Washington Park, Denver
Window Well Replacement in Washington Park, Denver
Washington Park's brick bungalows and Craftsman homes date mostly from 1900 to 1940, and the window wells around their basements have seen a lot of seasons. Denver Window Wells provides window well replacement in Washington Park with wells that suit an older home and work for how you use the basement today.
Why Window Wells on Older Washington Park Homes Need Attention
Most Washington Park homes are brick bungalows and Craftsman houses built between 1900 and 1940. The window wells around those basements, whether original or added later, have had decades of soil movement and weather working against them. Steel wells rust through, older masonry wells crack, and wells that pull away from the brick let water and dirt collect around the basement window.
Denver averages roughly 49 to 54 inches of snow a season and ranks among the top 10 hail cities in the U.S. That snow melts into the ground beside your foundation, where the clay soils common along the Front Range swell when wet. Freeze-thaw cycles then shift the soil again and again, slowly breaking a well's seal against the house.
Crumbling or rusted edges
The top edge of the well is flaking, cracked or rusted where it meets the yard.
Leaks at the window
Water stains or peeling paint show up around the basement window after the snow melts.
Undersized opening
The well is too small to let much light in or to climb out of in an emergency.
Hail-worn cover
The cover is cracked, cloudy or dented and no longer keeps leaves and snow out of the well.
Window Well Replacement for Washington Park Homes
Older homes deserve wells that look right and work hard. Here's what we offer.
Boman Kemp Window Wells
Boman Kemp wells are a durable, low-maintenance replacement for rusted steel wells and come in sizes for many basement window openings.
Boman Kemp window wells
Rockwell Window Wells
Rockwell stone-look composite wells complement brick and Craftsman exteriors, giving a Washington Park home a finished look around the basement window.
Rockwell window wells
Timber Window Wells
Custom timber wells add warmth and a stepped design that brings more daylight into an older basement, a natural fit for Craftsman-style homes.
Timber window wells
Window Well Sump Pumps
If water collects in your well, a sump pump or better drainage keeps it away from the basement window and the older foundation behind it.
Window well sump pumps
Egress Window Installation
Turning an older basement into a bedroom or office? We install egress windows and properly sized wells to Denver's current building code.
Egress window installation
Covers, Grates and Locks
Covers, grates and locks help shield the well from hail, snow and leaves, and clear covers keep the basement bright on gray days.
Window well coversDenver Codes and Historic District Notes
Washington Park is part of the City and County of Denver, which builds to the 2025 Denver Building Code, based on the 2024 International Residential Code and effective December 31, 2025. Denver requires a permit for new egress windows and for adding, resizing or removing exterior windows, and the egress windows and wells we install are built to that code.
The neighborhood was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. Denver also has its own landmark program: for designated landmarks and homes in a Denver historic district, Landmark Preservation reviews egress windows and issues a Certificate of Appropriateness. We check whether your property falls under that review before anything is ordered.
Replacing existing windows, glass or frames generally doesn't need a Denver permit, unless the property is a landmark or in a historic district. Denver's guidance doesn't address window wells on their own, so we confirm what your Washington Park address requires during your free estimate and take care of the permits and any landmark paperwork.
Neighborhood Notes
Caring for a Historic Home in Washington Park
Owning a brick bungalow or Craftsman home from the early 1900s means balancing character with modern comfort. If you want to use the basement as living space, light, egress and moisture all come into play. A well-chosen window well handles all three: it brings in daylight, gives the room a safe way out and helps keep water away from the old foundation.
Denver's hail and wet spring snows are hard on window well covers, too. Replacing a cracked or cloudy cover is a simple upgrade that protects the well, keeps debris out and lets more light reach the basement. Clear covers, steel grates and locks are all available, and we'll help you pick one that fits the well and the look of the house.
Washington Park at a Glance
- CityCity and County of Denver
- Building code2025 Denver Building Code (2024 IRC), effective Dec. 31, 2025
- Egress windowsPermit required; landmark review for landmarks and historic districts
- HousingMostly 1900-1940 brick bungalows and Craftsman homes
- Historic statusNational Register historic district (1986)
- WeatherAbout 49-54 in. of snow per season; a top-10 U.S. hail city
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.
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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.
Washington Park Window Well Questions
Can you replace window wells on a historic Washington Park home?
Yes. We replace window wells on older brick and Craftsman homes and can suggest styles like Rockwell or custom timber that suit the house. Washington Park is a National Register historic district, so if you have questions about exterior changes, we can talk them through during your estimate.
Do I need a permit for an egress window in Washington Park?
Yes. Denver requires a permit for new egress windows and for resizing window openings, under the 2025 Denver Building Code. If your home is a Denver landmark or in a Denver historic district, Landmark Preservation reviews the egress window too. We take care of both.
Can I add an egress window to an older basement?
In many cases, yes. We install egress windows and properly sized wells with ladders or steps so a basement bedroom has a safe exit. We'll look at your foundation and layout during the free estimate.
Do window well covers hold up to Denver hail?
Covers take a beating in Denver, which is one of the top 10 hail cities in the country. If yours is cracked or cloudy, we can replace it with a new cover, grate or lock that fits your well.
Get a Quote for Window Well Replacement in Washington Park
Call (720) 675-9339 or request a free estimate online. Financing is available on approved credit.
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