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Window Well Grates & Covers in Denver
Keep kids, pets, snow and leaves out of your window wells, without blocking the light or the way out. Installed by the crew that builds the wells.
Two ways to cover a well
Grate or cover?
Both make an open window well safe to walk around. The difference is what they let through.
Grates
Strong steel, open to air and light
Steel bar and mesh grates take a person's weight and keep people and pets from falling in. Air and light pass straight through, and they come in a range of styles and colors to match your house.
Covers
Clear covers that keep weather out
Clear covers shed rain, snow, leaves and critters while daylight still reaches the window. They help keep the well clean and dry, which means less work for your drain.
Safety first, both ways
Safe to stand on. Easy to push open.
An open egress well is a real fall hazard for kids, pets and guests. But a cover over an egress well also has to let someone get out in an emergency. Building codes require grates and covers on escape wells to open from the inside without a key, tool or special strength.
- Keeps people and pets from falling in
- Opens from inside for an emergency escape
- Optional locks that still release from inside
Recent installs
Grates and covers around Denver
Denver
Mesh grate on a brick home
Grate locks
Hook-bar lock on a mesh grate
Cover locks
Pull-to-exit cover lock
Questions
Grate and cover questions
Are window well grates required?
Codes don’t always require a grate, but an open well deeper than a few feet is a fall hazard, especially for kids and pets. Many homeowners add one for peace of mind, and some HOAs and landlords require them.
Can someone get out through a grate in an emergency?
Yes. Grates and covers on egress wells must open from the inside without a key, tool or special strength. Every one we install is set up that way.
Will a cover make my basement darker?
Clear covers let daylight through, so the room stays bright while rain, snow and leaves stay out.
Can you fit a grate or cover to my existing well?
In most cases, yes. Tell us the size and shape of your wells (or send photos) and we will recommend a grate or cover that fits.
Reviews
What homeowners say about our grates and covers
“Steve and his crew did a great job throughout all the phases of my project, planning, pricing, window selection, and install to finish. We loved the look of the well and the grate. And the daylight we added to our space was a game changer. Thanks Again”
Josiah Enyart
“After shopping around, Denver egress window was average for pricing, but their customer service was much better than other options I explored. Some companies tried to get me to install the egress window in a different room even though I had substantial renovation plans that start with this room. I’m happy with the quality of product (disregard the unfinished interior, room is still a work in progress) but the well, window, and custom grate look fantastic!”
Tim Koehler
“I couldn't have picked a better company for my egress window. From meeting Joe and having him explain the process of the installation of the window to communicating with Yesli and Gina about logistics, you all were excellent. The window was installed timely and the team did a great job with cleanup. This company lives up to their promise and I'm thankful to have chosen you all! I highly recommend using this company! Thank you all!Sincerely,”
Sarah
Make your window wells safe to walk around
Tell us how many wells need a grate or cover and send a photo of each. We'll quote custom grates and covers that fit.
(720) 626-4221Serving Denver and the Front Range. Showroom and virtual appointments available.