The Basement Doctor of Central Kentucky Before & After Photos

In this Bagdad, KY, crawl space, the block foundation wall had shifted inward, leaving visible cracks and gaps along the mortar lines. From the inside, you can clearly see where the wall had moved out of position, creating uneven lines and open joints between blocks To correct the issue, our crew installed 4 helical wall anchors. Each anchor is drilled through the foundation wall and extended deep into stable soil outside of the home. On the inside, 7-inch wide steel plates are attached to the wall where the anchor rod passes through. Once everything is in place, the anchor rod is tightened, pulling against the soil outside and the plate inside. This creates a counterforce strong enough to gradually pull the wall back toward its original position. In the after photo, you can see the results: The gaps between the blocks have closed up significantly, and the wall is visibly straighter. Our wall anchor system provides immediate correction and long-term stabilization, giving homeowners peace of mind that the foundation is secure.

In Albany, KY, the homeowner faced significant issues with excessive moisture in their crawl space, as seen in the before photo. The Basement Doctor of Central Kentucky expertly addressed this by installing a CleanSpace encapsulation system, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, and a TripleSafe sump pump, ensuring a dry environment. Notice in the after photos how these advanced solutions create a clean, secure space, reflecting our commitment to high-quality crawl space repair and protection.

When a block foundation wall bows inward, the first sign of movement is usually horizontal cracking between the mortar. This horizontal crack is normally right where the frost line is. The frost line is how deep the ground freezes in the winter. Winter cycles can exert a lot of external pressure on a foundation wall, and if not cared for, can cause walls to collapse. For this basement in Pleasureville, Kentucky, we installed our PowerBrace beam system to ensure the wall stays upright. Our PowerBraces are coated in zinc, which prevents rusting. They also come with special floor joist brackets to prevent damage to the floor joists in the ceiling. Lastly, PowerBraces may even be able to straighten walls back out over time under the right circumstances. After the project was completed, the homeowner was relieved to know that their basement wall is now safe. 

Before

The homeowner had a basic, uncovered crawl space access point that was not only an eyesore but also a vulnerability. The open entry allowed moisture, pests, and debris to enter freely, contributing to potential mold growth and energy inefficiency. Additionally, the lack of a proper access well made entry into the crawl space cumbersome and potentially hazardous.

After

To address these issues, we installed the EverLast™ Access Well, a durable, heavy-gauge polyethylene structure that provides a clean and secure entryway. Its 48-inch width ensures ample space for access, and its stackable design allows for customization to the desired depth. Complementing this, we fitted an EverLast™ Crawl Space Door, constructed from ½-inch-thick PVC plastic, known for its resistance to warping, cracking, and maintenance-free longevity. The door's airtight and waterproof seal effectively blocks external elements, enhancing the home's energy efficiency and protecting the crawl space from moisture and pests.

In one of our bigger projects of the month, we did a complete makeover of this customers rather large crawl space. We installed, CleanSpace, a waterproofing system made of perforated pipes, a SmartSump sump pump, and SilverGlo insulation. The cherry on top though, was the Turtl door installation. Now, whenever this customers wants to, they are granted an easy entrance and exit to their beautiful crawl space without getting dirty! Storage options are now easily achieved in their crawl space as well!