EGRESS WINDOWS & EMERGENCY ESCAPES
Egress windows increase light and livability in your basement and substantially increase the value of your home! Basement Panther Waterproofing can install an egress window or Bilco door for your home in just a couple of days. Call today and ask for a free in-home estimate to go over your design options.
EGRESS WINDOWS & EMERGENCY ESCAPE
Safety should never feel like an afterthought.
If there’s one upgrade your basement shouldn’t go without, it’s an egress window. It’s not just a window. It’s an exit plan, and in an emergency, it could save a life.
At Basement Panther, we install emergency escape windows that do it all. They bring your basement up to code, brighten up your space, and make sure your family has a safe way out.
We handle the permits, the installation, and all the details so you don’t have to.
Need an emergency escape? We’re the team to call.
Why Install an Egress Window?
The fact is, you need a safe way out of your basement. A basement egress window serves as a dedicated escape route in case of fire or other emergencies, which is why they’re required by building codes for finished basements with bedrooms or sleeping areas.
But it’s not only about safety. It’s also about making all parts of your home comfortable. Benefits include:
- Safety First: Every second matters in an emergency. Egress windows provide a clear, accessible path out.
- Code Compliance: Planning to sell your home or finish the basement? A code-compliant basement fire escape window is a must.
- Natural Light: Let the sunshine in. Natural light transforms the feel of any basement.
- Increased Home Value: Finished basements with proper egress window installation appeal to buyers and inspectors.
- Fresh Air & Ventilation: Helps reduce moisture, mold, and musty odors.
- Curb Appeal: Modern egress systems blend seamlessly into your exterior. On average, egress windows can increase home value by 10-15%.
Looking for style and safety? With Basement Panther, you really can have both.
Installation Process
Adding an egress window might sound like a big job, but we’ve got it down to a science. Our team makes the entire process smooth from start to finish, with minimal disruption and maximum peace of mind.
Here’s how it works:
- Free Consultation: We’ll come out, take a look at your basement, and talk through your goals. You’ll get a clear quote and layout recommendation based on your home and local code.
- Permitting & Planning: Our team handles any required permits and code reviews so you don’t have to.
- Excavation & Cutting: Our team carefully excavates the area, cuts the foundation, and prepares the space for your new window.
- Window Installation: We’ll install a durable, energy-efficient egress window, complete with a well, a built-in ladder if needed, and proper drainage to prevent flooding.
- Finishing Touches: From trim work to clean-up, we leave your space better than we found it.
And yes, all of our work meets or exceeds local building codes. We don’t cut corners, especially when it comes to your safety.
Why Choose Basement Panther?
When it comes to basement safety, don’t leave anything to chance. We’ve been installing egress windows across Southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Northern Delaware for over 25 years. And when it comes to egress window installation, we combine experience, craftsmanship, and customer service you can actually count on.
When safety is the goal, you want a company that’s been there, done that, and gets it right. That’s us.
WHY WATERPROOF YOUR BASEMENT?
PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT
Water intrusion is not only inconvenient, it is erosive. Water penetrating your foundation is creating more damage each time it occurs, and will eventually lead to the failure of your home’s foundation. A subfloor pressure relief system will manage the ground water, and remove it from your home’s foundation before it can cause any further damage, protecting your investment for many years to come.
REMOVE UNHEALTHY CONDITIONS
Wet or damp conditions in your home’s basement or crawlspace leads to a whole host of potential health issues. From infestations of bugs and small animals or snakes, to even more harmful mold colonization. A damp or musty smell in a basement or crawlspace is evidence of mold growth.
INCREASE HOME VALUE
Nobody wants to buy a home with a water problem. A damp musty smell is red flag for potential purchasers. Removing this issue will increase interest in your home, when you add in the transferable warranty that we offer, this will increase the re-sale value of your home up to 25%. A comfortable and inviting finished basement will increase the value even more.
Ready to Get Started?
Don’t wait for an inspector—or worse, an emergency—to tell you it’s time. If your basement doesn’t have a proper emergency egress window, now’s the time to fix that. Don’t leave your home’s safety to chance. Schedule your free consultation today!
Because smart homes are safe homes.
