Egress Windows Before & After Photos

Before
In Berlin, WI, the homeowners wanted to make their basement safer and suitable for finishing but only had small, non-compliant windows that didn’t provide a code-approved escape route. The foundation wall where the egress would be installed was solid concrete and partially below grade, meaning excavation depth and drainage control were critical to prevent water intrusion. During inspection, Sure-Dry’s System Design Specialist confirmed that a full egress window installation would not only meet Wisconsin building code but also improve light and airflow in the basement.

After
Sure-Dry’s installation crew excavated the area alongside the foundation and cut a precise, properly sized opening through the concrete wall. A durable, energy-efficient egress window was installed with a reinforced, corrosion-resistant window well featuring an integrated drain tied directly into the home’s waterproofing system. Once sealed, backfilled, and regraded, the new installation provided a compliant emergency exit and enhanced the basement’s natural light and ventilation.
The homeowners were very satisfied with their safer, brighter, and fully code-compliant basement—ready for future finishing or living space expansion.

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Before

The homeowner in Berlin, WI wanted to use their basement bedroom more safely, but the existing window was too small to meet modern emergency escape and rescue requirements. While it allowed natural light into the space, it didn't provide the legal egress needed for a finished basement bedroom, limiting both safety and functionality. Homeowners searching for basement waterproofing, basement waterproofing company, or an egress window installation often discover that an undersized basement window can prevent a room from qualifying as a legal bedroom.

After

Sure-Dry installed a RockWell Egress Window System, carefully excavating outside the foundation, creating the properly sized opening, installing the new window and window well, and ensuring proper drainage and grading around the installation. The new egress window now provides a safe emergency exit, brings significantly more natural light into the basement, and allows the bedroom to meet legal egress requirements while adding value and peace of mind for the homeowner.

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Before A homeowner in Woodruff, WI contacted Sure-Dry after realizing their finished basement bedroom did not have a code-compliant emergency exit. The existing window opening was undersized and positioned too high to meet Wisconsin egress requirements, creating both a safety concern and limiting the usability of the space. During the inspection, our team measured the opening dimensions and evaluated exterior grading to determine proper well placement and drainage control.
After Our crew carefully excavated the exterior foundation wall and installed a properly sized Egress Window System designed to meet building code requirements for safe emergency escape and rescue access. A durable window well with integrated drainage was installed to prevent water accumulation and protect against basement water intrusion during heavy rain or snowmelt. The new installation improves natural light, ventilation, and safety while increasing the functional living space in the home.
The basement bedroom is now code-compliant, safer, and brighter for long-term use in Woodruff, WI.

Before:
A homeowner in Antigo, WI needed to convert an existing basement room into a legal bedroom, but the space lacked a code-compliant egress opening. The original basement wall had only a small, older-style window that did not meet Wisconsin egress requirements for minimum opening size, sill height, or emergency escape clearance. Soil conditions around the home—typical of Langlade County’s sandy-loam base—had also allowed moisture to collect against the foundation, making the existing window well inefficient and undersized.

After:
A new, fully code-compliant egress window system was installed by cutting a precise opening through the foundation wall, setting a new window unit sized for proper emergency escape dimensions, and integrating a durable window well with adequate drainage stone. The installation restored structural integrity at the cutout, ensured proper grading and water management around the new well, and brought the basement room up to legal bedroom standards.
The homeowners now have a safe, compliant, and naturally brighter basement bedroom ready for everyday use.

Before:
A homeowner in Pickett, WI, contacted Sure-Dry to improve the exterior well of their existing egress window. The original window well was shallow and deteriorating, allowing water and debris to collect against the foundation. Over time, the setup had become unsightly and less effective at keeping the window area clean and dry. The homeowner wanted a durable upgrade that would protect the foundation and maintain proper drainage around their egress window.

After:
Sure-Dry’s installation team replaced the old well with a new, heavy-duty egress window well system designed for long-term performance and improved water management. The new well was properly graded, fitted with clean drainage stone, and finished with a clear cover to prevent rainwater, leaves, and debris from collecting inside. The upgraded system complemented the existing egress window while enhancing both function and appearance.

The homeowner was pleased with the clean, finished look and appreciated the added protection the new well provided for their basement and foundation.

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