Window Wells & Drains

Proper window well drainage is crucial to ensuring your below-grade windows don’t end up looking like aquariums! If the basement window wells in your home are not draining properly, retrofitting proper drainage is a simple procedure.

Once the window well has been removed and the area has been excavated, we install two 4″ perforated lengths of weeping tile running vertically from your drain layer to your window sill. The weeping tile will be filled with 3/4″ clear stone, ensuring proper drainage inside your window well.

If left unattended, water damage resulting from poorly draining window wells can cause damage to your entire foundation leading to a much more costly repair.

Older homes in Hamilton may have had window wells that were never properly installed, or several decades have caused a clogged drain. If your existing window wells are not draining correctly and have flooded with standing water, Conterra Foundation and Repair can help. Our Window Well Drainage Repair procedures are designed to ensure proper window well drainage at all times. We will investigate why your window wells are not draining and offer you a solution to repair the issue.

To do this, get a hose and run water into the well. The water should drain relatively fast and never come near the bottom of your window. If the water lingers, you will want to get this fixed as it just takes one major rainfall to cause basement flooding.

Clogged gravel: Gravel placed at the bottom of the well can get clogged with dirt, rotting leaves and debris over time, preventing water from passing through. You can easily fix this yourself by collecting the gravel and rinsing it off on your patio.

Loose window well: As the ground around your house freezes and thaws, the window well may shift away from your basement wall. A loose window well allows dirt to enter the well and block drainage. The loose-fitting window well needs to be dug out and properly re-attached to the house, so there is a tight fit against the wall.