Job Stories

A homeowner in Farmington had a basement which would frequently take on water during heavy rains. This was a problem for the homeowner because he was using this space for storage, and didn’t want his belongings to be damaged by the water. After seeing TC Hafford Basement Systems on his television, this homeowner knew we were exactly the company he needed! He gave us a call and we got working on the basement! We began by digging out the inside perimeter of the basement floor. This allowed us to lay down our special WaterGuard pipe system, which was then covered in loose rocks and cement to hide it beneath the floor without stopping it from working. The WaterGuard pipes will capture water as it travels through the cement, not allowing it to reach the surface. We then installed a SuperSump sump pump with an UltraSump backup battery attached. The water collected by the WaterGuard is guided to this new sump, which pumps the water up and out of the basement through a PVC discharge line. Finally, on the exterior of the home, we attached an IceGuard pipe to the middle of the discharge line. This IceGuard will allow water to exit the pipe in the event of a blockage lower down the pipe. With these systems in place and working together, this homeowner will no longer need to worry about water finding its way into his basement!

This homeownr from Farmington, ME had water entering their basement through the concrete foundation itself. They were unsure how to stop the leakages and needed to regularly remove the water themselves. Soon after seeing us on their TV, the homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems to see what we could do to solve their problem. After they received their free estimate, they hired us to get the job done! When our installation crew arrived at the home, they needed to dig into the basement floor to properly waterproof this basement. A shallow trench was excavated into the perimeter of the concrete floor. Inside this new trench, a WaterGuard piping system was laid down surrounding the basement. Loose rocks and concrete were used to seal the pipes within the floor. The WaterGuard pipes will capture any leaking moisture from now-on through small slits in the bottom edge of the pipes. The water is then guided beneath the floors surface to the sump where it will be removed from the basement. Within the sump, we installed a SuperSump sump pump. This pump can pump at a rate of 2,650 gallons of water per hour, which will ensure this basement isn't overwhelmed by any amount of leakage. An UltraSump backup battery was attached to the SuperSump nearby. This will keep the pump functional even if the home loses power during a heavy storm. The water is forced up and out of the home by the SuperSump where is is carried away from the home. Outside the home, our crew made two final additions to the discharge line before this job was complete. The first was an IceGuard pipe section attached just beyond where the lien exits the home. This piece has special holes built-in that allow for blocked water to escape without causing a backup into the home. Lastly, a LawnScape piece was used to cap the end of the line. This blends the exit into the surrounding lawn without allowing debris to enter the pipe. Now that their basement has been properly waterproofed, this homeowner can make use of the space. The WaterGuard & SuperSump will keep this space dry for the future.

A homeowner in Farmington, Maine, contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems to explore solutions for their crawl space. With a low ceiling height of around four feet and a dirt floor, the space was consistently damp, raising concerns about mold and structural damage. After an on-site assessment, our experts recommended a full encapsulation to address the moisture problem. We installed a CleanSpace liner to seal the space, paired with drainage matting to guide water away from the foundation. To further improve air quality and prevent future dampness, we added a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier on a stand and applied spray foam insulation to create a comprehensive moisture barrier.     The results were immediately apparent. The crawl space became dry, comfortable, and far more functional, giving the homeowner peace of mind about the long-term health of their home. They were highly satisfied with the improvements, recognizing the significant upgrade to their living conditions and home protection.

A couple in Richmond had a basement that was constantly humid. The humidity was causing a mold problem on the floor, but the homeowner wanted to finish their basement. The homeowners sought a way to resolve this issue, and contacted us at TC Hafford Basement Systems to receive a free estimate. They selected what work they wanted done and we got to work! To help these homeowners with their basement issue, we needed to eliminate the mold problem. We also needed a way to allow for the basement to be finished with the humidity of the space. To achieve this, we laid down ThermalDry flooring tiles across the entire basement floor. These tiles are made of a hard plastic, with a thick foam matting insulating the bottom of them. This raises them off of the floor, and keeps them above the cold temperature of the concrete floor. These tiles enable the homeowners to finish their basement without any fear of the mold impeding on their floor.

Susan from Readfield was experiencing difficulty with her semi-finished basement. Even though she possessed a sump, the water leaking in through the back of the basement was still causing the floor to become wet. In order to finish her basement, a wet floor needed to become a thing of the past. Susan called TC Hafford Basement Systems the next day to get the dry basement she needed. To keep the water out of the basement, the sump needed to be upgraded from a drain to a pump, so we installed a SuperSump sump pump in the old sump. The SuperSump is able to move 2,650 gallons of water per hour out of a basement. This should be more than enough to maintain a dry floor for Susan. To keep the SuperSump functional during any weather, we attached an UltraSump backup battery to the SuperSump to keep it operating even if the power goes out. Finally, on the exterior of the home, attached to the discharge line coming from the sump, we installed an IceGuard piece to maintain a steady flow of water. The IceGuard will continue to let water out of the pipe, even if the lower end is blocked by ice or other debris. Now Susan can finish her basement without needing to worry about water gathering on her basement floor.

