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Egress Window Installation in Cherry Creek, Denver
Cherry Creek basements can be bright, safe and legal bedrooms. We design the opening, install the window and well, and see the Denver permit through to final approval.
Egress windows in Cherry Creek
Lower-Level Living for Cherry Creek Homes
In a neighborhood where lots are valuable and rarely get bigger, the basement is often the smartest place to add room. A guest suite, an office with real daylight, or a bedroom for a teenager all start with the same requirement: a window someone can actually escape through. Denver Egress Window plans and installs that window, along with the well, the drainage and the paperwork that proves it was done correctly.
That experience shows up in the details Cherry Creek homeowners care about: a clean cut through the foundation, a well that fits the look of the house, and a crew that leaves the yard the way it found it.
Many Cherry Creek owners like the European Tilt & Turn window, which swings fully open for egress and tilts in at the top for airflow. Wells come in steel, stacked-stone and stone-look styles, plus timber terrace designs that can turn a window well into a small planted step-down.
Local know-how
From Harman to Cherry Creek: A Neighborhood That Keeps Changing
Cherry Creek started as a separate town called Harman, which Denver annexed in 1895. Before the Cherry Creek Dam was finished in 1950, the low ground near the creek flooded regularly, and much of the area stayed thinly settled. After World War II, brick bungalows and duplexes filled in the open land. Today the neighborhood runs from Sixth Avenue down to the creek, between University and Colorado Boulevards, and mixes those older houses with newer homes.
That mix matters for an egress project. An older brick bungalow and a recent build can have very different foundation walls, window placements and side-yard clearances. On tight lots, the well may need to sit close to a fence line or a neighbor’s drive, so we measure carefully and choose a well shape that fits. A custom grate or cover keeps the well safe and clean, which helps where walkways run right past the window.
Foundation cut engineered for your specific wall
Well size and shape chosen for tight side yards
Tilt & Turn option at the same egress price
Custom grates and covers for walkway-side wells
Engineering & permits
City of Denver Permits for Cherry Creek Homes
Cherry Creek is a Denver neighborhood, so your permit goes through the City and County of Denver’s Community Planning and Development. Denver’s current building code, adopted as the 2025 Denver Building and Fire Code and based on the 2024 International Codes, applies to projects submitted on or after December 31, 2025. We pull the permit for you. Before cutting, a third-party structural engineer details the opening; after the install, a certified structural engineering firm inspects the work and writes an approval letter. That file stays with your house for future buyers and appraisers.
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Our services in Cherry Creek
Egress window installation
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Egress windows in Cherry Creek: FAQ
Will an egress window change the look of my Cherry Creek home?
It adds a window and a well, so there is a visible change, but it does not have to look tacked on. You can pick window frames to suit the house and a well finish such as stacked stone, stone-look or timber terrace. Many owners place the new window on a side or rear wall where it blends in with landscaping.
My lot is narrow. Is there room for a window well?
Often yes. Wells come in several widths and shapes, and we measure the side yard during the estimate to see what fits while still meeting the size needed to climb out. If a side yard is truly too tight, a rear wall may work better. We will tell you honestly what the space allows before you commit.
Do I need a permit for an egress window in Cherry Creek?
Cutting a new or larger opening in a foundation wall is structural work, and we permit every job. Because Cherry Creek is inside Denver, the permit is issued by the City and County of Denver.
What does an egress window cost?
A basic egress package typically budgets $5,000 to $9,000, depending on the wall, window, well, access and jurisdiction. The cost is the same whether we are enlarging an existing basement window or cutting where none exists today.
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“Steve Sennett has been my window and general contractor for the last 9 1/2 years and I would never consider using anyone else for my projects. I am a Realtor (top ten in closed transactions in Denver Metro) and I also do quite a few fix and flip sales so we have a lot of projects. Steve has always been highly professional, reasonable and never disappoints when it comes to quality and most importantly his problem solving and follow-up. I have also known Steve's family for many years and they are all top notch.720-422-2956(Broker's Guild Cherry Creek Realtors)”
Gene Guzzo
“Had a great experience with Denver Egress! If you're on the fence like I was when picking a company, pick them. They were very accommodating with my schedule when it came to install. All and all I'm very happy with the end result.”
Terry Richard
“Steve and his crew did an outstanding job! They finished everything in two days. His staff was very courteous and professional. They got me in right away because of a cancellation. I highly recommend them for egress windows.”
Marc Macaluso
Egress windows for Cherry Creek homes
Send a photo of the project area and the side yard. We'll plan a well that fits the lot and send you a free estimate.
(720) 626-4221Serving Denver and the Front Range. Showroom and virtual appointments available.