The original steel-frame basement windows in most Chicago-area homes are 50+ years old — rusted, drafty, single-pane, and sweating with condensation every winter. Well Covered replaces them with energy-efficient vinyl basement windows that seal tight and never rust.
Our basement replacement windows are Energy Star rated with a low-E and argon fill option, in maintenance-free vinyl frames that won't rust like the steel units they replace. The unique tie-slot mounting system is built into the window frame for a clean, weather-tight install, and the sash comes pre-installed in every unit.
Basement windows are usually the leakiest windows in the house — thin steel conducts cold straight through, and worn seals let air pour in at floor level. Replacing them cuts drafts in the rooms above, reduces the load on your furnace, and stops the winter condensation that rots trim and grows mildew. If you're finishing your basement, new windows are the right first step before drywall goes up.
Because we also build wells, ladders, extensions, and covers, we can handle the complete opening in one visit: a new energy-efficient window, a well raised above grade, and a custom Lexan cover that keeps it all dry. No coordinating three contractors.
Glass block is durable but fixed: no ventilation (beyond a small vent), less light, and no emergency exit. An operable vinyl window gives you light, airflow, and a cleaner look — and for egress openings, an operable window is required.
Old single-pane steel windows are among the worst thermal holes in a house. Energy Star rated units with low-E glass and argon fill measurably cut heat loss at the foundation line.
Yes — that's our specialty. One crew replaces the window, extends or replaces the well if needed, and builds a custom cover in the same visit.
We custom-fit to your opening, whether the well is steel, concrete, or block.
On-site measurement, honest pricing, no pressure.