Cherry Creek, Denver
Window Well Replacement in Cherry Creek, Denver
Between 6th Avenue and the creek itself, Cherry Creek basements deal with the same snow, hail and shifting clay as the rest of Denver. Our window well replacement in Cherry Creek swaps rusted or cracked wells for Boman Kemp, Rockwell or custom timber wells, installed to code.
Why Cherry Creek Homes Need Window Well Replacement
Cherry Creek is a Denver neighborhood bounded by Cherry Creek, 6th Avenue, University Boulevard and Colorado Boulevard. Homes here follow City and County of Denver rules, and their basements sit in the same clay-rich ground found across much of the Front Range. Window wells in that setting take constant pressure. Metal corrodes, plastic cracks, and once the seal against the foundation fails, soil and water find their way to the window.
Denver is a top-10 US city for hail, and it averages roughly 49 to 54 inches of snow a season. An uncovered well catches all of it. Melting snow and storm runoff pool at the bottom, and if the gravel and drain below are clogged, that water sits against the glass until it finds a way in.
Hail-cracked cover
A plastic cover split by hail no longer keeps snow and leaves out of the well below.
Standing water after storms
Water lingers in the well hours after a storm, which points to failed drainage underneath.
Gap at the foundation
The well has pulled away from the house, leaving an opening where soil and runoff slip behind it.
Dated, worn look
Faded, dented or rusted metal makes an otherwise well-kept home look neglected from the yard.
Window Well Replacement Choices for Cherry Creek Homes
Pick the look and function that fit your home, then pair it with a cover and drainage that can handle Denver weather.
Boman Kemp Window Wells
Boman Kemp galvanized steel wells are a durable, clean-looking upgrade for Cherry Creek basements that need a straightforward replacement built to code.
Boman Kemp window wells
Rockwell Window Wells
Rockwell stone-look composite wells blend into landscaped yards and patios, a good match when curb appeal matters as much as function.
Rockwell window wells
Timber Window Wells
Custom timber wells are built to fit unusual window sizes and give garden-level rooms a warm, finished frame.
Timber window wells
Window Well Sump Pumps
If a well holds water after storms, we add a window well sump pump or rework the drainage so runoff leaves the well quickly.
Window well sump pumps
Egress Window Installation
Adding a basement bedroom or office? We install egress windows with properly sized wells built to Denver's current building code.
Egress window installation
Covers, Grates and Locks
Sturdy covers and grates help keep hail, snow and debris out, and locking options add security for garden-level windows.
Window well coversDenver Codes That Apply in Cherry Creek
Because Cherry Creek is part of the City and County of Denver, projects here follow the 2025 Denver Building Code, which is based on the 2024 International Residential Code and took effect December 31, 2025. Denver requires a permit for new egress windows and for adding, resizing or removing exterior windows, so an egress project always goes through the city.
Replacing existing windows, glass or window frames generally doesn't need a Denver permit. That exemption doesn't apply if the property is a designated landmark or sits in a historic district. For those homes, Denver Landmark Preservation also reviews egress windows and issues a Certificate of Appropriateness before work starts.
Denver's guidance doesn't address replacing a window well by itself, so we confirm what your project needs during the free estimate. If a permit or landmark review is required, we take care of the paperwork as part of the job.
Neighborhood Notes
Living Along Cherry Creek
The neighborhood shares its name with the creek that forms one of its boundaries, and Cherry Creek Dam dates back to 1950. Day to day, the bigger issue for basements is surface water: snowmelt off roofs, hail-packed gutters and spring storms that soak the soil right against the foundation. A well with a working drain and a good cover handles that. A rusted or cracked one doesn't.
Cherry Creek at a Glance
- CityCity and County of Denver
- BoundariesCherry Creek, 6th Ave, University Blvd, Colorado Blvd
- Building code2025 Denver Building Code (based on 2024 IRC), effective Dec 31, 2025
- Egress windowsPermit required for new or resized openings
- Window replacementNo permit, unless the home is a landmark or in a historic district
- HailDenver is a top-10 US 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.
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.
Common Questions from Cherry Creek Homeowners
Which building code applies to window wells in Cherry Creek?
Cherry Creek is in the City and County of Denver, so the 2025 Denver Building Code applies. It's based on the 2024 International Residential Code and took effect December 31, 2025. We install egress windows and wells to that standard.
Can hail damage my window well covers?
Yes. Denver is one of the top 10 hail cities in the US, and older plastic covers can crack in a bad storm. We can replace damaged covers along with the wells, or on their own.
Do I need a permit for an egress window in Cherry Creek?
Yes. Denver requires a permit for new egress windows and for resizing window openings. If your home is a Denver landmark or in a historic district, Landmark Preservation also reviews the egress window. We handle both, and we confirm what a well-only replacement needs during your estimate.
What's the best-looking window well option?
Many homeowners like Rockwell wells for their stone look, or custom timber for a warmer feel. Boman Kemp steel is the clean, practical choice. We'll walk you through all three at your estimate.
Let's Talk About Window Well Replacement in Cherry Creek
Call (720) 675-9339 to set up a free estimate. Financing is available on approved credit.
Other Denver Areas We Serve
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