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Egress windows in Columbia, MD
Code-compliant basement egress windows, walkout basements and window well replacement for Columbia homes, backed by 30 years of industry experience. One crew handles the excavation, the foundation cut, the permit and the inspection.
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Egress window installation in Columbia
An egress window gives your basement a second way out and turns a dark room into one with daylight. Every basement bedroom in Columbia needs one: at least 5.7 sq ft of net clear opening, a sill no more than 44 in above the floor, and a well big enough to climb out of.
Walkout basements in Columbia
A walkout gives your lower level its own door, with a concrete stairwell, a drain and a patio or sliding door. It's the most complete way out of a basement. See how we build walkouts.
Window well replacement in Columbia
Rusted, cracked or undersized wells are replaced with egress-size wells, ladders, clear covers and proper drainage. See window well options.
Permits in Howard County
Egress openings in Columbia are permitted through Howard County's Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits. We file the permit and meet the inspector, so the new opening is on record as code compliant.
Howard County's new accessory dwelling unit law took effect April 8, 2026, and it covers basement units and in-law suites. A legal basement unit starts with legal exits. Read about Howard County basement apartments.
Book a free on-site consultation and send a few photos first. Your quote is based on both.
Questions
Columbia egress questions
Also serving nearby: Ellicott City, Elkridge.
Do you install egress windows in Columbia, MD?
Yes. Captain Egress installs egress windows, walkout basements and window wells in Columbia and across Howard County. Our free on-site consultation comes to you.
Are you licensed to work in Columbia?
Yes. Captain Egress is a licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractor, MHIC #41139, and we work throughout Howard County.
Do I need a permit for an egress window in Columbia?
Yes. Cutting a new opening in a foundation needs a permit from Howard County's Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits. We file it and meet the inspector for you.
How much does an egress window cost in Columbia?
Egress window projects start at $7,450, and the final price depends on your foundation, drain tile and the well you choose. During our Winter Safety Sale, through December 31, 2026, take $750 off.