Window Well Replacement with Safety Grates and Better Drainage

Old wood window wells have a way of quietly falling apart. They rot, they shift, they hold water against your foundation - and most homeowners don't notice until there's already a problem. That's exactly the situation we stepped in to fix here.

We pulled out the deteriorating wood wells and replaced them with properly installed units, added safety grates over each opening, and dug extra depth to give water somewhere to go. That last part matters more than people realize. A shallow well with nowhere for water to drain is basically a bathtub sitting against your house. Getting the depth right is one of those details that separates a job done right from one that causes problems down the road.

The safety grates are a big deal too, especially for families. Egress windows are designed to be a way out in an emergency - but an open, uncovered well is also a hazard, particularly for kids and pets. The grates we installed cover the wells cleanly without blocking the function of the egress window itself.

What you're left with is a setup that actually does its job - protecting your home from water intrusion, keeping your family safer, and making sure those egress windows are up to the task if they're ever needed. It's one of those upgrades that's easy to overlook until something goes wrong.