Grade Correction and Timber Window Well Construction in Bozeman

The Green Standard Lawn and Snow LLC completed a grade correction and timber window well construction project in Bozeman, MT that followed a clear, step-by-step plan to restore the window well and raise the surrounding grade. The work began with removing the existing egress window extension so we could start fresh and build a more robust timber surround.

After the old extension was removed, we constructed a new extension using 6x6 treated lumber. The timber was cut and assembled to match the opening and provide the additional height needed. Building the new extension out of 6x6 treated lumber gave the structure the added elevation required while using material suitable for contact with soil and outdoor conditions.

Once the timber extension was in place, the added height created enough elevation change to lift the surrounding grade an additional six inches. That extra height was the primary goal of the grade correction portion of the job, and it was achieved by carefully stacking and positioning the new timber extension to provide the needed rise at the window well.

With the extension settled, we prepared the area for finishing. We laid a weed barrier across the corrected grade to help prevent vegetation from coming back through the rock layer. Laying the weed barrier ensured a cleaner finish and reduced future maintenance beneath the window well area.

The final step was to re-install the rock that had been removed at the start of the project. The rock was placed back over the weed barrier and around the new timber extension to restore the original look of the landscape while accommodating the new elevation. Reinstalling the rock completed the visual and functional restoration of the window well and surrounding grade.

This Grade Correction and Timber Window Well Construction in Bozeman, MT was focused on practical, measurable changes. By removing the old extension, building a new 6x6 treated lumber surround, raising the grade an additional six inches, and finishing with weed barrier and rock, The Green Standard Lawn and Snow LLC delivered a straightforward solution that met the project objectives.

If you have a similar window well or grade issue in Bozeman, MT, this project shows the basic sequence of work for a timber window well extension and grade correction. The steps used here can be applied when an existing extension needs replacement and a specific elevation change is required to achieve the desired grade.

Service provided: Landscaping

Location: Bozeman, MT