The Basement Doctor of Central Kentucky Before & After Photos

One of the most frustrating issues we encounter is the continued use of outdated and ineffective crawl space construction methods—often a result of outdated building codes and insufficient regulation. The crawl space is a critical component of any home’s structure and overall health, yet despite decades of research and proven advancements, many homes are still being built with vented, dirt-floored, and fiberglass-insulated crawl spaces that simply do not stand the test of time. Such was the case for a homeowner in Lexington, KY, whose relatively new home was already showing signs of serious crawl space deterioration. When they reached out to us, we explained the wealth of research supporting modern, closed crawl space systems and the long-term value they provide. After reviewing their options, the homeowner decided to move forward with a professional crawl space repair. We began work the following week, and upon completion, their home was equipped with a properly treated crawl space designed to improve energy efficiency, reduce moisture issues, and significantly extend the life of the home.

The goal of this crawl space encapsulation project in Lexington, KY, was to turn it from a space that once felt like the outdoors into a clean, controlled space that feels like part of the home. This project won't just give the homeowners more storage room for their seasonal decoration bins, it will also give the homeowners cleaner air to breathe, better conservation of their energy bills, and peace of mind against moisture damage occurring to their flooring system. All in all, we installed a waterproofing system, our insulation panels, our vapor barrier, and a dehumdifier to keep the space sealed and controlled 24/7.

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.

This driveway in Lexington, KY, was riddled with tripping hazards before we repaired the concrete. When looking at the "before" photo, the cracks may not appear as dramatic from this angle, but there were actually 1–2 inch height differences between the broken up sections of the slab. To repair this driveway, our crew first leveled out each section of broken up concrete by injecting the pieces with our PolyLevel foam. This process was kind of like putting together a puzzle for our crew, as each piece required different amounts of foam for the driveway to be completely flush altogether again. After leveling, we then sealed the cracks with our NexusPro sealant, which we stained with a matching color sand to best match it to the driveways hue. After a couple of days of weathering, the sealant will blend seamlessly with the driveway, leaving the cracks in the distant past.

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.