Job Stories

A homeowner in Bowdoin was in need of some form of moisture control in their crawlspace. Moisture was getting in and causing all sorts of problems. From pools of water gathering on the floor to mold growing on the wood. This was a serious issue for the homeowner, and needed to be prevented as soon as possible. This is when the homeowner contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems. We had a crew out there in no time to help solve the problem. The floor, walls, and supports of the crawlspace were all covered with CleanSpace Liner. This is a thin film that locks out any moisture trying to make its way into the crawlspace through the floor or walls. Maintaining a dry atmosphere in the crawlspace for the future!

Chris from Phippsburg had a crawlspace that would regularly leak water during heavy rains. This could lead to damage to the property, or mold growth within the crawlspace. To prevent this, Chris got online and searched for a way to receive a proper vapor barrier. He soon came across TC Hafford Basement Systems, and called us to receive his free estimate. We then dispatched our crew and got to work! The crawlspace was first given a drain system. We installed a SmartDrain in the space where most of the water would usually gather. We then lined the crawlspace with a Drainage Matting along the floor/wall joint. This mat will hold back water as it tries to enter and allow it to drain back out through ground, or through the SmartDrain. Next, we encapsulated the crawlspace with a CleanSpace Liner. This liner is made of a thin plastic, and completely locks out any moisture trying to enter the interior. The water will then be forced to drain back into the surrounding soil. Finally, we installed a SaniDry CX dehumidifier to handle the humidity in the crawlspace. Keeping the moisture both off of the floor, and out of the air, we eliminate the problem of water damage and mold build up entirely. Chris now longer needs to worry about heavy rain, and can rest assured his crawlspace will remain dry!

A homeowner in Phippsburg, Maine, reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems for help with managing rainwater around their home. With no gutter system in place, they were concerned about water pooling near their foundation and wanted a reliable solution. After assessing the property, we recommended our Gutter Shutter system for its strength, durability, and ability to keep gutters clear of debris.   The Gutter Shutter system is designed to handle large volumes of rainwater while preventing clogs from leaves, branches, and other debris. Its seamless construction and heavy-duty materials mean the system remains securely fastened, eliminating the risk of sagging or detachment. This ensures that rainwater is efficiently redirected away from the foundation, reducing the risk of erosion and potential water damage.     Upon completion, the homeowner expressed how reassured they felt with this new addition. They were impressed with the clean, seamless look of the installation and confident in its ability to protect their home for years to come. The installation not only provided a practical solution but also enhanced the overall resilience of their property, giving them greater assurance against water-related issues.

When this homeowner living in Wayne, ME began to notice signs of moisture build up below their home, they wanted to know what their options were. After consulting the Yellow Pages, they called us at TC Hafford Basement Systems to find out if we could solve their problem. We set them up with a free estimate where the homeowner talked over their options with our sales representative. Once they selected how they wanted us to approach solving their moisture trouble, we dispatched our installation crew to get started! When the crew arrived at the home, they began work on keeping the crawlspace dry by installing a SmartDrain system within the natural low point of the floor. This will pull in any gathering water and drain it away from the home. Next, a Drainage Matting was laid across the floor of the space. This mat, resting on grooves in itself, forms channels against the floor below. The water blocked by the finished vapor barrier will follow these channels to the drain. Finally, a CleanSpace liner was used to encapsulate the interior of the crawlspace. This forms a water-tight seal against any outside moisture. Any leaking water will now gather on the exterior of this barrier and flow downward to the floor, where it will drain out of the home. With these new improvements below their home, this homeowner should soon notice the musty smell fade from their home. The CleanSpace barrier will keep their crawlspace dry and healthy in the future!

A homeowner in Monmouth with a finished basement experienced a terrible occurrence. While away from the house, their basement flooded and the carpet got destroyed. This need to not only be fixed, but prevented in the future. TC Hafford got the call, and sent out a representative to take a look. The home already had a sump pump with a discharge line, but that pump just wasn’t getting the job done. We took out the old pump and installed an UltraSump sump pump to keep water up and out of the basement. The homeowner also had a SaniDry XP installed in their basement to keep the moisture out of the air as well as off the floor.

