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Amy in Roxbury was experiencing a problem with her basement, it would take on water during rain, then remain damp for days afterward. This was a problem because it was making her basement useless. She couldn’t use it for storage, or a place to reside, the water was making sure of that. Amy logged onto her computer and searched the internet for a solution, soon finding just that. TC Hafford Basement Systems was just what Amy needed, to fix her damp basement. We gave her a free estimate and then got to work! Our crew started by excavating the interior perimeter of the basement floor. This new trench made room for us to emplace our WaterGuard piping system. This is a special type of pipe that captures water as it enters through the floor or walls of the basement, guiding it to the sump before it can cause any damage. In the sump, we installed a TripleSafe sump pump. This is a device with three separate pumps. The secondary pump is for when the primary pump either can’t handle the water, or malfunctions for any reason; whereas the third pump is a battery-operated pump in case of a power outage. This pump pushes the water up and out of a PVC discharge line. Following the discharge line outside, we attached an IceGuard piece to the line. This unique piece will allow water to continue to escape, even if the lower end of the line becomes blocked by ice or debris. Now Amy can use her basement space however she pleases, without fear of water damage!

As soon as this Roxbury, ME homeowner noticed the wall of their basement bowing inward, they knew something was wrong. After a quick search online, they knew they would need professional help fixing their wall and they found just the company for the job. Once they visited our TC Hafford website, they called our offices to set up their free estimate. When the homeowner sat down with our sales rep. and went over their options, they were ready right away for us to get started on the repairs. When our installation crew arrived at the property, they got started on fixing the wall using 8’ PowerBrace beams. First, the locations for the installations were marked and framing for the lever brackets was attached to the supports along the ceiling. Next, the PowerBrace beams were placed along the wall in the marked locations, fitted to the lever brackets in the ceiling. With the top of the PowerBraces secured to the ceiling supports, the bottoms were tied down using concrete screw anchors. Once fully installed, the lever brackets at the top are tightened to hold each PowerBrace tight against the wall, forcing it back into place over time. With their wall secured, this homeowner can now rest assured they won’t come home to a collapsed basement. These PowerBrace beams will keep this basement wall where it is supposed to be in the future.

When this homeowner living in Roxbury, ME began to have trouble with water gathering in pools on their basement floor, they knew it was time they got a sump installed to remove the water. To get this done, they called us at TC Hafford Basement Systems after finding our website through an online search. After meeting with our sales representative and receiving their free estimate, the homeowner gave us the green light to begin work on their basement. When our installation crew was able to make it out to the home, they began work on installing a SuperSump system in the floor of the basement. The SuperSump is capable of pumping over 2,600 gallons of water from the home through the PVC discharge line every hour. This sump is supported by a nearby UltraSump backup battery. The UltraSump will provide the SuperSump 11,000 gallons worth of water removal power if the home were to lose power during a rainstorm before requiring a new charge. This should protect the home from any major flooding that might have overwhelmed the system during power outages. Finally, an IceGuard pipe segment was attached to the discharge line outside the home. This piece allows for any water blocked by ice or other debris to escape the line before reaching back into the basement and gathering on the floor. With their newly waterproofed basement, this homeowner can now make use of the space without the need to fear potential water damage affecting their belongings. The SuperSump system will keep this basement floor water-free for years to come!

Joe from Long Island had a crawlspace that would regularly take on water during rain. This was beginning to cause a smell, which was an obvious sign of mold growth, and Joe needed this the water dealt with. He logged online and found a solution in no time, TC Hafford Basement Systems. After we got the call, we dispatched a representative to inspect the crawlspace and determine the best potential fixes to stop the water leakage; giving Joe a free estimate on how much the repairs would cost. He decided on which fix he wanted and our crew got to work! We began by laying a Drainage Matting around the interior perimeter of the wall/floor joint. This mat will hold back moisture coming in through the joint, allowing it time to drain back out through the floor. We then encapsulated the crawlspace with a CleanSpace Liner. This is a plastic sheet that locks out all water trying to leak in through the walls or floor. Finally, we installed a SaniDry XP dehumidifier. This will dry out the air within the crawlspace, maintaining a dry and healthy atmosphere. Now Joe has a dry crawlspace, which will remain dry for years to come.

A homeowner that lived in Long Island, ME had recently began to have trouble with water collecting on their concrete basement floor. The water seemed to be leaking in through the foundation below the home, leaving the homeowner unsure how to put an end to the problem. After a search online, they called us at TC Hafford Basement Systems to see if we could help solve their problem. We set them up with a free estimate and went over their options with them. They soon gave us the green light to begin work on waterproofing their flooding basement. Once our installation crew arrived at the home, they got started on the floor of the basement by excavating a shallow trench into the perimeter of the floor. This allowed for WaterGuard piping to be laid down within the floor, surrounding the space. The pipes each have slits along their bottom edges. Buried beneath a layer of loose rocks and concrete, the WaterGuard within the floor will capture any leaking moisture in the future and guide it through the floor to the sump. To handle the removal of the water from the basement, our crew installed a SuperSump pump in the basement floor with the WaterGuard pipes feeding directly into it. The SuperSump can remove water from the home at a rate of 2,650 gallons of water every hour, plenty of power to keep any rainwater at bay. Nearby, an UltraSump backup battery was installed and connected to the SuperSump. This battery will enable the SuperSump to continue to force water out of the home even if a storm knocks out the power in the home. This device will then charge after power is returned. The water leaves the home through a PVC discharge line. Outside, two additions were made to this discharge line to better protect this home from potential water problems. The first was an IceGuard pipe segment placed just beyond where the line exits the side of the home. This pipe has upward facing holes that will stop water trapped in the line by ice or debris from reaching back into the interior of the basement. Lastly, the end of the line was capped with a LawnScape discharge port. This piece has a grate over the end, allowing the water leaving the home to flow freely while holding back debris that might otherwise clog the line. Now that this homeowner has properly installed basement waterproofing, they can use their basement without the need to fear possible water damage. The WaterGuard & SuperSump system will ensure this basement floor remains dry for years to come!

