Egress Window Pros Toronto installs Ontario Building Code (OBC 9.9.10.1) compliant egress windows and window wells across Toronto and the GTA, with complete egress installations typically running $4,500–$8,000 and window well installs from $800–$2,500. As Toronto's egress window and window well specialists, we're a family-run below-grade contractor with 12 years of experience and more than 400 egress windows and window wells installed across the GTA. Every job starts with a free site evaluation, a written quote within 48 hours, and a 10-year workmanship warranty.
What's Included in an Egress Window Installation
A full egress window installation in Toronto is more than cutting a bigger hole and dropping in a window. Here's what we do:
- Sizing and layout that meets OBC 9.9.10.1 exit requirements — minimum 0.35 m² opening, 380 mm clear width, and a sill height no more than 1,000 mm above the finished floor
- Excavation outside the foundation, removal of the old window, and cutting the new rough opening
- Window installation with proper flashing, sealing, and above-grade drainage
- New window well installation with a gravel drainage base and waterproofing membrane protection
- Backfill, compaction, and restoration of the surrounding area
- Optional window well cover to keep out rain, leaves, and debris
We also handle the related below-grade services Toronto homeowners need most: window well installation, window well covers, window well drainage and waterproofing, basement waterproofing, and window well replacement and repair.
Pricing for Egress Windows & Window Wells in Toronto
Typical Toronto pricing breaks down like this:
- Egress window installation: $4,500–$8,000, depending on foundation type, window size, and excavation depth
- Window well installation: $800–$2,500
- Window well covers: $300–$900
- Window well drainage & waterproofing: $500–$3,000
- Basement waterproofing: from $1,200
- Window well replacement & repair: $500–$2,000
The spread reflects real site conditions: concrete versus block foundation, clay versus sandy soil, and whether we're working in tight Downtown Toronto backyards or open Don Valley lots. Every quote is itemized so you know exactly what you're paying for, and the evaluation and quote are free.
The Installation Process
1. Site evaluation — We inspect the window location, foundation type, soil conditions, and drainage. You get a written quote within 48 hours.
2. Permits and planning — We confirm the opening meets Ontario Building Code requirements and coordinate the work around your schedule.
3. Excavation and prep — We excavate outside the foundation, remove the old window, and prepare the rough opening.
4. Drainage and waterproofing — This is the step most contractors skip and the reason many Toronto egress windows leak. We install a gravel base, drainage layer, and waterproofing membrane before the window goes in.
5. Window and well installation — The window is set, sealed, and flashed, and the window well is installed with a proper drainage base.
6. Restoration and cleanup — We backfill, compact, and restore the area. No mud trails left behind.
Why Choose Egress Window Pros Toronto
Toronto's freeze-thaw cycle is brutal on below-grade work. Soil shifts, water expands when it freezes, and poor drainage behind a window well will fail within one or two winters. We've spent 12 years doing below-grade work in Toronto and the GTA, and that experience shows up in the details: proper gravel drainage, waterproofing membranes, and compaction that survives February.
- OBC compliant — every egress meets OBC 9.9.10.1 exit requirements
- Licensed, insured, and WSIB covered
- Year-round installs — Toronto's freeze-thaw is handled with proper drainage design
- 10-year workmanship warranty on every install
We're neighbourhood-literate, too. We've done walk-outs in Leslieville, old brick foundations in High Park, and drainage-sensitive installs near the Don Valley. Each Toronto neighbourhood has different soil and foundation conditions, and we price and build accordingly.