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What are Egress Windows?

An egress window is a window specifically designed to provide a safe emergency exit from a basement or other below-grade living space. Unlike a standard basement window, an egress window must be large enough and easy enough to open so that a person can safely exit through it in an emergency. When the window is located below ground level, an appropriately sized egress window well provides the necessary space outside the window for safe access.

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Egress Window Installation in Northern Virginia

Clifton Contracting provides professional egress window and window well installation for homeowners throughout Fairfax County and Northern Virginia. Whether you're finishing a basement, converting a lower level into a legal bedroom, or bringing an existing space up to current building code requirements, our experienced team installs safe, code-compliant egress window systems that improve both the functionality and value of your home. We install both prefabricated egress window wells and custom-built window wells and covers, allowing us to tailor every project to your home's layout and drainage needs.

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More Light & Comfort

Adding an egress window brings natural light and fresh air into areas that can otherwise feel dark and enclosed. The larger window opening can make a finished basement feel brighter, more comfortable, and more like part of your home.

A Safer Basement Exit

Egress windows provide a safe emergency exit from your basement while helping the space meet current requirements. They are especially important for finished basements and basement bedrooms where a proper escape opening may be required.

Complete Installation

Our team handles the entire egress window installation, including the foundation opening, window, window well, drainage, and waterproofing. Each installation is completed with careful attention to proper drainage and long-term protection around the opening.

Professional Egress Windows for Safer, Brighter Basements

An egress window can make your basement safer, brighter, and more functional by providing an emergency exit while bringing natural light and fresh air into the space. Clifton Waterproofing provides professional egress window installation throughout Northern Virginia, handling everything from the foundation opening and window installation to the window well, drainage, and waterproofing.  Whether you’re finishing a basement, adding a bedroom, or replacing an existing basement window, our experienced team can provide a complete egress window solution for your home.


Who is Clifton Contracting?

Clifton Contracting has been serving homeowners throughout Northern Virginia since 1997, providing professional construction and home improvement services backed by decades of hands-on experience. As our services expanded, egress window installation became an important part of the work we provide, leading to the development of our dedicated Egress Windows Division.

Since 2004, our team has completed more than 400 egress window installations throughout Northern Virginia. We handle the complete installation process, including cutting the foundation opening, installing the egress window and window well, drainage, waterproofing, and the surrounding exterior work. As a division of Clifton Contracting, homeowners receive the experience of an established Northern Virginia contractor with a team that understands the specialized work required for a properly installed egress window.

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