Frequently asked questions

If a room is used for sleeping, code requires an egress window or door so people can escape and be rescued in an emergency. This is necessary to legally count a room as a bedroom when you sell or rent.

Yes. Egress windows are larger than typical basement windows, so beyond the safety requirement they bring in noticeably more natural light and make the space feel far more livable.

Yes. We do engineering, pull the permit, build to code, and coordinate the inspection so your finished basement is fully compliant.

Depending on project complexity, access and site conditions, most single egress window and well installs are completed in a few days once permits are approved. We'll give you a clear timeline with your quote.

Yes. Covers and grates over egress wells are designed to release or open from the inside without tools, so the window still works as a legal escape.

We measure each well on-site and fit the cover to it, so odd or older well sizes are no problem.

Clear covers keep out weather and let in light; metal grates are strong and walk-over rated. We'll help you pick based on the well and how you use the space.

Usually the well drain is clogged, undersized, or missing, or the ground around it slopes toward the house. We diagnose which and fix the drainage so it stops pooling.

Active water intrusion moves to the front of our schedule. Call us and we'll get out to assess it as soon as we can.

We fix the cause outside and reseal the window or door as needed. For finished-drywall repairs we'll either do it ourself or connect you with someone who can.

A private, code-compliant entrance is the key piece that makes a basement apartment or ADU legally rentable. We build it to meet the requirements and handle the permit.

Most projects run one to a few weeks depending on excavation, concrete, and door lead times. We'll give you a clear timeline with your quote.

Yes. We pull the permit, build to code, and coordinate the inspection so everything is approved.

It depends on your lot's slope and grading. Many Utah County homes are good candidates. We'll assess your site and tell you honestly what's possible.

It's one of the higher-value basement upgrades, adding daylight, backyard access, and usable square footage that buyers and appraisers value.

Yes. Cutting a foundation for a walkout requires proper engineering and a permit, and we take care of both.