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Egress Window Installation in Minneapolis-St. Paul | Garrett Construction
Add natural light, meet Minnesota building code, and create a legal bedroom in your basement with professional egress window installation. Garrett Construction handles everything — excavation, wall cutting, window, well, and waterproofing — completed in as little as one day.
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Complete Egress Window Installation Services
Minnesota building code requires egress windows in every basement bedroom — providing a critical emergency escape route, adding natural light, and increasing livable square footage. Egress windows are a core component of every basement finishing project that includes a bedroom.
New Egress Window Installation
Full installation from scratch — concrete or block wall cutting, excavation, window well installation, window supply and installation, and waterproofing. Permit pulled, inspection passed. The most common addition to a basement finish project.
Egress Window Enlargement
Existing basement window too small to meet code? We enlarge the opening to meet Minnesota egress requirements — minimum 5.7 sq ft clear opening, 24" height, and 20" width — without replacing the entire window well.
Window Well Installation
Steel and composite window well installation with proper drainage, gravel base, and covers. Ladder installation for deep wells required by code. Properly sized wells that prevent water pooling and keep your new egress window dry year-round.
Basement Bedroom Egress
Convert your basement into a legal, rentable bedroom by adding a code-compliant egress window. Increases your home's appraised value by $15,000–$30,000 and makes the space legally habitable. Often done as part of a complete basement finish.
Waterproofing & Drainage
Proper window well drainage, window flashing, and waterproof membrane installation around every new opening. Essential in Minnesota's heavy spring rainfall and freeze-thaw climate — we never skip waterproofing on an egress installation.
Egress Window Replacement
Replace failed, leaking, or outdated egress windows with new energy-efficient units. Proper flashing, insulation, and interior trim and drywall work included for a complete, finished look.
Minnesota Egress Window Code Requirements
Minnesota follows the International Residential Code (IRC) for egress window requirements. Every bedroom below grade must have at least one egress window meeting all of the following minimums. Not sure if your existing window meets code? We assess it free during your consultation.
Minimum clear opening area
Minimum clear opening height
Minimum clear opening width
Maximum sill height from floor
Why Choose Garrett Construction for Egress Window Installation?
Egress window installation is more complex than it looks — cutting through concrete or block foundations, managing excavation, and ensuring watertight waterproofing in Minnesota's harsh climate requires real expertise. We coordinate this work as a standalone service or as part of a complete basement finishing project.
Full Permit & Inspection Service
We pull all required permits and handle every inspection. Your egress window will be fully code-compliant — no issues when you sell, rent, or insure your home. Part of our complete project management process.
Complete Waterproofing
Every installation includes proper window flashing, well drainage, and waterproof membrane — essential in Minnesota's wet spring conditions and freeze-thaw cycles. A leaking egress window undoes your entire basement finish.
One-Day Installation
Excavation, wall cutting, window installation, and waterproofing all completed in a single day. Interior drywall trim, flooring, and painting can follow immediately.
Often Paired With Egress Window Installation
Egress windows are most commonly installed as part of a basement finishing project. Garrett Construction handles all of these under one contract.
Frequently Asked Questions About Egress Window Installation
How much does egress window installation cost in Minneapolis?
Egress window installation in the Twin Cities typically costs $2,500–$5,500 per window, including excavation, wall cutting, window well, window, waterproofing, and interior framing and trim. Wall thickness, soil conditions, and well depth affect final pricing. When installed as part of a basement finish, it is priced as part of the overall project. Contact us for a free on-site estimate.
Do I need a permit for an egress window in Minnesota?
Yes — egress window installation requires a building permit in all Minnesota municipalities. Garrett Construction pulls all required permits and schedules the inspection on your behalf as part of our project management process. This protects you when selling, renting, or insuring your home.
How long does egress window installation take?
Most single egress installations are completed in one day — exterior excavation, concrete or block cutting, window well, window, and waterproofing all done before we leave. Interior drywall trim and painting can follow the same day or as a scheduled follow-up.
Does an egress window add value to my home?
Yes — significantly. Adding a code-compliant egress window converts a non-conforming basement room into a legal bedroom, which increases your home's appraised value. In the Twin Cities market, a legal basement bedroom adds $15,000–$30,000 in appraised value — making the egress window one of the highest-ROI individual improvements available.
What is the best time of year to install an egress window in Minnesota?
Egress windows can be installed year-round, though spring through fall is ideal for exterior excavation. We take extra precautions during winter installations for waterproofing in frozen ground. Spring slots fill quickly — book early, especially if you are planning a full basement finish.
What areas of the Twin Cities do you serve?
We serve Minneapolis-St. Paul and the full metro including Edina, Minnetonka, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Burnsville, Eagan, Woodbury, and 50+ surrounding communities.
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