Egress Windows in Arlington, VA

Arlington's Old Basements, Arlington's Rental Market

Arlington's housing stock runs older than Fairfax County's — 1940s–60s Capes, ranchers, and brick colonials with basements that were finished in waves over the decades. Many of those finished basements have bedrooms, and many of those bedrooms have windows that predate the egress rule entirely. Add Arlington's strong basement-apartment rental market, and the stakes are high: a rented basement bedroom without egress is the highest-risk room in the county.

Older Walls Need Assessment First

Arlington's oldest foundations — early block, even stone in places — get a careful assessment before we cut. We check the wall condition around the proposed opening and tell you honestly what it will take. Most cut fine; the ones that need extra care get the extra care, priced in the estimate, not discovered mid-job.

Landlords: This Is the Priority Job

If you rent a basement unit or bedroom in Arlington, the egress window should be your first safety upgrade — before cosmetic work, before appliances. We prioritize rental-property assessments because the liability is real. Call (301) 679-9193 for a free written estimate in Arlington.