Manitou Springs, CO · El Paso County

Window Well Cleaning in Manitou Springs

The short answer

Window Well Cleaning in Manitou Springs, CO: Basement wells cleared, drains checked, and covers assessed — the maintenance that prevents basement flooding.

What it costs: Priced per well with a minimum, and commonly bundled with gutter cleaning since both are debris work.
What is included: Leaves, silt, and debris removed from every well; Drain checked for flow where a drain exists; Well glass and frames cleaned; Covers cleaned, refitted, or recommended where missing; Rusting liners and settled gravel reported.
Where we work: Manitou Springs and the surrounding El Paso County, including Downtown Manitou, Crystal Hills, Manitou Heights.
Getting a quote: Free and no obligation. Call (719) 963-7440 or request a quote online.

Window wells are the most ignored part of the exterior and one of the most consequential. A well packed with leaves and silt has no drainage, so it becomes a bucket sitting against a basement window. That is the actual mechanism behind a large share of basement water intrusion, and clearing it costs almost nothing.

What this means in Manitou Springs specifically

Tree cover and organic staining

Dense canyon tree cover produces the heaviest organic staining we deal with, particularly on north and east elevations that see little direct sun.

Dust and wind exposure

Canyon winds channel grit through town, and the narrow streets concentrate road dust on street-facing elevations.

Local housing stock

Historic housing stock with a high concentration of Victorian-era homes. Original glass is frequently present and it is not the same material as modern float glass.

Manitou Springs sits at approximately 6,412 feet.

What is included

Leaves, silt, and debris removed from every well
Drain checked for flow where a drain exists
Well glass and frames cleaned
Covers cleaned, refitted, or recommended where missing
Rusting liners and settled gravel reported

How we do it

1
Clear the well
Everything out, down to the gravel base. Debris on top is not the problem, the packed silt underneath is.
2
Check drainage
Where a drain exists we test it with water. A well with a blocked drain is a bucket and it is worth knowing before spring runoff.
3
Clean the glass
Basement window glass and frames cleaned while the well is open, which is the only time it is practical.
4
Assess covers
Covers cleaned and refitted. Where there is no cover we will tell you whether the well actually needs one based on what we found in it.

What it costs

Priced per well with a minimum, and commonly bundled with gutter cleaning since both are debris work.

We quote Manitou Springs properties before starting, and the number you hear is the number you pay. If something on site changes the scope, you hear about it before we do the work rather than on the invoice.

Neighborhoods we serve in Manitou Springs

Downtown Manitou, Crystal Hills, Manitou Heights, and everywhere else in Manitou Springs.

Fully Insured

Free Photo-Documented Inspection

Written Scope Before You Sign

Locally Owned & Operated

Window Wells questions from Manitou Springs

Why does my window well fill with water?

Almost always a blocked or absent drain. The well is designed to shed water into a drain tied to your perimeter system. Once silt seals that drain, the well holds water against the window, and basement window seals are not built to hold back standing water.

Do I need covers?

They dramatically cut how much debris and rain enters and they are inexpensive. On egress wells make sure any cover you use is releasable from inside, since that window is a legal escape route.

How often should wells be cleared?

Once a year for most, after leaf drop. Under heavy tree cover, twice, because a single fall can fill a well completely.

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Often booked together

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