Egress windows in Burlington

Burlington was founded in 1883 at the spot where the Des Lacs River flows into the Mouse River, which is why it picked up the nickname "The Forks." It's the oldest city in Ward County, was the county seat from 1884 to 1888, and had 1,291 residents in 2020. A walking path of more than 8 miles links it with Minot.

Homes near two rivers

The June 2011 flood forced the evacuation of about 80 percent of Burlington, and most of the homes next to the river were later removed under a flood control plan. Houses that remain on lower ground can sit close to river-laid soils, so it pays to ask the installer how they'll keep a new well dry and how deep they expect the water table to be when they dig.

Burlington basement projects

• Egress for basement bedrooms in family homes
• New openings in basements finished after flood repairs
• Swapping shallow corrugated wells for full-size ones
• Clear covers to keep drifting snow out

Permits

Burlington is its own incorporated city. Ask the City of Burlington what permit a basement finish or foundation cut needs before work starts.

Services in Burlington

• Basement egress window installationA brand-new escape opening cut into the foundation, with the window, well, drain rock and ladder installed.
• Basement window enlargementMake an existing small basement window opening bigger, usually by cutting the sill down, so it meets egress size.
• Window wells and laddersCode-size egress window wells, drain rock and ladders, including replacing undersized, rusted or leaking wells.
• Window well coversCovers that keep snow, leaves, kids and pets out of egress wells but still push open from inside.
• Basement bedroom egress complianceHelp making a basement bedroom meet Minot's escape opening rules for a finish, a sale or a rental.

Nearby areas

• Minot
• Surrey