The Basement Doctor of Central Kentucky Before & After Photos

This single concrete driveway slab was sinking into the hillside in Richmond, KY, before we raised and stabilized it with our PolyLevel foam jacking method. PolyLevel is an expansive foam that is much cleaner than alternative mud jacking methods. If this slab was mud jacked, you would see mud flow everywhere. Now that the void is filled and the slab is raised back to normal, the homeowner doesn't have to worry about their driveway cracking.

This crawl space in Richmond, KY, was littered with debris, mold, and moisture before we transformed the space. We started by removing all the trash from the space, including an existing 6 mil plastic flooring. Next, we waterproofed the space by wrapping the perimeter with french drains and installing a sump pump. Next, we wrapped the walls with our silver insulation panels. Lastly, we encapsulated the space with our 20 mil vapor barrier, and we also installed a dehumdifier in the corner. This newly treated space now acts as an extension of the rest of the home, rather than an outside space. 

This home in Richmond, Kentucky was on the market, and a third party inspector recommended to the owner that we should install a vapor barrier in the crawl space to help sell the home. We started by removing all the debris from the space, including the existing, "vapor barrier." We used quotes to describe the disheveled plastic liner that was already in the space because it wasn't stopping outside vapor at all. Next, we wrapped the entire space with our CleanSpace vapor barrier, which is much sturdier, cleaner, and effective. We ended up using 1,860 sq ft of our patented product, and we made sure to tape the seams with our CleanSpace tape to ensure the space was sealed completely. The antimicrobial liner, similar to a pool liner, will make selling this home a whole lot easier than before.

This Richmond, KY, basement was very damp during our initial inspection. If you look closely at the before photo, you can see evidence of moisture transference through the block wall. The homeowner also noted that the basement would experience significant floor leaks during heavier rainfall. To address the issue, we installed our interior french drain system along the perimeter of the basement, directly beneath the floor. We then sealed the walls with our vapor barrier, making sure to tuck the bottom of the barrier into the subfloor drainage system to direct moisture where it belongs. Finally, we installed a sump pump and covered the drainage system with a fresh layer of concrete, leaving the basement protected from both wall and floor leaks.

This home was leaking water into the basement, which was frustrating for the owner. We were able to help by installing CleanSpace, WaterGuard and a TripleSafe sump pump. This interior perimeter waterproofing system will keep this basement dry and clean for a long, long time.