WINDOWS
How to Estimate Window Well Installation
Contractor method to estimate window well install by count, size, material, drainage and labor.
Two steel wells at 3 ft × 3 ft with drainage and 6 labor hours at $60 totals about $1,090.
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How to Estimate Window Well Installation
Two steel wells at 3 ft × 3 ft with drainage and 6 labor hours at $60 totals about $1,090.
Count units, then size
Window wells price per unit, then per size. Count every window at grade or below that needs a well, then measure width and height of each opening.
- Number of wells
- Well width
- Well height
- Steel vs plastic
Add drainage at the base
Gravel and a drain at the base prevent standing water behind the window. It adds a per-unit charge and is worth quoting so the customer is not surprised.
Match material to exposure
Steel resists impact and weather well but costs more than plastic. Choose based on the wall, soil and how exposed the window is.
Compare by line item
Get quotes separating material, size, drainage and labor. A well-anchored unit with drainage beats a cheap unit with no base.