The Basement Doctor of Central Kentucky Before & After Photos

This Sadieville, KY, homeowner had a collapsing retaining wall near their driveway that had started to lean outward from years of soil pressure. The movement was beginning to affect the stability of the driveway and raised concerns about long-term safety. Our crew installed two helical tiebacks and two wall anchors to pull the wall back toward its original position and lock it securely in place. What was once a visibly leaning wall is now straight, stable, and ready to hold strong for years to come.

This crawl space in East Bernstadt, KY, was holding way too much moisture. Dirt floored crawl spaces allow immense amounts of moisture to rise up from the ground. It also didn't help that this crawl space had ground water leaking issues where pools of water could build up in the floor. To repair this crawl space, we started by installing a waterproofing system consisting of underground perforated drains backfilled with gravel connected to a sump pump. By waterproofing, we were then able to encapsulate the crawl space with an entire layer of our vapor barrier up and down the walls. We also threw in an energy efficient dehumidifier and insulation panels to help keep the crawl space dry and insulated. The result was a happy customer who is happy with their newly renovated dream home!

This crawl space had pools of water sitting at the bottom every time it rained. These pools of water were causing mold and moisture issues, which were tearing away at the insulation and wooden frames. In order to fix this, we installed a drainage system made of perforated pipes backfilled with gravel along the interior perimeter of the crawl space. These drains were hooked up to a SmartSump sump pump. We then covered the whole crawl space in Clean Space liner, which is made of non organic material. Thus way mold can never grow on it. We then installed a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, which is able to eliminate air moisture issues. We also installed a Turtl crawl space entry door, which is not shown in the pictures. 

At this Lexington, KY, home, water was seeping through the stone foundation, leaving damp spots and musty odors in the basement. We waterproofed the basement by installing a WaterGuard perimeter drainage system, a TripleSafe sump pump, and a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to capture water, remove it reliably, and control humidity. Stone foundations are tricky because water can sneak through even tiny gaps between the stones, but by combining drainage, pumping, and dehumidification, the basement is now dry, healthy, and fully protected, turning a potentially high-maintenance historic feature into a worry-free space.

The crawl space of this Lexington, KY home was completely transformed with a full CleanSpace encapsulation. We sealed the space from the open earth, closed all vents, and installed a SaniDry dehumidifier to keep the area conditioned and moisture-free. This process not only removed musty odors and reduced dust mites but will also help protect the home’s HVAC ducts for years to come.