Plagued by a damp crawlspace below their home, this Long Island, ME homeowner was looking for a solution to the moisture. After a quick internet search, they ended up on our TC Hafford Basement Systems website. They decided they wanted us to solve their problem and called us to receive their free estimate. They met with our representative and hired us soon after the meeting to have the project scheduled. When our installation crew arrived at the home, they got to work on eliminating the moisture within the space. To do this, a SaniDry XP dehumidifier was installed on the floor of the space. This device will pull in the damp air from around the crawlspace and separate any moisture from it. The now-dry air is then circulated back into the space while the water is passed through some pipes to a Condensate Pump. This will force the water up and out of the home through a discharge line. Now whenever moisture enters the atmosphere of this crawlspace, it will soon be removed from the home through the SaniDry system. Now this homeowner will no longer suffer from the musty smell emanating from the space below their home. The SaniDry XP system will keep this crawlspace moisture-free for years to come!

A homeowner in Hebron needed a way to waterproof their crawlspace. It would gather water during rain, and this could easily lead to mold or structure damage. After hearing about TC Hafford Basement Systems from a contractor, they contacted us to get the job done. We investigated the crawlspace to give a free estimate; then we got to work! The crawlspace received a Drainage Matting around the inside perimeter. This will prevent any moisture from leaking outward into the center of the crawlspace. Next, we encapsulated the crawlspace with a CleanSpace Liner which acts as a barrier and locks out any moisture that would otherwise find its way into the crawlspace. Finally, we installed a SaniDry CX dehumidifier. This will maintain a dry atmosphere within the crawlspace should moisture find its way in. Now this homeowner will have a dry crawlspace no matter the weather! A homeowner in Hebron needed a way to waterproof their crawlspace. It would gather water during rain, and this could easily lead to mold or structure damage. After hearing about TC Hafford Basement Systems from a contractor, they contacted us to get the job done. We investigated the crawlspace to give a free estimate; then we got to work! The crawlspace received a Drainage Matting around the inside perimeter. This will prevent any moisture from leaking outward into the center of the crawlspace. Next, we encapsulated the crawlspace with a CleanSpace Liner which acts as a barrier and locks out any moisture that would otherwise find its way into the crawlspace. Finally, we installed a SaniDry CX dehumidifier. This will maintain a dry atmosphere within the crawlspace should moisture find its way in. Now this homeowner will have a dry crawlspace no matter the weather!

A homeowner in Minot was having trouble with water gathering in their basement. This could easily lead to water damage. The homeowner need this fixed as soon as possible. They contacted TC Hafford to get the job done. We had a representative head out to take a look, and discuss with the homeowner the potential solutions for this issue. The homeowner decided on what they wanted done, and we got to work! We started by digging up the perimeter of the basement. This trench made way for us to install a WaterGuard pipe system. This is then buried under cement to hold it in place. The WaterGuard system will capture any moisture entering the basement through the walls or floors. The water is then channeled to a newly installed SuperSump sump pump. This pump will take the collected water and push it up and out of the basement. Now this homeowner no longer needs to worry about water gathering in their basement!

Living in Minot, ME, this homeowner has recently noticed a musty smell around their home. They soon discovered the smell to be coming from moisture building up in the crawlspace beneath their home. Without a vapor barrier, any rainwater or melting snow could easily leak in through the walls and floor, allowing mold populations to thrive. To remedy this moisture problem, they searched online for a solution. After reading about TC Hafford Basement Systems, they gave us a call to receive their free estimate. Soon after, we began work on waterproofing the space. As soon as our crew arrived at the home they were able to begin the vapor barrier installation. This began with a Drainage Matting being laid across the floor of the space. This mat sits just above the surface of the floor and has many holes throughout. This allows any moisture caught within the vapor barrier can flow back toward the ground and flow out of the space. Next, a CleanSpace liner was used to encapsulate the crawlspace. This sheet covers all of the walls, as well as supports and the floor. This completes the vapor barrier, which will now completely lock out any new moisture trying to enter the space. With their vapor barrier in place, this homeowner should notice their moisture problem soon dissipate. Without any moisture, any mold will be unable to sustain itself.

Soon after noticing a puddle of water on their basement floor, this Minot, ME homeowner discovered a crack along one of the walls. The water had been entering through the crack and the homeowner had to manually remove any pools of water that would build up. Looking to have something done about the crack, the homeowner searched online where they found our TC Hafford Basement Systems website. The homeowner called us shortly after and we set them up with their free estimate. They agreed to what our sales representative suggested, and we got to work waterproofing this basement! After the homeowner had their free estimate, our installation crew was dispatched to seal the crack causing the problem. Because the crack ran across a wall covered by several wooden supports, a special sealing method was used. An initial coat of sealant was applied over the top of the crack, with plugs being placed in the sealant every few feet. Once the plugs were dried in place, they were opened and Urethane was injected into the crack through each, until the crack was completely filled. This will prevent any future moisture from entering the basement through this newly sealed crack. Now this homeowner should no longer need to deal with pools of water gathering in their basement. The Urethane Injection in the crack will keep the leaks at bay in the future!