Job Stories

A homeowner in Hollis Center was having issue with water leaking into their basement through the walls and floor. The water achieved this through a phenomenon known as hydrostatic pressure. This is when the amount of water in the surrounding soil is so great, it pressed its way through the cement foundation. To find a solution, the homeowner logged online and searched. They soon found TC Hafford Basement Systems and called us to receive their free estimate. They agreed to what work they wanted done and we got started. We began by excavating the interior perimeter of the basement floor. This new trench made room for us to lay down our WaterGuard system. This system is then hidden under the floor with loose rocks and cement to ensure functionality. The WaterGuard will capture water as it comes in through the effects of hydrostatic pressure. This water will then be guided to the sump. Within the sump, we installed a SuperSump sump pump. This pump will force all of the water up and out of the basement through a PVC discharge line. Finally, we attached an UltraSump backup batter to the SuperSump. This will maintain the pumping of water even without power in the home. With these three systems working together, the homeowner will no longer experience a flooding basement. They will maintain a dry basement for years to come.

Tired of their dark, damp, dingy crawlspace, Hollis Center homeowners contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems for help. Our System Design Specialist Peter F. created a plan to encapsulate their crawlspace with CleanSpace and drainage matting. Drainage Matting is a durable barrier with dimples to help channel water and elevate the CleanSpace, keeping it clean. CleanSpace is a durable, inorganic vapor barrier that gets attached to the walls and seals up the crawl space, keeping moisture out.

Hollis Center, ME homeowners were experiencing a very wet basement, often having several inches of water in some spots. They reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems for help waterproofing the area. We installed WaterGuard, a TripleSafe Sump Pump and a SaniDry Sedona system for a complete solution. WaterGuard is a perimeter drainage system that collects water and channels it directly to the TripleSafe sump pump. The TripleSafe pumps water away from the home through an exterior buried discharge line. The TripleSafe is the top of the line sump pump, with a battery back up system and two Zoeller pumps to handle high capacity water events. The SaniDry Sedona is a high efficiency air system that not only controls the humidity in the space, but also filters out dust and mold spores to keep the air healthy.

A homeowner in Ogunquit was experiencing trouble with their basement. Whenever it would rain, water would gather in one of the corners of their basement. They needed a sump pump to remove this water, and after being referred by a family friend, knew TC Hafford Basement Systems could provide exactly that. They called us to set up a meeting, and our representative was at the home in no time to inspect the basement and give the homeowner their free estimate. They selected which pump they wanted and we got to work! We began by digging out a sump in the basement floor. This would allow us to install the pump where most of the water gathered. We then installed a TripleSafe sump pump. The TripleSafe is composed of three pumps, one primary for the bulk of the water, a secondary in case the primary fails for any reason, and finally, a battery powered backup pump in case the power goes out. With this sump pump in place, a flooding basement is a thing of the past for this homeowner!

Homeowners in Ogunquit, Maine experienced water intrusion that caused their finished basement floors and walls to get ruined. They gutted the space and wanted to waterproof it before refinishing it. We installed WaterGuard perimeter drainage, a TripleSafe sump pump, CleanSpace wall system, Spray Foam insulation, and a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier.    WaterGuard connects to the TripleSafe to capture moisture and pump it away from the home. The CleanSpace wall system is a vapor barrier that seals moisture out of the basement, while allowing any water seepage to come in behind the liner and is funneled to the WaterGuard. The SaniDry Sedona can remove over 100 pints of water per day from the air, keeping the humidity and moisture at a healthy level. Spray Foam insulation not only improves the energy efficiency of the space, but is also water resistant, so it helps seal out moisture unlike traditional fiberglass insulation. The homeowners can now safely finish the basement without worrying about ruining their investment.

