Solution Highlight: Egress Windows

An Instant Return on Investment with This Transformative Installation

The addition of egress windows for your basement is a game-changer for your home. Not only do they bring in natural light and air, provide a necessary escape route, and allow you to claim an additional bedroom according to building codes, an egress window is an attractive addition to any home, both inside and out. 

PierMagic can install these windows simply, affordably, and beautifully when you’re ready to make this important addition. The process is extremely quick – one day in and out. If you’re installing for your own use - or for a potential home buyer down the road - you need to know basement egress window regulations well, and as a lead egress window installer in Kansas City, we can help with that. To ensure you have all of the egress window information you need, check out our in-depth look at this PierMagic solution.

An Explanation of Egress Windows for the Basement

An egress window is a large opening in the basement foundation where a window is installed. Then, the soil around the opening outside of the home is dug out to create a window well. That window well is usually filled with select rocks for drainage as well as a visually-appealing protective material that covers up the exposed soil in the well. 

An egress window allows for an easy and safe exit from the basement through a window. The stairs along the egress window well ensure residents of all ages can safely exit. Additionally, these windows’ large size brings light and ventilation into an area that usually does not get either.

Various styles of egress windows for the basement can be installed, including windows that open out into the well or step-like ledges on the inside of the well to provide a convenient, attractive, and clean-looking exit. 

PierMagic, professionals in home foundation repair solutions, can help you with all the options you need to secure when deciding to install this important home feature. We also thoroughly understand basement egress window regulation requirements, so you won’t have to worry about knowing building codes. Our team is experienced and knows Kansas City egress windows. 

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When Egress Windows are a Necessary Install

Safety: Egress windows are always a smart move as a safety feature in your home. The small investment can keep your family safe and allow for peace of mind. If you are unsure about the return on investment that an egress window provides, know the benefits far outweigh the costs. 

Let’s say a fire broke out in your home, and a child was asleep in the basement bedroom. The child may not be able to use the stairs to exit on the first floor. This terrifying situation happens too often when an escape route is not easily accessible. However, an egress window would allow the child to escape through the basement and climb up out of the well to safety quickly and without hesitation. 

On the other hand, an egress window can be used as an emergency entrance if a firefighter or emergency personnel needed to enter the house through an alternative route. Even though safety is the motivation for building the window, the egress windows do add value to an unfinished basement, and can even be landscaped on the outside to maximize curb appeal.

Value: When homeowners are looking for the highest return on their home’s, they often consider renovating the basement and including a new bedroom there. As an example, a two-story home may have three or four bedrooms between the floors, but adding a legal bedroom in the basement can provide incredible additional value as a fourth or fifth bedroom. A bedroom cannot be technically counted unless there is at least one egress window in the basement’s new bedroom. In fact, if a basement is turned into a living space, regulations require at least one egress window per room, unless it is a closet or bathroom.

The Benefits of Egress Windows

Kansas City residents have benefitted from having egress windows for years, and find that they not only provide value to a home, but that the installation is also a creative process that can complement their vision for a renovation. Even when these windows are installed purely from a safety perspective in an unfinished basement, there are many artistic choices that can be made. For safety or for a return on investment, egress windows add value.

When creating an egress window for the basement, you get to decide:

• What window manufacturer and model you want to choose
• Where you want to place the window for visual appeal 
• The size of the egress and how much light you want to bring in
• The color palette and material for the window frame
• The material used for the window well
• Landscaping around the window well

In addition to egress windows, the team at PierMagic can guide you through the entire process for any of our thorough, dependable, and effective home foundation repair solutions. With deep roots in the Kansas City area, PierMagic is locally-owned, unlike many other home foundation repair businesses that are nationally-owned and aren’t as knowledgeable about the soil and weather conditions as well as home-types that we find in Kansas City. We also hire local technicians and professionals, so you’ll be met at your front door by someone as invested in your community as you are.

Our Installation Process at PierMagic

Let PierMagic assist you in the process of planning, designing, and installing your egress windows. For over 15 years, we’ve been offering creative solutions to maximize the safety, value, and comfort of your home. This includes an encyclopedic knowledge of all regulations to make sure the job is done right.

We are always happy to provide a free consultation and estimate that will carefully consider your needs. We conscientiously listen to our customers to make sure we’re on the same page toward making your project a success. Also, PierMagic offers financing for your projects, so we always have options that work for your family and your budget.

Let us show you how to invest in your home for safety and value by giving us a call at (816) 765-4800. We’re also here for your home foundation repair requests when you send us a message online. PierMagic looks forward to playing a role in your next home project!