Egress & Basement Windows in Provincetown, MA
Best Deal Home Group is an egress window contractor for homes in Provincetown, MA. We do egress windows, window wells and basement window replacement, and homeowners rate us 5.0 stars from 46 Google reviews. We serve Provincetown and the rest of the Outer Cape from our office in Centerville.
5.0 stars from 46 Google reviews · Licensed and fully insured · Office in Centerville, MA · Free written estimates · A dedicated crew for each trade
Egress & Basement Windows for Provincetown homes
Provincetown's town plan describes its housing as the oldest on Cape Cod, and about four in ten homes were built before 1940. Houses sit close together along Commercial and Bradford Streets, so staging, deliveries and keeping neighbors' property protected are part of planning any job.
Roughly three quarters of the town's land is National Seashore, which keeps homes in a narrow strip along the harbor. Many buildings are condos or multi-unit houses, which means association approvals often come before town permits.
Provincetown is a Green Community, so the Stretch Energy Code applies and residential applications need to show compliance with the 2021 energy code. Windows, insulation and roofing assemblies are chosen with that in mind.
What homeowners say on Google
“Amazing work at our house in Falmouth. Finished 2 rooms in basement, added entryway and half bath. Built from scratch beautiful staircase replacing old dangerous spiral staircase. DJonathan is an excellent communicator, sent us weekly video updates.”
How we handle egress & basement windows
A basement room used as a bedroom needs an emergency escape opening, and an egress window is the usual way to get one. The Massachusetts building code sets the minimum opening size and sill height, and a window below grade needs a window well large enough to climb out of.
What's Included
- Egress window installation
- Foundation cutting & framing
- Window wells & drainage
- Basement window replacement
- Interior trim & finish
- Permitting handled for you
- Bedroom-ready escape openings
- Free estimates, no obligation
Provincetown Building Department
Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657
508-487-7020
Provincetown Harbor, Cape Cod Bay, Atlantic Ocean
ZIP codes 02657
FAQ
Egress & Basement Windows in Provincetown, MA: common questions
Do I need a permit for egress & basement windows in Provincetown?
Cutting a new egress opening in a foundation needs a building permit, and the opening has to meet the escape-opening rules in the state building code. In Provincetown, permits go through the Provincetown Building Department at Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657, 508-487-7020.
Can I replace my windows in the Provincetown historic district?
Yes, with approval. The guidelines say replacements may not frame down historic openings, the muntin pattern has to suit the style of the house and glass tint may not go beyond standard Low-E. We prepare drawings and product details for the application.
Do I need an egress window in my basement?
If a basement room is used as a bedroom, the building code requires an emergency escape opening, and an egress window is the usual way to provide one. It also brings light and air into a finished basement.
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