Basement walk-out entrances
A separate way into the basement — for a second unit, a home business or simply getting the stroller and bikes in without the main stairs. Excavation, concrete, drainage, door and railing handled by one team.
A walk-out entrance means digging beside the foundation, cutting an opening in the wall and supporting it properly, then forming and pouring a concrete stairwell with a drain at the bottom so rain and meltwater have somewhere to go.
Only then come the door, the guard or railing, lighting and the concrete pad around the top. The project below shows each of those stages on one of our recent walk-outs.
Real photos from a single Shabo walk-out entrance built under an existing deck.
The deck is temporarily shored and the area beside the foundation dug out to depth, with water managed as we go.
Timber forms set for the stairwell walls and stairs; concrete poured and the new door opening framed.
Board-formed walls, broom-finished steps and a landing sloped to a drain.
Exterior door installed, glass guards on the walls, and a new concrete pad tied into the yard.
Before & after
Real photos from the same spot, taken during and after the work.
How it works
Location, grading, utilities, the deck above and the foundation below.
Drawings and permit where required; locates booked before digging.
Excavate, cut and support the opening, then form and pour the stairwell.
Drain, door, guards, lighting and the concrete pad around the top.
Projects
Reviews
It was a pleasure working with Johnny! Johnny and his team did a complete renovation of my bathroom. They did a fantastic job and and I am extremely pleased with the results. Johnny is very knowledgeable and helpful when it came to explaining all of the different options available. Johnny communicated throughout the renovation. I would highly recommend Shabo Construction! I am looking forward to working with Johnny again in the future.
I had my kitchen, powder room, and upstairs bathroom done. The work is absolutely beautiful! The team communicated with me throughout the entire process and provided regular updates about everything. I had trouble picking colours that would look nice in the space, and Johnny helped me pick some that would match the style I wanted. The rooms that they worked on were in rough shape, but now look nice and modern. The entire crew was very nice to work with, and I will definitely use their services again in the future!
We had an incredible time working with Johnny. He was so responsive and communicative throughout the whole process. Absolutely the most polite, friendly accommodating guy to work with. And, his workmanship and attention to detail was top notch. Excellent work, no corners cut. My bathroom is incredible, and everything I could have hoped for. 10 out of 10, will use again!!
Questions
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In most cases, yes, because the foundation is cut and a new exterior stair is built. We confirm the requirements for your property and help with the application.
Often, yes — the project on this page was built under one. The deck is supported while we excavate, and the stair is designed around its posts.
The on-site work is usually a few weeks, depending on soil, weather, concrete curing and inspection timing. We plan it around your schedule and the seasons.
A properly designed walk-out has a drain at the landing, a sloped landing, waterproofing on the foundation and a threshold set above the landing. Those details are what keep it dry.
Where we work
Most of our work is in Hamilton and the communities around it. Not sure if we cover your street? Ask — it takes ten seconds.
Service areasFree estimate
A photo of the side or back of the house where you want it, and whether there is a deck above, is the best place to start.
Estimate request for: Basement Walk-Out Entrances
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