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Egress window wells, covers and drainage

The window well is what makes a below-grade egress window work. It holds back the soil, gives you room to climb out and has to drain when it rains. Whether you need a new well, a bigger one, a ladder or a cover, describe what you have and get a free written estimate.

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Covered under egress window wells

  • New egress window wells
  • Replacing undersized or rusted wells
  • Ladders or built-in steps for deep wells
  • Clear and grate-style well covers
  • Gravel and drain connections at the bottom
  • Grading around the well

What a good window well does

  • Gives you room: the well has to be big enough for a person to get out of the window and climb up.
  • Holds back soil: steel, plastic composite or stone-look wells keep dirt off the window.
  • Drains: gravel at the bottom, and often a connection to the footing drain, let water go somewhere other than into the basement.
  • Lets you climb out: deeper wells generally need a ladder or steps that stay in place.

Covers that still let you out

A cover keeps out leaves, snow, rain and small animals, and can help keep kids and pets from falling in. For an egress well, the cover has to open easily from inside without tools or a lot of force. Ask about covers made for egress wells rather than a flat sheet screwed down over the top.

Related: egress window and well repair and new egress window installation.

Egress Window Wells 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

Does every egress window need a window well?

If the window sill is below the outside ground level, yes. Walk-out basements and windows above grade may not need one.

Can I put a cover on my egress window well?

Yes, as long as it can be opened from below without tools or special knowledge. Covers made for egress wells are designed for this.

My window well fills with water. What can be done?

Common fixes include clearing or adding gravel, connecting the well to a drain, regrading the soil around it, redirecting a nearby downspout and adding a cover. See egress window repair.

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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