Editorial standards

AI use disclosure

City pages are drafted with AI (Claude Sonnet 4.6), reviewed by our editorial team, and published only after passing uniqueness and factual-accuracy checks. One in every ten pages receives full human review.

Sourcing

• Contractor licensing and code: Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings & Construction (DHBC) under KRS 198B; local building departments for permit jurisdiction.
• Moisture, mold, and water-damage standards: IICRC S500 (Water Damage Restoration) and IICRC S520 (Mold Remediation) reference standards.
• Climate, humidity, and storm data: NWS Louisville (LMK), NWS Paducah (PAH), and NWS Jackson (JKL) — the three KY-region offices.
• Radon guidance: EPA radon (epa.gov/radon) and Kentucky Radon Program (DPH).
• Termite, wood-boring beetle, and pier-and-beam guidance: Kentucky Cooperative Extension (uky.edu/Ag/Entomology) publications.
• Insurance guidance: Kentucky Department of Insurance (insurance.ky.gov).
• City populations: US Census Bureau (2020).
• Cost data: aggregated from HomeAdvisor, Angi, and regional foundation/encapsulation contractor surveys for the Ohio Valley market.

Corrections

Factual errors: email corrections@kycrawlspace.com. We investigate within 7 business days.

What we do not do

• Do not publish fake reviews or fabricated contractor profiles.
• Do not claim contractor licenses or IICRC certifications we do not hold (we are a referral directory).
• Do not perform encapsulation, mold remediation, or moisture-control work — work is by independent licensed contractors.
• Do not provide building-code interpretation. Kentucky Residential Code adoption, local amendments, and AHJ permit requirements vary across municipalities; always defer to the permit office with jurisdiction over your property.