The Basement Doctor of Central Kentucky Before & After Photos

The crawl space of this Somerset, KY, home went from damp and musty to clean and dry. Before, moisture and humidity were constant problems, leaving behind odors and uncomfortable air inside the home. We installed drainage matting to manage groundwater, lined the entire area with CleanSpace to seal it from the earth, and added a SaniDry dehumidifier to control humidity year-round. After the transformation, the space is bright, dry, and fully protected—helping the homeowners enjoy healthier air and greater comfort throughout their home. Click here to learn more about our crawl space repair services.

This crawl space in Strunk, Kentucky, was struggling to handle moisture. The floor joists started to show signs of early stage moisture damage, the space emitted musty smells into the upper levels of the home, and the unconditioned space was making it hard to heat and cool the rest of the home. We encapsulated the space underneath by wrapping the dirt floor, the block walls, and the concrete columns with our CleanSpace vapor barrier. Our CleanSpace vapor barrier is similar to a pool liner, and it is composed of antimicrobial material. This encapsulation system will keep the space beneath this home safe for decades to come.

The existing front porch for this home in Cynthiana was all bent out of shape. Large gaps revealed themselves throughout the driveway and front porch, which is a cause for concern. Large gaps not only look bad, they can decrease the lifetime of your slabs. That's why we leveled these slabs out with our PolyLevel foam, and then sealed them with our sealant. The result was a happy homeowner!

This before and after highlights why traditional vented crawl spaces often fall short. Many homes are built with wall vents, a thin plastic sheet over the gravel, and fiberglass insulation between the joists—methods that meet code but don’t always address real moisture concerns. In most climates, vented crawl spaces allow humidity to build up, leading to musty air and long-term damage. By encapsulating the space, as shown here, we’re able to control moisture, improve air quality, and protect the home’s structure for years to come. The silver insulation panels along the walls also replace ceiling fiberglass, creating a cleaner, more efficient solution.

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.