San Diego’s building codes require every finished basement bedroom to have a properly sized egress window. It is more than a line in the code book—it is a life-safety feature that can add natural light, fresh air, and measurable resale value. CountBricks combines construction know-how with real-time AI estimating to make your egress window install San Diego project seamless, affordable, and fully compliant.
1. Minimum clear opening of 5.7 sq ft (5.0 sq ft at grade) for rapid escape
2. Minimum opening height of 24 in and width of 20 in
3. Finished sill height not more than 44 in above the floor
4. If the window is below grade, a properly sized well with ladder is mandatory
5. Local storm-water guidance for San Diego’s coastal soil conditions
CountBricks verifies every measurement with on-site LiDAR scanning and our AI code database before the first cut into your foundation.
• Speak your scope into the CountBricks mobile app and receive a fully populated estimate in under 90 seconds
• Material pricing is pulled live from leading San Diego suppliers each time you open the file, preventing budget creep
• Labor rates adapt to neighborhood prevailing wages, so suburban projects in La Jolla price as accurately as downtown condos
• Revisions are voice-activated—change window size or trim finish and costs update instantly
1. Virtual consultation via secure video—review code, style, and budget
2. AI blueprint takeoff imports your existing plans or scans the basement walls
3. Permit set generation and city submittal handled by CountBricks permit techs
4. Foundation cut, header install, and waterproofing performed by our licensed crews
5. Window installation, exterior well placement, and interior finish carpentry
6. CountBricks inspector walk-through and digital closeout packet
• Voice-driven estimates that remove spreadsheets and human error
• Integrated permit tracking so homeowners see real-time city status updates
• Local crews specialized in San Diego seismic and coastal moisture conditions
• Built-in change-order controls that lock labor margins once the contract is signed
• Transparent client portal at CountBricks.com/portfolio for daily photo logs
Foundation Cutting & Structural
• Concrete cutting, lintel installation, and debris haul-off: $2,100–$2,800
Window Unit & Well
• Energy-Star casement egress unit: $650–$950
• Steel well with ladder and cover: $400–$750
Waterproofing & Drainage
• Elastomeric coating, flashing, gravel backfill: $600–$900
Interior & Exterior Finishes
• Drywall returns, trim, paint, and exterior stucco patch: $750–$1,200
Total Turn-Key Range
• $4,500–$6,600 depending on accessibility, wall thickness, and finish level
Prices above are refreshed every morning inside the CountBricks estimator to reflect live material indexes.
• Select a casement style—hinged units swing fully open and maximize clear width
• Upgrade to low-E glass to maintain San Diego coastal energy efficiency requirements
• Tie the new well drain into an existing footing drain to prevent pooling after rare heavy rains
• Add battery-backed lighting inside the well for safer nighttime egress
• Request a digital as-built from CountBricks for future remodel planning
CountBricks partners with regional lenders to bundle egress work into home-improvement loans under 6.99 % APR. A professionally installed egress window can return up to 75 % of its cost at resale, higher in coastal neighborhoods where natural light is prized.
Ready to make your basement safer and brighter? Start a voice consultation inside the CountBricks app or visit CountBricks.com/services to schedule an on-site assessment. Whether you need a single egress window install San Diego or a full basement conversion, CountBricks delivers accuracy, speed, and peace of mind.
A 1940s bungalow in Pacific Beach had a 350 sq ft basement used only for storage. The owners wanted a guest suite but lacked an escape route. CountBricks performed an AI blueprint takeoff and delivered an itemized estimate—materials, labor, and permit fees—in 86 seconds.
• Foundation wall was 9 in thick slump block, requiring specialty cutting blades
• Coastal humidity demanded a dual-membrane waterproofing system
• City plan check completed in five business days using CountBricks digital submittal
• Total field time: 2.5 days versus the local average of 4–5 days
1. Post-installation radon levels dropped 6 %, thanks to increased ventilation
2. Appraiser added $32,000 to home value, exceeding the $5,900 project cost
3. CountBricks client portal logged 47 progress photos, ensuring full transparency
• Download the CountBricks estimator and record a 60-second voice overview of your basement goals
• Upload any existing plans or simply scan the walls with your phone’s depth camera
• Choose from vinyl, fiberglass, or wood clad units—all priced live from San Diego suppliers
• Approve the proposal electronically; our system auto-generates the permit set
• Track schedule, inspections, and daily photos at CountBricks.com/portfolio
From North Park Craftsman homes to modern La Jolla builds, CountBricks delivers the fastest path to a compliant, beautifully finished egress window install. Connect with our team at CountBricks.com/consultation and experience construction powered by real-time data.
