Egress Windows Before & After Photos

Before

A homeowner in Little Chute, WI wanted to improve their basement by adding a proper egress window. Traditional small basement windows provide limited natural light and may not provide the emergency escape and rescue opening required when certain basement spaces are converted into finished living or sleeping areas.

Adding an egress window requires more than simply replacing an existing window. A properly planned installation involves creating a larger foundation opening, installing the window and exterior well, and making sure the finished system provides safe and convenient access to the outdoors.

After

Sure-Dry installed a new egress window system to give the basement a larger, more functional opening.

Our crew created the appropriately sized opening through the foundation and installed the new window and exterior window well. The larger window allows considerably more natural light into the basement while providing an important emergency escape and rescue opening.

Beyond safety, adding an egress window can completely change how a basement feels. More natural light helps make an area that can otherwise feel dark and enclosed brighter and more inviting, particularly when homeowners are considering future finished living space.

With the installation complete, this Little Chute homeowner now has a brighter, more functional basement with an important safety improvement incorporated directly into the home.

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Before
The homeowner in Sherwood, WI intended to convert their lower level into a habitable space but the existing basement window was too small to meet emergency‐egress code requirements and lacked a properly sized areaway. During the inspection, Sure-Dry’s System Design Specialist identified that the current opening did not satisfy the minimum clear-opening dimensions mandated under Wisconsin law for a bedroom egress window and noted that the soil and drainage conditions around the foundation raised a risk of water intrusion.

After
Sure-Dry’s certified technicians excavated the exterior grade adjacent to the foundation wall, cut and removed the undersized opening, installed a code-compliant egress window unit and constructed a reinforced window well with integrated drain, safe ladder access, and proper back-fill and grading to ensure moisture protection and exterior safety. The result is a finished basement exit that meets all relevant Wisconsin residential code requirements and enables the homeowner to finish the basement room as a legal living/sleeping space with confidence and peace of mind.

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Before
In Chilton, WI, the homeowners wanted to add a basement egress window to make their lower level safe and code-compliant for future living space. However, the available wall area for installation was located close to the home’s sump pump system and electrical panel. These tight clearances required precise planning to ensure that no part of the foundation cutting or excavation would interfere with the mechanical systems or compromise waterproofing performance. Sure-Dry’s System Design Specialist carefully assessed the utilities and foundation layout to determine an ideal egress window location that met code while preserving system functionality.

After
Sure-Dry’s experienced installation team excavated the exterior wall section with precision, taking extra precautions to protect the nearby sump discharge lines and electrical conduits. The crew cut the foundation opening using dust-controlled methods, installed a code-compliant insulated egress window, and constructed a reinforced well with proper drainage tied into the existing sump system. All components were sealed and graded to prevent moisture intrusion, ensuring that both the egress and the home’s pump system operated seamlessly.
The homeowner gained a safe, bright, and fully compliant basement exit—completed with careful workmanship that maintained the integrity of their essential home systems.

Sure-Dry is the most trusted and experienced egress window installer near you. Please click here to schedule your free, no-obligation estimate today!

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Before:
A homeowner in Hilbert, WI, wanted to install an egress window to bring more natural light into their basement and meet safety code requirements for a planned living space. The existing basement windows were small and inefficient, providing little light or ventilation and no emergency exit. The homeowner wanted a professional solution that would improve both the safety and comfort of their home.

After:
Sure-Dry’s installation team excavated the exterior area and installed a new egress window system, including a large, code-compliant window, a durable window well, and a clear cover to keep out water and debris. Drainage stone was added at the base of the well to ensure proper water management and long-term performance. The new installation provided a bright, open basement with improved airflow and a safe emergency exit that meets all modern building codes.

The homeowner was thrilled with the transformation, noting how much brighter and more inviting the basement now feels — and with confidence knowing the new system provides both safety and durability.

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Before:
A homeowner in Kaukauna, WI, wanted to improve their basement by adding an egress window that would make the space brighter and meet safety requirements for future finishing plans. The existing basement windows were small, allowing little light or ventilation, and did not meet code for emergency egress. The homeowner wanted a durable, long-term solution that enhanced both safety and comfort.

After:
Sure-Dry’s installation team excavated the exterior area and installed a complete egress window system, including a large, code-compliant window, a strong window well, and a clear protective cover to prevent debris and water intrusion. The crew also added drainage stone at the base of the well to direct water away from the foundation and ensure long-term performance. The new installation brought in ample natural light, improved ventilation, and created a safe, accessible emergency exit.

The homeowner was very pleased with the transformation, noting the basement now feels bright, open, and ready to finish with confidence.

Sure-Dry prides ourself with being the most experienced and trusted egress window installer in your area. To learn more about our egress windows, click here. 

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