Walkout basements
Open your basement to the backyard.
Engineered walkouts that add light, access and value, with drainage designed in so the new door never becomes a new leak.
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Is this you?
Signs you need walkout basements
- Sloped lot with a buried basement wall
- Basement apartment that needs its own entrance
- Want direct backyard access from the lower level
- The basement feels like a cave
How we fix it
What actually happens
- 01
Design & permit
Structural drawings for the new opening and retaining walls, plus the permit.
- 02
Excavate & retain
Excavation, retaining walls, stairs and a drain at the bottom so water has somewhere to go.
- 03
Cut, frame, finish
Wall opening with a proper lintel, door installed, exterior finished and waterproofed.
What it costs
Priced in writing, after we've seen it.
What moves the price
- Depth of excavation and size of retaining walls
- Door and lintel size
- Finishes: stairs, railings, landscaping
How we quote
A walkout is a structural job with a lot of variables, which is why we quote it only after seeing the grade. Written, fixed, with finishes itemized.
Why AVH
Three reasons homeowners pick us for this
- Structural and waterproofing under one roof
- Drainage designed in from the start
- Written warranty
Questions
Asked about walkout basements
Does a walkout need a permit?
Yes. It's a structural opening and usually a grade change. We handle the drawings and the application.
Can it be done on a flat lot?
Usually as a walk-up with stairs and a retaining well. We'll tell you what works on your grade.
How long does it take?
Most walkouts run a few weeks from excavation to finished door. You'll get a schedule with your quote.
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