Bring Safe, Natural Light and Code-Ready Access to Your Basement
Professionally installed egress windows and doors create a safer, brighter lower level—while addressing the drainage and water-management details that matter below grade.
Built for Safety
Create a reliable emergency exit for finished basements and bedrooms.
Designed to Stay Dry
Integrated wells, drainage, and waterproofing help protect your investment.
Complete Below-Grade Egress Solutions
Egress Window Installation Designed Around Your Basement
Code-Conscious Planning
We assess your basement layout, available space, and local requirements to help plan an egress opening that supports safe access and a future-ready finished space.
Foundation Opening Creation
Our team carefully creates the required opening in your foundation wall, with precise installation methods that respect the structure of your home.
Egress Window Installation
We install durable, energy-efficient egress windows that invite daylight and fresh air into your basement while providing a practical emergency exit.
Window Well Systems
Choose a properly sized window well that creates usable exit space outside the window and complements your home’s exterior appearance.
Drainage & Water Management
Below-grade openings demand smart drainage. We address runoff, well drainage, and waterproofing details to help direct water away from your foundation.
Finished Basement Safety
Whether you are adding a bedroom, playroom, office, or family room, an egress window helps make your finished basement safer, brighter, and more comfortable.
Egress Door Installation for Secure Basement Access
An exterior basement door can transform how you use your lower level, providing convenient access for everyday living, storage, remodeling projects, and emergency exit needs. Shelter Dry installs durable egress door and basement entrance solutions designed for the unique challenges of below-grade construction.
From secure doors and sturdy stairwell assemblies to thoughtful grading and drainage planning, every detail is considered to help protect the entry from rainwater and runoff. Our waterproofing experience matters when installing a basement entrance: we understand how to manage water around foundation walls, drains, and thresholds so your new access point is built to perform in Southeastern Pennsylvania weather.
Make Your Basement Safer, Brighter & More Usable
Benefits of Basement Egress Windows
Safe Emergency Exit Access
Provide a code-conscious escape route from the basement and help create safer access for emergency responders when it matters most.
Light, Air & Remodeling Potential
Bring natural daylight and fresh-air ventilation below grade while making your basement feel more comfortable, functional, and valuable for future finishing plans.
Egress Installation Is Better With Waterproofing Built In
Standard Egress Installation
- Opening Preparation 70%
- Window or Door Installation 85%
- Window-Well Placement 92%
- Foundation Sealing 75%
- Drainage Planning 80%
Shelter Dry Integrated Approach
- Opening Preparation 95%
- Window or Door Installation 100%
- Window-Well Protection 100%
- Foundation Sealing 100%
- Long-Term Drainage Control 100%
Step 1
1. Consultation & Site Assessment
We review your basement layout, foundation conditions, grading, access needs, and remodeling goals to recommend the right egress window or door solution.
Step 2
2. Excavation & Opening Preparation
Our team carefully excavates the exterior area, prepares the window well or entry area, and creates the foundation opening with attention to structural details.
Step 3
3. Installation, Drainage & Waterproofing
We install the new egress unit, connect drainage components, seal the foundation area, and protect the window well or exterior entrance from water intrusion.
Step 4
4. Inspection & Complete Cleanup
Before we finish, we check fit, operation, drainage, and sealing, then restore the work area so you can enjoy a safer, drier, brighter basement.
Local Experience. Waterproofing Expertise. Built for Below Grade.
Every egress opening is planned with the drainage, grading, and foundation conditions that help keep Southeastern Pennsylvania basements dry.
Locally Owned & Operated
Waterproofing-Focused Installation
Built for SEPA Soil & Foundations
Code-Conscious Egress Planning
Plan Your Basement Remodel From the Ground Up
Serving Homeowners Throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania
Philadelphia & Nearby Suburbs
City Homes, Rowhomes & Established Neighborhoods
Montgomery, Bucks & Chester Counties
Local Knowledge for Varied Homesites
Delaware County & Surrounding Areas
Practical Solutions for Below-Grade Spaces
What Homeowners Are Saying
Melissa R., Montgomery County
David P., Bucks County
Karen L., Chester County
Egress Window & Door FAQs
Get clear answers to common questions about planning a safe, code-conscious, and properly waterproofed basement exit in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Do I need an egress window or door in my basement?
An egress opening is typically required when a basement contains a sleeping room and may also be important for safety and access in a finished basement. Local code requirements can vary, so Shelter Dry can help you understand the practical considerations for your project and coordinate an installation plan.
Are permits required for egress window or basement door installation?
Many egress window and basement door projects require permits because they involve structural foundation work, excavation, and code requirements. Permit rules differ by municipality, and we can help you understand what may be needed for your location.
How large does an egress window need to be?
Egress openings must meet minimum requirements for clear opening width, height, and net clear opening area. The window must also be easy to open from inside the basement. We will evaluate your foundation and recommend an appropriate configuration for your space.
How do you keep an egress window well from leaking?
Proper drainage is essential. Shelter Dry designs the window well and surrounding excavation with water management in mind, using appropriate drainage details and waterproofing methods to help direct water away from the foundation and reduce the risk of seepage.
How long does egress window or door installation take?
Most installations can be completed in a matter of days, though the schedule depends on the scope of excavation, foundation cutting, drainage needs, weather, inspections, and finish work. We will provide a clear project timeline before work begins.
Can I install an egress window before finishing my basement?
Yes. Installing the egress opening before remodeling is often the best approach, since excavation and foundation work are easier to complete before interior finishes are in place. It also allows drainage and waterproofing details to be addressed before you invest in the finished space.
Phone
(610) 676-0296
ron@shelterdry.com
Location
Audubon, PA
Business Hours
M-F: 24/7
Sat: 24/7
Sun: 24/7
24/7 Emergency Service