We manufacture galvanized steel window wells in Calgary and ship them to Castlegar, British Columbia, at a flat rate, in 213 stock sizes from 36″ to 96″ wide.
Castlegar had a population of 10,029 at the 2021 Census, living in 4,442 private dwellings. Density runs about 528 people per square kilometre, the range where detached and semi-detached housing still dominates and most basements have windows that need a well.
Castlegar grew 4.6% between 2016 and 2021, so there is a mix here: new construction alongside a housing stock old enough that original wells are due for replacement.
Shipping to Castlegar
Shipping is a flat $189.99 CAD per order to anywhere in Canada, Castlegar included. It is charged once per order rather than per item, so a whole house of wells costs the same to ship as a single one. Allow 2 to 15 business days in transit once the order leaves the plant.
Galvanized stock sizes leave the shop in one to two business days. Gloss black powder coat is finished to order and adds one to two weeks. You are also welcome to collect free of charge from our plant at 7042-30 St SE in Calgary if you are passing through.
Egress and the building code in British Columbia
A basement bedroom window has to open to a set size, and a set amount of clear space has to sit in front of it. In British Columbia that comes from the BC Building Code, administered through your municipal building department in Castlegar. A 30″ projection gives 762 mm of clearance in front of the window, which clears the 760 mm the national code asks for — but the window has its own opening requirement, so confirm both before you order.
Frost design depth across British Columbia ranges from about 0.3 m on the coast to 1.8 m in the northern interior. That figure is regional rather than specific to Castlegar, and your building department will tell you what applies on your lot. It matters because the base of the well wants to sit below the level the excavation reaches.
Measuring before you order
Three numbers, in this order. Width runs along the foundation wall and should clear the window opening on both sides. Projection is how far the well stands out from the wall. Height is from finished grade down to where the base will sit. If the hole is already dug, measure the hole rather than the window — and do not copy the well you are removing, because decades in the ground change its dimensions.
Common questions from Castlegar
How much does shipping a window well to Castlegar cost?
A flat $189.99 CAD per order, the same rate we charge anywhere in Canada. It is charged per order rather than per item, so several wells ship for the price of one. Allow 2 to 15 business days in transit.
What does Castlegar require for a basement bedroom window?
The governing document is the BC Building Code, administered locally through your municipal building department. A 30 inch projection gives 762 mm of clearance in front of the window. The window itself has its own opening requirement, so confirm both before you order.
Can I get a size that is not listed?
Yes. We manufacture in our own shop, so any width, projection or height is possible. Send the three measurements and we will quote it for delivery to Castlegar.
Do you deliver to Castlegar?
Yes. We ship to every province and territory in Canada. Delivery is curbside on a liftgate truck, so somebody needs to be there to receive it.
Population and dwelling figures are from the 2021 Census of Population, Statistics Canada table 98-10-0011-01. Code references are general guidance, not a ruling on your property — BC Building and Safety Standards Branch and your local building department in Castlegar set what actually applies.