Basement Finishing

If you are planning to finish your basement in the near future, consider the addition of an egress window. It can add value to your home by creating more light and a safer finished basement. The cost of an egress window can vary, in the kansas city area you can expect to pay around $4000 for an egress. If you are planning to finish your basement you should try to include this in your budget. As a contractor I have noticed that the main reason people decide to have an egress window installed is due to local code that is required when finishing your basement. Once the window is installed, people are suprised how much light is let in through the basement. This is especially noticable when the window is close to or above grade.