Englewood, Colorado
Window Well Replacement in Englewood, CO
Most of Englewood was built by 1960, and parts of the northwest side go back to the 1910s. That adds up to a lot of window wells that have been in the ground for decades. Our window well replacement in Englewood swaps them for new Boman Kemp, Rockwell or custom timber wells, installed to code.
Why Englewood's Older Window Wells Are Failing
Englewood sits in Arapahoe County, immediately south of Denver, and its housing skews older. The northwest section dates to the 1910s, most of the city was built out by 1960, and Hampden Hills is the newest area. In homes that age, original wells have had a long time to rust, crack or settle. Window well replacement in Englewood is usually about catching that decay before water reaches the basement.
The soil adds stress. Clays under many Front Range communities can swell up to 20 percent when wet, according to the Colorado Geological Survey, which calls expansive soil the state's most significant geologic hazard. Snowmelt, spring storms and freeze-thaw cycles keep that ground moving, which pushes old wells inward and opens gaps where they meet the foundation.
Original metal well
A well that has never been replaced in an older home may be near the end of its useful life.
Leaning toward the window
Walls tipping inward mean soil pressure is winning and the well can no longer hold its shape.
Water stains inside
Stains under the basement window or on the sill show that water has been getting past the well.
Window too small to exit
Many older basement windows can't serve as an escape route, which matters if anyone sleeps downstairs.
Window Well Replacement for Englewood Homes
Older houses often have nonstandard window sizes, so we help you choose a well that fits both the opening and the yard.
Boman Kemp Window Wells
Boman Kemp galvanized steel wells give older Englewood basements a strong replacement that holds its shape against shifting clay soil.
Boman Kemp window wells
Rockwell Window Wells
Rockwell stone-look composite wells suit the character of older homes better than plain metal, and they won't rust or rot.
Rockwell window wells
Timber Window Wells
Custom timber wells are a good answer when an older window opening doesn't match any standard well size.
Timber window wells
Window Well Sump Pumps
Older yards often have failed or missing drains, so we can add a window well sump pump or new drainage under the gravel.
Window well sump pumps
Egress Window Installation
Want to use a basement room as a bedroom? We install egress windows and properly sized wells so the space has a safe way out.
Egress window installation
Covers, Grates and Locks
Covers, grates and locks keep leaves and snow out and add security to basement windows that sit close to the ground.
Window well coversPermits and Codes in Englewood
Englewood is a separate city from Denver with its own Building and Codes division. Permits submitted after July 31, 2023 are reviewed under the 2021 International Residential Code, so Denver's newer code doesn't apply here.
Englewood's permit guide lists window replacement and egress window installation as work that needs a permit, along with adding or altering exterior walls, and the permit has to be active before work begins. We take care of the planning and permits for our work and install every well and window to code.
The guide doesn't mention window wells on their own, so for a well-only replacement we confirm Englewood's requirements for your address during your free estimate. If your project includes a new window or an egress opening, the permit is simply part of the job.
Around Town
From the Northwest Side to Hampden Hills
Englewood's housing comes in layers. The oldest homes are in the northwest part of town, much of the city filled in by 1960, and Hampden Hills came last. Different eras mean different basement windows, well sizes and drainage setups. We look at what your house actually has, whether that's an undersized well, a missing drain or a worn-out window, and recommend the replacement that fits.
Englewood at a Glance
- CountyArapahoe
- Building code2021 IRC (permits submitted after July 31, 2023)
- Permits requiredWindow replacement and egress window installation
- HousingMostly built by 1960
- Newest areaHampden Hills
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.
Englewood Window Well Questions
My Englewood home is from the 1950s. Should I replace the window wells?
If the wells are original, they've been in the ground for decades and are worth a close look. Rust at the bottom, leaning walls or water on the sill are signs it's time. We'll check them during a free estimate.
Does Englewood follow Denver's building rules?
No. Englewood is a separate city in Arapahoe County with its own Building and Codes division, and it reviews permits under the 2021 International Residential Code. Its permit guide lists window replacement and egress window installation as permitted work, and we handle those permits for you.
Can you replace a well around an odd-sized older window?
Yes. Custom timber wells can be built to fit openings that standard sizes don't match. Boman Kemp and Rockwell wells are also options when the size works.
Can I add an egress window to my older basement?
Yes. We cut or enlarge the opening, install an egress window and set a properly sized well with a way to climb out. Planning and permits are part of what we handle.
Schedule Your Englewood Window Well Replacement
Call (720) 675-9339 for a free estimate. Financing is available on approved credit.
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