Denver Window Wells That Are Overdue for an Inspection

Most homeowners don't think about their window wells until water is already coming in. By that point, the damage is done - and it's usually a lot more expensive to fix than the well itself would have been. That's the story we see over and over again in Denver and the surrounding areas.

Here's what we're working with on these inspections: wells packed with leaves and debris, galvanized steel that has rusted completely through, gaps opening up between the well and the foundation wall, and drainage that stopped functioning a long time ago. One well we looked at had a sump pump sitting right on the window sill just to manage the water coming in - that's not a solution, that's a bandage on a bigger problem.

The corrosion we find on older galvanized wells is the thing that surprises homeowners most. From the inside, a window well can look fine. But when you get up close and measure it out, you start seeing rust streaking down the interior walls, cracks in the flange where the well meets the foundation, and debris packed so tightly it's holding moisture against the concrete. That moisture doesn't stay outside - it finds its way in.

We inspect all of it. The well itself, how it's anchored, how it drains, whether the cover is doing its job or just sitting there. Some wells just need a good cleaning and a new cover. Others need a full window well replacement before the next big rain turns into a basement flood. We'll tell you exactly what you're dealing with - no pressure, no upsell.

We're a family owned business and we work with homeowners all over Denver and the surrounding towns. If your window well is rusted, clogged, or you honestly can't remember the last time anyone looked at it, we offer free inspections. It's a small thing that can save you a lot of headache down the road.