Looking for an egress window installer in St. James, MO? Describe your project once and up to three egress window installers who work in St. James and Phelps County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
St. James is home to about 3,932 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a stable community (+0.1% since 2020). With 926 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.
St. James at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 3,932 (+0.1% since 2020)
- Rank in Missouri
- 165th of 938 cities and towns
- Land area
- 4.2 sq mi
- Population density
- 926 people per sq mi (semi-rural)
- Type
- City (St. James city)
- Main county
- Phelps County
What to check before hiring in St. James
- Code: in Missouri, 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 St. James
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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 St. James
How much does an egress window cost in St. James, MO?
It depends on the wall, the window, the well and finishing. Describe your basement: installers who serve St. James 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 St. James 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.