Job Stories

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 Bailey Island was looking for a proper vapor barrier for their crawlspace. They needed it done the right way the first time, so they weren’t spending money, only to spend more shortly after. They did their research, and found that TC Hafford Basement Systems was their best bet! They gave us a call and we had a representative head over to give the homeowner their free estimate. We then got to work by encapsulating the crawlspace with a CleanSpace Liner. This will lock out any moisture trying to enter the crawlspace through the walls or floor. Now the homeowner has a properly installed vapor barrier that will last and maintain a dry, healthy atmosphere within their crawlspace for years to come.

Living with a damp basement, this Bailey Island, ME homeowner was looking for a solution to their problem. While searching online, they soon discovered us at TC Hafford Basement Systems and thought we would be the perfect company for the job. They called us and we set them up with a free estimate from one of our sales reps. The homeowner hired us right away once they heard what we could offer them. We then dispatched our crew and got started! As soon as the installation crew arrived at the homeowner’s property, they began work on the damp basement by installing a SaniDry CX dehumidifier on the floor of the space. This device will pull in the damp air within the space, separating any moisture from it. The dried air is then circulated back into the basement while the collected water is removed. The circulation of the dried air will push more of the damp air back toward the SaniDry, continuing this process until the basement is free of moisture in the air. To remove this water, a SmartSump pump was installed in the floor of the basement. The SmartSump will take the water and force it out of the home through a PVC discharge line. Following the discharge line outside, two additions were made to these pipes to further protect the home from moisture. First, an IceGuard section of piping was connected to the line just beyond where it leaves the home. The IceGuard has upward facing holes built-in, to protect the basement from blockages. These allow for trapped water to escape the line without backing up into the home. Next, a LawnScape discharge port was connected to the end of the line. This piece has a grate covering the exit of the line, allowing the water to exit onto the lawn without letting in debris that would overwise clog the discharge line. Now that this homeowner has a system in place to remove moisture from their basement, they can be sure no moisture problems will take root below their home. The SaniDry and SmartSump installations will ensure this home remains dry for years to come!

After a particularly cold winter, this Bailey Island, ME homeowner was in the market for some improved insulation beneath their home. Looking to find a solution to their problem, the homeowner searched online and soon discovered our website at TC Hafford Basement Systems. They called us and we set them up with a free estimate from one of our sales representatives. Once they reviewed their options, they hired us to get started on improving the insulation below their home. When our installation crew was able to make it out to the home, they began work on the crawlspace below this home by removing some dirt that was hindering access to parts of the space. Once this dirt was out of the way, our crew began using Spray Foam between the rim joists above the crawlspace. Once applied, this foam will expand rapidly to fill in the space between the joists. Solidifying after this expansion, the foam will form an insulating barrier between the home and the temperatures that once entered through the crawlspace. Now that their crawlspace has been given a proper layer of insulation, this homeowner won’t need to worry about losing efficiency when heating their home next winter.

Will from Mount Vernon had an issue with his crawlspace. It would gather water whenever it would rain. This issue needed a solution, and a previous customer of TC Hafford told Will about our business. His solution was found! Will got into contact with us, and arranged to have his problem solved. Our crew got to work installing a CleanSpace Liner in the crawlspace. This is a sheet that covers the crawlspace floor, walls, and surrounds any supports inside the crawlspace. Preventing any water from leaking into the interior of the crawlsace, maintaining a dry atmosphere. Now Will no longer has to concern himself with the moisture in his crawlspace.

In Mount Vernon, Maine, a homeowner reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems as they prepared to have their house jacked up for maintenance. Knowing the insulation in their basement needed replacing, they wanted a solution that would provide both energy efficiency and durability. After evaluating the space, our team determined that Dr. Energy Saver spray foam insulation was the perfect choice. It offers high-performance insulation, sealing every nook and cranny, and providing excellent moisture resistance. After installation, the homeowner noticed their home felt more comfortable and was highly appreciative of the quality of work done. The improved energy efficiency and lasting protection will make a real difference for years to come.

A homeowner in Winthrop had been experiencing issues with a wet basement since they first moved into their house. This wasn’t too big of a problem for the homeowner, until they changed the pitch of their roof. After this, somehow even more water began to enter the basement. This is when, after seeing an ad on TV, the homeowner decided to contact TC Hafford. We got to work starting by installing a WaterGuard waterproofing system. This is a pipe that encapsulates the interior perimeter of the basement. It sits slightly under the floor, and captures any water entering through either the walls or the floor. We then connected this WaterGuard system to a SuperSump sump pump. This pump takes the water from the basement and pushed it up and out of the basement. On the outside of the house, we finished this project with an IceGuard piece. This section of pipe allows for water to escape the pipe should ice or other debris block the flow further along. These newly implemented systems working together should keep this homeowner happy, and the basement dry.

A homeowner in Winthrop had a problem with water leaking into his basement through the walls and floor. This was damaging his belongings he was storing in his basement, and he needed a way to stop the water as soon as possible. The homeowner got online and searched for a way to solve this problem, soon finding TC Hafford Basement Systems and choosing us to get the job done. They gave us a call the next day and we had a representative head to the home to look at the basement and give the homeowner a free estimate on the cost of the solution. We got the green light and began work! We started the job by digging up the inside perimeter of the basement floor. This gave us a trench to lay down our WaterGuard pipe system. This is a special pipe made to capture water as it tries to enter the basement through the walls or floor, guiding it then to the sump. We then installed a SuperSump sump pump into the sump in the basement. This is where the WaterGuard is leading the water. Once the water reaches the SuperSump, it is pushed up and out of the basement through a PVC discharge line. This homeowner now can sleep worry free that his belongings are dry and safe in his basement.

This Winthrop, ME, homeowner wanted to remodel their basement but couldn’t because of water finding its way into their basement and causing issues. The homeowner wanted to fix their problems before springtime, so they booked a free estimate with TC Hafford Basement Systems to get the help they needed. WaterGuard was installed along the perimeter of the basement where water was seeping in to capture it and channel it to the new TripleSafe Sump Pump. The TripleSafe features two Zoeller sumps and a battery-powered backup pump. The battery backup pump protects the homeowner during a rain event when their power goes out. TrenchDrain was installed in high-traffic areas and around appliances, then connected to the WaterGuard. The TripleSafe was connected to an Exterior Buried Discharge line that takes the water away from the home and protects the waterproofing system against ice buildup with the installation of IceGuard. Finally, to keep the humidity in the basement at a safe level and prevent mold and musty odors, a SaniDry Sedona was installed. The homeowner is happy that their basement is protected and they can use their basement however they want without worrying about damage.

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!