Exposed basement window wells can be a danger for anyone or anything that passes them. An uncovered basement window well makes for an easy place for animals to fall into and become trapped. They are also a place where children can fall and injure themselves, especially if they do not know that the window well is there.

There are safety measures that you can take to prevent humans and animals from getting injured in and around basement window wells. The easiest and simplest way to prevent injuries from occurring with your window well is to cover it. Before we get into how to prevent injuries, we’ll discuss five risks that come with exposed basement window wells.

1. Children, adults, and animals can fall and get trapped and/or injured.
2. Trapped animals can damage the windows and screens while attempting to escape.
3. Basement window wells fill up with leaves and other debris.
4. Window wells that are secluded can become targets for breaking and entering.
5. When basement window wells fill with snow and rain, they can leak into the basement and cause water damage.

If so many risks are out there with leaving your basement window wells exposed, then why do so many homeowners choose to leave their wells exposed? Chances are those homeowners have tried to solve their problem using a pre-made well cover. Using a pre-made well-cover can help in some ways, but it doesn’t solve all your problems. Many homeowners have found that these off-the-shelf, ready-made well covers don’t fit properly, are unattractive, are hard to maintain, and they need to be replaced frequently. Plus, many window well covers are made with an open fabrication that still allows rain, debris, and snow into the well.

Now that we’ve gone over some of the risks that come along with exposed basement window wells, as well as why some homeowners don’t opt to enclose their window wells, we can discuss ways to prevent injuries and solutions for your exposed well.

The easiest and best solution available to resolve your exposed window well is to have a custom window well cover installed. Customs well covers fit the well precisely without gaps or an overlap, and they attach securely, so you don’t need to worry about it shifting and exposing the well.

Not only does installing a window well cover prevent injuries from occurring, but it can also help to prevent most of the risks we mentioned above. With a secured window well cover, chances are slim that an animal or child can fall and find themselves trapped inside your well. This will also prevent trapped animals from damaging your windows and screens. A secured and custom-fit well cover will prevent water and snow from seeping into your well, eliminating the chances of water leaking into your basement.

If you have exposed basement window wells, do you, your family, and any animals or children that live nearby, a favor. Get your window well covered with a custom cover and prevent injuries from happening, before it’s too late.