Walls, Foundations and Structures
Window Wells
Basement windows need a well that holds back soil and drains away water. We build and install concrete window wells with gravel drainage and egress options sized for code.
- TypesPoured and precast
- EgressSized for safe exit
- DrainageGravel and drain tied to footing
- CoversClear covers available
What you get
What is included
- 1Water drains awayGravel and drain connections keep wells from filling up.
- 2Egress compliantBedroom window wells are sized for escape and ladders.
- 3Strong and durableConcrete resists rot and soil pressure.
- 4Fits the foundationWells are tied into the wall and sealed to the structure.
How it works
From the first call to the last cure
We pour for homes, farms and businesses from Firestone to Denver, Boulder and Longmont. Find your city below and ask for a free estimate.
- 1Plan the structureWe review the loads, the soil, the drainage and the rules for the wall or footing.
- 2Dig and formFootings are excavated, forms are set and the steel is tied to the plan.
- 3Place and consolidateConcrete is placed in lifts and worked in so there are no voids.
- 4Strip and finishForms come off at the right time, surfaces are finished and the area is backfilled and graded.
Good fit when
Is this the right service for you?
- Basements with new or enlarged windows
- Wells that flood or have rusted out
- Bedrooms that need egress
- New builds
Questions
Common questions
How big must an egress window well be?
Codes set minimum size and clearance for escape, and we build to local rules.
Why does my window well fill with water?
Poor drainage is the usual cause. We add gravel and drainage so the water has somewhere to go.
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