A homeowner in Litchfield had a very humid basement. This humidity could easily lead to the growth of mold. If left alone, this mold could then eventually lower the structural integrity of the house supports. The homeowner took to the internet to find the solution and came across TC Hafford Basement Systems. After contacting us for an estimate, we had a representative out to take a look and give potential solutions. Soon after this we got to work installing a SaniDry XP Dehumidifier. This not only dehumidifies the air, it also circulates it around the entire basement. This ensures the dry air reaches out into the other sections of a basement, and not just the local area of installation.

A homeowner living in Litchfield, ME was in the market for some crawlspace waterproofing. While not being immediately a problem, the damp crawlspace beneath their home was still unpleasant due to the musty smell that came from the space. When the homeowner saw an ad on their television for TC Hafford Basement Systems they called us right away to find out if we could solve their crawlspace problem. They received their free estimate and hired us to get the job done! When our installation crew arrived at the home, they began work right away laying a Drainage Matting across the floor of the crawlspace. This mat sits just above the floor and has many perforations to allow for water bloced by the vapor barrier to drain away back into the ground. Over the top of this, a CleanSpace liner was used to encapsulate the crawlspace. This completed the installation of the vapor barrier and will lock out any future leakages. Now any water entering the space will be trapped between the CleanSpace and the ground, where it will soon drain away. Now the interior of this cralwpsace will stay dry during rainfall. This homeowner will no longer need to suffer from the musty smell coming from below their home.

Owning a home with a flooding basement wasn’t something this Litchfield, ME homeowner was expecting to live with. Looking for a way to put an end to this flooding, they called us at TC Hafford Basement Systems shortly after seeing us on their TV. Our office staff set them up with an appointment to meet with one of our sales representatives who gave them their free estimate. Once they reviewed their options, the homeowner selected what waterproofing they wanted done and we got started! When our installation crew arrived at the home, they got to work right away by excavating a shallow trench into the perimeter of the concrete floor. This gave room for our WaterGuard piping system to be laid down around the edge of the basement. Buried beneath a layer of loose rocks and concrete to conceal the pipes within the floor without hindering their function; the WaterGuard will now take in and moisture leaking into this basement through the floor. Once inside the WaterGuard, the collected water is guided through the floor to the sump where we installed a SmartSump pump. This device will force the water up and out of the home through a PVC discharge line, eliminating the moisture problem within this basement. On the exterior of the home, two finishing touches were made to the discharge line to better protect this basement from flooding. First, an IceGuard pipe segment was attached just beyond where the discharge line leaves the home. This piece has upward facing holes built into the sides. These holes will allow any water blocked by ice or debris in the line to escape without backing up and flooding the basement. Finally, a LawnScape discharge port was attached to the end of the line. This piece is covered on one end by a grate that will prevent most debris from entering the discharge line while allowing the water flowing from the home to exit normally. These newly installed waterproofing products will now maintain a dry, healthy basement for this homeowner to utilize however they see fit. The WaterGuard piping will prevent water from collecting on the floors surface for years to come!

Fred, from Bath, ME, had a basement that would leak water regularly, as well as a musty crawlspace. This was only until he saw TC Hafford Basement Systems on TV, and decided to give us a call. Once David Zawistowski, our representative, finished his examination of the basement, it was time to get started. Fred had a full system put in to keep the water out for good! Starting with the WaterGuard piping, which carries off the water coming in around the outer edge of the basement. He also got a Supersump sump pump which pumps the water up and out of the basement, back where it belongs. Where Fred had a door leading outside from the basement, we installed a TrenchDrain, to collect any water coming through under the door, and feed it along to the WaterGuard piping. Meanwhile, in the crawlspace, TC Hafford lined the interior with CleanSpace liner. This keeps out moisture and bacteria that might cause mold or rot to occur underneath the house. After completing our work, Fred made a point to contact us almost a month later to let us know, even after two rain storms, his basement remained perfectly dry!

This crawlspace in Arrowsic Maine needed some love so the homeowner contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems to get the job done. Our System Design Specialist Daryl met with the homeowner and after analyzing the issues in the crawl space, designed a system that would meet the homeowners needs. Utilizing CleanSpace, Drainage Matting, SprayFoam and a SmartSump, this crawl space will now be protected. With this system, the homeowner will have peace of mind knowing that the CleanSpace encapsulates the crawl space and water collected by the SuperSump will be moved far from the house through a buried discharge line where it will no longer be a problem.