Basement Egress Windows in Chatham, MA
Mussato Building Group installs basement egress windows in Chatham, MA. We are a family-owned general contractor founded in 2004, with more than 100 projects completed and a 5.0 rating from 21 Google reviews. Our base in South Yarmouth is about 13 miles away, and we work across Chatham Village, North Chatham, South Chatham, West Chatham, and Chathamport.
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Egress windows in Chatham
Chatham sits at the elbow of the Cape, surrounded by water on three sides, with shingled capes and summer cottages from its fishing-village past.
An egress window is usually what makes a basement bedroom legal. Chatham is extending town sewer neighborhood by neighborhood, and homes not yet connected are on septic. On septic, the new bedroom also needs the Chatham Board of Health to confirm the system can carry it under Title 5, so we check that before we cut the foundation.
Near the sound, Pleasant Bay, and the ocean, groundwater and heavy rain are the main risks for a new window well. We build the drainage at the bottom of the well and grade the soil around it so water moves away from the opening.
On a historic building, we check with Chatham’s Historical Commission before changing the foundation or the exterior.
In Chatham, our work includes the restoration of a 1904 cottage overlooking Chatham Light, which received a 2022 Chatham Preservation Award, and a modern coastal estate with a Nano Wall glass system and two custom staircases.
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Egress window permits in Chatham
We prepare the drawings, file the applications, and schedule the inspections. Here is what a project like this usually needs:
- Building permit from the Chatham Building Department for the foundation cut and the new opening.
- Review by the Chatham Board of Health under Title 5 if the window is for a new bedroom on a septic system.
- Flood-zone review if the house sits in a FEMA flood zone.
- A check with Chatham’s Historical Commission for a historic building.
- Code check of the opening, sill height, and well
- Foundation cut for the new opening
- Egress window set, flashed, and sealed
- Window well with ladder or steps where needed
- Drainage at the bottom of the well
- Interior framing, insulation, and trim around the window
- Replacement of small basement windows
- Building permit and inspection
Basement Egress Windows in Chatham: FAQ
Do I need a permit for an egress window in Chatham?
Yes. Cutting a foundation wall is structural work, so the Chatham Building Department issues a building permit and inspects the opening. We handle it.
Do you install egress windows in Chatham Village and North Chatham?
Yes. We install basement egress windows all over Chatham, including Chatham Village, North Chatham, South Chatham, West Chatham, and Chathamport. Our base in South Yarmouth is about 13 miles away.
What size does the egress window need to be?
At least 5.7 square feet of clear opening, at least 24 inches of clear height and 20 inches of clear width, with the sill no more than 44 inches above the floor.
Does a basement bedroom in Chatham need anything else?
Enough ceiling height, and septic or sewer capacity for the extra bedroom. Chatham is extending town sewer neighborhood by neighborhood, and homes not yet connected are on septic.
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