Job Stories

A homeowner that lived in Waterford, ME was in the market for some basement waterproofing. Even though they had a concrete foundation around their basement, the space was still taking on water during rainfall. Unable to put an end to this leakage on their own, the homeowner sought a solution online. They soon discovered TC Hafford Basement Systems and called us to set up their free estimate. After they heard their options they gave us the go-ahead to get started waterproofing their basement. When our installation crew got to the home, to prevent future leakages, WaterGuard piping needed to be installed around the basement floor. This installation began with a shallow trench being dug out around the perimeter of the basement floor. Here, the WaterGuard piping was laid and connected to the sump. The pipes were then buried beneath a layer of loose rocks and concrete. Within the floor, the WaterGuard pipes will take in the leaking moisture through small slits along the lower edge of each pipe. Once trapped, the water is guided through the floor to the sump for removal from the basement without ever reaching the surface. Now that this homeowner has proper waterproofing in their basement, they can use the space without needing to worry about water damage. The WaterGuard piping will keep this basement floor dry for years into the future!

Living in Waterford, ME, this homeowner had recently begun to notice a musty smell around parts of their home. Worried about what might be causing this problem, the homeowner checked if they could find any information online. They soon discovered TC Hafford Basement Systems and called us to receive their free estimate on solutions for the issue. After speaking with our sales representative, the homeowner gave us the green light to get started on eliminating the moisture problem in the crawlspace below the home. As soon as our installation crew arrived at the home, they began work on the crawlspace right away. With moisture leaking in through the ground and building up in the space, a barrier was needed to keep the water at bay. First, a Drainage Matting was laid across the crawlspace floor. This mat has many holes throughout it, and it rests just above the surface of the floor using grooves along the bottom. This allows for any water trapped between the vapor barrier layers to flow down and out of the space following the channels created by the grooves. Finally, a CleanSpace liner was used to encapsulate the walls and floor of the space. This completely seals out any moisture that would have previously leaked into the interior of the crawlspace. With their new barrier in place below their home, this homeowner should soon notice the musty smell dissipate. The CleanSpace liner will keep the space below this home dry for years into the future!

A homeowner in Naples was having trouble with water leaking into their basement and crawlspace. They had a sump pump, but it wasn’t able to pump out the water that was on the opposite side of the basement or in the crawlspace. Seeking a solution, the homeowner got online. They soon found TC Hafford Basement Systems, and gave us a call. We dispatched a representative to inspect the home and give a free estimate. Then our crew went in to get to work! We began by digging up the inside perimeter of the basement floor. This allowed us room to lay our WaterGuard system. These are uniquely designed pipes that will capture water as it enters through the walls or floor, guiding it to the sump. The system is then covered over with rocks and cement to conceal it beneath the floor without hindering functionality. We then installed a SaniDry XP dehumidifier in the basement. This will take in the moist air, dry it out, and disperse it back out into the basement. This cycles through the air until all of the moisture has been removed, creating a dry atmosphere. Finally, within the crawlspace, we needed to install a proper vapor barrier. We encapsulated the space with a CleanSpace Liner. This liner is made of a thin plastic that completely locks out moisture trying to enter through the surrounding soil. With these systems in place, the homeowner now has a dry, healthy basement to use however he sees fit. He will no longer need to fear any form of water damage.

Steven in Bethel was starting to notice a smell coming from his crawlspace. This was a sign of mold growth, which is caused by moist air. Steven needed to stop this mold growth, and in order to do that, he needed to have his crawlspace waterproofed. To get the job done right, Steven called TC Hafford Basement Systems. We sent out a representative to inspect the crawlspace and give the homeowner a free estimate on what could be done to solve his problem. He decided on what he wanted done and we got started. To maintain a dry atmosphere within the crawlspace, we needed to give the homeowner a proper vapor barrier. We encapsulated the crawlspace with a CleanSpace Liner. This liner covers the walls and the floor entirely. CleanSpace is made of plastic, which water cannot pass through, locking any moisture out of the crawlspace completely. This will keep Stevens crawlspace dry and mold free for the future.

Tony from Ocean Park was in the market for getting his crawlspace vapor barrier redone. It wasn’t done properly the first time, and was allowing moisture to accumulate within the crawlspace. Tony got online to find his answer, and he found it with TC Hafford Basement Systems. He contacted us and we had a representative out at the home in no time to give Tony his free estimate. He selected what work he wanted done and we got started! First, we laid a Drainage Matting around the interior perimeter of the crawlspace. This will hold back most of the moisture entering the crawlspace and give it time to drain out through the floor. On top of the Drainage Matting, we covered the crawlspace with a CleanSpace Liner. This liner will ensure nearly all of the moisture coming in through the walls or floor are kept locked underneath it, not allowing for water to gather within the crawlspace. Finally, to guarantee a dry atmosphere within the crawlspace, we installed a SaniDry CX dehumidifier. This will cycle the moist air until all that is left is dry, healthy air. Now Tony has a functioning vapor barrier and a dry crawlspace, thanks to CleanSpace!

