Karst and sinkhole settlement
Limestone voids around Lexington and Bowling Green can cause settlement.
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Basement waterproofing in Kentucky
Humid summers, cold-enough winters for freeze-thaw and heavy spring rain. Central Kentucky sits on limestone karst with sinkholes; eastern Kentucky is steep and rocky; western Kentucky has river lowlands.
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What kinds of foundations do homes in Kentucky have?
Louisville and Lexington have many basement homes, including older stone and brick foundations; rural and eastern Kentucky homes are often on crawl spaces.
What basement and foundation problems are most common in Kentucky?
River-area flooding
Homes near the Ohio River and its tributaries can see groundwater rise quickly.
Sump Pump Installation & RepairWhich Kentucky cities have local guides?
Which parts of Kentucky are covered?
- Louisville
- Lexington
- Bowling Green
- Owensboro
- Covington
- Richmond
What do Kentucky homeowners ask most?
Does Kentucky license basement contractors?
Not statewide. Check whether your city or county requires registration and permits, and ask for proof of insurance.
Can sinkholes affect my Lexington home?
Central Kentucky is karst country. Sudden settlement or a depression near the house is worth an engineer's look before any cosmetic repair.
Where can I verify this information about Kentucky?
- 1NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information: U.S. Climate NormalsAverage precipitation, snowfall and temperatures for weather stations near Kentucky.
- 2USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: Web Soil SurveyLook up soil drainage class and shrink-swell potential for any lot in Kentucky.
- 3FEMA: Flood Map Service CenterCheck whether a property in Kentucky is in a mapped flood zone before finishing a basement.
- 4U.S. Geological Survey: Sinkholes (Water Science School)How sinkholes form in limestone (karst) areas such as parts of Kentucky.
- 5Federal Trade Commission: Hiring a ContractorWhat to check before hiring: licensing, insurance, written estimates and payment terms.
Wet basement or cracked foundation in Kentucky?
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