Egress Window Installation in Philadelphia & Surrounding Areas
At DryMax Basement LLC, we specialize in egress window installation—a critical safety and design feature for finished basements in Philadelphia, Montgomery County, Bucks County, and nearby areas like Cheltenham, Jenkintown, and Willow Grove.
Every Square Inch, Covered.
Whether you’re adding a legal bedroom or converting a basement into livable space, building code requires every bedroom to have an egress window for emergency escape. Our team ensures your egress window meets local regulations while improving light, ventilation, and overall home value.
What Is an Egress Window?
An egress window is a window large enough and properly positioned to allow a safe exit in case of an emergency—typically fire. It’s required in any basement bedroom or habitable living area under local and international building codes. To qualify as an egress window, it must meet specific criteria:
Minimum opening of 5.7 square feet
Minimum width of 20 inches and height of 24 inches
Bottom of the opening no more than 44 inches from the floor
Unobstructed access to the outside or a window well with escape steps
Why Homeowners in Philadelphia Need Egress Windows
Philadelphia’s housing stock includes thousands of homes with unfinished or partially finished basements. But converting that space into a legal bedroom or in-law suite requires egress for safety and code compliance. Without a proper egress window:
Our Egress Window Installation Process
We’ve installed code-compliant egress windows in rowhomes, twin homes, and detached properties throughout Northeast Philly, Bensalem, Abington, and Feasterville-Trevose—safely and cleanly.
We offer several window well styles—steel, composite, or stone-look—and optional covers to keep out debris and moisture.
Frequently Asked
Most standard installations take 1–2 days depending on the foundation type and whether we need to excavate or cut into concrete.
Absolutely. Legal basement bedrooms boost square footage, resale value, and marketability—especially in city homes where space is limited.
Yes. All egress windows must be permitted and inspected. We handle all permits and code compliance on your behalf.
Yes—we have extensive experience working with older Philly homes and adapting the install method to the foundation type.
Schedule a Free Egress Window Consultation Today
If you’re in Philadelphia, Montgomery County, or Bucks County and planning to finish your basement, let DryMax Basement LLC install a beautiful, code-compliant egress window that brings light, safety, and value to your home.
Call us today or request a free quote online—we proudly serve Willow Grove, Cheltenham, Huntingdon Valley, Jenkintown, and surrounding suburbs.
