Job Stories

With a pool of water regularly forming on the porch in front of their home, this South Bristol, ME homeowner was worried the water would soon find its way into their basement. Looking for a way to prevent their basement from flooding, they searched online and soon discovered our TC Hafford Basement Systems website. The homeowner called us shortly after to ask about receiving their free estimate and we scheduled their appointment with our sales representative! During their meeting, they were given a detailed explanation on what we could do to solve their problem and they hired us to get the job taken care of as soon as possible. Once our installation crew arrived at the home, they got started on waterproofing this basement by excavating a space for a sump system to be put in. Here, in the natural low point of the floor, a SuperSump pump was installed. This device will take in any water leaking into the basement and force it up and out of the home through a PVC discharge line. The SuperSump is capable of remove over 2,600 gallons of water every hour, plenty of power to keep this basement water-free. Finally, outside the home we attached an IceGuard pipe segment just beyond where the discharge line leaves the basement. This piece of specialized piping has holes built into the sides that will not affect normal water flow. However, these holes will allow for water blocked by ice or debris to escape the line without backing up into the basement. With these additions to their basement, this homeowner can remain assured the water outside their home won’t pool up on their basement floor. The SuperSump system will ensure this basement stays dry in the future!

Jim from Edgecomb was having trouble with his drain in his basement backing up. This problem was only getting worse with time, so he got online to find a solution. Jim soon found TC Hafford Basement Systems and gave us a call. We had a representative give Jim an estimate and he made his choice as to what work he wanted done. We got to work by digging up the interior perimeter of the basement. This cleared room for us to install a WaterGuard pipe system. WaterGuard is a special pipe that collects water as it enters the basement through either the walls or the floor. Guiding it toward the sump in the basement. After installation, the piping is covered over with cement to conceal it within the basement floor. Next, we put into place a SuperSump sump pump. This pump is fed the water collected by the WaterGuard system and pushes it up and out of the basement through PVC pipe. Finally, on the exterior of the home, we added an IceGuard to the PVC pipe. This is a unique piece of pipe that allows for the evacuated water to continue to flow even if the lower end of the pipe is blocked by ice or debris. Now this homeowner no longer needs to worry about his basement flooding.

A homeowner in Augusta was having trouble with water leaking into their basement through a large crack in the basement wall. If this wasn’t fixed soon, the homeowner feared it may start to cause water damage if enough water built up. After seeing TC Hafford Basement Systems on their television, the homeowner gave us a call to get their free estimate on the repair cost. They chose how they wanted the crack dealt with, and we dispatched a crew to begin work on the basement. The crack needed to be sealed in a way that would remain water tight for years, even if the wall shifted in any way; this means we needed to apply FlexiSpan to the wall. We started by filling the crack with a sealant. This is the first line of defense against water attempting to leak in through the crack. Next, we laid a foam mat over the sealant. This mat is the backbone of the FlexiSpan and gives it its flexible nature. Finally, we applied another layer of sealant over the foam to hold the structure in place. This FlexiSpan will keep out any water attempting to find its way inside the basement. This homeowner no longer needs to worry about any water damage, now that FlexiSpan is in place.

A homeowner in Augusta, ME contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems after noticing consistent water accumulation in their basement, which had led to dampness and musty odors. Concerned about the damage the moisture could cause, the homeowner requested an inspection to determine the cause of the water intrusion and find a lasting solution.   Upon inspection, we discovered that water was seeping through cracks in the foundation walls, worsened by poor insulation and lack of drainage. To tackle the problem, we applied Dr. Energy Saver spray foam insulation to seal gaps and insulate the walls. The spray foam not only improved the home's energy efficiency by preventing cold drafts but also created a moisture-resistant barrier, helping to keep the basement dry. We installed the WaterGuard drainage system to capture water entering through the walls and direct it away from the basement. To ensure that water didn't freeze and block the drainage during winter, we installed IceGuard on the discharge line, preventing potential backups. We also added a Trench Drain to control surface water and direct it into the WaterGuard system, providing comprehensive protection from future water damage.   To further safeguard the basement, we lined the walls with the CleanSpace Wall System, creating a vapor barrier that prevents water from entering while keeping humidity in check. This bright, clean-looking system also improved the overall appearance of the basement.     The homeowner was incredibly pleased with how efficiently the team handled the job and noticed a remarkable difference in the air quality and dryness of their basement. With the systems in place, they felt secure knowing their home was protected from future water intrusion.

