Greenwood Village, Colorado
Window Well Replacement in Greenwood Village, CO
A window well is easy to ignore until water shows up in the basement. Denver Window Wells offers window well replacement in Greenwood Village with sturdy Boman Kemp, Rockwell or custom timber wells, plus the drainage and covers that help keep basements dry.
Why Window Wells Fail in Greenwood Village
Greenwood Village is an Arapahoe County city that incorporated in 1950, and part of the Denver Tech Center falls within it. Its homes sit on the same Front Range ground as the rest of the metro. Window wells take a constant load from the soil around them, and over the years that pressure, plus moisture, rusts metal, cracks plastic and loosens anchors at the foundation. Window well replacement stops the cycle.
Much of that pressure comes from the soil itself. The Colorado Geological Survey says bentonite clays underlie many populated areas of Colorado and can swell up to 20 percent when wet. Snowmelt, spring storms and freeze-thaw cycles make that clay swell and shrink, and a window well is one of the first things to feel it.
Water at the window sill
Moisture or staining around the basement window frame after rain points to a well that isn't draining.
Cracked well walls
Splits in a plastic or composite well let soil and water push through into the well area.
Loose or broken anchors
The fasteners holding the well to the foundation have rusted or pulled out, so the well shifts.
Drain that never empties
Standing water days after a storm means the gravel base or drain beneath the well has clogged.
Greenwood Village Window Well Replacement Options
Every option below is installed to code and sized to your basement window.
Boman Kemp Window Wells
Boman Kemp wells replace worn-out metal wells with a strong, clean-looking unit that holds up to soil pressure year after year.
Boman Kemp window wells
Rockwell Window Wells
Rockwell stone-look composite wells give a finished, landscaped look for homeowners who want basement windows to match the rest of the yard.
Rockwell window wells
Timber Window Wells
Custom timber wells can be built to unusual sizes and shapes, useful for larger windows or tricky spots near decks and patios.
Timber window wells
Window Well Sump Pumps
A window well sump pump or a rebuilt drain moves water away when spring storms or snowmelt overwhelm the gravel at the bottom.
Window well sump pumps
Egress Window Installation
Egress window installation turns a dim basement room into a safer, brighter bedroom with a code-compliant exit and a well sized to match.
Egress window installation
Covers, Grates and Locks
Clear covers let light in while keeping snow out, and grates or locks add fall protection and security at ground level.
Window well coversPermits and Code Requirements in Greenwood Village
Greenwood Village builds to the 2018 International Residential Code, and building permits go through the city's Community Development department. Adding an egress window or enlarging a basement opening is structural work, so we plan it, take care of the permit and install everything to code before the job is finished.
The city doesn't publish a simple list of which window projects need permits, so we confirm the requirements for your address and project during your free estimate and include them in the plan. You'll know what to expect before any digging starts.
Around the Village
Clay Soil, Storms and Basements in Greenwood Village
Arapahoe County was among the counties covered by the September 2013 floods, a reminder that big rain events can reach basements across the south metro. Wells with blocked drains or missing covers fill fastest. Checking your wells each spring, clearing leaves and making sure water drains out within a day or so can prevent a lot of damage.
If you're finishing a basement, plan the window wells at the same time. A finished room raises the stakes for leaks, and a bedroom needs a proper egress window and well. Sorting that out before drywall goes up is much easier for you and your contractor than coming back later.
Greenwood Village at a Glance
- CountyArapahoe
- Incorporated1950
- Building code2018 International Residential Code
- PermitsCity Community Development department
- Business districtPart of the Denver Tech Center
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.
Greenwood Village Window Well Questions
Do you serve homes near the Denver Tech Center in Greenwood Village?
Yes. We replace window wells throughout Greenwood Village, including neighborhoods near the Denver Tech Center. Call (720) 675-9339 or request a free estimate online.
Do I need a permit to replace a window well in Greenwood Village?
Greenwood Village handles permits through its Community Development department under the 2018 International Residential Code. We confirm what your project needs during the estimate, and if it includes an egress window or a larger opening, we take care of the permit.
Should I replace my wells before finishing my basement?
It's usually the best time. Replacing failing wells and adding egress before the walls are finished means fewer leak risks and no tearing out new drywall later. We can work around your remodel schedule.
What's the difference between a window well cover and a grate?
A cover is a solid or clear lid that keeps snow, rain and debris out. A grate is an open metal grid that mainly prevents falls and adds security. Some homes use a grate with a clear cover on top.
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