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.
That way, we wonât be cutting concrete while standing in mud, even if it starts to rain. Cutting Concrete Most of the time, weâre install-ing the new egress window where thereâs already a small window â generally one thatâs 32 inches wide by 14 inches high.When we lay out the new opening, we look for obvious obstructions in the basement, like plumb-ing and utility lines and beam pockets.ost To install Wellcraftâs 2062 well â the companyâs smallest model â with a flat cover and an Astro 28-inch-by-46-inch Escape egress window, we charge about $3,400 (plus a permit fee ranging between $35 and $270).