Shortly after moving into their dream home, this Augusta, ME, homeowner was faced with a problem: their basement would get wet when it rained. Wanting to use their basement for storage without the risk of having their belongings damaged, the homeowner reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems for a free estimate to waterproof their basement. System Design Specialist Ken Castillo met with the homeowner, and together they worked on designing a system that would keep their basement dry and their home healthy.   WaterGuard Perimeter drain was installed along the basement walls where necessary to capture groundwater. WaterGuard then channels the water to the new TripleSafe Sump Pump. In high-traffic areas, TrenchDrain was installed to capture the most amount of water possible. TrenchDrain features a grated cover that can be removed to clear the system and still capture surface water in front of stairs, doorways, and more. The TripleSafe Sump Pump has the power to pump 2,220 gallons of water an hour out of the main pump alone. Water is pumped out through a Buried Discharge Line that takes the water away from the home, where it can’t cause any more issues. IceGuard was installed at the base of the discharge line to prevent ice buildup, keeping the system running at 100% all year round. Now the home is safe from water, and the basement can be used for storage without worry.

A homeowner in Belgrade Laked was having trouble with a crack in their basement wall. The crack was allowing water to easily leak into the basement during rain, and was allowing for damage to start to occur. This needed to be prevented in any way, and after a prior customer told the homeowner about TC Hafford Basement Systems, we received the call to come out and take a look. We gave the homeowner a free estimate on the cost to fix the crack, and then got to work! To solve this homeowner’s problem, we needed to seal the crack with FlexiSpan. We started this process by filling the crack with sealant. This sealant is then layered over with a foam matting. This adds the flexible structure to the FlexiSpan. The foam is then covered with a final layer of sealant. The finished FlexiSpan can contort and stretch to maintain its coverage over the crack should the basement wall shift in any way. Now this crack is no longer a problem for the homeowner.

Betty in Belgrade Lakes was in need of some waterproofing for her basement. Water had been gathering in her basement for months and it was time something was done about it. She contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems to get the job done, and we had a representative out to the home shortly after to take a look and give a free estimate. Betty decided on what work she wanted done and we got started on the basement! We started by excavating the interior perimeter of the basement. This gave us room to lay down a WaterGuard pipe system. This system will capture water as it enters the basement and guide it to the sump. In the sump, we installed a SuperSump sump pump. This pump will take the collected water and force it up and out of the basement through a PVC discharge line. Finally, on the exterior of the home, we added an IceGuard piece to the discharge line. The IceGuard is specially designed to allow water to flow even if the lower end of the line becomes blocked by ice or other debris.

A homeowner in Belgrade was having a moisture problem in their crawlspace. This was most likely caused by a lake being so close to the house. The homeowner didn’t know how to resolve this issue until seeing an ad on the television for TC Hafford Basement Systems. After contacting us and receiving a free estimate on the cost to fix the problem, the homeowner decided to get the fix! Our crew started by laying down a drainage matting. This will allow collected water to not get locked in the crawlspace, and find its way outside again. Then the crawlspace was completely encapsulated with CleanSpace Liner. This liner covers the entire crawlspace and prevents any moisture from making its way into the crawlspace, if any manages to get in underneath. Now water is no longer something this homeowner needs to worry about!

A homeowner living in Belgrade, ME was having difficulties keeping their basement free of water. They had a sump pump, but the trouble was water gathering on the floor away from the pump. Looking to put an end to this flooding, the homeowner sought an answer online. They soon found us at TC Hafford and called us right away to receive their free estimate. After they heard what we could do for them they gave us the go-ahead to start work. When our installation crew arrived at the home, they began work on installing a WaterGuard piping system. Before the pipes could be laid, a shallow trench was excavated into the perimeter of the basement floor. The WaterGuard pipes were then laid down beneath the surface of the floor and buried beneath a fresh layer of concrete. These pipes, connected directly into the sump pump, will capture any moisture leaking in through the concrete foundation. This will keep any leaks from reaching the surface of this basement floor in the future. Next, a crack along one of the concrete walls needed to be sealed, as it was also a point where water had been leaking into this basement. To put an end to these leaks, a FlexiSpan seal would be used. This began with a primary layer of sealant being applied within and around the crack. This was then covered by a foam mat, running the length of the crack. Finally, a second layer of sealant was used to complete the FlexiSpan strcuture over the crack. This new seal will be able to shift and contort slightly to any shifting of the crack, maintaining a water-tight seal. Thanks to these new improvements, this homeowner should no longer experience any troubles with water leaking into their basement. The WaterGuard piping will take care of any problem before they rise above the surface of the floor.

This homeowner living in Belgrade, ME was in need of better insulation below their home. They had been losing heat in the winter through their crawlspace and wanted to do something about it. They sought a solution to this problem online, where they soon discovered us at TC Hafford Basement Systems. Once they called us and we set them up with a free estimate, our sales representative sat down with the homeowner to go over their options. They gave us the green light right away and we got to work! When our installation crew arrived, they moved to the crawlspace to better insulate the home. In order to help keep in the heat during the winter, Spray Foam was used to fill in gaps in the rim joists above the crawlspace. The foam covers the surfaces here and expands to provide a large barrier to resist heat transfer. This will ensure the homeowner can maintain reasonable efficiency of their air conditioning within their home. The Spray Foam insulation being applied below this home should easily attain the results this homeowner was looking for. Their home should now stay warm for many winters to come!