Aurora, Colorado
Window Well Replacement in Aurora, CO
Aurora covers a lot of ground, from Lowry and Meadowood to Tallyn's Reach and Murphy Creek. Whatever the age of your home, window well replacement in Aurora starts with a free estimate and ends with a well that's installed to code and drains the way it should.
Why Aurora Window Wells Wear Out
Aurora was one of the fastest-growing cities in the country in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Homes from that boom now have window wells that have spent decades holding back soil, snow and water. Over time, metal corrodes, seams split and wells pull away from the foundation. Once that happens, dirt and water head straight for the basement window, and window well replacement in Aurora is the fix that stops it.
The ground adds pressure too. The Colorado Geological Survey calls expansive soil the state's most significant geologic hazard, and some clays can swell up to 20% when wet. During the 2013 flooding, Aurora saw 2.27 inches of rain in six hours. A well that can't drain quickly fills up like a bucket in a storm like that, and the window takes the hit.
Rust at the base
Orange stains or holes near the bottom of a metal well mean it's corroding where soil and water sit.
Gap at the foundation
Daylight or loose dirt between the well and the wall lets water run straight down to the window.
Standing water after storms
Water that lingers in the well after rain or snowmelt points to a clogged or missing drain.
Sides bending inward
Walls pushing in show that soil pressure is winning, and the well could eventually fold or collapse.
Window Well Replacement Options for Aurora Homes
Every Aurora home is a little different, so we match the well to your basement, your yard and how you use the space.
Boman Kemp Window Wells
Boman Kemp wells are a strong, clean-looking upgrade for Aurora homes where an older well has rusted through or started to pull away from the house.
Boman Kemp window wells
Rockwell Window Wells
Rockwell wells have a stone-look composite finish that blends into the landscaping, a good fit for Aurora homeowners who care about curb appeal.
Rockwell window wells
Timber Window Wells
Custom timber wells suit larger openings and terraced yards, giving a basement window a warmer, built-in look instead of a plain metal ring.
Timber window wells
Window Well Sump Pumps
A window well sump pump moves water out before it reaches the glass, and we plan where that water goes to fit Aurora's drainage rules.
Window well sump pumps
Egress Window Installation
Turning a basement room into a bedroom means adding an egress window, and we size the opening and well to meet the 2021 IRC Aurora uses.
Egress window installation
Covers, Grates and Locks
Covers, grates and locks keep kids, pets, leaves and snow out of the well, and a ladder makes a deep egress well easy to climb out of.
Window well coversAurora Codes and Drainage Rules
Aurora builds to the 2021 International Residential Code. That code sets the rules for emergency escape openings in basements, so egress window projects get careful planning around opening size, well size and how someone climbs out. When a project changes a window opening or adds an egress window, we take care of the planning and permits.
Drainage has its own rules. Aurora's city code (Section 138-439) allows uncontaminated pumped groundwater and foundation drain water to go to the storm system, which matters when a sump pump is part of the plan. We map out the discharge route before we install, so pumped water heads where it should instead of pooling near your foundation.
Requirements can depend on your address and the scope of the work, so we confirm what applies to your home during your free estimate and handle the paperwork if a permit is needed. That way you know the rules before any digging starts.
Local Notes
From Lowry to Murphy Creek: Aurora's Many Neighborhoods
Aurora is a city of distinct communities, including Lowry, Meadowood, Mission Viejo, Kingsborough, Sterling Hills, Tallyn's Reach and Murphy Creek. Homes across these areas were built at different times with different kinds of window wells, so the problem in one neighborhood may look nothing like the problem a few miles away. That's why we look at your well, your grading and your drainage before recommending anything.
Aurora at a Glance
- Building code2021 International Residential Code
- Growth boomOne of the fastest-growing U.S. cities in the late 1970s and early 1980s
- CommunitiesLowry, Meadowood, Mission Viejo, Kingsborough, Sterling Hills, Tallyn’s Reach, Murphy Creek
- Drainage ruleCity code 138-439 allows uncontaminated pumped groundwater to the storm system
- 2013 flooding2.27 inches of rain in six hours
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.
Aurora Window Well Questions
Can a window well sump pump drain to the storm system in Aurora?
Aurora's city code (Section 138-439) allows uncontaminated pumped groundwater and foundation drain water to go to the storm system. We plan the discharge route as part of your estimate, so the water ends up where it should and not back against your foundation.
What building code does Aurora use for egress windows?
Aurora uses the 2021 International Residential Code. We size egress windows, wells and ladders to meet it, and we confirm any permit requirements for your address during your estimate.
Should I patch a rusted window well or replace it?
Patching can help with light surface rust, but corrosion keeps spreading where soil and water sit against the metal. If the well is pulling away from the foundation or bowing inward, replacement is the safer choice. We'll tell you honestly which one makes sense.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Financing is available on approved credit, and every estimate is free, so you can see your options before you decide.
Ready for Window Well Replacement in Aurora?
Call (720) 675-9339 or request a free estimate, and we'll look at your wells, drainage and egress needs.
Window Well Replacement Near Aurora
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