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Egress Window Installation in Louisville, CO
A code-sized escape window is one of the most practical safety upgrades a Louisville basement can get. We handle the cutting, the well, the engineering and the permit.
Egress windows in Louisville
Why Louisville Homeowners Add Egress Windows
Some Louisville homeowners call us because they want to turn the basement into a bedroom or a rec room. Others simply want peace of mind that everyone sleeping downstairs has a way out. Either way, the answer is an egress window: an opening large enough to climb through, with a well outside that gives you room to get up and out to the yard.
We take care of everything from the first measurement to the final inspection. That includes the concrete cutting, the window, the well, the custom grates or cover on top and the drainage below.
Local know-how
From Coal Town to Today's Louisville
Louisville was founded in 1878 and was one of the first coal mining towns in Boulder County. Its historic Old Town core grew up around that mining and railroad past, and the city has added newer neighborhoods in the decades since. That mix means basements here vary a lot, and we check each wall and lot before suggesting a window size and well style for your home.
Louisville also knows better than most how quickly a fire can spread. The Marshall Fire, which started on December 30, 2021, destroyed 550 homes in the city. Wildfire is a different risk from a house fire, but the lesson about having a clear way out still holds. A code-sized basement escape window gives anyone sleeping downstairs a second route to safety, one that does not depend on the stairs.
Basement escape route that does not depend on the stairs
Well styles to suit historic and newer Louisville homes
Engineering detail, inspection and approval letter every time
Permit pulled by us through Louisville Building Safety
Engineering & permits
Working With Louisville Building Safety
Permits in Louisville go through the city’s Building Safety department. Its posted adopted codes include the 2024 International Residential Code and the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, effective December 6, 2025, along with the 2023 National Electrical Code. We pull the building permit for your egress window and coordinate the inspections. On top of what the city asks for, every opening we cut gets a third-party structural engineering detail, an inspection by a certified structural engineering firm and an approval letter. That record stays with the house, which can be helpful when you sell or refinance.
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Egress windows in Louisville: FAQ
What size does an egress window need to be in Louisville?
Under the 2024 International Residential Code, which Louisville adopted effective December 6, 2025, an escape window needs at least 5.7 square feet of net clear opening, 24 inches of clear height and 20 inches of clear width. The sill can be no more than 44 inches above the floor. We size the window and well to meet those numbers before we cut.
What does the window well need?
When the window sill sits below grade, the well must have at least 9 square feet of floor area and measure at least 36 inches in each direction. Wells deeper than 44 inches need a permanently attached ladder. We offer steel, stone-look, Block-Tex and timber wells, along with custom grates or covers that open from inside.
I already have a small basement window. Does that lower the price?
No, and that surprises many people. Our egress pricing is the same whether a window exists there today or we are cutting into solid wall, because the opening still has to be enlarged, engineered and inspected.
Do you offer financing for Louisville projects?
Yes. Once you approve the plan, jobs are typically scheduled three to six weeks out and take a day or two to install.
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What homeowners say about us
“Steven and his team are incredibly professional and considerate. Steven walked us through every step of the process. The guys who did the work were professional and considerate. We are thrilled with the window - so much more light in our basement!”
Jessica McMaken
“Hi Steve,We are very pleased with the new windows and appreciate the upgrade. What a nice surprise! Michael did a wonderful job and was very professional, careful and neat. He is a pleasure to work with. Our HOA website has an area for contractor referrals so I will be adding your company for others to reference. Thank you again and have a wonderful holiday season.”
Dawn White
“We ended up using our contractor to install egress, but Denver Egress were very professional, prompt and gave us a reasonable quote.”
Diana S
Egress windows for Louisville homes
Tell us about your Louisville basement and send a photo of the project area. We'll plan the opening and send a free estimate.
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