Building in Iqaluit means building on ground that may not thaw. Where permafrost is present, an excavation next to a foundation changes the thermal regime of the soil around it, and that is a question for a local engineer before it is a question about which well to buy.
What shapes a window well in Iqaluit is continuous permafrost and sealift-only freight, which changes both the engineering and the delivery. Iqaluit is the one destination we cannot reach by road. Orders move by sealift or air freight, so plan the order around the shipping season rather than the build time.
Every well is 20-gauge G-90 galvanized steel, rolled and formed at our own plant in Calgary and shipped direct to Iqaluit. Because we manufacture rather than resell, the size you need is usually on the shelf, and a size we do not list can be built to your measurements.
What it costs to ship to Iqaluit
Delivered freight to Nunavut is $499.00 CAD on the order as a whole. Transit is 2 to 15 business days. Because the rate does not scale with quantity, contractors fitting several openings should order them together rather than one at a time.
Permafrost
Where permafrost is present, excavating beside a heated foundation can thaw ground that was previously stable. This is engineering advice territory, and worth getting before you dig.
Getting it there
Freight to Iqaluit is $499.00 CAD and transit runs 2 to 15 business days. Shipping in one trip is worth planning for, so order wells and covers together rather than separately.
How to measure the opening
Run the tape along the foundation past both sides of the window for width. Measure straight out from the wall for projection. Measure down from finished grade to where the base will sit for height. Where the excavation already exists, its dimensions are the ones that matter.
Do not simply match the well you are taking out. Old wells in Iqaluit were often the wrong size when they went in, and a rusted one has almost always moved since.
Common questions from Iqaluit
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 Iqaluit.
How much does shipping a window well to Iqaluit cost?
Freight to Nunavut is $499.00 CAD per order, not per item, and transit runs 2 to 15 business days on top of the build time. Because it is charged per order, several wells ship for the same price as one.
Do you deliver to Iqaluit?
Yes. We ship to every province and territory in Canada. Delivery is curbside on a liftgate truck and somebody needs to be there to receive it.
How deep should a window well be in Iqaluit?
Deep enough that the base sits below the level the excavation reaches, with the lip finishing at grade. At around 3 m, frost design depth here is well above the national norm, so excavations tend to be deeper and the well taller than the same window would need further south. Measure from finished grade down to where the base will actually sit, not from the window.
The numbers above reflect the national code and common local practice. They are not a ruling on your property. Your building department in Iqaluit, working under Nunavut Community and Government Services, has the final say.