Northglenn, Colorado
Window Well Replacement in Northglenn, CO
Northglenn was planned from scratch in 1959, so whole neighborhoods went up around the same time with the same kinds of basement window wells. Any original wells from that era are now more than 60 years old. Window well replacement in Northglenn swaps them for wells installed to code.
Northglenn's Aging Window Wells
Because Northglenn began as a master-planned community in 1959, a lot of its homes reached the same age at the same time. Window wells from that first wave have now faced more than six decades of Colorado winters. Older steel wells tend to rust at the base, bow inward and drift away from the foundation, which is why window well replacement in Northglenn is worth planning for.
Northglenn spans parts of Adams and Weld counties, and Adams County was among those covered by the September 2013 floods. Below the surface, the Colorado Geological Survey notes that expansive clays can swell up to 20 percent when wet. That swelling, plus spring snowmelt and freeze-thaw, slowly pushes wells out of line.
Bowed or dented sides
Sides that bulge inward show soil pressure slowly winning out against an old, thin window well.
Rotted bottom edge
If the lower rim has rusted away, soil and water can flow under the well and toward your foundation.
Gravel washing out
Bare dirt where gravel used to be means water is moving through and the drainage has stopped working.
Hard-to-open window
A crowded well or a missing ladder makes the basement window a poor escape route if you ever need one.
Window Well Replacement Choices for Northglenn Homes
Northglenn's planned neighborhoods have a lot in common, but every yard and basement still gets its own recommendation.
Boman Kemp Window Wells
Boman Kemp steel wells are a sturdy, code-ready replacement for the original wells in Northglenn's earliest planned neighborhoods.
Boman Kemp window wells
Rockwell Window Wells
Rockwell stone-look wells refresh the curb appeal of a Northglenn home, so the window well looks like part of the landscaping instead of an afterthought.
Rockwell window wells
Timber Window Wells
Custom timber wells are built to fit, a smart choice for Northglenn basements with wider windows or a yard that calls for a warmer look.
Timber window wells
Window Well Sump Pumps
Wells that fill up during spring melt or summer storms can get a window well sump pump or upgraded drainage to move the water out.
Window well sump pumps
Egress Window Installation
Northglenn requires permits for window replacement and size changes, and our egress window installs include the permits, the planning and a well sized to code.
Egress window installation
Covers, Grates and Locks
Covers, grates and locks keep leaves and snow out of the well and add a safety barrier where kids and pets play near the house.
Window well coversWhat Northglenn Requires for Windows and Basements
Northglenn requires permits for window replacement, for changing a window's size and for basement finishes. If your project touches the basement window itself, or turns the basement into living space, permits will be part of the plan. We take care of them for you.
The city currently builds to the 2021 IRC, with adoption of the 2024 code planned for 2026. We pay attention to which version applies when your work is permitted, and we take care of the planning and the paperwork from start to finish.
For a well replacement where the window itself stays put, the requirements can depend on the details. We confirm them for your Northglenn address during your free estimate, so you know what to expect before we start. If anything needs a permit, it's handled as part of the job.
Neighborhood Notes
A Planned City Where Homes Age Together
When a whole city is built from a plan, its homes tend to age together. In Northglenn that can mean neighbors face the same repairs within a few years of each other: roofs, windows and, sooner or later, window wells. If the wells next door were recently replaced, yours may be due for a closer look too.
Northglenn reaches into Weld County as well as Adams County. Wherever your home sits, the basics are the same: a well that seals to the foundation, gravel and a drain that work, and a cover that keeps snow out. Get those right and the well can do its job through many winters.
Northglenn at a Glance
- CountiesAdams and Weld
- FoundedMaster-planned community, 1959
- Building code2021 IRC, with 2024 adoption planned for 2026
- Permits requiredWindow replacement, window size changes and basement finishes
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.
Northglenn Window Well Replacement: Your Questions Answered
Does Northglenn require a permit to replace a basement window?
Yes. Northglenn requires permits for window replacement and window size changes, as well as for finishing a basement. We handle those permits as part of the job.
Which building code does Northglenn use?
Northglenn uses the 2021 IRC, with the 2024 code planned for adoption in 2026. We plan egress windows and wells to the code that applies when your permit is issued.
My neighbors replaced their window wells. Should I?
Homes in Northglenn's early neighborhoods were built around the same time, so their wells often wear out on a similar schedule. Look for rust, bowed sides, gaps at the foundation and water that won't drain.
Can I pay over time?
Yes, financing is available on approved credit. Every estimate is free, so you can compare options with no obligation.
Schedule Your Northglenn Window Well Replacement
Call (720) 675-9339 or request your free estimate online. We'll inspect your wells and windows and handle any permits the job needs.
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