Once this Ocean Park, ME property owner noticed their cottage had begun to slightly sag due to poor support, they got online right away to find a solution. There, they found our TC Hafford Basement Systems website and called us to see if we could solve their problem. We dispatched our sales representative as soon as possible to give the property owner a free estimate on the repairs. After hearing the report, they hired us to get started once our crew was available. As soon as our installation crew arrived at the home, they were able to get started on providing this property with proper supports capable of maintaining the cottages position for the future. To achieve this, first engineered fill is used to create a firm placement for each of the concrete bases that will hold the new supports. Finally, the SmartJack supports were put in place between each of the bases and the joists above the crawlspace. These supports were then adjusted to the proper height before the old, failing supports were completely removed from below the cottage. With their new SmartJack supports, this property owner can rest assured none of the disasters they feared will befell their cottage. The SmartJack piers will hold this cottage in place for years to come!

A homeowner in Harrison was having trouble with their current sump pump. They had contacted TC Hafford at a previous residence for basement work; and now gave us another call to get this new basement done! His current sump pump wasn’t pumping water like it used to. Water was starting to collect in and around the sump for extended periods of time. We had a representative head out to take a look and offer potential solutions. Once the homeowner decided on what they wanted done, we got to work! We started the job by removing the old pump. It wasn’t going to be doing the homeowner any good anymore. We then installed a SuperSump sump pump into the old sump. This new sump should do the trick when it comes to pushing out the water that gathers in the sump. Finally, on the outside of the house, we attached an IceGuard filter to the PVC discharge line. This will ensure water continues to drain should the lower end of the pipe become blocked by ice or debris. Now this homeowner is worry free with a dry basement!

A homeowner living in Harrison, ME was having trouble with the sump in their basement. The water that was leaking into the basement would occasionally gather in puddles instead of exiting through the sump. This dampness was a problem the homeowner wanted to deal with right away. After seeing an ad for TC Hafford Basement Systems on their TV, they called us to receive their free estimate. When they decided on what work they wanted done, they gave us the go-ahead to begin work! Once our installation crew arrived at the home, they began work on using WaterGuard piping to keep this basement dry. To achieve this, a shallow trench was excavated into the perimeter of the basement floor for the WaterGuard to be laid in. The WaterGuard will surround the basement beneath the surface of the floor, feeding directly into the existing sump. After being buried beneath a fresh layer of concrete, the WaterGuard will now take in any leaking moisture through small slits along the bottom edge of each pipe. This will handle any water problems before they ever reach the surface of the basement floor. Now that the WaterGuard has been installed in this basement floor, a flooding basement is now a thing of the past for this home. The homeowner will no longer need to manually sweep water to sump to be removed from the basement.

Having been living with a damp basement for some time, this Harrison, ME homeowner though it was time they had something done to dry their basement. A crack along one of the concrete walls was the problem causing the dampness below this home. Wanting the job done right the first time, the homeowner called us at TC Hafford Basement Systems as soon as they saw us on their TV. Once they sat down with one of our sales representatives, the homeowner decided they wanted us to solve their wet basement problem! As soon as our installation crew arrived at the home, they got started clearing the crack of small debris using a coarse brush. To begin sealing this crack, a layer of sealant was applied within and around the length of the crack. Next, a foam core was laid along the crack, covered by a second layer of sealant. This forms a FlexiSpan seal over the crack. As the name suggests, the FlexiSpan is able to conform to small changes in the shape of the crack over time to prevent future leakages. The completed seal will keep out the moisture that had been so easily leaking into the basement in the past. With their new seal in place, the crack in this homeowner’s basement will no longer be a problem. The FlexiSpan will keep this crack from leaking for many years into the future!

This Harrison, ME, homeowner noticed that water would come into their basement during heavy rains. Wanting to protect their finished basement from damage, the homeowner reached out to TC Hafford Basement System for help. System Design Specialist Sam Crowley worked with the homeowner to design a waterproofing system specific to their home.   Where needed, the carpet was pulled back so WaterGuard could be installed. Once the concrete is finished drying, the carpet can be reinstalled. WaterGuard captures and channels water to the new TripleSafe Sump Pump. The Triplesafe features two Zoeller sumps and an additional battery backup powered sump in case of a power outage. CleanSpace Wall System was installed, which is a durable vapor barrier and was connected to the WaterGuard. A SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier was installed in the space to maintain a safe humidity throughout the basement. Finally, the TripleSafe was connected to a brand new Buried Exterior Discharge line that takes the water far away from the home. To keep the system running during the winter months without any issues, IceGuard was installed to prevent ice buildup, ensuring the system never stops working. The homeowner is able to enjoy their basement without the concern of water causing them costly repairs.