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Installing drained window wells that hold back soil and manage groundwater around below-grade windows.
A window well retains the earth around a basement or below-grade window while letting in light and providing egress clearance. In our rainy climate, proper drainage at the base is essential to keep the well from filling and pushing water toward the foundation. We set sturdy well liners, connect gravel and drainage systems, and can add covers to keep out debris and rain. The result is a dry, functional well that protects both the window and the basement.
Retains soil and prevents collapse around windows; Drainage that keeps water away from the foundation; Allows daylight and egress clearance below grade; Optional covers keep out leaves and rain; Durable liners in metal or composite
1) Excavate around the below-grade window opening; 2) Install the well liner and secure it to the foundation; 3) Build the gravel base and connect drainage; 4) Backfill, grade, and add a cover if desired
Well depth, size, and liner material; Excavation and soil conditions; Drainage connection complexity; Covers or grates added; Grading and backfill work
Window well excavation and drainage work go best in drier months when soil is stable and groundwater is low.