Metal Grate Covers
Designed to fit any size, shape and style of well.
Window Well Experts metal grate covers are designed to fit any size, shape, and style of well. Each heavy-duty steel or aluminum grate keeps your basement window wells safe while letting natural light and fresh air reach your basement window.
- Metal grates feature a heavy-duty design that supports up to 400 lbs.
- Every grate comes with a 7-year warranty.
- Grates are available in egress compliant sizes if you have an egress sized wellThe lightweight, rust-free design lets natural sunlight and ventilation into the well.
- An optional powder-coat finish is available in white, grey, black, and custom coloring to match most paint colors.
- Optional hinges, ladders, locks, and top covers are available.
- Covers ship anywhere in the continental United States.
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Steel and Aluminum Grate Covers for Any Window Well
As a manufacturer, Window Well Experts can create steel or aluminum grate covers in every size, including extra small wells and extra large commercial openings. The metal window well grates are available in any shape, including square, rectangular, half-circle, U-shaped, and many more. Every cover is built to your window well’s measurements, so it fits correctly the first time on metal window wells and most other well types.
Metal grates are best when airflow is the priority and are highly recommended for decks and patios. Add a Plastic Top Cover for Metal Grates to help limit water and debris accumulation, or for large covers, consider a basement escape hatch so the cover opens easily from the inside.
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How Metal Grates Compare to Clear Covers
Metal grates provide constant ventilation and up to 70% light transmission, which keeps the well open to fresh air while blocking the drop that makes an open well a safety hazard for small children and pets. Clear polycarbonate covers also prevent falls, but also block all but the smallest debris, rain, and snow while letting most of the natural light through. You can choose a grate for strength and airflow, then add a top cover for weather protection, and the 7-year warranty adds peace of mind.
Measure Before You Order
Measure the opening from outside edge to outside edge, both width and depth, before requesting a quote. The Measuring Guide walks through each step, including round and semicircular wells.
Product Features
Engineered for long-term basement protection. Built for strength, durability, and weather resistance.
Heavy-Duty Strength
Our residential grade grates support up to 400 lbs, and High Traffic or Commercial grades will handle up to 100 pounds per square foot, depending on the grade desired.
Rust-Free Design
The Aluminum Grates have a lightweight design that resists rust and lets natural sunlight and ventilation into the well.
7-Year Warranty
Every grate is backed by a 7-year warranty. Please see the warranty details.
Powder-Coat Finish
Powder-coated metal grates are available in grey, or black, and custom coloring to match most paint colors.
Optional Add-Ons
Hinges, ladders, locks, and top covers can be added to fit how you use the well.
Easy Installation
Most grates are installed by simply taking them out of the box and setting them in place on the window well.
Made in the USA and Shipped to Your Door
Window Well Experts metal window well covers are made in the USA and ship anywhere in the continental United States. Orders go directly to your home or work site, and installation guides for any cover style can be emailed upon request. Experts are available 7 days a week to take your call.
Built to Last
Each grate is built from steel or aluminum to protect your home for years.
Direct shipping
Covers ship anywhere in the continental United States, straight to your home or work site.
FREE Consultation
Unsure which metal window well cover is right for your well? Call now to get a free consultation with a Window Well Expert.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Metal grates support up to 400 lbs, which helps protect small children and pets from an open well. Optional locks are also available to help deter unwanted intrusion through the basement window.
Aluminum grates are compliant with most standard egress window wells. For larger wells, Window Well Experts can add an escape hatch so the cover opens from the inside for easy egress in an emergency. If your basement window serves as a code-required emergency exit, contact the team before ordering and review the IRC building codes. Your local building inspector is the final authority on egress compliance.
Grates are designed for ventilation, so rain and snow can pass through. For weather protection, add a plastic top cover, or choose Sloped, Flat, or Bubble polycarbonate window well covers, which are best for weather and debris protection.
Window Well Experts build grate covers in both steel and aluminum. The aluminum window well grate is lightweight, rust-free, and compliant with most standard egress wells, while the steel window well grate is available with a powder-coat finish and is preferred for smaller wells. Call 1-888-397-8116 to compare options for your well.
Most grates are installed by simply taking them out of the box and setting them in place on the window well. As a rule, most covers take less than 45 minutes to install, depending on size. Installation guides for any cover style can be emailed upon request, and the team is always available to answer questions.
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Metal Grate Covers Homeowners Rely On
Window Well Experts manufactures metal grates, clear covers, custom window well covers, window wells, and egress windows built from high-quality materials. Every grate is built to your well’s measurements, comes with a 7-year warranty, and is backed by experts available 7 days a week. That combination gives homeowners across the country peace of mind around their basement window well covers.
C. McCollum, Manhattan, KansasCari McCollum
Great experience! The window well covers fit perfectly on our oddly shaped, oversized window wells.
D. Kleine, Lee’s Summit, MissouriDavid Kleine
Experience was good, plan on using again for a bigger project.
E. KatzElana Katz
These are a perfect fit. I’m so delighted with the way they look and fit!
J. Stabler, Wyoming, IllinoisJohn Stabler
Well covers fit perfectly.
There was a young raccoon living in this well when I went to clean out the leaves in it.
He lost his winter home!
S. Johnson, Tempe, ArizonaScott Johnson
Excellent customer service and follow-up. Covers fit exceptionally well and easy to install.
J. Daniszewski, Reading, PennsylvaniaJ. Daniszewski
It was great.. instructions were clear and item arrived a week early in perfect condition.. easy to install even though someone did it for me.. highly recommend.
N. Conway, Muskego, WisconsinNeil Conway
It was fantastic! Great follow up!
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Get a free quote by sending your window well’s measurements to Window Well Experts. Have questions or need help measuring your wells? Call 1-888-397-8116 or fill out our free estimate form.