A window well holds back soil, lets in light and stops water pouring into basement windows. We install, replace and drain them.
Where a basement window sits below ground, a window well holds back the soil and gives the window room. When it is cracked, too shallow or clogged with leaves and soil, water runs straight against the window and the wall. Old wells rust, buckle and fill up, and leaks at basement windows are a common surprise after a storm.
We replace or add window wells with sturdy corrugated metal or molded units sized to the window, set on a bed of gravel that drains. Where needed, we connect the well to the footing drain so it cannot fill like a bucket, and we add a clear cover to keep out leaves and debris. For basements with bedrooms, we can plan wells of the right size for an escape window, following local requirements.
The well is sized to the window and set to the right depth so water has no path to sneak behind it.
A gravel base, and where possible a connection to the footing drain, keeps the well from filling with water.
Clear covers keep out leaves, snow and animals and let light in, without trapping water.
Bedrooms below ground need an opening that works in an emergency. We plan wells to suit, following local code.
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No standing water.
Where practical.
Debris out, light in.
For basement rooms.
Water kept out.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
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You tell us what you have noticed, a crack, a damp smell, a sloping floor or standing water, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We look closely inside and out, measure floors and cracks, check moisture and drainage and take photos of anything of note.
We explain what is urgent, what can wait and what is optional, and give you a written scope and options.
We lay floor protection, mark utilities, protect landscaping and set up before any digging or drilling begins.
We install, seal, lift or repair with the right tools and materials, checking our work as we go.
We clean up, restore the surface, show you what we did, share care tips and set a reminder for your next check.
A shallow, cracked or clogged well lets water press against the window and wall.
It helps a lot. A gravel base or footing connection keeps them from filling.
Yes. Clear covers keep out debris and still let light in.
Bedrooms need an emergency exit. We can plan a larger well that meets local rules.
Most wells are done in a day each.
Basement WaterproofingA dry basement comes from a complete plan: manage the water outside, give it a path inside and…Explore 
Basement Leak RepairA leaking crack, joint or wall gets traced to its source and repaired, so the next storm is…Explore 
Yard Drainage and GradingSoil that slopes toward the house is the root of many foundation problems. We regrade, add swales and…Explore 
Interior Drain SystemsA drain along the inside of the footing catches water at the floor joint and carries it to…Explore Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.
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