Mary L. from Slaughters, KY was experiencing water in her basement, especially when there was heavy rain. She would have her shop vac ready to clean up all the water. Countless hours were spent worrying about what would happen to her basement if she wasn't there because many important documents, as well as memories, were stored there. 

Upon receiving Mary's call for help, Design Specialist, Damon Cheatham was scheduled to do a thorough inspection of her basement. When he arrived, they greeted each other with a smile and the work began. He recommended that a new drainage system be installed to prevent any more leaking. This drainage system would be under the concrete, so it wouldn't be noticeable. It runs straight to the new TripleSafe sump pump that was also installed. The CleanSpace vapor barrier on the walls helps protect and keep the space dry, as well as prevent mold growth.

Crawl Space Encapsulation & Waterproofing in Madisonville, KY

The Challenge

A homeowner in Madisonville, Kentucky contacted Healthy Spaces after experiencing ongoing moisture issues in her crawl space. Excess humidity, inadequate drainage, fungal growth, and poor insulation were creating conditions that could negatively impact the home's structural integrity, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency.

After a thorough inspection, our team designed a comprehensive crawl space waterproofing and encapsulation system to address water intrusion, humidity control, insulation, and long-term protection.

Our Solution

To create a clean, dry, and healthy crawl space environment, Healthy Spaces completed the following improvements:

Water Management & Drainage

• Installed a SmartSump® Pump System featuring a cast iron pump, CleanPump® Stand, airtight lid, airtight floor drain, and WaterWatch® Alarm System.
• Installed IceGuard® to help prevent flooding caused by frozen or clogged discharge lines.
• Installed a LawnScape™ outlet at the end of the discharge line.
• Installed a StarPipe™ drainage system to effectively manage groundwater.
• Added a discharge line to direct water safely away from the home.

Crawl Space Encapsulation

• Installed drainage matting beneath the encapsulation system to improve water flow and system performance.
• Wrapped the bottom of support piers for complete encapsulation coverage.
• Installed a CleanSpace® vapor barrier system to isolate the crawl space from ground moisture.

Humidity & Air Quality Control

• Installed a SaniDry™ Sedona dehumidifier to maintain healthy humidity levels year-round.
• Performed fungus remediation, including cleaning, scrubbing affected wood surfaces, and applying protective treatment products.
• Removed all debris from the crawl space to create a clean environment.

Insulation & Energy Efficiency

• Installed SilverGlo™ insulation on crawl space walls.
• Installed spray foam insulation on rim joists.
• Sealed crawl space vents from the interior using SilverGlo™ insulation and spray foam to reduce air leakage.

Crawl Space Access

• Installed a durable EverLast™ crawl space door to improve protection and energy efficiency.

The Results

The crawl space was transformed from a damp, vulnerable area into a clean, dry, and protected environment. With advanced waterproofing, encapsulation, humidity control, and insulation systems in place, the homeowner now benefits from:

• Improved moisture control
• Reduced risk of mold and fungal growth
• Better indoor air quality
• Increased energy efficiency
• Enhanced structural protection
• Greater peace of mind

Healthy Spaces is proud to help homeowners throughout Madisonville and Western Kentucky protect their homes with permanent crawl space repair, waterproofing, and encapsulation solutions.

Need Crawl Space Repair in Madisonville, KY?

If you're noticing musty odors, high humidity, standing water, or mold in your crawl space, contact Healthy Spaces today for a free inspection and customized solution.

Drywall in a basement can pose a serious threat when installed because it's made of organic materials. Concrete is a porous material, so when you have concrete walls, moisture can seep through and on to the drywall. This can cause the drywall to distort and warp, and even worse, can cause mold to grow. 

Our Design Specialist, Bob Roberts, worked with these homeowners in Mortons Gap, KY, to design a system to stop water intrusion in their basement. After installing the waterproofing system, Healthy Spaces installed our Total Basement Finishing products to ensure that their investment will withstand any water damage. 

In the after photo, our team installed EverLast Wall Panels around the foundation, offering a finished look that offers insulation and a clean space. Beautiful trim and crown molding were installed to complete the finished look for these homeowners in Mortons Gap, KY, giving them a properly waterproofed, finished basement!

Ron S, from Elberfeld, IN was having 2 main problems with his basement: water and mold. As these are common problems, he knew they don't create a healthy environment to live in. Since water always finds the path of least resistance, it would intrude during rains through the cracks in the basement walls. With the water often sitting in the basement, it leads to a mold issue. The mold was growing on organic material, such as wood. Ron knew that he should call someone to come take a look before the problem got worse. 

System Design Specialist, Chris Russell, inspected Ron's basement and noticed the standing water and mold growth as well. After the inspection, they sat down and Chris provided an estimate for the work, and Ron was ready to move forward to get his basement back to health. For starters, a mold remediation treatment was done through the basement to get rid of the mold. A WaterGuard system was installed to run any intruding water straight to the new TripleSafe sump pump. The water would then run outside from the discharge lines of the sump pump. A CleanSpace vapor is a heavy, durable, plastic liner that provides a vapor barrier while also draining water behind it and dramatically brightens the basement. 

This Chandler homeowner was concerned about ongoing moisture in the basement and crawl space, including visible fungal growth, debris buildup, and poor drainage that put the home’s foundation and air quality at risk.

The homeowner now has peace of mind with a clean, dry, and protected basement and crawl space. The area was fully remediated and cleaned, encapsulated with a CleanSpace system, upgraded with proper drainage and a TripleSafe sump pump with battery backup, sealed and insulated walls and vents, and finished with a new EverLast basement window—creating a healthier, more energy-efficient home!