Window Replacement
Egress Window Installation on Long Island
Egress windows are required by New York building code for any finished basement bedroom, sleeping area, or living space — they provide a code-compliant emergency exit and bring natural light into below-grade rooms. We handle the entire job: foundation cutting, excavation, window unit, code-sized opening (5.7 sq ft minimum), corrugated steel window well, gravel drainage bed, well cover, and inspection coordination with your local building department. Whether you're finishing a basement bedroom in Massapequa, converting a Hempstead basement to a rental, or selling a home in Suffolk County and need to bring an existing basement room up to code, we install egress windows that pass inspection on the first try.
Key Benefits
Why Choose Egress Windows?
Meets NY Code 5.7 Sq Ft Rule
Every egress window we install meets the New York Residential Code minimum: 5.7 sq ft of openable area, at least 24" tall and 20" wide, with the sill no more than 44" from the finished floor. We pull the permit and coordinate the inspection so you pass first time.
Required for Basement Bedrooms
Any room used for sleeping below grade must have an egress window — including finished basement bedrooms, in-law suites, basement rentals, and converted dens. Selling a home with a non-conforming basement bedroom can kill the deal at inspection.
Full-Service Installation
We handle every step: foundation cutting with diamond-blade concrete saw, excavation, window unit, corrugated steel well, drainage bed, well cover, interior trim, and exterior siding/stucco patch. Most jobs complete in 1-2 days.
Proper Drainage Prevents Leaks
Every well includes a 6-inch gravel drainage bed, foundation drain tie-in where applicable, and graded landscaping around the perimeter. Done right, an egress well never floods or pools — even in heavy Long Island rain.
Natural Light & Ventilation
Beyond code compliance, egress windows transform dark basements into livable space. Most homeowners are shocked at how much daylight a properly sized egress window brings into a basement bedroom or family room.
Permit + Inspection Handled
We pull the building permit, schedule the foundation inspection, and walk the inspector through the completed install. You get the signed certificate of occupancy update for your file — critical when selling.
Our Process
How Your Installation Works
Site Assessment & Permit
We evaluate the foundation type (poured concrete or block), check for utilities, measure the proposed opening, and confirm code compliance. We pull the permit with your local building department before any work begins.
Excavation & Foundation Cut
We excavate the well area outside, then cut the foundation opening using a diamond-blade concrete saw. The cut is precise so the window fits snugly with minimal patching. Dust and debris are contained.
Window + Well Installation
We install the egress window unit (typically a casement or sliding configuration sized to meet code), the corrugated steel window well, gravel drainage bed, and approved well cover or grate. All flashing and waterproofing is sealed.
Inspection & Final Trim
We coordinate the building inspection, complete interior trim, exterior siding/stucco patch, and grade the surrounding landscape away from the foundation. You receive the signed permit close-out and a 5-year workmanship warranty.
Professional Installation
2,840+ windows installed across Long Island since 2011
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Egress Windows Cost on Long Island
Per Egress Window Installed
$2,500 – $5,500
Egress window installation on Long Island typically falls in the $2,500-$5,500 per window range. Pricing depends on foundation type (poured concrete is more expensive to cut than block), well depth, exterior finish (siding patch vs stucco), permit fees, and whether existing utilities need to be relocated. Most homes only need one egress window; basement apartments and large finished basements may need two. Final pricing is confirmed by an in-home assessment.
Exact pricing depends on window size, glass options, and installation complexity. Get a precise quote for your home.
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What Long Island Homeowners Say
We finished our basement to add a bedroom for our teenager and the inspector flagged the lack of an egress window. WCLI came out, gave us a flat price, pulled the permit, and finished the install in two days. Passed inspection on the first try. The window also brings in surprising amounts of natural light.
Jennifer R.
Massapequa, NY
Closing on our home was held up because the basement office had been used as a bedroom by the previous owner with no egress. WCLI installed a code-compliant egress window in three days, the buyer's inspector signed off, and we closed on time. Saved the deal.
Michael D.
Huntington, NY
Other contractors quoted us double what WCLI charged for the egress window in our Patchogue rental property. They handled the permit, did the excavation cleanly, and the window well looks great with the cover. Tenant moved in the same week.
Rebecca S.
Patchogue, NY
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