Getting Started with Your Basement Egress Needs
Call us at (856) 644-2967 or use the online request a quote form to get started. Then it's easy as 1-2-3.
Meet Our Partner Installers
To ensure the highest quality of service, we partner with contractors who specialize in specific product lines within the North Jersey territory:
Hargrave Contractors
- Location: 26 Willow Street, Turnersville, NJ 08012
- Focus: Hargrave Contractors is our primary partner for egress window installations across the northern counties. They specialize in professional excavation and window installation to ensure a seamless, code-compliant finish.
- Territory: Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Union, Hudson, Morris, Sussex, and Warren counties.
If you're looking for a true professional egress contractor in South Jersey, Hargrave Contractors is the real deal.
Swain Contracting
- Location: 172 Lambs Road, Sewell, NJ 08080
- Focus: For homeowners in North Jersey requiring heavy-duty basement access, Swain Contracting provides expert cellar door installation.
- Territory: Throughout the entire state of New Jersey.
Couldn’t be more satisfied not only with the new Bilco doors but with [the] timely, professional service we received.
Are Basement Egress Windows Required in New Jersey?
According to New Jersey Residential Code Section R310, any basement with a sleeping room must have at least one operable emergency escape and rescue opening.
Key New Jersey Code Requirements:
- Minimum Opening Area: Openings must provide at least 5.7 square feet of net clear opening area (5.0 square feet for grade-floor openings).
- Height & Width: The minimum net clear opening height is 24 inches, and the width is 20 inches.
- Sill Height: The bottom of the window opening cannot be more than 44 inches above the floor.
- Window Wells: If the window sill is below ground level, a window well is required with a minimum horizontal area of 9 square feet.
- Ladders: If a window well is deeper than 44 inches, a permanently affixed ladder or steps must be installed.
Why You'll Love Your New Basement Egress System
Beyond meeting legal safety requirements, a professionally installed egress system offers significant lifestyle and financial benefits:
Natural Light & Airflow
Egress windows turn "dungeon-like" basements into bright, ventilated rooms that feel like true living spaces.
Life-Saving Safety
Provides a reliable, life-saving exit for your family and a clear entry point for emergency responders.
Increased Property Value
Adding a legal bedroom or living area significantly boosts your home's market appraisal.
Livable Space
Converts dark, damp basements into bright, inviting living areas like home offices, gyms, or guest suites.
Premium Egress Products from Trusted Manufacturers
Our Manufacturing Partners
We only distribute products from the industry's most trusted manufacturers to ensure your installation lasts for decades.
- Boman Kemp: Complete egress window systems featuring the Easy-Buck®, Easy-Well®, and high-performance windows.
- BILCO: The gold standard for secure, weather-resistant cellar doors.
- RockWell: Egress window wells that look and feel like real stone for a high-end finish.
Extensive Inventory of Egress Products
Frequently Asked Questions
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