Tim G. from Madisonville called knew there was water in his crawl space but always ignored it. The water especially gathered around the perimeter of the crawl space and was always puddled. Along with the water came mold. Tim knew the air he was breathing wasn't healthy so he decided to give us a call, and we were so glad he did.

Our design specialist Bob Roberts came out to do a free inspection and decided that Tim's crawl space would need mold remediation, a new sump pump, and CleanSpace installed. Our crew first started with remediating all of the mold growing in the crawl space. The SmartSump will be an exit line for the water that gets into the crawl space. The CleanSpace encapsulation product is a 20mm white thick plastic lining that entirely seals off the crawl space from the harsh elements below. It keeps mold and moisture from growing on it as well and especially helps in hot summer months.

Melissa in Madisonville, KY, had a crack in her basement wall that allowed water to leak through when it rained. When it comes to your foundation walls, cracks are nothing to take lightly. With a quick search for foundation repair companies in Madisonville, KY she came across Healthy Spaces. After reading through some of our 477 Google reviews, she gave us a call for a free inspection. 

Our foundation repair crew installed 27 PowerBraces throughout the basement. PowerBraces are the best option when your walls are failing and are designed to stabilize basement walls. 

Greg in Madisonville, KY, had joists in his crawl space that were not installed correctly, so he had cinderblocks put underneath there to fix the sagging. Now that some time has passed, the cinderblocks are no longer touching the floors and they're leaning. The problem with installing block columns is that as the concrete columns later settle into the soil below, additional shims may need to be added. In other words, this is a fix that will need to be repeated, again and again. This option doesn't also address the root problem. 

Our team installed 7 SmartJacks. SmartJacks are steel support systems used to permanently stabilize and level the girders and floor joists in a crawl space. SmartJacks do not replace the existing columns and piers but add strength and stability to what is there. Once the system is tightened, the support beam and floor joists are immediately stabilized and the above floors and walls can be lifted back toward level. 

Do you notice that some of your first-level floors are sloping or sagging? Do you see gaps between your floors and walls? Healthy Spaces is here to help! We offer a free, no-obligation inspection. 

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.

Before Healthy Spaces came out to fix this Crofton, KY crawl space, there was a surplus of mold growing on every surface in their crawl space. They had been in their home several years but put the thought of a moldy crawl space in the back of their minds. What they didn't know was that a mold problem only grows bigger and bigger the longer you leave it alone. Ultimately, the mold will end up ruining your home, your health and your family's well being. 

Design Specialist, Damon Cheatham, came out to the home to offer solutions to their problems. Here you can see in the before and after photo that our team worked to remove all the debris and organic material from the crawl space. With that out of the way, they could start the mold removal process. The first step is to seal off openings to prevent cross-contamination and then remove airborne contaminants by using air scrubbers. Next, we used a HEPA vacuum to remove any loose contaminants. And lastly, we applied a solution that foams on contact, then it penetrates the soil load which will leave a contaminate free surface.

The after photo shows the amazing difference that the mold remediation team at Healthy Spaces created.