How big does an egress window well have to be?

Depth: An egress window well has to be dug to at least to the depth of the egress window you will be installing at the bottom — keep in mind that wells deeper than 44” (3.75 feet) also require attached stairs or ladder.

Length and width: There must be at least 9 square feet to work with at the bottom of any egress window well – this provides enough clearance for the window to open, with room to spare for either outgoing occupants or incoming emergency personnel.

We’ll ensure your installation meets or exceeds these requirements for safety and code compliance.