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Yes, egress windows must meet local building codes for size and accessibility. Professional installers ensure compliance.

Egress windows are typically required for basements with habitable space or living quarters. Not all basements or lower levels require egress windows. However, egress windows are required in homes with living spaces such as bedrooms and living rooms in a basement. The International Residential Code and International Building Code require sleeping rooms to have a specific size egress window. Check your local building codes to confirm the requirements in your area.

Here are a few questions to ask a egress window contractor you’re considering hiring to install a new window:

• Are you licensed and insured?

• What experience do you have installing egress windows?

• How long will the project take?

• How do you handle payment?

• Do you do the work yourself or do you hire subcontractors?

• Can I talk to some of your previous customers?

• Do you have references and a portfolio of your work?

• What is your schedule for getting the job done?

A bow window costs up to $15,000 to install in total. Materials cost anywhere from $1,200 to more than $14,000, and labor is an additional $300 to $1,900. Bow window costs vary based on the size of the window and the frame material. You’ll spend more for custom features or energy-efficient upgrades, too. For comparison, bay window installation costs about $1,000 to $7,000.