Loveland, Colorado
Window Well Replacement in Loveland, CO
Loveland grew quickly between 1970 and 1980, so a lot of local basements have window wells that have been in the ground for decades. Window well replacement in Loveland swaps tired, leaky wells for sturdy new ones with real drainage, covers and ladders, all installed to code.
Why Window Wells Wear Out in Loveland
Homes built during Loveland's 1970s growth spurt may still have their original window wells. After that many winters, thin steel can rust through at the bottom, seams can split and the whole well may lean away from the foundation. Once that happens, soil and water head straight for the basement window. Window well replacement in Loveland fixes the root of the problem instead of patching it.
The Colorado Geological Survey maps swelling soils along the Front Range from Fort Collins to Pueblo, and Loveland sits right in that corridor. Clay that swells when wet and shrinks when dry keeps nudging wells out of place. Snowmelt, spring storms and freeze-thaw cycles add even more pressure year after year.
Rust lines at the base
Orange streaks or holes near the bottom of a steel well show where moisture has been eating through.
Gaps at the foundation
When the well no longer hugs the house, dirt and runoff can slip behind it and toward the window.
Puddles that linger
Water that stays in the well long after rain or melting snow points to a failed or missing drain.
Bent or missing cover
A cover that no longer fits lets snow pile up inside and leaves an open drop next to the house.
Window Well Replacement for Loveland Homes
Here's what we install, and how each option fits the way Loveland homes are built and landscaped.
Boman Kemp Window Wells
Boman Kemp wells are a solid, practical upgrade for Loveland homes from the 1970s building boom that still rely on aging steel wells.
Boman Kemp window wells
Rockwell Window Wells
Rockwell stone-look wells blend into rock beds and gardens, giving an older Loveland home a fresh look without drawing attention to the basement.
Rockwell window wells
Timber Window Wells
Custom timber wells can be built to odd sizes and wider windows, a good match for Loveland basements where a standard well doesn't fit well.
Timber window wells
Window Well Sump Pumps
If heavy storms or spring melt leave your Loveland window wells holding water, a window well sump pump or new drainage moves it away from the window.
Window well sump pumps
Egress Window Installation
Adding a basement bedroom in Loveland? We install egress windows with correctly sized wells and ladders, and we take care of the planning and permits.
Egress window installation
Covers, Grates and Locks
Covers, grates and locks keep snow, leaves and small animals out of the well, and they make the yard safer for kids and pets.
Window well coversPermits and Codes for Loveland Projects
Loveland doesn't require a permit to replace a window as long as the rough opening doesn't change. Egress windows are different: the city requires a design by a Colorado licensed structural engineer, an egress-compliant window and window well, a way to drain the well, and a building permit.
Loveland's basement finish guide adds that every basement and sleeping room needs an emergency escape window or exterior door, and windows with a sill below grade need a window well and a ladder. We coordinate the engineering, take care of the planning and permits, and install everything to code.
The city's guidance doesn't address replacing a window well by itself, so we confirm the requirements for your Loveland address as part of your free estimate. You'll know exactly what your project involves before work starts.
Weather Watch
Flooding, Snowmelt and Loveland Basements
Loveland saw serious flooding along the Big Thompson in 2013. Not every home was near the river, but the storms were a reminder of how fast heavy rain can overwhelm drains and soak the ground around a foundation. A window well is a natural low spot, so it's often the first place water collects.
Sitting about 46 miles north of Denver, Loveland gets the same Front Range mix of spring snowstorms and freeze-thaw swings. A well with a working drain, a tight seal and a cover that sheds snow handles that weather far better than one that is rusted or bent. A quick check each spring helps you catch trouble before it reaches the basement.
Loveland at a Glance
- CountyLarimer County
- Distance from DenverAbout 46 miles north
- Window replacementNo permit if the rough opening doesn’t change
- Egress windowsEngineer design, drained well and a building permit
- Flood history2013 Big Thompson flooding
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.
Window Well Replacement FAQs for Loveland
Was Loveland affected by the 2013 floods?
Yes. The Big Thompson flooded in 2013. If your wells took on water or silt during those storms, it's worth checking that they still drain and still sit tight against the foundation.
My house was built in the 1970s. Are my window wells due?
Wells from that era have been through decades of freeze-thaw and shifting soil. Rust, leaning or water that won't drain are good signs it's time to replace them rather than patch them.
What does Loveland require for an egress window?
Loveland requires a design by a Colorado licensed structural engineer, an egress-compliant window and window well, a way to drain the well, and a building permit. We coordinate all of it, including a well and ladder sized for the new window.
Do you work in Loveland?
Yes, Loveland is part of our Front Range service area. Call (720) 675-9339 to set up a free estimate, and ask about financing on approved credit.
Book Your Loveland Window Well Replacement Estimate
Call (720) 675-9339 or request a free estimate online. We'll check your wells, drains and covers and explain your options.
Nearby Areas We Serve
Our window well work also covers these communities around Loveland.