Golden, Colorado
Window Well Replacement in Golden, CO
In Golden, a window well project can involve historic districts, engineered egress openings and ground that moves with the seasons. Denver Window Wells plans window well replacement in Golden with those rules in mind, then installs Boman Kemp, Rockwell or custom timber wells built to last.
What Wears Down Window Wells in Golden
Golden is the Jefferson County seat, with three historic districts inside city limits. Whatever the age of the house, a window well has a hard job: it holds back a wall of soil right next to the foundation. When the well rusts out, cracks or slumps away from the wall, it stops holding that soil and starts funneling water toward the basement window. At that point, window well replacement is the lasting fix.
Clear Creek runs through Golden, and like the rest of the Front Range, the town sees snowmelt, spring storms and freeze-thaw cycles. The Colorado Geological Survey notes that bentonite clays under many populated parts of the state can swell up to 20 percent when wet. Repeated wetting, drying and freezing press on well walls until they bow or crack.
Well bowing inward
Soil pressure has pushed the sides of the well in, so it no longer sits flat against the house.
Soil inside the well
Dirt washing over or under the well edge means it no longer seals against the ground around it.
Window too small to exit
A basement bedroom window that's too small or too high to climb out of needs an egress upgrade.
Debris after every storm
Leaves, snow and runoff keep collecting because the well has no cover or the cover no longer fits.
Window Well Replacement Choices for Golden Homes
We help you pick a well that fits both the look of your home and the work it has to do.
Boman Kemp Window Wells
Boman Kemp wells give Golden homeowners a strong, long-lasting replacement for rusted or cracked wells, with sizes that work for standard and egress windows.
Boman Kemp window wells
Rockwell Window Wells
Rockwell stone-look composite wells blend with stone and landscaped yards, a good fit when you want the basement window area to look intentional, not utilitarian.
Rockwell window wells
Timber Window Wells
Custom timber wells offer a traditional look that can suit older homes, and they can be built for openings that standard wells don't fit.
Timber window wells
Window Well Sump Pumps
A window well sump pump or added drainage helps when snowmelt and spring storms keep water standing at the bottom of a well for days.
Window well sump pumps
Egress Window Installation
Golden requires engineering for egress windows, so we plan the opening, the well and the paperwork together before any concrete is cut.
Egress window installation
Covers, Grates and Locks
Covers, grates and locks keep snow and debris out and add a safety barrier where kids, pets or visitors walk near the well.
Window well coversGolden Building Codes, Egress Engineering and Historic Districts
Golden builds to the 2024 International Residential Code, and the city requires engineering for egress windows. Cutting or enlarging a basement opening affects the foundation wall, so that step comes first. We take care of the planning and the permit process so your new egress window and well are installed to code.
Golden also has three historic districts, and work in those districts can require a Certificate of Appropriateness. If your home is inside one, the style and materials of a new well may need review. Timber or stone-look wells can be a good place to start that conversation.
For a straight well replacement, we don't guess. During your free estimate we check what the city requires at your address, including any historic district review, and include it in the plan. That way you know the full scope before work begins.
Local Notes
Clear Creek, Historic Districts and Your Basement
Golden sits along Clear Creek, and Jefferson County was one of the counties covered by the September 2013 floods. Big rain events and fast snowmelt test every below-grade window. A well with a solid connection to the foundation, a working drain and a fitted cover is the simplest defense against water finding its way inside.
If your home is in one of the historic districts, plan a little extra time for review before exterior work. We can share product details on Boman Kemp, Rockwell and timber wells so you have what you need for the application. Wherever you live in Golden, we confirm requirements before scheduling the work.
Golden at a Glance
- CountyJefferson (county seat)
- Building code2024 IRC
- Egress windowsEngineering required
- Historic districts3, with Certificate of Appropriateness review
- WaterwayClear Creek
How Window Well Replacement Works
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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.
Golden Window Well Replacement: Your Questions Answered
Does an egress window in Golden need engineering?
Yes. Golden requires engineering for egress windows. We coordinate that step and the permit as part of planning, so you don't have to track it down yourself. The new well is sized and installed to code along with the window.
My home is in a Golden historic district. Can I replace the window well?
Possibly, with review. Work in Golden's three historic districts can require a Certificate of Appropriateness. We'll help you choose a well that suits the home and provide product information for the review.
Do I need a permit to replace a window well in Golden?
It depends on the scope. Egress windows require engineering, and we take care of the permit for that work. For a simple well swap, we confirm the city's requirements for your address during the estimate.
Is a cover worth it if my well is brand new?
For most homes, yes. A cover keeps snow, leaves and runoff out of the well and adds a safety barrier. A locking cover can also add security to a basement window.
Let's Plan Your Golden Window Well Replacement
Call (720) 675-9339 for a free estimate. We'll check the city's requirements and walk you through your options.