CAUTION
Be careful of contractors who want to drill inside the window well to the weeping tile. This can damage the system and affect its function. In many cases these fixes never even get close to the actual weeping tile and end up dumping water into the surrounding dirt, inadvertently increasing hydrostatic pressure and likelihood of future crack formation.

This job needs to be done right
At Shield Foundation Repair we tackle the problem by excavating to the weeping tile and physically connecting the vertical drain to the window well. While the excavation is open, we’re also able to visually inspect the area to determine if there may be other potential problems.

Egress (escape) Windows
As building codes evolve so must the construction and safety of our homes. An egress window is simply an emergency escape device required in the event of a fire or major catastrophe in the basement of a home, allowing occupants to escape. Building codes change over the years for both escape windows and window wells. Shield Foundation Repair is up to date with all legislation and requirements. We can have window openings cut to conform to current requirements and install the window, window well and vertical drains needed. Job done!