We handle everything — excavation, concrete cutting with no overcutting to corners, window supply and installation, and window well installation. No subcontractors. No coordination headaches. One set price from start to finish.
Per window · Calgary & surrounding area
Under the Alberta Building Code, any basement bedroom — including those in legal secondary suites — must have a window large enough to serve as an emergency exit. It's not just a bylaw box to tick. It's the second way out when the stairs aren't an option.
Any bedroom in a basement requires a code-compliant egress window. No exceptions — whether it's a guest room, a legal suite bedroom, or a home office used for sleeping.
Adding a legal secondary suite in Calgary? Egress windows in every bedroom are mandatory for suite approval. We handle the cuts so your suite passes inspection.
A legal, light-filled basement with code-compliant egress windows adds measurable value to your home — and opens the door to rental income from a legal suite.
From your first call to a finished, code-compliant window — here's how we work.
Send us your address, window location, and a few photos of the interior and exterior. We assess via Google Maps and our experience — most quotes come back same business day.
Our crew excavates the exterior soil down to the required depth, removing and hauling all excess dirt. The area is left clean and ready for the concrete cut.
We use diamond cutting equipment to open your foundation wall to your exact rough opening dimensions. Precision cuts — no overcutting to the corners, clean edges for the frame.
Your White Vinyl LOW-E Argon Gas window is installed and sealed. Available in three egress-compliant styles — we match the window to your opening and preference.
The galvanized window well is installed against the foundation, backfilled with drainage stone, and secured. Proper drainage is built in from the start.
We clean up the site and do a final walkthrough. You get a code-compliant egress window with a 2-year workmanship warranty, backed by the manufacturer's warranty on the window.
Six dedicated service pages covering every part of your project — from code requirements to window types to winter installs.
Full-service installation — excavation, cutting, window supply and installation, and well. One crew handles it all.
Learn more →Galvanized steel, custom cedar, or composite wells. Properly sized, drained, and secured to last Calgary winters.
Learn more →Transparent package pricing from $2,100 + GST. See exactly what's included and what the optional add-ons cost.
See pricing →Calgary building code specs, permit fees, setback rules, window well depth requirements — everything you need to know.
Learn more →Casement, sliding, and hopper — which style works best for your basement and meets Calgary code?
Compare types →Adding a legal suite? Every bedroom needs a compliant egress window. We help you meet the requirements for suite approval.
Learn more →We publish our pricing because we believe you should know what you're getting into before picking up the phone.
Per window · Includes everything below
Every property is different — foundation type, soil conditions, window location, and access all affect the final number. To give you an accurate quote, it helps to have:
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In Calgary, you cannot legally list a room as a bedroom on the MLS without a code-compliant egress window. That distinction — den vs. bedroom — directly affects your home's appraised value, what you can charge for rent, and whether your insurance covers your suite.
An egress window isn't a luxury upgrade. It's the threshold between an unclassified room and a legally recognized, income-generating, equity-building bedroom.
Get a Written Quote →Value impact varies by property and market. Below-grade spaces are appraised separately from above-grade under CREA standards. Consult a Calgary appraiser for property-specific advice.
Alberta Building Code and Calgary MLS rules require a code-compliant egress window in every basement bedroom. Without one, that room is a "den" on your listing — regardless of what's in it.
Legal secondary suites in Calgary command 20–30% higher rent than unregistered ones, are easier to insure, and reduce your liability as a landlord. A registered egress window is the first requirement.
Full installation including concrete cutting, window, well, and excavation — one of the lowest-cost ways to legally add a bedroom classification to your home.
Every egress window needs a properly installed window well. We supply and install three options to suit different budgets and aesthetics.
Heavy-gauge galvanized steel with 1.5x corrosion-resistant coating. Machine roll-formed top edge for strength. Available in standard Calgary egress sizes — included in our base package price. The most durable, low-maintenance option for Calgary's freeze-thaw climate.
Built from 4×6 cedar or pressure-treated lumber, custom-sized to your opening. Offers a warm, natural aesthetic that blends with landscaping and garden beds. A popular upgrade for front and side-yard installations where appearance matters. Priced as an add-on to the base package.
UV, water, and frost-resistant composite material that won't rust or rot. Installs in one solid piece for quick setup. A good middle-ground option — lighter than steel, more durable than wood over decades of Calgary weather. Ask about availability on your project.
The Alberta Building Code sets minimum standards that every egress window must meet. These aren't guidelines — they're enforced through the permit and inspection process. We build every installation to code so your inspection passes the first time.
Full Permits & Code Guide →Most crews slow down or stop taking egress window projects once the temperature drops. We don't. We've been installing year-round in Calgary since 2015 — through frozen ground, early snowfalls, and everything in between.
Winter installs are more demanding — frozen soil takes more effort to excavate, and cold-weather concrete cutting requires adjusted technique. But our crew is experienced with Calgary's conditions. We push through it.
The only things that stop us: active blizzard conditions and extreme Arctic temperature events that make outdoor work unsafe for our crew. Everything else, we handle.
Our full installation packages run $2,100–$2,800 + GST per window. This includes excavation, concrete cutting, the window itself (White Vinyl LOW-E Argon Gas, 3 egress styles), and a galvanized window well with stone. Optional add-ons are permit obtaining services, a custom wooden well upgrade, and interior finishing.
Under the Alberta Building Code, egress windows must have a minimum unobstructed opening of 0.35 m² (3.77 sq ft), with no single dimension smaller than 380 mm (15 inches). The sill must sit no higher than 1.5 metres above the finished floor.
Yes. A building permit from the City of Calgary is required for all new egress window installations. The fee starts at approximately $333.84. If your window well projects into a side setback, a development permit may also be required. We offer permit obtaining as an optional service.
Yes. We operate year-round in Calgary. Winter installs are more challenging due to frozen ground conditions, but we're experienced and equipped for it. The only things that pause our schedule are active blizzards and extreme Arctic temperature events.
In Calgary, casement, sliding, and hopper windows can all qualify as egress — provided they meet the minimum opening size requirements. Casement windows are generally the best choice as they swing fully open. Sliding windows work but require a larger frame since only half opens. Awning windows do not qualify as egress. We supply windows in three egress-compliant styles.
We handle everything in our package — excavation, concrete cutting, window supply and installation, and window well installation. You don't need to coordinate separate excavators, concrete cutters, and window installers. One crew, one schedule, one invoice.
Send us your address, window location, and photos — we'll have a number back to you same business day.
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