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Egress window and window well repair

A leaking egress window or a well that fills with water after every storm can soak a finished basement fast. Many problems come down to drainage, sealing or a damaged well, and many can be fixed without replacing everything. Tell us what you are seeing and get a free written estimate.

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Covered under egress window repair

  • Window wells that fill with water
  • Clogged or missing drains at the bottom of the well
  • Rusted, bent or separating wells
  • Broken or hard-to-open well covers
  • Failed caulk, flashing and seals
  • Damaged window frames, cranks and hardware

Common egress window problems

  • Water in the well: gravel clogged with silt, no drain, or soil and downspouts sending water toward the well.
  • Leaks around the window: failed sealant or flashing between the window and the foundation.
  • Damaged wells: rusted steel, cracked plastic or a well pulling away from the wall.
  • Hard to open: a crank that sticks or a cover that is too heavy can defeat the point of an emergency exit.

Repair or replace?

A clogged well drain, worn seals or a broken cover can usually be fixed. A window that was never egress-sized, a well that is too small to climb out of, or a frame that has rotted or rusted through may be worth replacing. Ask for both options in writing, or read about basement window replacement and window wells.

Egress Window Repair in Louisville, KY

Available across Louisville, with requests from St. Matthews, Middletown, Jeffersontown, Prospect, Anchorage, Lyndon, Okolona, Fern Creek, Highview, Shively welcome. See areas served.

Frequently asked questions

Why does water come in around my egress window?

The most common causes are a well that can’t drain, soil or downspouts sending water toward the well, and failed seals around the window. A contractor can look at the well and the window and explain the fix.

Can you add a drain to an existing window well?

Often, yes. Depending on the house, the well can be tied into the footing drain or another approved outlet, and the gravel at the bottom refreshed.

Related reading

When Do You Need an Egress Window? Basement Bedrooms and Code BasicsA plain-English look at when a basement needs an egress window, what makes a window count as an emergency exit, and when a small window is fine.Egress Window Cost in Louisville, KY: What Drives the PriceWhat goes into an egress window estimate in Louisville, the factors that raise or lower cost, and what a fair written quote should include.

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