Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Denver Egress Window provides professional installation of egress windows and walkout basements throughout the year, ensuring quality service in any season.

Installing an egress window in your basement offers several benefits:

• Safety: Egress windows provide a necessary escape route in case of emergencies. Building codes often require them in habitable basements.
• Natural Light: They allow natural light to enter the basement, making the space brighter and more inviting.
• Ventilation: Egress windows improve air circulation, helping reduce humidity and prevent mold growth.
• Increased Property Value: A finished basement with an egress window can increase the overall value of your home.
• Living Space: If you plan to turn your basement into a bedroom or living area, an egress window is often required by local building codes.
• Aesthetic Appeal: A well-placed egress window enhances the look of your basement from both inside and outside.
• Energy Efficiency: By allowing natural light and ventilation, egress windows help reduce the need for artificial lighting.

Yes, of course. DEW has licenses in nearly 50 jurisdictions across Colorado. Our employees are insured with Worker Compensation and our General Liability insures up to $1M per incident.

This time frame fluctuates depending on the season and your local building department. We are typically 3-4 weeks out but it may vary.

Our complete egress window installation includes:

• Structural Engineering Detail and Approval Letter
• Permits
• Excavation and hauling of dirt
• Concrete saw cut and removal of wall
• Framing and Approved Header Installation
• Installation of window and window well
• Interior and Exterior Trim
• Flashing
• Waterproofing
• Debris removal

Cost will vary depending on your project, home and jurisdiction. You will typically want to budget between $5,000-$9,000 for the basic package.

Absolutely Not! Every job DEW does will have a 3rd party Engineering Detail and will be inspected by a Certified Structural Engineering Firm whether the Building Department requires it or not. DEW will also obtain an Approval Letter for your particular project.

Yes, of course we offer a free initial consultation. We will have an estimator meet you at your property or you can choose to have a Virtual Appointment.

No, the costs are the same.

Yes, absolutely, our Tilt & Turn windows are code compliant. Our company was the first Egress Company to use this product for the Egress application. DEW has set the trend nationwide where every Egress company offers the option for the European Tilt Turn Window.

Tilt & Turn windows offer several advantages:

• An easier operation for faster escape, especially for children
• The in-swing design allows the window well to have a grate if the window is partially above ground
• German engineered and manufactured in Europe with higher efficiency standards than American-made products, starting with a .28 U value
• Dual Action: tilt for secure ventilation or turn to escape or clean easily
• A 5-point lock system makes them more secure than any other window style available

Yes. We offer all styles of windows including casements, sliders and hung windows, from a wide variety of different manufacturers.

No. For basement egress windows, we install casements, sliders and Tilt & Turn windows for the same price.

Our Tilt & Turn window has the option of a maintenance free integral blind system. Blind systems from nearly all treatment companies can be attached to the window sash.

We stock most sizes in white but can special order nearly any color. Inquire with your estimator.

Yes. Screens are included on all our products.

Yes, we recommend sump pumps in every egress package due to the large storms Colorado receives in the spring and summer. Please inquire with your estimator.