716 Egress Windows in Buffalo & Western New York
An egress window is a code-sized emergency exit, typically required for basement bedrooms. Installation means cutting or enlarging an opening in the foundation, digging and setting a window well, and tying the well's drain into your drainage so it does not become a new leak point.
What to know in WNY
Buffalo-area installers work on everything from stone foundations under city doubles to block and poured walls in the suburbs. Inside city limits the City of Buffalo issues the permit; surrounding towns run their own building departments.
Budgeting? See our Egress Window Cost in Buffalo, NY guide.
Egress windows by town
4 egress windows companies serving WNY
Listed by number of published reviews. Ratings show their source; blank means we have not verified one. Listing is free and is not an endorsement.
Nickel City Home Service
★ 4.8 (53 reviews) Source: Google via DryBasementHub, retrieved October 2026Egress windows, drainage, waterproofing, transferable warranty
Selvaggio General Contracting
★ 4.8 Source: Own site, retrieved October 2026Basement finishing, bars, egress
JustEgress (Alta Bella Casa)
★ 4.8 Source: Google (own site), retrieved October 2026Egress windows, permits, drainage tie-in
Rams Remodeling & Construction
No rating collected yetFraming, electrical, wet bars, bathroom additions, LVP/carpet, egress; published ranges $20k-40k open finish, $40k-65k rooms+bar, $65k+ with bath
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit for an egress window?
Yes in most cases, because you are altering the foundation. Your installer should pull it or tell you exactly who will.
How long does installation take?
Several installers report many projects are completed in a day once permits are in hand, but excavation conditions vary.
What does an egress window cost in Buffalo?
See our egress window cost guide for cited ranges.
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