Basement Bedroom & Egress
Code-compliant basement bedrooms with egress window cuts, window wells, fire-rated separations, and finished build-outs for kids rooms, teen suites, and guest sleeping spaces.
Code-Compliant Basement Bedrooms & Kids Rooms
Basement sleeping rooms in NJ must meet egress-window requirements — a minimum opening area, minimum clear dimensions, and a window well that allows occupants to escape in a fire. We cut the opening, install the window and well, frame the bedroom, and handle fire-rated separations with the rest of the basement.
- Egress window cuts through foundation wall
- Code-sized window wells with ladders where required
- Protective well covers and drainage
- Fire-rated wall and ceiling separations
- Full bedroom framing, electrical, and finishes
- Closets, built-ins, and kid-safe hardware
Serving Bergen County homeowners across Englewood, Tenafly, Fort Lee, Ridgewood, Paramus, Teaneck, Hackensack, Closter, Fair Lawn, and Bergenfield — plus every town in between.
Part of our Basement Renovation service family.
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Consultation
We review the basement layout, identify the best egress location, verify foundation and grading conditions, and confirm code requirements with your town.
Scope & materials
We finalize egress window and well spec, bedroom layout, fire-rated assemblies, electrical plan, and finishes.
Build
Crew cuts the egress, installs window and well, frames walls, runs electrical, installs drywall, and finishes the room.
Final walkthrough
Inspection coordination, walkthrough, and punch-list closeout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with a code-compliant egress window. NJ enforces IRC R310: minimum net clear opening of 5.7 sq ft (5.0 sq ft for ground-floor), minimum 20-inch width, 24-inch height, and sill height no more than 44 inches above the floor. We handle the cut, the well, and the window.
For 2026 in Bergen County, egress cut + window + well runs $6,500–$14,000 depending on foundation thickness. Full finished bedroom (framing, electrical, drywall, finishes, closet) adds $12,000–$30,000. Total $20,000–$45,000+ for a code-compliant finished basement bedroom. Pricing and timelines are planning ranges.
Yes. Egress cuts and sleeping rooms below grade always require permits in Bergen County municipalities. We handle the filings and inspections.
Egress + window + well: 5–10 days. Full finished bedroom on top: 3–6 weeks depending on finishes and inspection scheduling.
Bergen Restoration is a registered New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor (NJHIC# 13VH08865500) with commercial general liability and workers' compensation coverage; documentation available on request.
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