Longmont, Colorado
Window Well Replacement in Longmont, CO
The September 2013 flood was the worst Longmont had seen since 1894, and it showed how quickly water finds a basement window. Window well replacement in Longmont is about more than looks. A solid well, a working drain and a good cover help keep the next storm outside.
Why Longmont Homes Need Window Well Replacement
Longmont has homes of many ages, from established streets to newer neighborhoods like Prospect New Town, so its window wells range from brand new to badly worn. Age is only part of the story. The 2013 flood hit the city harder than any since 1894, and the Resilient St. Vrain effort followed. Wells that took on water or silt back then may have shifted, rusted or lost their drainage since.
The ground itself keeps working against a well. The Colorado Geological Survey calls expansive clay Colorado's most significant geologic hazard, because it swells when wet and shrinks as it dries. Each spring, snowmelt soaks the soil around your foundation, and freeze-thaw cycles push on the well walls all winter long.
Silt in the bottom
A layer of mud or silt in the well means water has been pooling there and draining poorly.
Well pulling away
A gap between the well and the foundation lets soil and runoff slide straight toward your basement window.
Rust or soft spots
Corroded steel or crumbling edges mean the well is losing strength and won't hold back soil much longer.
Damp basement walls
Stains, a musty smell or wet drywall below a basement window often trace back to a well that holds water.
Window Well Replacement Options for Longmont Homes
Every Longmont basement is a little different, so we match the well, the drainage and the cover to your house and yard.
Boman Kemp Window Wells
Boman Kemp steel wells are strong, tidy and code-ready, a dependable pick for Longmont basements that need a straightforward upgrade from a worn-out well.
Boman Kemp window wells
Rockwell Window Wells
Rockwell wells have a stone-look composite finish that blends into landscaping, a good fit for Longmont yards where the well sits in plain view.
Rockwell window wells
Timber Window Wells
Custom timber wells give a warm, built-in look and can be sized for larger basement windows in Longmont homes with a little extra room.
Timber window wells
Window Well Sump Pumps
If your well collected water during past storms, a window well sump pump or improved drainage moves snowmelt and rain away before it reaches the glass.
Window well sump pumps
Egress Window Installation
Finishing a basement in Longmont? We install egress windows with properly sized wells, handle the planning and take care of the permits the city requires.
Egress window installation
Covers, Grates and Locks
Covers, grates and locks keep out snow, leaves and critters, and they help keep kids and pets safe around an open Longmont window well.
Window well coversLongmont Permits and Building Codes
Longmont builds to the 2024 codes, and the city requires permits for window replacement and for basement finishes. That matters when your well project is part of a bigger change, such as swapping out the basement window or turning the space into a bedroom.
Because Longmont requires a permit even to replace a window, an egress window project should be planned with permits in mind from day one. We take care of the planning and the permits, and we install to code so the finished window and well are safe and usable.
Whether a simple well swap needs its own permit depends on the details of the job. Rather than guess, we confirm the requirements for your Longmont address during your free estimate, before any digging starts. If a permit is needed, we take care of it, and you'll know what to expect from the first visit.
Flood Lessons
Longmont Basements After the 2013 Flood
The September 2013 flood was the worst Longmont had seen since 1894, and the recovery that followed shaped projects like Resilient St. Vrain. For homeowners the takeaway is simple: water heads for the lowest point, and a basement window well is often that point. A well with a good drain, a solid seal against the foundation and a snug cover gives heavy rain fewer ways in.
Newer neighborhoods such as Prospect New Town have younger homes, but they still sit on Front Range soil. Even newer wells can settle, crack or end up with a clogged drain, so it pays to check them after big storms and again each spring. Catching a small drainage problem early is much easier than drying out a wet basement later.
Longmont at a Glance
- Building code2024 codes
- Permits requiredWindow replacement and basement finishes
- Major floodSeptember 2013, the worst since 1894
- Flood recoveryResilient St. Vrain
- Distance from DenverAbout 34 miles
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.
4
Finish and clean up
Covers, ladders or grates go on, and we backfill and clean up so your yard looks finished.
Longmont Window Well Replacement: Your Questions Answered
Does Longmont require a permit for basement window work?
Yes. Longmont requires permits for window replacement and for finishing a basement, so a project that includes a new or replaced window will need one. We handle the paperwork and confirm what applies to your address during the estimate.
My window well took on water in the 2013 flood. Should I replace it?
If the well filled with water or silt, it may have shifted away from the foundation or lost its drainage. We look at how it sits and how it drains, then tell you whether replacement or a drainage upgrade makes more sense.
Which window well looks best in a front yard?
Rockwell stone-look wells and custom timber wells both blend in nicely with landscaping. Boman Kemp steel wells are a clean, practical choice when the well is tucked out of sight.
Do you offer financing?
Yes, financing is available on approved credit. Estimates are free, so you can see your options before you decide anything.
Get a Free Longmont Window Well Replacement Estimate
Call (720) 675-9339 or request an estimate online. We'll look at your wells, drainage and windows and recommend what fits your home.
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