A homeowner living in Readfield, ME had a problem growing beneath their home. WIthout a vapor barrier to keep moisture out of their crawlspace, mold was beginning to grow in the space. To see what they could have done about this problem, the homeowner searched online for crawlspace waterproofing and found us at TC Hafford. They called us to set up their free estimate and we got to work! When our installation crew arrived at the home, they began work on the space right away by laying a Drainage Matting across the floor of the space. This mat has holes throughout it to allow any moisture build-up within the barrier to flow out through the ground below. Next, the space was encapsulated with a CleanSpace liner. Completing the vapor barrier, this CleanSpace liner will now stop any outside moisture before it is able to reach the interior of this crawlspace, where it would worsen any mold problems. Finally, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was installed within the crawlspace interior. This device will take in any damp air within the space, separating the moisture from it and circulating the dried air back into the space. With their new vapor barrier in place, along-side their SaniDry dehumidifier, this homeowner should soon notice any musty smell dissipate as their mold problem subsides.

When this Readfield, ME homeowner noticed a musty smell coming from their basement, they realized the space was especially damp lately. Worried this moisture would begin to cause further problems, they searched for a solution to their problem online and soon discovered TC Hafford Basement Systems. After contacting our office staff, they soon met with our sales representative to discuss their free estimate. They soon gave us the green light to begin work on the basement. When our installation crew made it to the home, they were tasked with eliminating the moisture build up in the atmosphere of the space. To achieve this, a SaniDry Sedona was installed on the floor of the basement with a Condensate Pump installed nearby. The SaniDry, once active, will take in the damp air all around the basement. The moisture is then separated from the air and it is circulated back throughout the basement. The collected water flows through a connecting pipe to the Condensate pump. This pump then forces the water up and out of the home through a PVC discharge line. The discharge line carries the water a small distance from the home before releasing it onto the ground where it will harmlessly drain away into the ground. Now this homeowner should soon notice the musty smell fade away while the air becomes cleared of moisture. The SaniDry Sedona will keep the atmosphere below this home healthy and dry for years to come!

A homeowner in East Winthrop was having trouble with water gathering within his crawlspace. This water was beginning to cause mold to grow within the space, and the homeowner wanted something done about it. After seeing an ad on television for TC Hafford Basement Systems, the homeowner called us right away! We gave them their free estimate, and then we got to work. To help drain the water from the crawlspace, we installed a SmartSump sump pump in the floor of the crawlspace. This will take in the water, and pump it out of the space through a PVC discharge line. To remove the moisture from the air, we installed a SaniDry CX dehumidifier. Removing the moisture from the air in the crawlspace will eventually kill off the mold. This is because mold needs moisture to survive. With these new products in place, this homeowner will no longer have any trouble with water gathering in his crawlspace.

Living with a flooding basement was not something this East Winthrop, ME homeowner imagined when they first moved into their new home. With a concrete foundation below the home, the homeowner was unsure how to approach the problem. After seeing an ad for TC Hafford on TV, they called us right away and we set them up with a free estimate. They spoke with our sales representative and decided they would like to have us get the job done on their basement. When our installation crew arrived at the home, their first task was to excavate a shallow trench intro the perimeter of the basement floor. This allowed them to lay WaterGuard piping down around the outer edge of the floor, just beneath the surface.  After being buried beneath a fresh layer of concrete, the WaterGuard pipes will capture any moisture leaking through the foundation using slits along the edges of each pipe. The water is then trapped within the piping and guided beneath the floor to the sump where it will be removed from the home. To take care of the water-removal, a SuperSump pump was installed in the sump. Nearby, an UltraSump backup battery was also installed and connected to the SuperSump. The new pump will take in the water collected by the WaterGuard and force it out of the home through a PVC discharge line. The SuperSump can keep up with more than 2,600 gallons of water every hour. The UltraSump battery will ensure the SuperSump remains active even during power outages, keeping the basement water-free during especially harsh storms. With their newly waterproofed basement, this homeowner can now use the space below their home how they wanted to without the fear of water damage. The classic WaterGuard & SuperSump combination will keep this basement free of flooding water for years to come!

A homeowner in Southport was having mold problem in their basement. This was caused by a moisture build up in the air, and required professional work done. They saw an ad one their television for TC Hafford Basement Systems and contacted us right after. We had a representative sent to the house to give a free estimate, then we were able to start working! We started by installing a SuperSump sump pump. This pump will take water from the basement, and push it up and out of the home. Then we attached an UltraSump backup battery to the SuperSump to maintain water evacuation even when the power is out. Next, we installed a SaniDry XP dehumidifier, which will maintain a dry atmosphere within the basement, and destroy the chance for any mold to find a place to live. Finally, we attached an IceGuard filter on the exterior of the home to the discharge line. This will ensure the water exits the basement even if the lower end of the discharge line becomes blocked by ice or other debris. Now this homeowner is worry free with a dry basement!