Window Wells & Drains - Niagara ON - Foundation Specialists

During heavy rain, do you have water leaking into your basement around and below the windows? Does your existing window well regularly fill up with water or mud?

Let us help you get your window well drainage issue resolved!

Installing Suitable Window Wells

Designed to fit around basement windows, window wells create a space that allows light to enter your basement. Whenever the bottom of the window is at or below grade, a window well that allows for effective drainage should be installed to avoid water leaks.

Professional installation of window wells and drainage systems is recommended to divert excess rainwater from your foundation. A foundation expert is skilled at knowing the proper drainage system that must be installed simultaneously with your window wells. Otherwise, water will collect around your home's foundation, leading to a range of serious and expensive waterproofing problems.

The Best Drainage Systems for Your Property

Depending on your property, there are two types of drainage systems that can be used with your window well.

Exterior drains are located at the bottom of your window well in the gravel pit and extend to the base of your foundation. Water is diverted via a connection to your weeping tile or perimeter drain.

Interior drains are installed in situations where rainwater must be redirected to a sump pump. A hole in your foundation wall is cut to connect a network of pipes to your sump pump to the window well.

Window Well Drainage & Drain Maintenance

Once installed, window wells have to be properly maintained. Debris must be cleared from window wells and drainage systems, and the gravel should be replaced if it has become compacted.

Window well covers are available in various materials to prevent debris from entering and provide a physical barrier between the window well and the weather.

Causes of Leaky Basement Windows

Many people assume if their basement window is leaking, it's a problem with the window having gaps. Usually, however, the problem turns out to be an issue with your window well drainage. Common problems for a leaky basement window include:

Dead leaves, grass, paper or snow in your window well - If your window well becomes packed with debris, it will be more difficult for water to drain away from the window.

Clogged window well drain - if the window well is not tall enough, soil can easily get blown in from the wind or a lawnmower, leading to dirt clogging up your drain or gravel layer.
Detached window well - Shifting soil from freezing and refreezing can cause the window well to loosen from your foundation. This allows dirt to enter the well and clog up your drainage system. The window well will need to be dug out and reattached to your home's foundation.

Lifetime Warranty on Window Wells and Drains in, Beamsville, Niagara and Surrounding Areas

Window wells play a vital role in diverting water away from your home's foundation, so choose an experienced foundation expert for completing this type of work.

Servicing Beamsville, Niagara and the surrounding areas, our team at Foundation Fix has a track record of impressive workmanship and results. The window well and drainage work we complete is always backed by a lifetime warranty using the best methods currently available.