Egress Window Calculator

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Our egress window calculator (a simple scroll down from here) can help you find accurate price ranges for your next egress window project. Generally, basement egress projects require a multitude of steps that we will run through and provide a price range for each. Interested in this type of project, check out our egress window pictures page to find design ideas and images.

Egress Window Calculator Steps

The first step in any egress project is to excavate the area outside of the window. Often, this involves yourself or the contractor renting (using) a backhoe or other professional digging equipment.

Depending on the location of the window position in relationship to the ground level, consumers can expect to pay between $300 to $800 for this first step in the process.

-- Excavation Price Range: $300 to $800 --

Cutting A Basement Opening

The second step is to cut the hole in the basement wall where the egress window will go. This sounds pretty straightforward. However, this step can be the most difficult given the fact that often times electrical and water lines can be located in the wall in which they are cutting. This is one place where an experienced contractor can be extremely beneficial and can save you money in the long run. Depending on the materials that are used to construct the walls, consumers can expect to pay between $600 and $1200.

-- Basement Opening Price Range: $600 to $1,200 --

Landscaping Costs

The third step for our egress window calculator is to get pricing on the landscaping outside of the window well. Specifically, landscaping might involve pouring concrete to create the footprint and steps - some homeowners prefer to use a tiered system using wood beams etc. that can then be decorated with crushed gravel, flowers, etc. Also, these lanscaped projects will typically be more expensive than using plastic window wells. Additionally, these window wells are (often) premade units that the contractor sets outside of the window opening. Consumers can expect to pay between $500 and $2000.

-- Lanscaping Price Range: $500 to $2,000 --

Cost Of The Egress Window

The cost of the egress window is no more than a typical replacement or new construction window. There are plenty of options. Popular window styles include casements, horizontal sliders, double hung and single hung windows (in that order). Vinyl windows cost run $25 to $70 per square foot. Additionally, wood clad windows run $45 - $100 for the window itself. There are lots of combinations that consumers can select, anything from a simple casement to a rather large center picture window, with two casements on either side.

-- Window Price Range: $200 to $1000 --

Egress Window Calculator: Installation

At this point, the outside area is completely finished and the window(s) simply needs to be inserted, caulked and sealed into the rough opening. Typically, the contractor will use a lower sill pan and flashing in order to create a watertight and secure window. When done right, proper installation protects the integrity of the window for decades to come.

Consumers can expect to pay between $100 to $800. The actual price point depends on the size and number of windows used and how complicated the installation process.

-- Window Installation Cost Range: $100 to $800 --