ABOUT WADDELL ENGINEERING LTD.

The Waddell Engineering Ltd. team consists of a team of structural engineers that specialize in residential, commercial and industrial projects.
Our team can provide structural engineering, stamped construction drawings and site review letters to complete the construction of your project.
Our team can provide structural engineering, stamped construction drawings and site review letters to complete the construction of your project.
ABOUT BASEMENT STAIRS
Please visit our Services page to get a closer look at some of the Basement Walkouts our engineers can create for you!
Waddell Engineering provides fast delivery of engineered stamped drawings for Basement Stair Entrances and Egress Windows. Our team can provide stamped Stair and Egress Window drawings that can be used to build from and get building department approval. Canadian Building codes make it necessary to get engineered stamped drawings for this type of work. Get stamped drawings for standard entrance in 24 hours! To get started, visit our Order page and fill out the form.
Waddell Engineering provides fast delivery of engineered stamped drawings for Basement Stair Entrances and Egress Windows. Our team can provide stamped Stair and Egress Window drawings that can be used to build from and get building department approval. Canadian Building codes make it necessary to get engineered stamped drawings for this type of work. Get stamped drawings for standard entrance in 24 hours! To get started, visit our Order page and fill out the form.
Basement Stair Features/Requirements:
Benefits of a basement entrance:
- Building permit is required for this type of work and our team recommends that you attain this for construction.
- Code compliant guard is required at the top of the new concrete wall
- Code compliant handrail on one side of the stairs.
- 4" drain is required at the bottom of the stairs.
Benefits of a basement entrance:
- Increase the amount of light into the basement
- A safe means of egress from the basement
- Add value to the property
- Easy access to the basement without going through the main floor
- An extra entry point can provide privacy to renters or grown children living in your basement. Turn your basement into a stand alone living space.