What is a basement door installation (Bilco/bulkhead)?

A basement door installation adds an exterior access point to your below-grade space through the foundation wall or alongside the house. These doors are commonly called Bilco doors, bulkhead doors, cellar doors, or hatchway doors, and they provide direct outdoor access to the basement without entering the home.

Bilco is the leading manufacturer of prefabricated steel cellar entrance systems in the United States, and the Bilco name is often used generically to refer to any exterior basement hatch door. These units consist of a steel frame set into a concrete collar at grade level, with slanted steel door panels that open to a staircase descending into the basement.

Scaldino Basement Solutions installs the full range of Bilco door configurations, including standard angled, flat, corner, and along-side styles, as well as custom sizes and galvanized steel or diamond plate finishes. A new installation involves cutting through the foundation wall, installing the concrete collar, setting the Bilco frame, and ensuring proper drainage around the well. Contact Scaldino Basement Solutions for a free assessment.

Scaldino Basement Solutions proudly serves New Jersey and Staten Island families with expert waterproofing, foundation repair, and crawl space solutions. For over 20 years, we've transformed wet basements into safe, healthy living spaces. Your family's safety is our priority.

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Traditional Installment Loan

*Credit and loans provided by Regions Bank, Member FDIC, (650 S. Main St., Suite 1000, Salt Lake City, UT 84101) on approved credit, for a limited time. 8.99% to 24.49% fixed APR (provided however, APR will not exceed 15.99% for residents of New Jersey and 17.99% for residents of Florida and Wisconsin), subject to change. Minimum loan amounts apply. Interest starts accruing when funds are disbursed. Open line period payments due 90 days after origination and monthly thereafter during open line period. When open line period ends, the balance becomes a fixed rate installment loan; repayment terms vary from 12 to 144 months. Actual loan term may be shorter if less than the full approved amount of credit is used. First monthly loan payment due 30 days from the end of the open line period. Monthly payments vary from $11.49 to $30.27 per $1,000 borrowed depending on term and interest rate. The minimum monthly payment will be no less than $50.00.