PermEntry®

The PermEntry Basement Entrance adds sales appeal and value to any home by providing convenient, direct access to basement areas. The product consists of a precast concrete stairwell and BILCO basement door that is delivered and installed on your foundation
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Concrete Stairwell
  • Precast in one piece.
  • Thoroughly vibrated for maximum density.
  • Manufactured to rigid specifications for controlled high quality.
  • A performance-proven product.
  • Can be installed on poured concrete and concrete block foundations.
  • Thousands installed since 1960.
  • Satisfies IRC 2015 Building Code requirements for emergency egress in finished basements.
BILCO Basement Door
  • Rugged heavy gauge steel construction
    (Also available in no maintenance polyethylene construction).
  • Neat and trim appearance.
  • Lift assistance for ease of operation.
  • Flanged, weather resistant construction.
  • Slide bolt locking mechanism (Optional keyed lock kit available).

Pricing 

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Our Perm Entry Stairwell package starts at $14,000.
Depending on site conditions and the exact materials chosen will vary the final project cost. 
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The Project Process

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Initial Steps
  • Site visit scheduled to discuss the project
  • Quote created based on specific site
  • Customer signs & accepts the quote
  • Initial deposit paid
  • Utility mark-out scheduled 
  • Permit package created, engineered sealed drawings attached
Installation
  • Ground protection will be laid down from the road access to the new PermEntry location.
  • Removed soil/concrete hauled away off-site and disposed of by Swain. 
  • Holes for the special high-strength bolts are drilled through the foundation.
  • Facing surfaces are coated with self-sealing butyl resin strip sealant for a watertight
    seal. The PermEntry precast stairwell is then lowered into position onto the foundation footing.
  • Precast stairwell is secured before backfill through the foundation wall using built-in steel anchors. 
  • On a block or precast foundation, a permanent steel support is installed on a concrete slab underneath the precast unit.
  • The BILCO door is anchored to the precast stairwell and caulked. The area is then backfilled and landscaped.

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The Benefits 

  • Adds building code compliant emergency egress.
  • Provides direct access to mechanical equipment, reducing traffic and damage to the main level of the home.
  • Allows large furniture, bulky appliances and patio furniture to be easily moved into basement areas.
  • Creates additional living space and saleable square footage.
  • The PermEntry system works well on any new or existing concrete foundation.