A homeowner in Moody had a sump pump that would regularly back up. It just wasn’t powerful enough to push out all of the water that gathered in the basement. Needing to upgrade to a better sump pump, he contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems after seeing an ad for us on his television. We gave him a free estimate, then we got to work! Upon arriving at the home, we needed to remove the old pump from the sump. After making space, we installed a TripleSafe sump pump into where the old sump was. The TripleSafe pump houses three separate pumps which each have a purpose. The first is the primary pump, which is used for most of the water. The secondary pump is for when the primary pump can’t handle all the water or malfunctions for any reason. The third and final pump is battery-operated and is for when the power goes out in the house. The TripleSafe will keep this basement dry, no matter the amount of rain. To finish this project, on the exterior of the home, we attached an IceGuard pipe piece to the discharge coming from the sump pump. This IceGuard will allow water to escape the pipe should the lower end of the line become blocked by ice or other debris. Worrying about their sump pump is now a worry of the past for this homeowner!

Living with a flooding basement wasn’t something this Moody, ME homeowner had in mind when buying their home. Seeking methods to keep the water from their basement, the homeowner searched online for a solution. They soon discovered TC Hafford Basement Systems and called us to set up their free estimate! After reviewing their options with our sales representative, the homeowner hired us to protect their basement from future flooding. With a concrete foundation beneath the home, our installation crew began their work on this basement by excavating a shallow trench into the floor, around the perimeter. This trench would allow our crew to lay WaterGuard piping down within the floor, surrounding the basement. Where the trench passed below a door exiting the home, a TrenchDrain pipe segment was intersected into the WaterGuard. This drain has an upward facing grate that will remain level with the surface of the floor while the WaterGuard piping is buried below a fresh layer of concrete. Within the basement floor, the WaterGuard pipes will take in any leaking moisture through slits along the edges of each pipe. The trapped water is then directed to the sump in the basement floor where it will be removed from the home without causing further problems. The newly installed piping embedded in this homeowner basement floor will ensure the space remains water-free. The WaterGuard piping will prevent water from gathering on the surface of this basement floor for years to come!

Without any moisture protection in their crawlspace, this Moody, ME homeowner was in the market for a way to keep water from building up below their home. After seeing an ad on their TV, they called us at TC Hafford Basement Systems to set up a free estimate for themselves. After meeting with our sales representative, they hired us to get started on eliminating the moisture in their crawlspace. Upon arriving at the home, our crew got started by utilizing Spray Foam to fill in gaps between the rim joists above the crawlspace. This will help the homeowner maintain efficiency when heating or cooling their home. Next, to eliminate their moisture problem, a SaniDry CX dehumidifier was installed alongside a Condensate Pump. The SaniDry will collect the moisture in the atmosphere of this crawlspace by separating it from the damp air it pulls in. The dried air is then circulated back into the crawlspace while the water is passed to the pump for removal from the home. This process will continue until the crawlspace is once again moisture-free. With a new dehumidifier running, this homeowner should notice any musty smells or signs of a moisture problem dissipate from their home. The SaniDry CX will maintain a dry, healthy atmosphere below this home for years to come!

Homeowners in Kennebunk, ME wanted help controlling the moisture in their crawl space. System Design Specialist Michael P. recommended installing a SaniDry Sedona high efficiency air system. The SaniDry can control humidity levels in the space, as well as filter out dust and mold spores from the air. The homeowners will have a healthier crawl space and no longer have to deal with a damp area. 

A homeowner in Kennebunk was having trouble with their sump pump they had in their basement. It was able to handle light amounts of water, but once it started really raining, the pump would back up and flood the basement. This was an immediate problem for the homeowner, as they used their basement for storage, so they needed a way to stop this before too much more flooding happened. This is when they called TC Hafford Basement Systems. We had a representative head to the home shortly after to give the homeowner a free estimate. They chose what they wanted done, and we had our crew get to work! We had to start by removing the old sump pump. It wasn’t going to be needed anymore, and could be thrown out. We then installed our SuperSump sump pump in the old sump hole. This sump will be able to handle any amount of water coming in from heavy rains. We attached an UltraSump backup battery onto the SuperSump to keep it functional even when the power goes out. Now even in the heaviest storms, this new sump system will remain functional. This homeowner no longer has a faulty sump or a wet basement to worry about!