Louisville crawl space and basement specialists
Dry underneath. Guaranteed for life.
Crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, mold remediation and crawl space framing repair across Louisville and Kentuckiana, done by Watertight's own trained crew and backed by a lifetime transferable warranty.
What we fix
The four jobs Louisville calls us for most
Crawl spaces and basements are all we do. Our own trained crew, proven systems, and a lifetime transferable warranty on the waterproofing work.
Crawl Space Encapsulation
Seal the crawl space off from ground moisture for good: liner, sealed vents, dehumidifier.
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Crawl Space Reconditioning
The job we do most. Everything below the floor made right: cleanout, moisture control, insulation, repairs.
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Basement Waterproofing
Interior drainage, sealed walls and a sump that carry the water out after heavy rain.
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Mold Remediation
IICRC-certified removal, treatment and moisture control so the mold does not come back.
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Sump Pumps
Sealed basins, quality pumps, battery backup: the last line of defense, done right.
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French Drains
Interior and exterior drains that move water away from the foundation.
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Foundation Waterproofing
Excavate, membrane and drain the outside of the wall when that is what the house needs.
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Crawl Space Repair
Rotted joists, sagging floors, failing supports: rebuilt from underneath.
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Our own crew
17 years under Louisville houses, with our own crew doing the work.
Watertight is owner-led. The technician who inspects your house explains the plan, and our crew does the work in protective suits with the site left clean. IICRC certified for mold and water damage, Google Verified through Google Local Services, insured.
Same job, before and after
Real crawl spaces and basements, before and after
Each pair is one Watertight job, photographed before and after. Drag the line to compare. No stock photography anywhere on this site.
How it works
From wet to warranted in four steps
No pressure and no mystery. You see what we see, you get the plan in writing, and the work is warranted for life.
Free inspection
A technician goes into the crawl space or basement, photographs what is there and explains what is causing the water.
Written plan and price
One clear scope and one clear number, with options where there are real options.
The work
Our trained crew, protective gear, containment when there is mold, and a clean site when we leave.
Warranty for life
The lifetime transferable warranty is issued in writing and goes to the next owner if the house sells.
Projects
Ten before-and-after stories
Each story is one before-and-after pair from a real job, with more photos from that kind of work. Nothing is dramatized.
Crawl space encapsulation, start to finish
Bare ground and exposed foundation to a sealed white liner, wall to wall.
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A bare block basement wall, lined and finished
The before shows the marked masonry; the after shows the same wall in white.
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Crawl space drain trench, dug then graveled
The drainage step that has to happen before any liner goes down.
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The work, as the crew photographs it
Straight from Watertight jobs around Louisville. Nothing staged, nothing stock.
From the jobsite
Short clips from Watertight jobs
Ten short clips the crew filmed on the job, 5 to 12 seconds each. Tap one to watch; each clip plays on into the next. Silent, so they play anywhere.
Crawl Space EncapsulationWhite liner across a crawl space floor
Basement WaterproofingNew perimeter concrete running to the sump
Joists and Support BeamsChecking a support beam with a level
Basement WaterproofingSump basin and discharge pipe in a lined corner
Crawl Space EncapsulationLiner wrapped around old brick piers
Downspouts and DrainageDrain pipe in an open trench across a lawn
Crawl Space ReconditioningSump basin set in a fully lined crawl space
Basement WaterproofingCaulking the seam of a new wall panel
Sump PumpsOpen sump basin and discharge pipe in gravel
Basement WaterproofingWhite wall liner across a large unfinished basement
Reviews
5.0 stars from 331 Google reviews
Pulled live from Google. They are unedited and public; read them there, or leave one of your own.
a month agoThese guys worked hard to do a great job and they cleaned and hauled away all the debris and trash. My basement is definitely beautiful. Thank you Watertight Waterproofing.
3 months agoAbsolutely a terrific job and work ethic. On time, called ahead the day before to confirm the appointment. Definitely goes above and beyond. Highly recommend.
4 weeks agoThis company Water Tight did a great job, they removed all of my insulation that was moisture soaked. Installed a new crawl space dehumidifier and treated for any existing mold problems. They added some steel shims to floor supports. They were very…
Where we work
Louisville, Jefferson County and the counties around it
Stone basements in the Highlands and Old Louisville. Crawl spaces under the ranches in St. Matthews and Jeffersontown. River-bottom water tables in Valley Station and Fairdale. Each part of town has its own water, and we work in all of them.
Straight talk about money
We will talk about cost before we are in your driveway
Most waterproofing companies will not publish a number. We do: the cost calculator prices your own project in two minutes, line by line, and the cost guide gives typical Louisville ranges for the ten services people ask about most and tells you exactly what the free estimate includes.
Guides from the crew
Straight answers before you call
Plain-language guides written by the people who do the work. No scare tactics, no sales pitch.
What humidity should a crawl space be?
Keep a crawl space under 60% humidity. Why Louisville crawl spaces run wet every summer and the fix in order: water, ground, vents, then the dehumidifier.
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Crawl space encapsulation vs. vapor barrier
A vapor barrier covers the floor; an encapsulation seals the whole crawl space and adds a dehumidifier. How to tell which your Louisville crawl space needs, and why drainage comes first.
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Basement flooded? What to do in the first 24 hours
Power off, water out, wet material out within a day, then find the cause. A calm first-24-hours checklist for a flooded Louisville basement, including what not to do.
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Things people ask before they call
Still have a question? Call the office, Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Do you really guarantee the work for life?
Watertight's work carries a lifetime transferable warranty, issued in writing, that transfers to the next owner if you sell. Ask for the written terms at your estimate; they are specific to the system installed. The warranty page explains how it works.
How fast can you come out?
Call (502) 701-7882 and tell us what you are seeing. We schedule estimates as quickly as the calendar allows and move standing-water situations to the front.
Is the estimate really free, and is there any obligation?
Free, and no. A technician inspects the space, shows you what he found and leaves you a written scope and price. You decide on your own time.
Do you work outside Louisville?
Yes. Jefferson County is home, and we regularly work in Oldham, Bullitt, Shelby, Hardin and Nelson counties and across the river in Jeffersonville, New Albany and Clarksville. See the service areas.
Do you handle the mold as well as the water?
Yes. Water is the cause and mold is the symptom. Watertight is an IICRC-certified company for remediation, and the moisture fix is built into the same job so the conditions that grew the mold are gone.
