Making homes safer is Hargrave Contractors' mission when we install egress windows. More and more homeowners are looking for more living space without moving. They often look to their basements to expand square footage. However, no basement is safe without an emergency exit. Surprisingly, New Jersey is the only state that doesn't require new home builders to provide egress in basements! Our goal is to equip homes with egress windows, making play and sleeping areas safe for all. We also aim to deliver an unprecedented customer experience. We treat you and your home the way we would want to be treated. From the first phone call to the completion of your project, our team prides itself on communication and cleanliness. Using modern technology for communication and scheduling, as well as high-end commercial containment equipment to equip a spotless job site, we make your experience like none other. Why should you install an egress window? Essential fire safety, natural light, expanded sleeping and living space, building code compliance, and increased home value. -Fire safety. Egress windows provide basements with an emergency exit and they are big enough for a fully-equipped firefighter to enter! -Additional light. Adding an egress window will flood a lower level with sunlight and brighten previously dim spaces. -Expanded living space at a fraction of the cost. It costs an average of 27% less to install an egress window and finish a basement than it does to build up or out! -Meet present-day building code. Did you know that the IRC (international residential code) requires a direct outside exit with a minimum of a 5.7 sq ft opening to exit for any living/bedroom, including workshops, offices, and TV rooms? -Increase the value of your home by $25,000 or more. If you are thinking of selling, converting a room in the basement to a bedroom can increase the value of your home.