, so it is planned and supported before anything is cut.
Layout & Sizing
The opening is sized and placed for the window you choose and for your township’s egress requirements.
Cutting the Foundation
Clean saw cuts through poured concrete walls, or careful removal of block in CMU walls.
Header & Support
A lintel or header carries the wall above the opening, and block walls are rebuilt and filled at the sides.
Window Well
Excavation outside, a window well sized for the opening, and a gravel base so water drains away.
Drainage
The well is tied into drainage where needed so it doesn’t collect water against the window.
Clean Finish
Edges are finished and the opening is ready for the window to be set.
How the Work Goes
Most egress openings are completed in a few days, depending on the wall and the weather.
Site Visit
We look at the wall, the soil outside and what’s inside the basement at that spot.
Permit
Your municipality may require a permit; we let you know what’s needed before work starts.
Cut & Support
The opening is cut and the header or lintel set so the wall above stays supported.
Well & Backfill
The window well is installed, drainage stone placed and the outside graded back.
Frequently Asked Questions
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01
Do I need a permit for an egress window?
Most municipalities require a permit for cutting a new opening in a foundation wall. Requirements vary by township, so we confirm them for your address before work starts.
02
Can you cut an opening in a block (CMU) foundation?
Yes. Block walls are opened carefully, the cores beside the opening are filled and reinforced, and a lintel is set over the top.
03
Do you install the window?
Tell us what you need when you request your estimate and we’ll explain what’s included for your project.
Plan Your Egress Opening
Send us a few photos of the wall inside and out with your request. We’ll come out and give you a clear, written estimate.
