Federal statistics released Thursday suggest that homelessness in Colorado, and nationally, has plunged since 2010, but local advocates said soaring rents in the metro region are fueling a hard-to-track crisis.
In this article, we'll show you how to cut through a concrete block wall and install an egress window. If you have solid concrete walls, the process is similar, except we recommend you hire a professional for the wall cutting (more on this later).our new window provides natural light and a safe emergency escape. Allow at least three full days to install the window, plus time for finishing the interior. Hiring a contractor to install an egress window and window well like the ones shown will cost from $6,000 to $8,000.
Egress from your wallet. Hiring a licensed contractor to cut your basement wall, build a window well, and install a window will cost $2,500 to $5,000, depending on the complexity of the project and the depth of the well. Adding a grate and providing drainage adds another $500 to $800. If you plan to install an egress window and well yourself, plan to spend about $500 to $900 for rental of a concrete saw to cut through your basement walls, window, and window well kit.