Egress Window Installation
Egress Window Installation in Wichita, KS
We cut the opening, set the window and build the well so a basement room has a real way out. We size it to Wichita's amended code, not a generic chart.
- Concrete wall cutting
- Window and well built together
- Sized to the local code
Licensed and insured. Many years in business serving the greater Wichita area.
What egress window installation includes
An egress window is the way out in a fire, and the way in for rescuers.
Every basement bedroom needs one. The opening has to be big enough to climb through, and the well outside has to leave room to do it. We handle the cut, the frame, the window, the well and the drainage as one job.
Cut
A wet saw makes a clean opening in poured concrete or block with less shaking.
Frame and set
A treated frame carries the load, and the window is flashed and sealed.
Well and drain
The well ties to the foundation drain or sits on washed gravel.
Ladder or cover
Deep wells need steps. A cover keeps out leaves and kids.
Why the well matters as much as the window
A window with a poor well is not an exit. The well needs room for a person, a way to climb out and drainage so it does not fill with water after a Kansas storm.
- Gravel or a drain tie-in at the base
- Ladder or steps on deep wells
- A cover that opens without keys
- Grading that sends water away
Step by step
How the job runs
- Measure and check. We locate footings, utilities and the exact spot for the opening.
- Get approvals. We confirm the permit and any engineering for a load-bearing wall.
- Cut the wall. Concrete cutting, removal and a clean edge.
- Set the window. Frame, window, flashing and sealant.
- Build the well. Excavate, set the well, add gravel or a drain connection, and add a ladder or cover if needed.
Budget
What moves the price
Angi lists an average of about $4,207 per egress window, with a typical range of $2,714 to $5,872 (Angi*). Window wells, a cover, engineering and permits are separate items, and a load-bearing wall can need a structural engineer.
| Driver | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Window well | Excavation and the well itself add to the price. |
| Cover | A well cover adds roughly $600. |
| Wall type | Concrete takes more work than framed walls. |
| Engineer | Required before cutting a load-bearing wall. |
| Permit | Fees vary by city. |
See the egress window cost guide for more.
Wichita egress numbers
The Wichita-Sedgwick County code amends the model numbers. Under the 2018 residential code as Wichita amended it, the net clear opening is 4.5 square feet, the break-out area is 5.7 square feet, and a well deeper than 44 inches needs a ladder or steps (Ordinance 50-833). Wells deeper than 30 inches need a guard or a rated cover. The bottom of the opening can sit no higher than 44 inches above the floor, a standard rule Wichita does not change (Prairie Village).
Read more in our legal basement bedroom window code guide, or our concrete cutting and window well pages.
Related help
Bedroom conversion
Window wells
Emergency escape
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Questions about egress window installation
Can you cut a window into poured concrete?
Yes. See concrete wall cutting for egress windows.
How big does the opening have to be?
Wichita's 2018 residential code amendments list 4.5 square feet of net clear area (Ordinance 50-833).
Do I need a ladder in the well?
Yes when the vertical depth is over 44 inches (Ordinance 50-833).
How much does one window cost?
Angi lists about $4,207 on average (Angi*).
Does the window leak?
Not when it is flashed and the well drains. Drainage is part of every install.
Can I do two windows?
Yes. Many projects add one per bedroom, and the fire safety guide explains why.
Talk to us about egress window installation
Send the form or call. Our service area covers Wichita and nearby towns.
* Costs are estimates from the linked outside guides, not a quote from us.