Basement Egress Windows in Wellfleet, MA
Mussato Building Group installs basement egress windows in Wellfleet, 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 29 miles away, and we work across Wellfleet and South Wellfleet.
- Family-owned since 2004
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Egress windows in Wellfleet
Wellfleet is an Outer Cape town of harbor, ponds, and woods, with much of its ocean side inside the Cape Cod National Seashore.
An egress window is usually what makes a basement bedroom legal. Most Wellfleet homes are on septic systems. On septic, the new bedroom also needs the Wellfleet Board of Health to confirm the system can carry it under Title 5, so we check that before we cut the foundation.
Near the harbor, the ponds, 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.
“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.”
Egress window permits in Wellfleet
We prepare the drawings, file the applications, and schedule the inspections. Here is what a project like this usually needs:
- Building permit from the Wellfleet Building Department for the foundation cut and the new opening.
- Review by the Wellfleet 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.
- 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 Wellfleet: FAQ
Do I need a permit for an egress window in Wellfleet?
Yes. Cutting a foundation wall is structural work, so the Wellfleet Building Department issues a building permit and inspects the opening. We handle it.
Do you install egress windows in Wellfleet and South Wellfleet?
Yes. We install basement egress windows all over Wellfleet, including Wellfleet and South Wellfleet. Our base in South Yarmouth is about 29 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 Wellfleet need anything else?
Enough ceiling height, and septic or sewer capacity for the extra bedroom. Most Wellfleet homes are on septic systems.
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