A legal basement second suite needs an egress window the building department will pass. We install them fast and right, without the headaches, so your permit clears and your project keeps moving.
One crew from cut to cleanup, no subcontractors. Most installs are one day on site, so your client's project keeps moving.
We know the Ontario Building Code egress requirements cold. Minimum 0.35 m² clear opening, 380 mm minimum dimensions. Every install is guaranteed to pass inspection.
Send us a client and we'll handle it. If you want to be kept in the loop, we'll update you when it's done. No chasing, no surprises.
$5M liability coverage. 3-year water-free warranty, 5-year parts and window warranty. You can recommend us with confidence.
We show up on time, keep the site clean, and treat your client professionally. When you send us someone, you won't spend your Monday fielding complaints about the contractor you recommended.
Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Niagara Region, Guelph, Cambridge, Brantford and 20+ surrounding municipalities. Your clients are in our service area.
A legal second suite in Ontario needs at least one egress window or exterior door that meets Ontario Building Code minimums, and most municipalities check it at inspection. The table below is what we verify at assessment and install to on every job.
| Requirement | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Clear opening area | 0.35 m² |
| Clear opening height | 380 mm |
| Clear opening width | 380 mm |
| Maximum sill height from finished floor (basement areas exempt) | 1,000 mm |
| Window well clearance in front of the window (when below grade) | 550 mm |
| Well drainage | Required |
Clear opening = unobstructed opening when window is fully open. Measured sash-to-sash, not frame size. We confirm compliance at assessment and document sizing for your permit file on request.
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We confirm egress location, foundation type, and whether a window well is needed. Usually within a week.
Client gets a clear quote. If they approve, we schedule. Typical lead time 1–2 weeks from quote.
Compliant sizing, clean finish, guaranteed to pass inspection. We'll notify you when it's done if you want to be kept in the loop.
Send us a referral, introduce yourself, or just put us in your contacts for the next time egress comes up on a project. We reply within one business day.
We'll be in touch within 1 business day. For urgent projects, call 289-627-8377.