Proper basement windows are essential to finishing your space safely, beautifully, and up to code. At Utah Basement Finishing, we install high-quality basement windows that bring in natural light, enhance ventilation, and meet all egress requirements. Whether you’re finishing a bedroom, bathroom, or full basement, we ensure your windows improve both function and design.
Why Basement Windows Matter
Windows in a basement serve more than just aesthetics—they’re a critical part of your home’s safety, comfort, and energy efficiency. Depending on the type of room, certain window sizes and configurations are required by building code.
Advantages of basement window installation include:
- Meets legal egress requirements for bedrooms
- Provides fresh air and natural daylight
- Enhances property value and resale appeal
- Increases energy efficiency with modern materials
- Reduces the “closed-in” feeling of below-ground spaces
Egress Windows for Basement Bedrooms
One of the most common reasons homeowners upgrade basement windows is to convert the space into legal bedrooms. International Residential Code (IRC) requires specific window dimensions and accessibility for safe emergency exit.
| Requirement | Standard Code |
|---|---|
| Minimum Opening Area | 5.7 square feet (5.0 for ground-level) |
| Minimum Height & Width | At least 24” high and 20” wide |
| Maximum Sill Height | No more than 44” above the floor |
| Window Wells | Required if window is below ground; must allow full opening |
We handle the complete installation, including cutting concrete, digging wells, framing, and finishing so your egress windows blend seamlessly with the rest of your basement finishing project.
Window Styles & Features
We offer a variety of window types and configurations depending on your goals, whether it’s meeting egress, increasing daylight, or improving ventilation.
Popular basement window styles:
- Casement (side-opening) for easy emergency access
- Sliding windows for ventilation and compact use
- Hopper windows for small utility spaces
- Fixed picture windows for maximum light
- Dual-pane and energy-efficient options
- Integrated window wells with built-in drainage
Your new windows can be paired with basement living rooms, kitchens, game rooms, or even walkouts with basement patios.
Fully Finished from Framing to Trim
A basement window install isn’t complete without the proper interior and exterior finishing work. Our team ensures everything from insulation to trim is completed professionally.
We include:
- Window framing and waterproofing
- Custom trim to match your interior finish
- Insulated surrounds for better energy control
- Exterior sealing and landscaping restoration
- Integration with existing or new basement stairs
We also offer remodeling services if your current basement windows are outdated, drafty, or noncompliant.
Installed Across Salt Lake, Davis & Utah Counties
We install basement windows throughout Northern Utah with full code compliance and expert craftsmanship. Whether you’re in Bountiful, Sandy, Draper, or Layton, our team is local, licensed, and highly experienced.
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Plan Your Project & Get Inspired
Browse real projects in our gallery or use our basement cost calculator to estimate your window installation or full finishing project.
Contact Us Today
Make your basement safer, brighter, and code-compliant with new basement windows. Call us or request a free in-home quote today.