If you've ever looked at the small, narrow windows in your basement and wished for more light and a safer way out in an emergency, you're not alone. That's exactly the situation Anna Jane Perrey found herself in before she called Illumicast.
The Problem: A Small Window
Anna Jane's basement had a typical builder-grade basement window—a small, narrow pane set high in the concrete wall. From the outside, it was barely visible at ground level. From the inside, it let in just a sliver of daylight and offered no viable escape route in an emergency.
The basement was unfinished, with exposed concrete and open ceiling joists. The space had potential, but needed some attention before it could truly be put to use.
The Solution: A Full Egress Window Well Installation
Job foreman Adrian Miller and his crew got to work transforming that corner of Anna Jane's basement. Out went the small, inadequate window. In its place, Illumicast installed a full-size casement egress window with a clean white vinyl frame, set into a properly framed opening with kiln-dried treated lumber.
The team excavated and installed one of our precast concrete window wells, complete with a permanently mounted escape ladder, drainage gravel at the bottom, and a sump bucket for future peace of mind. Topping it all off is our clear polycarbonate window well cover with an aluminum frame to keep out rain, leaves, and debris while still letting sunlight pour into the basement.
The Difference Is Night and Day
The before and after on this project really speaks for itself. Where there was once a dim corner with a tiny window, there's now a bright, code-compliant egress window that floods the basement with natural light. The view from inside looks out into a clean, well-built window well.
For Anna Jane, it means a safer home and a basement that's ready to be finished into usable living space–whether that's a bedroom, a home office, or a game room.
What Anna Jane Had to Say
Anna Jane left us a 5-star Google review, saying: "Adrian and his team did an amazing job. They were quick, efficient, clean, and thorough. Cannot recommend them enough."
That's the kind of feedback that keeps our crew motivated. When a homeowner notices that we work quickly, keep the jobsite clean, and pay attention to the details, we know we've done our job right.
Ready to Transform Your Basement?
If your basement has a small, outdated window—or no window at all—we'd love to show you what's possible. A single egress window well installation can dramatically improve the safety, light, and value of your home.
Give us a call at 620-200-0616 to get a free quote for your project. You can also request a quote here on our website.