Commerce City, Colorado
Window Well Replacement in Commerce City, CO
Whether you live in Rose Hill, Adams City, Derby or Irondale, a failing window well puts your basement at risk. Our window well replacement in Commerce City trades rusted, crushed or leaking wells for Boman Kemp, Rockwell or custom timber wells, set up with drainage and covers that work.
What Leads to Window Well Replacement in Commerce City
Commerce City brings together areas like Rose Hill, Adams City, Derby and Irondale. Whatever the age of the house, the window well is one of the hardest-working parts of the basement. It holds back soil on one side, collects snow, rain and blowing debris on the other, and has to keep draining through all of it. Thin metal eventually rusts through, and plastic gets brittle and cracks.
Underneath, the ground keeps moving. The Colorado Geological Survey lists expansive soil as Colorado's most significant geologic hazard, with clays that can swell up to 20 percent when wet. Every spring melt and freeze-thaw cycle squeezes and releases the well, and over time it bows, shifts or separates from the foundation.
Dirt inside the well
Soil spilling over the edges or through seams means the well is no longer holding back the yard.
Crushed or dented sides
Bent metal from mowers, foot traffic or soil pressure narrows the well and weakens its walls.
Musty basement corner
Damp walls or a musty smell near one window often trace back to a well that isn't draining.
Missing or broken cover
Without a solid cover, snow, trash and leaves fill the well and can bury the drain completely.
Window Well Replacement Options in Commerce City
We match the well to your window, your yard and how you use the basement, then finish it with the right cover.
Boman Kemp Window Wells
Boman Kemp galvanized steel wells are a sturdy, no-fuss replacement for Commerce City homes that simply need a strong, well-drained well.
Boman Kemp window wells
Rockwell Window Wells
Rockwell stone-look composite wells won't rust and give a basement window a more finished look from the street or backyard.
Rockwell window wells
Timber Window Wells
Custom timber wells are built to fit openings that standard sizes miss, with a natural look for landscaped yards.
Timber window wells
Window Well Sump Pumps
A window well sump pump or upgraded drain keeps water from sitting in low wells after heavy rain or a fast snowmelt.
Window well sump pumps
Egress Window Installation
Finishing a basement in Commerce City requires a permit, and we handle the egress window, the well and the permit work together.
Egress window installation
Covers, Grates and Locks
Covers and grates keep blowing debris, snow, kids and pets out of the well, and locks add a layer of security.
Window well coversCommerce City Permit Basics
Commerce City builds to the 2021 International Residential Code. The city exempts window replacement from permits when there's no structural change, but finishing a basement does require a permit. That difference matters if your well project is part of a bigger basement plan.
Adding an egress window usually means enlarging the opening, which is a structural change. That kind of project needs more planning than a simple well swap. We take care of the planning and permits for it, and we install the window and well to code.
Keep in mind that the exemption is written for windows, not window wells, and every project is a little different. We confirm what applies to your address and your project during your free estimate, before any work is scheduled, and we handle any permit the job needs.
Local Notes
From Rose Hill to the Wildlife Refuge
Commerce City is home to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, and its neighborhoods range from Rose Hill and Adams City to Derby and Irondale. Across all of them, basements deal with the same Front Range pattern: wet spring snow, rain that soaks clay soil, and freeze-thaw swings through the colder months. A properly drained, covered well is the first line of defense for any basement window.
Commerce City at a Glance
- Building code2021 International Residential Code
- Window replacementPermit-exempt when there’s no structural change
- Basement finishPermit required
- Neighborhoods includeRose Hill, Adams City, Derby, Irondale
- LandmarkRocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
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.
2
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.
4
Finish and clean up
Covers, ladders or grates go on, and we backfill and clean up so your yard looks finished.
Commerce City Window Well Replacement: Your Questions Answered
Is window replacement exempt from permits in Commerce City?
Commerce City exempts window replacement when there's no structural change. Enlarging an opening for egress is a structural change, and finishing a basement requires a permit. We confirm what your specific window well project needs during the estimate.
I'm finishing my basement in Commerce City. Do I need new window wells?
Finishing a basement requires a permit in Commerce City, and basement bedrooms need a proper escape opening. If your current wells are too small or in bad shape, it makes sense to replace them as part of the project. We'll look at each opening and tell you what's needed.
Why does my window well fill with water?
Usually the drain under the gravel is clogged or missing, or the well has pulled away from the foundation. A new well with good drainage, plus a sump pump where needed, fixes most of these problems.
Are your estimates free?
Yes. Call (720) 675-9339 and we'll come look at your wells and give you a free estimate. Financing is available on approved credit.
Get a Free Quote for Window Well Replacement in Commerce City
Call (720) 675-9339 or send us a message. We'll check your wells, drains and covers and give you clear options.
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