Western New York Egress Window

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1,000+

Installations
Since 2008

Drainage-Focused

Drainage-Focused
Process

5 Foundation Types

5 Foundation Types
Supported

EPA RRP

EPA RRP
Certified

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  • 1,000+

    Installations
    Since 2008

  • Drainage-Focused

    Drainage-Focused
    Process

  • 5 Foundation Types

    5 Foundation Types
    Supported

  • EPA RRP

    EPA RRP
    Certified

  • 4.8

    Google
    Rating

Certified

Professional Egress Installation in Western New York

Professional
Egress Installation in Western New York

JustEgress, part of Alta Bella Casa, serves homeowners in Rochester and Buffalo. We specialize in basement egress systems.

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Built for Homeowners Who Want Their Basement Done Right

We Work Best With Clients Who Value:

Proper permits and inspections

Proper permits and inspections

Drainage done correctly

Drainage done correctly

Professional excavation and cleanup

Professional excavation and cleanup

Proper permits and inspections

Clear communication and defined scope

Long-term-protection-instead-of-shortcuts

Long-term protection instead of shortcuts

Built for Homeowners Who Want Their Basement Done Right

We Work Best With Clients Who Value:

  • Proper permits and inspections
  • Drainage done correctly
  • Professional excavation and cleanup
  • Clear communication and defined scope
  • Long-term protection instead of shortcuts

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4 Steps to
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Discovery Consultation

Discovery Consultation

Discuss your project goals, challenges, and budget with our team.

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Project Evaluation

Project Evaluation

We assess your property through photos, video consultation, or an on-site visit.

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Planning & Approval

Planning & Approval

Review your solution, pricing, and installation plan before proceeding.

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Installation & Final Walkthrough

Installation & Final Walkthrough

Our experienced team completes the work and reviews the finished project with you.

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    Discovery Consultation

    Discovery Consultation

    Discuss your project goals, challenges, and budget with our team.

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    Project Evaluation

    Project Evaluation

    We assess your property through photos, video consultation, or an on-site visit.

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    Planning & Approval

    Planning & Approval

    Review your solution, pricing, and installation plan before proceeding.

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    Installation & Final Walkthrough

    Installation & Final Walkthrough

    Our experienced team completes the work and reviews the finished project with you.

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The Team

Meet the Team Behind JustEgress

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Founder & President

Frank Miccoli

Frank Miccoli founded Alta Bella Casa in 2006, specializing in egress installations since 2008. He has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and 12 years in high-tech and automotive industries. Today, his experience shapes the JustEgress process, aiming to save lives.

Fleet & Facilities Manager

Rob Hamilton

Rob Hamilton manages fleet, equipment, and facilities operations for Alta Bella Casa and JustEgress.
With a background in diesel mechanics, automotive systems, and renewable energy, Rob ensures every truck, trailer, excavator, and machine is field-ready every morning.

  • Founder & President

    Frank Miccoli

    Frank Miccoli founded Alta Bella Casa in 2006, specializing in egress installations since 2008. He has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and 12 years in high-tech and automotive industries. Today, his experience shapes the JustEgress process, aiming to save lives.

  • Fleet & Facilities Manager

    Rob Hamilton

    Rob Hamilton manages fleet, equipment, and facilities operations for Alta Bella Casa and JustEgress. With a background in diesel mechanics, automotive systems, and renewable energy, Rob ensures every truck, trailer, excavator, and machine is field-ready every morning.

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FAQs

You Have Questions.
We Have Clear Answers.

No. The groundwater already exists around your foundation. A professionally installed egress system gives that water a controlled path away from your basement. Every JustEgress installation includes drainage integration tied directly into the foundation drainage system — this is not an optional upgrade. Improperly drained wells are one of the most common reasons homeowners experience pooling water, freeze-thaw damage, foundation deterioration, and leaks around basement windows.

Under New York State Residential Building Code, habitable space includes finished areas where people live, sleep, work, or regularly spend time. This may include:

  • Basement bedrooms
  • Home offices
  • Playrooms
  • Teen hangout spaces
  • In-law suites
  • Finished recreational spaces

Laundry rooms, utility rooms, and storage spaces are generally not considered habitable space.

New York State Residential Building Code Section R310 states: “Basements, habitable attics, and every sleeping room shall have not less than one operable emergency escape and rescue opening.” Basement bedrooms require their own code-compliant egress opening. Requirements generally include:

  • Minimum 5.7 square feet clear opening
  • Minimum 20-inch net clear width
  • Window sill no higher than 44 inches from finished floor
  • Operable without tools
  • In-law suites
  • Properly drained window well system

Specific requirements may vary by municipality.

Yes. Under New York State Residential Building Code Section R310, every sleeping room requires its own operable emergency escape and rescue opening.

Most unfinished basement installations are completed in a single day. Finished basement projects generally follow a four-day process:

  • Day 1 — Interior containment and wall exposure
  • Day 2 — Excavation, cutting, drainage, and installation
  • Day 3 — Framing, insulation, and drywall work
  • Day 4 — Finish trim, drywall finishing, and final cleanup

Yes. JustEgress handles permit coordination and inspection scheduling as part of the installation process.

Yes. We regularly install egress systems in:

  • Poured concrete foundations
  • Block foundations
  • Superior Walls
  • Field stone and rubble foundations
  • ICF foundations

Western New York has some of the most challenging foundation and soil conditions in the country, and we have been working in those conditions since 2008.

We use professional Alturna Mats and precision-sized excavation equipment to minimize impact to lawns and landscaping. We do not use plywood sheets as ground protection. Complete cleanup is part of every project.

Yes. Many homeowners begin with a guided photo estimate or secure LiveSwitch virtual consultation. Every proposal includes a personalized Loom video review where Frank walks through the site conditions, installation plan, and recommended system.

Service Areas

Proudly Serving Western New York

Buffalo

Ithaca

Rochester

Syracuse

Geneva

Canandaigua

Batavia

Lewiston

Clay

Western New York

Orchard Park

Finger Lakes Region

Buffalo

Ithaca

Rochester

Syracuse

Geneva

Canandaigua

Orchard Park

Finger Lakes Region

Batavia

Batavia

Clay

Western New York

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Who We’re Looking For
  • Laborers ready to learn a specialty trade
  • Excavator and equipment operators
  • Drivers comfortable with truck and trailer operation
  • Experienced installers
  • People who show up on time and take pride in precise work
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Why Work With JustEgress?
  • Defined systems and documented processes
  • Most projects completed start-to-finish in a single day
  • Well-maintained equipment and field-ready fleet
  • Small experienced crew where your work matters
  • Technically interesting projects across Western New York
  • Home every night
  • Real craftsmanship and meaningful work