Job Stories

  A homeowner in Yarmouth, Maine was dealing with a constantly leaking basement that left the space damp and unusable. Concerned about potential damage and mold growth, they reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems for a permanent solution. Our team assessed the issue and recommended the installation of a TripleSafe Sump Pump System to keep the basement dry year-round. With its triple protection design, the homeowner can now rest easy knowing their basement is protected—no matter the weather. Thanks to TC Hafford, their home is now safe, dry, and ready for use.

This Livermore Falls, ME, homeowner had been dealing with a musty smell coming from their crawl space. Moisture and high humidity in a crawl space can not only lead to musty smells, but mold and mildew growth can be dangerous to breathe in. The homeowner needed help, so they called TC Hafford Basement Systems for a free estimate. The crawl space needed to be encapsulated to keep moisture and critters out, so CleanSpace with Drainage Matting was installed. Drainage Matting gets laid on the ground first to protect the CleanSpace and create a channel for groundwater to flow to a sump pump. CleanSpace is a durable vapor barrier that is attached to the walls and creates an inorganic barrier between the outside elements and the interior of the crawl space. Keeping moisture out prevents musty smells, and the homeowner no longer has to worry about damage being caused in their crawl space.

A homeowner in Greene was beginning to have a mold problem in their crawlspace. Moisture was finding its way into the air, which created the perfect atmosphere for mold to grow. The homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems right away to receive their free estimate. We then began work on the crawlspace to remove this mold issue. To do so, we installed a SaniDry CX dehumidifier. This dehumidifier will, over time, take all of the moisture out of the air and maintain a dry atmosphere. This will kill off the mold, and remove any chance of more mold growing in the future. Now, thanks to SaniDry, this homeowner can live without fear of mold growth or rotting supports.

A homeowner in Leeds was having trouble with moist air in their basement. This was causing damp conditions and mold to grow. The homeowner wanted to have something done about this ASAP. After hearing about TC Hafford Basement Systems from a previous satisfied customer, they chose us to get the job done! After taking a look at the basement, the best solution was to install a SanyDry XP Dehumidifier. This dehumidifier will take in all the humid air, dry it out, and spread it out over the rest of the basement. Now this homeowner no longer needs to worry about a dank basement.

This homeowner living in Leeds, ME had a problem beneath their home. Water would regularly leak in through thier concrete foundation, causing some flooding across the basement floor. They saw an ad for TC Hafford on their television and called us to find out if we could solve their problem. After they received their free estimate, they gave us the go-ahead to get started! Once our installation crew arrived at the home, they began work on this basement waterproofing by excavating a shallow trench into the perimeter of the floor. Within this new trench, WaterGuard piping was laid down. These pipes, buried beneath a fresh layer of concrete, have slits along their bottom edges. The slits will take in any moisture leaking in through the foundation in the future. The water is guided through the floor to the sump to be removed without ever reaching the surface of the floor. Within the sump, we installed a TripleSafe pump system. The TripleSafe contains three pumps, each serving a purpose. The primary and secondary pumps will remove the majority of the water collected, with the secondary pump only activating if the primary requires extra help. The third pump is a battery-operated backup pump. This pump will keep the basement water-free even in the event of a power-outage. All of the water is removed from the home through a PVC discharge line where it is carried through the lawn to be deposited a distance from the home. Before our crew was finished, there were two additions that still needed to be installed outside the home. The first was an IceGuard pipe segment attached to the discharge line just beyond where it exits the home. This piece has special holes built-in that allow trapped water to escape. This will prevent a backup in the line if ice or debris blocks the lower end of the line. Finally, a LawnScape discharge port was used to cap the end of the line. Here, the water can exit through the grate into the ground while the grate holds back any debris that might fall around the LawnScape. With these new additions to their basement, this homeowner will no longer suffer from a flooding basement. The WaterGuard & TripleSafe combination will keep this basement dry for many years to come!

Living in Leeds, ME, this homeowner had recently begun looking for a way to solve a problem in their basement. With a large crack in one of the walls, water would regularly leak in during rainfall. After searching online, the homeowner soon discovered TC Hafford Basement Systems and called us right away to see if we could help. We set them up with a free estimate and dispatched our sales representative to discuss the solutions with the homeowner. They soon gave us the green light to get starter fixing the crack. When our installation crew arrived at the home, their goal was to prevent future leakages in this basement, using a FlexiSpan seal. The first step in sealing this crack was removing any debris from the surface by brushing it away with a coarse brush. Next, an initial layer of sealant was applied within and slightly around the crack. This was covered over by a foam core, which gives the seal the flexibility the name suggests. This core will enable the finished seal to shift and contort to slight changes in the crack shape. Finally, the foam was covered by a second layer of sealant, locking the structure in place. Now no more moisture will leak in through this crack. With the crack properly sealed, this homeowner can rest assured they won’t discover a flooded basement after a night of rain. The FlexiSpan seal will lock out water for many years to come!

This Leeds, ME homeowner was on their wits' end after having their walls and floors ruined because of their basement flooding. They wanted to be able to finish the space and actually use it instead of their basement being an object for nightmares. Exhausted and ready to solve their water intrusion problems, the homeowner booked a free estimate with TC Hafford Basement Systems. System Design Specialist Nick Ciciarelli met with the homeowner and worked with them to design a waterproofing system specifically designed for their home.   Wanting their basement dry all the time, they opted for a full Slab with WaterGuard system to ensure they can finally remodel their basement without the risk of their work being ruined by water. A lot of work goes into prepping the basement for the new system, starting with Drainage Matting being laid down. Drainage Matting creates an inorganic barrier between the new slab and the outside elements while aiding in channeling water to prevent hydrostatic pressure from building up. WaterGuard is installed around the perimeter to capture water and channel it to the new TripleSafe Sump Pump. The TripleSafe Sump Pump is capable of taking all the water and pumping it out of the basement through the new Exterior Buried Discharge Line. The Buried Discharge Line takes the water far from the home where it won’t cause any issues, and with the installed IceGuard, the system is protected against ice build-up, keeping the system running all year, even during freezing winter months. To finish the waterproofing system, the slab will be poured and a SaniDry XP will be installed to keep humidity levels at a safe level. The SaniDry XP drains to the TripleSafe so the homeowner will never have to worry about emptying a bucket of water, and the SaniDry XP can do its job all the time.   Now the homeowner can remodel their basement and be confident that their basement will be dry all the time.

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!