Basement waterproofing in Nicholasville, KY
Help for Jessamine County's seat, just south of Lexington along US 27.
Nicholasville was founded in 1798, incorporated in 1837, and is the county seat of Jessamine County. It has grown enormously as a commuter town for Lexington: the population rose more than 440 percent between 1970 and 2020, reaching about 31,000 at the last census. US 27 runs through the city toward the Kentucky River, and Town Fork drains it to Jessamine Creek.
What does fast growth mean for basements?
A large share of Nicholasville's homes were built in the last few decades, so many have poured foundations or crawl spaces rather than old stone cellars. The usual problems there are shrinkage cracks that start leaking after a few years, backfill that settles and lets the grade tilt toward the house, sump pumps that came with the house and are near the end of their life, and crawl spaces that were vented and never sealed.
Karst south of Lexington
Jessamine County is part of the Inner Bluegrass, which University of Kentucky Extension cites as an example of Kentucky karst. The same rules apply as in Fayette County: watch for new depressions in the yard, cracks that keep widening, and doors that start to stick; keep downspout and sump discharge out of sinkholes; and get a professional opinion if a hole opens near the house.
Jobs that come up most
- Crack injection in poured basement walls
- Sump replacements and battery backups
- Crawl space vapor barriers and dehumidifiers
- Regrading and downspout work in newer subdivisions
Common questions
Do you cover Wilmore and the rest of Jessamine County?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll look for a company that works there.
Who issues building permits in Nicholasville?
Permits come from the local building office rather than Lexington's. Ask the company you're connected with or the city whether your job needs one.
Services in Nicholasville
- Basement drainage systemsInterior drains cut in along the footing that intercept seepage and groundwater and carry it to a sump pit.
- Sump pumps and battery backupsPump installs and replacements, backup pumps for storm outages, alarms, and discharge lines that keep water off the foundation.
- Foundation crack sealingInjection and sealing for leaking cracks in poured walls, plus repair of failed joints and mortar in block foundations.
- Crawl space encapsulationHeavy vapor barriers, sealed vents, drainage and dehumidifiers for damp crawl spaces under Bluegrass homes.
- Downspouts and surface drainageGutter extensions, regrading and yard drainage planned around sinkholes so roof water stays away from the house.
Nearby areas
Water at the footing, a leaking crack, or a crawl space that smells?
Call and a waterproofing company that works in the Bluegrass will come find the source.