Crawl Space Repair & Dehumidifiers in Shelby County, KY

This home in Waddy, Kentucky had a nasty crawl space that was allowing mold and mildew into the home. We encapsulated this crawl space with a CleanSpace liner and insulated it with SilverGlo in order to decouple the effect of the Earth from the home. 

This customer was worried that a crack in their basement wall would cause problems for them after they dry wall and finish their basement. It was quite a significant crack, and the customer was right in their assumption that it would likely lead to waterproof issues when they put in their dry wall. Not to mention, cracks usually expand and worsen over time. First, we seal the crack with high-grade polyurethane which should never fail. In the case that it does fail, 95% of the water will be stopped and the remainder will flow through the secondary drainage system in the wall to the homes main drainage system. Some houses already have our WaterGuard for their main drainage system, while others will have to have a 5-10 gallon tank sitting below the basement floor. The result is a clean looking finish that is guaranteed to never result in a leak again. The homeowner can now finish their basement without the worry of a leakage destroying their renovated basement.  

This home was one hundred and three years old and had a poured foundation. We stabilized the back left side of this home with two helical piers. We then lifted the foundation using hydraulics, allowing us to close some of the cracked gaps seen in the foundation walls. We also installed a SaniDry Sedona in the basement to help dry it out.

Foundation settlement is no joke and the owner of the home for this project would tell you that first hand. When they first bought the home a year ago, their seemed to be no problems with foundation settlement. The basement was finished and there were seemingly no cracks or signs of water intrusion. That all changed though when they realized that their door was stickier than ever before some months after they moved in. They then got curious and looked under the carpets in their basement and decided to take a closer look at their drywall. When they looked the saw they had been duped. The previous owner of the home had done a good job at concealing the signs of settling by sealing the cracks in the basement, despite knowing the house was in fact settling.

The new owners felt betrayed, and just wanted this all to be over with so they could enjoy their new home. They called us to come out and to devise a plan. We suggested we install 8 piers around the foundational footers of the home on the left side, where all the settling was occuring. We got to excavating and installed the piers rather quickly, and after we stabilized the home with the piers, we then raised the foundation just a tiny bit, so the doors would be less sticky. The homeowners noticed the improvement immediately once they opened their door very smoothly. They owners were happy with us, and told us they would call us again if they ever need foundation work done again. We told them we hope they never do. 

Recently in Bagdad, KY, we were called to tackle a challenge that many homeowners dread: sinking concrete slabs in a driveway and connecting sidewalk. The homeowner was quite anxious that the sagging steps were not only an eyesore but posed a safety hazard and risked eventual cracking. Understandably, they wanted a solution that was fast, effective, and would stand the test of time. On contacting The Basement Doctor, the homeowner was immediately met with empathy and professionalism. Our Customer Care team efficiently set an appointment that accommodated the homeowner's schedule, and soon after, a System Design Specialist was on site. Our specialist conducted a thorough inspection of the slaffy pavement and diagnosed that the underlying issue was a void created by soil settling underneath. The proposed solution: PolyLevel. PolyLevel is an advanced polyurethane injection foam that we specialize in. Unlike mudjacking, PolyLevel is less invasive, cures faster, and is incredibly durable, making it an excellent choice for leveling sinking concrete. The day of repair saw our skilled foreman and installers promptly arrive at the property. With precision, they injected PolyLevel beneath the slabs, lifting them back into the proper position and filling the voids to prevent future sinking. As we cleaned up, the difference was visibly astounding. The once uneven driveway and sidewalk were now smoothly aligned, aesthetically pleasing, and, most importantly, safe for foot traffic. The homeowner was overjoyed with the transformation and the hassle-free experience provided by The Basement Doctor team. Through this repair, we not only restored the functionality and appearance of their concrete but also preserved the property's value—eerily demonstrating our commitment to delivering a remarkable customer experience paired with reliable and lasting solutions.