Looking for an egress window installer in Taft, CA? Describe your project once and up to three egress window installers who work in Taft and Kern County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Taft is home to about 6,988 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a shrinking community (−18.4% since 2020). With 458 people per sq mi, it is a semi-rural area. Basement finishing and basement bedrooms are common projects here, and most need an egress window.
Taft at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 6,988 (−18.4% since 2020)
- Rank in California
- 409th of 482 cities and towns
- Land area
- 15 sq mi
- Population density
- 458 people per sq mi (semi-rural)
- Type
- City (Taft city)
- Main county
- Kern County
What to check before hiring in Taft
- Code: in California, the residential code adopted locally sets egress dimensions.
- Permit: cutting the foundation needs a permit and an inspection.
- Drainage: the window well needs a drain to avoid water in the basement.
- Price drivers: wall type, depth, window size, well and finishing.
Useful official resources
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ICC: International Code Council
Official information and guidance.
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NFPA
Official information and guidance.
Services available in Taft
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Egress window installation
Cutting the foundation, installing a code-compliant egress window and the window well, with the permit.
Frequently asked questions in Taft
How much does an egress window cost in Taft, CA?
It depends on the wall, the window, the well and finishing. Describe your basement: installers who serve Taft reply with a quote.
How long does it take?
Often one or two days per window.
Will it let water in?
Not with a properly drained well and a cover where needed.
Which egress window installers will contact me?
Up to three independent egress window installers who serve Taft and the surrounding area, chosen for the service you need. Your details are shared only with your consent.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024) and Gazetteer Files (public domain), imported on 10/31/2026. Figures describe the incorporated place or county as published; they are shown for information only.