
Serving Smithsburg, MD and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1995
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Credit card accepted
"Very pleased with the work. It looks beautiful."



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Last update on October 28, 2025

Serving Smithsburg, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Very pleased with the work. It looks beautiful."


Serving Smithsburg, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1982
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Great guy, casual approach, does not ask enough questions. As a homeowner, I don't have his knowledge and is up to him to educate a little better. Overall, very, very good."





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Serving Smithsburg, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Billy and his crew were very efficient and fast . Had great customer service my basement looks amazing"



Serving Smithsburg, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1994
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Last year we met and contracted A Cut Above Carpentry to do a full kitchen remodel. (Their estimate and timeline were very reasonable.) Because of delays in appliance deliveries (ordered by us not the contractor), we had to reschedule 3 times. A Cut Above was understanding and accommodating. When our project finally began, we quickly saw we had made the right choice. Marcy, the office manager, was professional, fantastic at communicating all steps, costs and information on the remodel and just checking in on the progress. Marty, the contractor, was committed as much to our vision as we were. He was prompt, efficient, pleasant and generous with information, questions and suggestions. His work is excellent and you can see his skill and experience everywhere. It can always be a challenge working on an older home (ours was built in 1958), and you never know what you may find. As we progressed and unexpected conditions came up, Marty would always have a solution. He discussed each one with us, presenting the pros and cons of each solution, along with his thoughts on the best way to proceed. His ability to troubleshoot and solve each and every challenge that came his way is an asset, and my number one reason why I would recommend A Cut Above Carpentry. Our new kitchen is everything we dreamed it could be and we canâ t thank A Cut Above enough for their care in getting it accomplished. A Cut Above Carpentry is now our go to contractor/carpenter for any and all home projects."





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Serving Smithsburg, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1991
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"As far as I remember it went well. I think they came out pretty quickly. They ended up working for 4 hours with 2 people. It didn't really work that effectively."




Serving Smithsburg, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1958
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"absolutely happy with the job this company did for me"





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Serving Smithsburg, MD and surrounding areas
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Karlon and his team did an exceptional job, I have hired him several time and have never been disappointed. Karlon is a true professional."





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The cost to install an egress window is $3,900 on average. This cost can be as low as $2,500 or as high as $5,300, depending on the window size, the number of egress windows installed, and the glass quality.
Double-pane windows average between $200 and $500 per window, whereas single-pane windows are more cost-effective at $100 to $400. More luxurious triple-pane windows are more expensive, ranging from $300 to $800 on average.
It can take up to three days to install an egress window. The window installation team will typically spend the first two days excavating the land where the window will go. If you’re replacing an egress window, it will be spent cutting the foundational wall to accommodate the window, if needed. Often, a window inspection is required to verify that the window was sized and installed correctly.
An egress window is similar to a regular window. However, this type of window opens fully to allow people to escape the home or rescue personnel to enter the home if an emergency occurs. Egress windows are required in all finished basements before they can be considered a living space.
Not only does an egress window add value to your home, but it’s also a basement requirement in most areas. Egress windows offer a 70% return on investment, making them a worthwhile purchase and installation. In addition, most building codes require an egress window to be used as an emergency exit and entrance. Therefore, it is a necessary addition to meet building codes.
There are a few ways to save money on egress window installation. First, choosing pre-fabricated windows instead of custom windows can help dramatically reduce the overall cost. In addition, skipping window extras, like customized frames or window film, can help save money on the price tag without sacrificing the window itself. You should also shop around to multiple window installers to find the best installation deal without sacrificing the quality of the window.
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