We find that many people are intimidated when it comes to measuring your window wells for new covers. They are concerned that they won’t do it right, so we are here to take away the mystery and confusion. 

Tools and Equipment Needed for Accurate Measurement

Getting the measurements for window well cover sizes is easy. You don’t need special tools or equipment, you can get the right measurements with items found in most homes.

You will need a tape measure, a pencil, and have our measuring guide handy. Writing down the window well dimensions as you go helps to prevent mistakes, so printing out our measuring guide or having paper handy to jot things down makes it simple.

If you like, take a photo or two of your wells from a few feet away, especially if you have utilities, pipes, or other things near the area, and send it to us along with your information. Pictures do tell the whole story!

First, the basics!

You may have not had to measure anything since grade school, so here’s what you need to be concerned about–we need the measurements to the nearest ⅛” for manufacturing purposes.  Obviously we enlarged the diagram so that the fractions are easier to read. 

Download Our Window Well Measuring Guide

Accurately measuring window wells according to our measuring guide will help us recommend the cover that will work the best for your situation, whether it be safety, water problems, or debris.  

How to Measure Metal Window Wells

1. Width (A): Measure across the widest point of the well from outside left side to outside right side at the foundation wall. Do not include the flanges that attach the well to the foundation wall.
2. Projection (B): Measure from the foundation wall to the outer edge of the front of the well. If your window is recessed into the foundation wall, use a straight edge across the back of the well to measure from.
3. If your window is above the well the height above (C & D): measure the distance from the top of the well to the top of the window frame on both the left and right sides.
4. If the window is above the top of the well, please let us know what type of window you have, such as a slider, double hung, crank-out, or block, because it may affect the type of cover you need.
5. Height above grade (H): measure the distance between the grade and the lip of the well.

How to Measure Concrete, Plastic, Wood, or Brick Window Wells

1. Width (A): At the top of the well, measure the inside of the well at the back from left to right.
2. Projection (B): Measure from the foundation wall to the inner edge of the front of the well. If your window is recessed into the foundation wall, use a straight edge across the back of the well to measure from.
3. If the window is above the well, the height above, (C & D): also measure the distance from the top of the well to the top of the window frame on both the left and right sides.
4. If the window is above the top of the well, please let us know what type of window you have, such as a slider, double hung, crank-out, or block, because it may affect the type of cover you need.
5. Outside Width (E): Measure the outside of the well at the back from left to right.
6. Outside Projection (F): Measure from the foundation wall to the outer edge of the front of the well.

Then what?

Give us a call 888-650-9355 option 2, and have your measurements handy, or submit your information on our website. Our sales team has a wealth of information that will help you solve your problems. There is not much we haven’t seen, so share your information, send a photo or two, and we will suggest what we think will work best for you.

Different Types of Window Well Covers

We specialize in custom covers for all types of wells. The wide variety of covers we can make are shown on this page. We have made some amazing custom covers–Sloped and Flat clear, low profile covers, metal Grates, and Atrium and Super Slant dome type covers can be made for tiny or huge wells, and we are sure to engineer covers to be egress compliant, if that is the well size you have. 

When you send in your measurements or call us for help, keep in mind the issues you would like us to help you with. Please call us at 888-650-9355 option 2, or send us your information right here. We are looking forward to hearing from you and helping you however we can.

Accurately measuring window well covers is crucial to ensure a proper fit when you install window well covers. Understand the egress window code IRC requirements and measurements you need and consider all aspects of your egress window type when selecting a cover for a seamless blend with your home’s design.