Manufacturer Profile: Boman Kemp

The 5236 is a code-compliant egress well (52″ wide × 36″ projection) sized for emergency-escape requirements under the IRC — pair it with an egress window for finished basement bedrooms, in-law suites, or any below-grade habitable space.

The 4020 (40″ × 20″) is smaller, well-suited for hopper windows intended to supply light and ventilation only, not for emergency escape. If you're converting basement space into a legal bedroom, you need the 5236; if you're just bringing daylight into a utility room or unfinished basement, the 4020 is the right call.

Under the International Residential Code (IRC), a basement emergency-escape window well must let the window open fully and provide a minimum of 9 square feet of floor area with a minimum horizontal projection of 36 inches from the foundation. Boman Kemp's 5236 well meets these requirements out of the box. Local jurisdictions sometimes add their own specifications (ladder requirements above certain depths, drainage rules, cover load ratings) — we can walk you through what your municipality requires before you order.

Both. The Easy-Buck™ frame comes in two configurations: a buck-mount version that attaches to the formwork before a concrete pour for new construction, and a wall-mount version that bolts to an existing foundation after the opening is cut. Most of our residential projects in the Delaware Valley are retrofits, and the wall-mount system installs cleanly when the opening is cut to spec by an installer who knows the Boman Kemp system

Both finishes are functionally identical — same steel construction, same dimensions, same weather resistance. The choice is aesthetic. White is the classic clean look and recedes against most foundation colors. Stackstone is a textured finish that mimics natural stone, popular when the well is visible from the front yard or when the homeowner wants the egress to read as a landscape detail rather than a structural element. Both finishes are stocked at our Mullica Hill warehouse in all standard heights.

No — we're a distributor, not an installation contractor. We connect customers with a vetted installer from our partner network who covers a specified territory in NJ, PA, MD, or DE. Boman Kemp installs involve excavation, foundation cutting (on retrofits), drainage, and waterproofing, so we route projects specifically to contractors who know the system and have installed it before. If you're a contractor interested in joining the network, we have a partner program.

In-stock items — 5236 wells in heights from 1' to 8', 4020 hopper wells, standard accessories in White or Stackstone — typically ship or deliver within days of order confirmation. Custom factory orders (non-standard dimensions, atypical finishes, custom window configurations) add a few weeks of production time, depending on Boman Kemp's current schedule. If your project has a hard deadline, contact us early — we can often pre-order long-lead components and stage delivery so the full system arrives together.

Yes. Within our service area — New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania (including the Greater Philadelphia area, Lehigh Valley, and Poconos), Delaware, Northern Maryland, and select counties in Southeastern NY (Sullivan, Orange, Rockland + Long Island) — we deliver on our own trucks at scheduled times that work for your jobsite.

Outside that footprint, we arrange common carrier or LTL freight from our Mullica Hill yard. Orders ship palletized and staged complete (wells, bucks, windows, ladders, covers, grates together), and shipping and handling are billed to the customer.

Yes — contractors and suppliers picking up at our Mullica Hill yard can schedule a will-call by phone. We'll palletize the order and have it staged when you arrive, so you're in and out fast.

Pricing depends on the well configuration (5236 vs. 4020), height, finish, window glass package, and which accessories you include — covers, grates, ladder, extensions. We don't publish list prices because every project's final number depends on these variables and on delivery location. Contractor and volume pricing is available for larger orders. Request a quote with the project details and we'll spec out the full system cost in writing.

Very little. Clear leaves and debris from the polycarbonate cover and steel safety grate seasonally, and keep the well floor drain (where one is present) clear so water doesn't pool. The wells themselves are designed to last the life of the home — the steel and factory finish hold up to weather without painting, sealing, or replacement. If a cover or grate is damaged over time, we stock replacement components.