I’ve owned this leaky 1960s split-level for 12 years. Bought it post-divorce, figured the musty smell was just “character.” Turns out Kentucky clay doesn’t do character—it does revenge. One neighbor on Winchester Road ignored a drip.

Last spring—right around the first week of April when Kentucky can’t decide if it wants to be warm or weirdly cold—I walked downstairs and found a thin line of water along the base of the wall. Nothing dramatic.

Living in Kentucky means you get used to a certain rhythm — the soft hum of summer days, the quiet chill of fall, and then the moments when the sky suddenly opens and the rain seems determined to test your home’s patience.

Kentucky's weather can be a real rollercoaster, with those sudden downpours turning your peaceful home into a worry zone. If you're in Lexington or anywhere nearby, dealing with leaky basements or soggy crawl spaces isn't uncommon, especially with our clay soils and high water tables.

Your home’s foundation is only as strong as what supports it — and for many Kentucky homes, that’s the crawl space. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most overlooked areas when it comes to maintenance and protection.

A dry, stable home starts beneath your feet. Moisture is one of the biggest threats to your property’s structure and health—creeping in through cracks, walls, and hidden crawl spaces. Over time, it can cause foundation damage, mold growth, and high repair costs.

Water intrusion is one of the most overlooked issues homeowners face—until it’s too late. Damp basements, musty crawl spaces, and foundation cracks can lead to mold, rot, and costly structural damage. The good news? Modern waterproofing techniques can protect your property for decades.