Your Window Well Specialists

New EGress Window

Add safety and comfort to your basement!

Porcayo’s Window Well Covers

It's EASIER THAN YOU THINK!

Creating a new egress opening might seem daunting, but we’ve made it remarkably easy. Our process begins by taking complete ownership of the often-complex permitting phase. Our experienced team navigates all the local regulations and paperwork, ensuring a smooth and timely approval without you having to lift a finger. Once the permits are secured, our expert construction crew steps in. With years of experience and meticulous attention to detail, they execute the installation efficiently and precisely, minimizing disruption to your home. We prioritize clear communication and a streamlined workflow, ensuring a hassle-free experience from initial consultation to the final touches of your new, code-compliant egress opening. Contact us today to learn more, or click the “Get Quote” button below. Scroll down to learn more about our process and how it is built!

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Preparation & Construction

Our Process for a new Egress Opening

Adding a basement egress window doesn’t have to be complicated. We’ve simplified the process into two straightforward parts: initial permitting, and construction. 

  • Part 1: Permitting (Typical Timeline: 2-4 Weeks)
    • In-Home Consultation: We start with an in-person visit to thoroughly understand your needs and assess the proposed work area.
    • Information Gathering: We’ll collect essential details, including photos of the project site and precise measurements.
    • Permit Drawings & Documentation: Our team will expertly draft all necessary construction drawings and prepare the required documents for your permit application.
    • Permit Submission: We manage the entire permit submission process with your local municipality.
    • Utility Marking: We schedule a professional utility locating service (“Julie”) to clearly mark any underground lines on your property, ensuring safety and preventing disruptions.
    • Construction Authorization: Once the permit is officially assigned, we’re ready to move on to the construction phase.
  • Part 2: Construction (Typical Timeline: 2-3 Days)
    • Worksite Preparation: We begin by carefully preparing the work area, including any necessary demolition and implementing protective measures to minimize dust and debris.
    • Excavation: We’ll excavate the area to expose the foundation where the egress window will be installed.
    • Foundation Cut: Using precise measurements, we’ll cut the opening in your foundation.
    • Installation: We expertly install a new window frame, a durable window well, and your chosen new window.
    • Drainage Connection: We ensure proper drainage by connecting the new window well drain to your existing drain tile system.
    • Backfilling: We backfill the excavated area, leaving your yard tidy and ready.

Built Right Every Time

New Egress Code Requirements

Click to view the 2024 IRC Code at the iccsafe.org website

A custom solution for every application

Products & Services

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Durable, Custom-Built Window covers made specific to your window wells. All covers are made with high-quality, durable weather resistant materials.

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Each ladder comes with the peace of mind of knowing that your family is safe to escape during an emergency. Click here to view all Decorative Picture Scenes

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A custom Cover over an existing metal grate adds beauty and keeps things nice a clean inside your window well.

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Do you have an odd sized basement window that needs to be replaced? We have got you covered! Contact us today to get a competitive price on replacing that odd sized window.

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Window well covers might not be the only thing on your list of home improvements. contact us today to let us know what else is on your list. chances are, we can help!

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We can make the necessary repairs to ensure your window wells are functioning correctly. We have the capability of rebuilding the window well in those rare cases.

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An old leaking abasement window cause more problems than alleviate. Stop the wasteful energy loss, and poor security with an old basement window. Replace today!

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Secure and add safety to any existing opening by adding a custom steel grate for any size opening. The steel grates are custom made on site specific to the opening dimensions.

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A larger window well calls for a larger window well cover. Add safety and security to any size window well by adding a custom window well cover perfectly sized to your larger window well.

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Remove old inefficient and dreary glassblock and install a new energy efficient window in its place!

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Our installs include window well covers, Window Well Replacement, Basement Window Installation, Window Well Ladders, Decorative Window Well Liners, and much more!

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Our MAIN focus is delivering an exceptional product to each of our special clients. Complete customer satisfaction is our main goal. 

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Centrally located in Saint Charles, IL

Covering The Chicagoland Area, Wisconsin, Indiana, and West to the Quad-Cities!

Sales & Service:
847-452-9254

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Coverage Area

Covering The ChicagoLand area, Wisconsin, Indiana, West to the Quad- Cities!

Our area spans to as far West as Rockford, IL and as far East as Merriville, IN. We can cover as far North as Kenosha, WI and as far South as Kankakee, IL