Safety exit
A properly sized opening gives your family a way out - and responders a way in - when seconds matter.
Columbus, Ohio metro
Safer basements. Brighter rooms. A smarter escape.
Add a code-minded egress window and turn a dark basement into a safer, more usable space - with a fast, free estimate and help with permits and code questions.
- Emergency escape for basement bedrooms
- Natural light and fresh air below grade
- Support toward a legal, livable bedroom
- Potential to add usable home value
- Quick, simple process from estimate to install
What an egress window does for your home
High-impact reasons Columbus homeowners choose egress - safety first, then light, livability, and value.
Legal bedroom path
Sleeping rooms below grade typically need an emergency escape opening that meets local code (RCO / IRC R310 baseline).
Natural light & air
Swap a dark hole-in-the-wall for daylight and ventilation that make the basement feel like real living space.
Home value upside
In many markets, a code-compliant second exit helps count basement space toward livable square footage - confirm with your appraiser.
A quick, simple process
From first question to a finished opening - soft promises only: fast estimate, clear next steps, help with permits and code questions.
Fast, free estimate
Share a few details about your basement. We follow up so you know what the project involves.
Help with permits & code
Guidance on what inspectors look for - sizes, wells, and local amendments - so you are not guessing alone.
Install & finish
Window, well, and cleanup planned around your home. Ask about timeline for your foundation type when you estimate.
Quick answers
What is an egress window?
An operable emergency escape and rescue opening sized so a person can get out and a firefighter can get in. In Ohio, one-, two-, and three-family dwellings generally follow the Residential Code of Ohio (RCO), which is based on the International Residential Code - including Section R310 for emergency escape openings.
Do basement bedrooms need an egress window?
Typically yes. Codes require an emergency escape opening in sleeping rooms and in many habitable basements. Confirm the exact rule with your local building department.
What sizes does the code use?
Under IRC/RCO Section R310 baselines commonly cited: at least 5.7 square feet of net clear opening (5.0 square feet exception for grade-floor openings), minimum 24 inches clear height, 20 inches clear width, and a sill no more than 44 inches above the floor. Window wells generally need at least 9 square feet of floor area with 36-inch projection and width; wells deeper than 44 inches need a permanent ladder or steps. Always verify the edition and amendments your city enforces - see our code guide.
Will you help with permits?
Yes - help with permits and code questions is part of the process. Exact permit steps depend on your city or township building department.