"I invited 3 firms to give me a quote. This company did contact me but I decided not to have them visit my home and develop a quote. I asked them to forgive my contact to them since I had other quotes. They are a good company, but I did not need another company to quote my project."
"Had a great experience! From start to finish, Patrick was extremely professional, hardworking, and clearly very experienced at what he does. Everything was handled with care and attention to detail. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to have an egress window installed."
"Greene Construction Inc was amazing. The best contractor I have ever had and will use them again for sure. First they installed the egress window for us and the next day came back to build a pine wall and door so our middle child could have his own bedroom. It took two full days and it was worth it. Both mornings they showed up at 8 AM and worked until it was done. They cleaned up well after the work was done as well. The company is great and I recommend them to all. TJ and Gary do great work and are really nice guys and they know what they are doing. Demian, who is the owner - is the kind of contractor you want - A great one. He was on vacation when I first contact him and he got back to me right away to set up a meeting. A contractor that actually wants business - finally! Friendly, honest, great work and prompt.
"In Spring 2012, we obtained quotes from three companies to tear out two existing retaining walls along the driveway and re-build them using Versalok, excavate and grade the backyard, and build a 3.5 - 4 foot retaining wall in the backyard using the stone from the old retaining walls. Genadek had the middle quote; they were also the only company to follow up with a phone call. The whole job took about 4 1/2 weeks. Stan, Mike, Tim, Rob and Andrew were very professional and friendly; our neighbors even raved about them. They cleaned up the job site at the end of each day and communicated frequently so there were no surprises. My only recommendation to those interested in hiring Genadek is to get on their schedule early. Their calendar books up fast! "
"We are incredibly satisfied overall. Rick was great to work with from the initial meeting up until the end. You can tell this company believes in integrity and quality. We made a great choice and we hope this will help the next person make the right choice."
"I had a set of cabinets added to my kitchen, and they match the old ones perfectly! Jason always answered my questions quickly, and they worked very cleanly when installing. The end result is exactly what I was looking for."
They arrived on time, worked long hours, kept me informed as to how each piece of the project would go.. Steve Did an excellent job as the manager of the project in explaining the details of the owrk, and how long it would take. They understood that I was selling the house, and need it complete within a week for the open house and they did not fail the project. They performed extra work on the roof line, fixed door trim incorrectly installed by someone else. They went above and beyond. The area cleaned up well, Steve is available all the time, whether I called him morning or night and always ansered "not a problem" no matter what I had to ask, or have them do. Everyone on the project was professional, they work long hours to get the project done.
I had bid from other companies, but Steve and his assurances stood out. Would not hesitate to hire them again."
The proper way to install a window well is to measure the window, dig a hole deeper and wider than the window, place a drainage tube and cap, anchor the well to the foundation, caulk the seam, and backfill the hole. The job requires tools such as a hammer drill and auger and some heavy digging. Proper placement and window well installation are critical to preventing water from leaking into the window.
Most professionals can enlarge a window in five to 10 hours, depending on the window location, the exterior wall material, how easy it is to cut through it, and how much buildback you’ll need after the installation is complete. However, more complex projects can take two to three days from start to finish.
Yes, you absolutely need a permit to add a window to your house. Your contractor can likely obtain this permit on your behalf. Ask about this when getting quotes from multiple window contractors.
Most modern egress windows installed in basements open outward into a window well, although some older homes have in-swing windows. Egress windows, like casement windows used in other parts of the home, such as bedrooms and bathrooms, may open inward, and these windows are often larger than outward-opening windows.
Installing a window well costs anywhere from $500 to $1,500 or more. Adding an egress window and well runs about $3,900 on average. Adding a window well cover to the project can add $200 to $700. A well cover helps protect your egress windows from weather damage and keeps them clear of dirt, debris, and wildlife.
The Foreston, MN homeowners’ guide to egress window services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Find out how much it will cost to replace a basement window in your home, based on the type and size of the window, whether it’s prefab or custom, and who does the installation.
Window wells bring more natural light into your basement and can act as a safe point of egress. Learn about window well replacement costs in this price guide.
