Egress Windows
✅ Egress Window Installation & Emergency Escape Upgrades — Long Island & NYC
At MJG Contracting Corp., we specialize in installing code-compliant egress windows that transform basements and sleeping areas into safe, bright, and legally habitable spaces. Serving Nassau, Suffolk, and the Tri-State area, we bring licensed, professional craftsmanship to every installation—even when it involves foundation cuts and drainage wells.
🔎 What Is an Egress Window—and Why It Matters
Required by New York building codes in every basement bedroom or habitable below-grade space, egress windows ensure a safe emergency exit route.
Minimum code dimensions: net clear opening of 5.7 ft², at least 24″ in height, and 20″ in width. Grade-level or below-grade openings may qualify with 5 ft². Sill height must be ≤44″.
Basement installations require a window well of at least 9 ft², with a minimum 36″ projection and width. Wells over 44″ deep must include fixed ladders or steps.
Window operation must be key- and tool-free and comply with ASTM F2090 safety standards.
🚧 MJG’s Installation Process: Code Friendly, Customer Ready
Space & Code Analysis
We review your layout and code requirements to determine whether egress windows are required—and where they should go.
Precise Excavation & Structural Cutting
Our experienced teams carefully cut through foundation walls, install well liners, and manage drainage to prevent water intrusion.
Window & Well Integration
We install casement or slider egress windows that open fully for emergency use, and pair them with secure window wells.
Finishing & Drainage Systems
Completed wells are backfilled, drained properly, and optionally capped for safety and curb appeal.
Final Inspection & Certification
Post-installation code verification ensures compliance and homeowner confidence.
🟢 Benefits You Get—Safety, Light & Livable Space
Improved Safety: Provides compliant escape routes in case of fire or emergency. Essential in basement bedrooms.
Natural Light & Ventilation: Brightens dark spaces and improves airflow, enhancing livability and indoor health.
Added Home Value: Legally converts below-grade areas into habitable space—and boosts appraisal potential.
✅ Why Choose MJG Contracting for Your Egress Project
Over 30 years of residential and commercial construction experience across Long Island and NYC
Fully licensed & insured in Nassau (H18H521000000), Suffolk (42293‑H), and New York City (2016070‑DCA), with EPA Renovator Certification
In-house crews skilled in foundation work, waterproofing, carpentry, and finishing—ensuring tight coordination and quality control
Expert at navigating code complexities, necessary permits, and drainage solutions
A contractor defined by grit, precision, and reliability
