Arvada, Colorado
Window Well Replacement in Arvada, CO
Rusted, cracked or caved-in window wells are common on Arvada homes, and many of them are older than the people living there. Denver Window Wells replaces worn-out wells with Boman Kemp, Rockwell or custom timber wells, installed to code with covers, ladders and drainage that work.
Why So Many Arvada Window Wells Need Replacing
Arvada grew fast after World War II. The city went from about 2,400 residents in 1950 to nearly 50,000 by 1970, so a large share of its homes have basements and window wells that are now 50 to 70 years old. Thin galvanized steel wells from that era rust through at the bottom, separate from the foundation and let soil and water pour in.
The ground works against them too. The Colorado Geological Survey calls expansive clay Colorado's most significant geologic hazard: bentonite clays under much of the Front Range can swell up to 20% when they get wet. Every spring snowmelt and summer storm pushes on the sides of a window well, and older wells eventually bend, bow or pull away from the house.
Rust and holes
Rust lines, holes near the gravel and sharp edges mean the steel is failing.
Gaps at the foundation
A well that has pulled away lets dirt and water run straight down to your window.
Water in the well
Standing water after a storm points to poor drainage or a missing drain at the bottom.
Too small to escape
Many older wells are too narrow for today's egress rules or have no ladder or steps.
Replacement Window Wells for Arvada Homes
We help you pick a well that fits your home, your yard and your budget, then pair it with the right cover, drainage and escape features.
Boman Kemp Window Wells
A popular upgrade for Arvada's 1950s and '60s homes: heavy galvanized steel in white or stone finishes, with matching ladders and grates.
Boman Kemp window wells
Rockwell Window Wells
One-piece composite wells with molded steps and a stone look that suits Olde Town brick, and they never rust like old steel.
Rockwell window wells
Timber Window Wells
Custom timber wells built on-site to fit odd-sized older openings and established Arvada yards and landscaping.
Timber window wells
Window Well Sump Pumps
If snowmelt or a summer storm leaves water standing in your well, a small pump with a proper discharge line keeps it out of the basement.
Window well sump pumps
Egress Window Installation
A larger egress opening in Arvada needs a city permit. We handle the permit, the foundation cut and the new well.
Egress window installation
Covers, Grates and Locks
Sturdy polycarbonate covers, grates and locks keep kids, pets, snow and leaves out while still opening from inside.
Window well coversPermits, Codes and Olde Town Arvada
The City of Arvada requires a building permit for egress windows and any structural change to an opening, and replacement windows need a permit as well. The city builds to the 2024 International Codes with local amendments. When your project includes a new or enlarged window opening, we handle the permit and inspections for you.
Homes in Olde Town and the Reno Park area follow the city's design guidelines. Exterior changes there need a Certificate of Compliance with the guidelines before a building permit is approved, so we plan well styles and finishes that fit the neighborhood.
Not sure what your project needs? We'll check the requirements for your address during your free estimate.
Recent Arvada Project
Rockwell Window Well and Pella Slider in Arvada
For this Arvada home we installed a Rockwell window well with a new Pella slider window. The stone-look composite well brightens the basement, gives a safe way out and won't rust like a steel well.
How Window Well Replacement Works
1
Free estimate
Call or send photos of your wells. We measure, check drainage and talk through options and pricing.
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Planning and permits
We take care of planning and any permits your project needs before work starts.
3
Remove and replace
We dig out the old well, set the new one to your foundation and add gravel for drainage.
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Finish and clean up
Covers, ladders or grates go on, and we backfill and clean up so your yard looks finished.
Arvada Window Well Questions
Do I need a permit to replace a window well in Arvada?
Arvada requires permits for egress windows, structural changes and replacement windows. If your project enlarges a window opening or adds an egress window, a permit is required and we handle it. For a simple well swap, we confirm the requirements with the city as part of your estimate.
Can you replace the well and keep my existing window?
Yes. Many Arvada jobs are well-only replacements. If the window is also failing or too small for egress, we can quote both so you can decide.
My home is in Olde Town. Can I still upgrade my window wells?
Yes. Exterior work in Olde Town and Reno Park needs a Certificate of Compliance with the city's design guidelines first. Stone-look Rockwell wells and custom timber wells are popular choices that fit older homes.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Financing is available on approved credit.
Ready to Replace Your Arvada Window Wells?
Get a free, no-obligation estimate. Send photos of your wells and we'll get back to you with options.
Window Well Replacement Near Arvada
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