Cracked, Bowing or Rusted Window Well? Window Well Replacement on Long Island
Window wells fail from soil pressure, freeze and thaw, water and weak installs. Learn the warning signs, why plastic, steel and masonry wells fail, and what to replace a failing well with on Long Island.
Egress Window Well Options on Long Island: Masonry vs. Boman Kemp vs. Cambridge
Compare the three egress window wells we install on Long Island: masonry from around $5,500, Boman Kemp from around $6,000 and Cambridge ArmorTec from around $8,500. See what each includes and how to choose.
How Many Egress Windows Does a Long Island Basement Need?
Every basement needs at least one emergency escape and rescue opening, and every basement bedroom needs its own. Here’s how the count works under New York’s code, with worked examples, the exceptions, and what each opening costs.
Do You Need a Permit for an Egress Window in New York?
Do you need a permit for an egress window? In almost every case on Long Island, yes. Cutting into a foundation wall and adding or enlarging a window opening is structural work, and structural work requires a permit in every Nassau and Suffolk County township. The specific process, fee, and timeline vary town by town, […]
Do Egress Windows Leak? Everything Long Island Homeowners Need to Know
Egress windows can leak, but they do not have to. Poor installation, weak drainage, failed seals and clogged wells are the usual causes, and good installation and upkeep prevent most of them.
What is the Smallest Egress Window for a Basement?
The smallest basement egress window in New York generally has a net clear opening of at least 5.7 square feet (5 for grade-floor openings), 24 inches high and 20 inches wide, with the bottom no more than 44 inches above the floor.
Can You Have a Door Instead of an Egress Window?
Last updated: September 2026 A lot of homeowners ask us a simple question: “Can I install a door instead of an egress window in my basement bedroom?” If you’re turning a basement room into a bedroom or nursery, you want the safest possible emergency exit for your family. The answer might surprise you. Yes, You […]
Can You Install Your Own Egress Window?
You can install your own egress window, but it means a permit, digging down about 4 to 5 feet, cutting through the foundation and building drainage and waterproofing that must pass inspection.
Does an Egress Window Need to Be in a Bedroom?
Last updated: September 2026 As a Long Island egress window company, we’re frequently asked by homeowners: “Does an egress window need to be in a bedroom?” While bedrooms certainly require egress windows, the answer is more comprehensive than many people realize. Understanding where egress windows are required can impact your home’s safety, code compliance, and […]
How Much Value Does An Egress Window Add To A House?
No one can promise a set dollar amount, but an egress window can help a basement bedroom meet code and make the space more usable, which is what buyers and appraisers consider.