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Egress Windows, Harwich, MA

Basement Egress Windows in Harwich, MA

Mussato Building Group installs basement egress windows in Harwich, 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 7 miles away, and we work across Harwich Center, Harwich Port, West Harwich, East Harwich, North Harwich, South Harwich, and Pleasant Lake.

Family-owned since 2004
Licensed + insured in MA
100+ projects completed
5.0 stars from 21 Google reviews
BBB accredited

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Local Work

Egress windows in Harwich

Harwich stretches from its Nantucket Sound beaches and harbors north to the ponds and cranberry bogs around Pleasant Lake.

An egress window is usually what makes a basement bedroom legal. Most Harwich homes are on septic systems, though the town has started adding sewer. On septic, the new bedroom also needs the Harwich 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 and the harbors, 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.

Finished basement lounge with a sectional sofa and a wall-mounted TV

What Clients Say

“Mussato Building Group has been a loyal and trusted partner of ours for over ten years and one hundred projects. Their professionalism and quality of work are second to none. We look forward to working with them far into the future.”

Jason, Long-term partner, Cape Cod, MA

Permits & Approvals

Egress window permits in Harwich

We prepare the drawings, file the applications, and schedule the inspections. Here is what a project like this usually needs:

Building permit from the Harwich Building Department for the foundation cut and the new opening.
Review by the Harwich 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.

What we build in Harwich

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

Questions

Basement Egress Windows in Harwich: FAQ

Do I need a permit for an egress window in Harwich?

Yes. Cutting a foundation wall is structural work, so the Harwich Building Department issues a building permit and inspects the opening. We handle it.

Do you install egress windows in Harwich Center and Harwich Port?

Yes. We install basement egress windows all over Harwich, including Harwich Center, Harwich Port, West Harwich, East Harwich, North Harwich, South Harwich, and Pleasant Lake. Our base in South Yarmouth is about 7 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 Harwich need anything else?

Enough ceiling height, and septic or sewer capacity for the extra bedroom. Most Harwich homes are on septic systems, though the town has started adding sewer.

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