Egress Window Pros Toronto installs Ontario Building Code (OBC) compliant egress windows and window wells in Etobicoke—including Humber Bay, Islington, and Rexdale—with complete installations typically priced between $4,500 and $8,000, and window wells alone from $800 to $2,500. If you're converting a basement into a legal bedroom or rental unit, an egress window isn't optional: under OBC 9.9.10.1, every basement sleeping room needs an opening large enough to escape through and for a firefighter to enter. We handle the window, the well, and the drainage in one job, so you get a passable inspection the first time.
Egress Windows in Etobicoke: What's Included
Every egress installation we do in Etobicoke includes:
- OBC-compliant egress window — a casement or sliding unit with a minimum clear opening of 0.35 m², no dimension under 380 mm, and a sill no higher than 1,000 mm above the floor. Most homes get a 36" x 48" opening or larger.
- Window well — built to suit your grade and foundation depth. Etobicoke homes near Humber Bay often need deeper wells because of low basement elevations and higher groundwater, while Rexdale properties on slab or shallow foundations may need a different depth.
- Drainage and waterproofing — a gravel base, weeping tile, and proper slope so the well doesn't become a sump during a heavy rainstorm.
- Window well cover — optional, but recommended for leaf-heavy yards and for keeping kids, pets, and rain out.
- Interior and exterior finishing — we seal the rough opening, insulate the jambs, and leave the surrounding area clean.
We also install window well covers, replace crumbling steel wells, repair damaged window wells, and provide full basement waterproofing from $1,200 when your foundation issues run deeper than the window itself.
Etobicoke Pricing: What You'll Pay
- Egress window installation: $4,500–$8,000 (window, well, drainage, and finishing included)
- Window well installation: $800–$2,500, depending on depth and material
- Window well covers: $300–$900
- Window well drainage & waterproofing: $500–$3,000
- Basement waterproofing: from $1,200
- Window well replacement & repair: $500–$2,000
Our free site evaluation gives you a fixed number, not a range that doubles after excavation. We look at soil type, drainage, and foundation condition before we quote—because near the lake in Humber Bay, the water table is a different animal than it is in Islington or Rexdale.
How the Installation Works
1. Free site evaluation and quote within 48 hours. We walk your Etobicoke basement, confirm ceiling height and foundation type, and flag any drainage issues before the first shovel hits.
2. Permit and OBC review. Most Etobicoke egress jobs require a building permit. We design the installation to meet OBC 9.9.10.1 and provide the documentation your permit application needs.
3. Excavation and drainage. We dig the well, install the footing, weeping tile, and gravel base. In winter, we account for freeze-thaw so the drainage line doesn't shift or crack.
4. Coring and window install. We cut and frame the opening, install the window, seal and insulate everything, and fill the well.
5. Final inspection. The egress meets code exit requirements, which we back with a 10-year workmanship warranty.
Most installations take one to two days. We work year-round, so whether the ground is frozen in February or soaked in October, the drainage design is built for Toronto's freeze-thaw cycles.
Why Etobicoke Homeowners Choose Us
We're a family-run Toronto basement contractor with 12 years of below-grade work and more than 400 egress windows and window wells installed across the GTA. We're licensed, insured, and WSIB covered—which matters when you're cutting into your foundation.
What sets our Etobicoke work apart:
- OBC compliance as a baseline, not a bonus. Every egress we install meets the exit requirements of OBC 9.9.10.1, and we can document it for your inspection and real estate closing.
- Real drainage work. A window well without proper drainage is a leak waiting to happen. Every well we build has gravel backfill, weeping tile, and a second drain line where a high water table requires it.
- 10-year workmanship warranty. On every install, in writing.
- Straightforward pricing. The quote we give after the site evaluation is the number on your invoice.