Job Stories

We recently helped homeowners in Cape Elizabeth, Maine address their wet basement problems. They reached out wanting to learn more about installing a sump pump, as they experienced water intrusion from snow melt and heavy rains. We installed our SuperSump pump system, which can handle over 2,000 gallons of water per hour. TrenchDrain was added around the perimeter of the space to capture any water seeping in from the walls and floors, and direct it into the SuperSump to be pumped away from the home. 

A homeowner in Cape Elizabeth was in the market for basement waterproofing. They’d been dealing with water flooding their basement for too long, and needed something done about it. Looking for a professional consultation, the homeowner soon heard about TC Hafford Basement Systems from a family friend. They were in contact with us right away, and we had a representative inspect the basement to give the homeowner a free estimate. They then gave us the green light and we began work! Our crew started by excavating the interior perimeter of the basement floor. This created a trench for us to emplace our WaterGuard pipe system, which was then covered over with loose rocks and cement. This hides the WaterGuard within the floor, while still allowing for it to function properly. This pipe system will catch water as it tries to leak into the basement, guiding it to the sump within the basement. In the sump, we installed a SuperSump sump pump. This pump will take the water gathered within it and push it up and out of the basement through a PVC discharge line. These two products working in tandem will maintain a dry basement floor. This homeowner now no longer needs to worry about heavy rains flooding his basement!

This Cape Elizabeth, ME, homeowner was tired of their old sump pump going in and out and not working as it should, allowing water to cover their basement floor. The homeowner booked a free estimate with TC Hafford Basement Systems, and System Design Specialist Peter Folsom worked with the homeowner to design a new sump system that would fit their needs. A TripleSafe Sump Pump was installed in the basement's low spot to capture groundwater and take care of it before it could cause any problems. The Triple Safe features two Zoeller sumps to handle heavy rain situations with the added protection of a battery backup pump. The water gets pumped out of the basement and far away from the home through a Buried Discharge Line. Maine gets cold, so to prevent ice buildup from being a problem during the winter months, IceGuard was installed on the Discharge line to ensure the system will run with no hiccups. The homeowner is happy and can use their basement freely without worrying about their items being damaged by water.

Western Maine Community Action reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems for trusted help with their wet basement. After evaluating their space and giving a free estimate, we proceeded with the installation of a full perimeter WaterGuard system. WaterGuard captures and channels water to the brand new TripleSafe, which features two Zoeller sumps, and a battery-powered backup to prevent any issues when power is lost. The TripleSafe drains water out of the basement and through an Exterior Buried Discharge line that is protected against ice buildup with IceGuard. Lastly, we installed a SaniDry Sedona high efficiency air purifier to filter dust, mold spores, and also control the humidity in the basement. The WMCA now has usable space that is protected against any future water damage!

A homeowner in Lewiston, Maine was experiencing musty smells in their basement, and they became concerned about mold. We installed a SaniDry Sedona, the world's most efficient dehumidifier. The SaniDry Sedona can remove 100 pints of moisture from the air per day. It also has a MERV 8 filter that helps control allergens like mold spores.

Homeowners in Lewiston, Maine reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems for help with their sinking concrete patio. Not only was it sinking, but it was preventing water from draining away from the attached garage. We used push piers to stabilize the patio so it would remain secure, while PolyLevel was injected to fill the voids underneath and live the patio back to level. By raising it, water was able to flow away from the garage again, preventing further water damage.

We recently helped homeowners in Lewiston, Maine solve their foundation problems. The back wall of their foundation was sinking, which was causing the basement floor to rise up off the foundation footer. We installed push piers to stabilize the home and keep the owners safe. Push piers are driven deep into the soil until they hit bedrock, which is strong enough to support the home. Steel brackets are installed under the foundation footing and connected to hydraulic equipment, which is used to lift the home back to its original position. The weight of the home is transferred from the unstable soil to the piers which are safely grounded in bedrock. 

A homeowner in Lewiston with a leaky basement was in need of waterproofing. Water was coming in through the foundation during heavy rains, and there was nothing this homeowner could do to stop it. They eventually saw TC Hafford Basement Systems on the news on their television. This lead them to call us for a free estimate. The homeowner decided on what they wanted done, and we had our crew sent out to start working on the basement! We began by digging up the interior perimeter of the basement floor, removing any debris. This created a trench surrounding the basement floor. We placed our WaterGuard system in this trench, and sealed it in place with loose rocks and cement. This hid it under the floor while still allowing full functionality. The WaterGuard will catch all the water trying to leak in through the walls or floor of the basement, keeping the interior dry no matter the amount of rain. The water is then redirected out of the basement through a discharge line. Now this homeowner has a dry basement, which will remain dry thanks to WaterGuard!

A homeowner in Cumberland Foreside was having trouble with moisture gathering in their basement. The moisture would come in through the walls and floor, then gather into puddles around the basement. Needing this to come to an end, the homeowner got online and found a solution; TC Hafford Basement Systems. After being contacted, we gave the homeowner a free estimate and started work on the basement! We first excavated the inside perimeter of the basement floor. The resulting trench us space to lay down a WaterGuard pipe system. This system is then buried under loose rocks and cement, to hide it within the floor while still allowing it to function properly. The WaterGuard will capture water as it enters the basement through the floor or walls, and guide it to the sump. In the sump, we installed a SuperSump sump pump. The SuperSump will take the collected water and push it up and out of the basement through a PVC discharge line. On the outside of the home, we attached an IceGuard piece to the PVC discharge line. This IceGuard is designed to prevent a back-up in the sump by allowing water to continue to flow even if the lower end of the discharge line becomes blocked for any reason. This homeowner now no longer has any puddles gathering in his basement, thanks to the WaterGuard.

Homeowners in Cumberland Foreside, Maine wanted to add a sump pump in their basement to help control water issues. We installed the TripleSafe sump pump, which is the top of the line pump system. The TripleSafe features two Zoeller pumps, as well as a third battery back-up pump that ensures the pump will operate even if the house loses power. The TripleSafe can handle a high capacity of over 6,000 gallons per hour in heavy rain or snow melt events. Water is pumped away from the home through an exterior buried discharge line, which is protected with IceGuard so it won't freeze up in the winter months.