Basement Egress Windows in Dennis, MA
Mussato Building Group installs basement egress windows in Dennis, 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 3 miles away, and we work across Dennis Village, East Dennis, South Dennis, West Dennis, and Dennis Port.
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Egress windows in Dennis
Dennis runs from bay to sound right next to Yarmouth, with five villages and the Bass River as its western border.
An egress window is usually what makes a basement bedroom legal. Most homes in Dennis are on septic systems. On septic, the new bedroom also needs the Dennis Board of Health to confirm the system can carry it under Title 5, so we check that before we cut the foundation.
Near the bay, the sound, and Bass River, 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.
In the Old King’s Highway district of Dennis along Route 6A, an egress window on a side of the house that can be seen from the street can need a certificate from the Dennis Old King’s Highway committee. We place the window where it works for the room and for the review.
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Egress window permits in Dennis
We prepare the drawings, file the applications, and schedule the inspections. Here is what a project like this usually needs:
- Building permit from the Dennis Building Department for the foundation cut and the new opening.
- Review by the Dennis 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.
- An Old King’s Highway certificate if the new opening can be seen from a public way in the historic district.
- 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 Dennis: FAQ
Do I need a permit for an egress window in Dennis?
Yes. Cutting a foundation wall is structural work, so the Dennis Building Department issues a building permit and inspects the opening. We handle it.
Do you install egress windows in Dennis Village and East Dennis?
Yes. We install basement egress windows all over Dennis, including Dennis Village, East Dennis, South Dennis, West Dennis, and Dennis Port. Our base in South Yarmouth is about 3 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 Dennis need anything else?
Enough ceiling height, and septic or sewer capacity for the extra bedroom. Most homes in Dennis are on septic systems.
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