Adding a Basement Bedroom to Your Home
Basement square footage can significantly enhance the property value of a home, particularly in areas where land interest is high. There exists specific regulatory compliance for home basements to ensure the safety of the residents. A basement cannot be considered a livable space without certain safety measures. Egress windows offer residents a form of escape in the event of an emergency, such as a fire or a flood. With access to the basement, emergency services can more easily access the underground living space, ensuring rescue. If a homeowner is using their basement as a living space or bedroom without egress windows and isn’t meeting the proper regulations, they can face legal punishment. Homes without proper safety windows can lead to fines, difficulties getting permits, failed inspections, reduced market value, insurance claims discrepancies, and more. Installing basement egress windows adds greater flexibility for homeowners to utilize the entirety of their square footage. If you’re interested in adding an egress window to a room in your basement, Jackston Egress Windows can provide a quote and talk you through the process.
ROI with Egress Windows
By adding egress windows to a basement and meeting specific code requirements, homeowners are able to legally convert basement spaces into bedrooms. A basement can only be a living space if the rooms meet certain safety requirements and building codes. Increasing the number of bedrooms in a home is likely to increase the value and draw the attention of potential buyers. When you can legally add a bedroom to the basement of a property, the home enters into a new category of real estate. An egress window inherently adds to your home’s value, making it an excellent investment choice, especially for homeowners who are planning to sell their property.
How Home Value Increases with Egress Windows
The value of your home can increase due to multiple factors. Any safety improvements, including egress windows adds appeal and equity. When you add a bedroom to a home’s basement, youre increasing the square footage of the property, which in turn increases the value. An egress window not only provides safety benefits but also makes the space more functional. With windows in the basement, your home will be brightened with natural light and have the function of fresh air circulation. Jackson Egress Windows provides our customers with high-quality safety windows and offer top tier professional installation. Contact our office to get a quote or learn which type of egress window is best for your home.
Increasing Home Sale Interest
The initial cost of an egress window can be offset by the additional value the home accrues after the window installation. Because you’re able to market your home with an additional bedroom, you’re likely to draw in more potential buyers. This improvement and increase in market value will depend on multiple factors, including the area your property is in, the size of your home and basement, and how well the basement can function as a basement bedroom. Often, buying a home requires some renovation, but if egress windows are already installed, new owners will be able to focus their energy on interesting projects instead of those required for building codes. To learn more about egress windows and how quickly the installation process is, contact Jackson Egress Windows today.
The Benefits of Having Egress Windows Installed
As we’ve discussed, adding an egress window to each basement room drives up equity. Turning a basement room into a bedroom is the main advantage, but there are more incentives for adding an egress window to your home. When you look further into building codes and requirements, you can see that in some areas, even some basement rooms that aren’t bedrooms require an egress window. Basement offices or basement living rooms also are required to have an egress window. Ensuring that your home is in complete compliance with your local building codes before listing the property on the real estate market is always a good idea. If your home isn’t in compliance when selling, you will likely run into complications and potential fines. With an egress window, your basement becomes significantly safer if emergency services need to rescue someone inside. A firefighter or other emergency response person can quickly access the basement directly without having to go through the home’s top floor. An egress window also provides a quick means of escape for anyone inside. With thousands of deaths per year caused by fires, an egress window should be prioritized to save lives. A safety egress window will allow natural light and fresh air into the basement. All of these benefits make the decision to schedule an egress window installation an easy choice.
Egress Window Installation Timeline
The timeline to install an egress window is typically very short. Most windows are installed within one day, meaning we’ll be gone from your property by the late afternoon. We work smart to reduce the time we’re on site, ensuring that everything is prepared before the day of the installation. We will restore your yard after any necessary excavation, ensuring we leave no mess for you to clean up. Your basement will be completely usable within the same day, and you won’t have to worry about having your basement exposed to the elements overnight. We begin the installation early in the morning and finish before evening.
Our Egress Window Work and Services
From initial excavation to post-installation follow-up, we provide full-service egress window installation. We offer the highest quality, competitively priced egress windows. We offer one-piece window wells, as well as custom window wells made from block stone, timber, brick, veneer stone, or retaining-wall blocks. Any well covers are made to the specifications of your window well in order to create a perfect fit. Request a consultation and quote today to learn more about having an egress window installed in your basement.
Central Ohio’s Top Egress Window Service
Jackson Egress Windows is located in Central Ohio. Our centrally located team makes it easy for us to offer our services to the Greater Columbus Area. We specialize in egress windows and, for over twenty years, have helped homeowners in our community make the right choice for their home. We will walk you through the process and give our expert opinion on which type of window is best for your property. Any questions can easily be answered by one of the Jackson Egress Windows team members. We look forward to hearing from you and scheduling your egress window installation!