What we build
Five jobs, each one starts at the wall
Every job begins with the way out. The rest of the room is built around it.
Which opening
Three ways to get a way out
Which one fits depends on the wall, the ground outside and the room.
| New opening | Walk-out stairwell | Enlarge a window | |
|---|---|---|---|
| When it fits | New openingThe wall has no window where the room needs one | Walk-out stairwellThe wall meets the yard and the ground slopes away | Enlarge a windowThere is a window already, close to the right size |
| What is cut | New openingA new opening and a new header | Walk-out stairwellA door opening and a stair trench | Enlarge a windowThe opening taller or wider |
| What goes outside | New openingA well with a drain and a cover | Walk-out stairwellSteps, retaining walls and a drain | Enlarge a windowA well with a drain and a cover |
| Work days, usually | New openingFour to five | Walk-out stairwellSeven to ten | Enlarge a windowThree to four |
| Permit | New openingYes | Walk-out stairwellYes, and sometimes a setback review | Enlarge a windowYes |
Not sure which one your wall needs?
Text a photo of the wall from inside and one from outside. We call back with what we'd measure.