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Egress window cost in Maryland
Egress window projects start at $7,450, or $6,700 with $750 off during our Winter Safety Sale. Here is what changes the price for your basement.
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The short answer
Projects start at $7,450
Winter Safety Sale Take $750 off any egress window project booked by December 31, 2026. That brings the starting price to $6,700.
A Captain Egress window project starts at $7,450. That covers excavation, cutting the foundation, the egress window, a code-sized well, drainage, the permit and labor.
From there, the price depends mostly on three things: your foundation type, whether you have existing drain tile we can tie into, and the type of well you choose. Depth, access and finishing make up the rest.
Quotes far below this often leave something out: the permit, drainage, a properly sized well or a ladder. Ask what is included before you compare.
Your written quote is based on photos of your space and a free on-site consultation, with everything on this page spelled out. That's our standard process for every project.
Ask every contractor whether the permit, drainage, ladder and cover are in the price. Ours are.
How we quote
Send us a few photos of the space, then we meet you for a free on-site consultation. Your written quote is based on both. That's our standard process for every project.
What moves the price
Eight things that change your quote
| Factor | What it means | Effect on price |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation type | Poured concrete, block or stone | Block walls need cores filled and capped; thick, reinforced or stone foundations take longer to cut and support. |
| Existing drain tile | Whether there's drain tile at the footing to tie into | Existing drain tile makes well drainage simpler. Without it we add a drain line or dry well, which adds cost. |
| Well type you choose | Standard steel, composite or terraced stone | Standard steel keeps the price lowest; composite, decorative or tiered wells cost more. |
| Depth below grade | How far the sill sits under the ground | Deeper wells mean more digging and need a ladder or steps. |
| Window size and style | Casement or slider, frame size | Casements reach code with a smaller frame; larger sliders cost more. |
| Access | Decks, patios, AC units, landscaping | Tight access or hardscape removal adds labor. |
| Interior finish | Drywall returns, trim, sill | Finishing the inside opening is optional and quoted separately. |
| Permit | County permit and inspection | Required for a new opening; fees vary by county. |
Questions
Cost questions
How much does an egress window cost?
Our egress window projects start at $7,450. During our Winter Safety Sale, through December 31, 2026, take $750 off, which brings the starting price to $6,700. The final price depends on your foundation type, whether there is existing drain tile to tie into, the type of window well you choose, and site conditions like depth and access. Your written quote is based on photos of your space and a free on-site consultation.
Does an egress window add home value?
Usually. A legal basement bedroom lets a home be listed with one more bedroom, and national cost guides report that egress windows recover a large share of their cost at sale.