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After living in Port Clyde, ME for some time, these homeowners began to notice a musty smell within their home. After identifying the source to be the crawlspace beneath their home, they knew they would need to find a way to keep the space safe from moisture. They soon heard about TC Hafford from a friend and called us to receive their free estimate. Our sales rep. sat down with the homeowners soon after to discuss their options. They gave us the green light and our crew got to work! Once they arrived at the home, our installation crew was able to begin work on waterproofing the crawlspace right away. To eliminate the moisture building up in the atmosphere within the crawlspace, a SaniDry CX dehumidifier was installed on the floor. This device will pull in the surrounding air, separating any moisture from it and then circulating it back into the crawlspace. This will remove any moisture problems present within the space, keeping the air healthy and dry. The water collected by the SaniDry is then passed to a Condensate Pump installed nearby. This pump will force the water out of the home through a discharge line. The water travels a distance from the home through this line and is released onto the ground to harmlessly drain away into the ground. With their dehumidifier in place, these homeowners no longer need to put up with the musty smell throughout their home. The SaniDry CX & Condensate pump will keep the air in this crawlspace moisture-free for years to come!

A homeowner in Skowhegan was noticing pools of water gathering in their basement. The water was entering through a crack in the wall of the basement. This crack had expanded beyond the fixing capabilities of the homeowner, so they searched for a way to have it done professionally. They soon heard about TC Hafford Basement Systems from a family friend, and gave us a call right away! We had a representative inspect the basement to give the homeowner a free estimate of costs for the repair. The homeowner decided on what solution they wanted, and we got to work. We began by filling the crack with an initial layer of sealant. This first layer won’t be enough to completely seal the crack, but it is the first of three layers to form FlexiSpan. Next, we laid a foam matting over the top of the sealant. This foam adds flexibility to the overall structure of the FlexiSpan, giving it its name. We then covered the foam with a second layer of sealant. This final layer will lock out moisture trying to enter through the crack, and finish the FlexiSpan. The FlexiSpan will adhere to the crack, no matter the situation. Even if the wall shifts in any way, the FlexiSpan will shift along with it. Maintaining a dry basement floor for years to come!

A homeowner in Skowhegan, ME was living with a problem. They had a basement that wouldregularly take on water during rainfall. With the water leaking in directly through their concrete foundation, this homeowner was unsure how to prevent this leakage on their own. Wanting to have something done about it, they searched online for a solution and soon found us at TC Hafford Basement Systems. They called us soon after to set up their free estimate. After hearing what we could do for them, they hired us to get the job done right! Once our installation crew arrived at the home, they began work on the basement floor right away. A shallow trench was excavated into the perimeter of the concrete. Next, WaterGuard piping was installed within this trench and buried beneath a fresh layer of concrete. Concealed within the floor, the WaterGuard pipes will pull in any leaking moisture through slits along the pipes. The trapped water inside is then guided through the floor to the sump for removal from the home before it can reach the surface. Within the sump in this basement, a TripleSafe device was installed. The TripleSafe contains three pumps within itself. The first and second pumps will pump out the majority of the water, with the secondary pump acting like a backup for when the primary cannot handle the load. Third, a battery backup pump activates only when the home is without power, keeping the basement dry even in especially heavy storms. The water enering the TripleSafe is forced up and out of the home through a PVC discharge line. This line carries the water out and away from the home before it is deposited onto the lawn to drain away into the ground. An IceGuard pipe segment was attached to this discharge line just beyond where it exits the home. The IceGuard will protect against blockages lower in the line, such as ice, that may cause a backup into the basement. A special hole in the side of the IceGuard will allow only trapped water to escape the line. Finally, a LawnScape discharge port was attached to the end of the line. This piece blends exposed end of the line into the lawn with a grated end that allows the water to flow out while preventing debris from entering the pipe. With these improvements to their basement, this homeowner can now utilize their basement without any fear of water damage. The WaterGuard & TripleSafe will ensure this basement remains dry for years to come!

When this homeowner living in Skowhegan, ME began to notice water gathering in one corner of their basement, they knew they would need to do something about it before the problem got worse. They called us at TC Hafford shortly after seeing us on their television. Our office staff set them up with a free estimate and our sales rep. soon visited the home to look over the basement. After hearing their options, the homeowner hired us to get the job done as soon as possible! When our installation crew arrived at the home, they got started waterproofing the space by digging out a hole for a sump to be installed. Here, a SuperSump was placed in the floor, where it will collect the water gathering on the floor of the basement and force it out of the home through a PVC discharge line. The SuperSump can remove over 2.600 gallons of water from the home every hour, which will keep any rainfall at bay. Nearby, an UltraSump backup battery was installed and connected to the SuperSump. This device will power the SuperSump during any outages in the home, charging again when the power returns to the home. The discharge line that carries the water from the home received two additions on the exterior of the home before we were finished with this job. The first was an IceGuard section attached to the line just beyond where it leaves the side of the home. The IceGuard has upward facing holes built-in that protect the basement from blockages in the pipe. Now if ice were to block the discharge line, the trapped water would escape through the sides of the IceGuard without overflowing back onto the basement floor. Finally, a LawnScape discharge port was used to cap the end of the line. This piece covers the end of the line with a grate, blocking most debris from entering the line while allowing the water to continue to flow from the home onto the ground. With a new sump system in their basement, the flooding this homeowner was experiencing will now be a thing of the past. The SuperSump & UltraSump combination will be more than enough to keep back any leaking moisture in the future!

Without gutters on your home, a mix of problems can arise that could eventually lead to costly damage, resulting in an unhealthy home. Water running off of your home's roof can lead to soil erosion, foundation damage, and eventually basement flooding, resulting in mold growth and damaged property. Clogged gutters can lead to even more damage, including water damage on your ceilings and walls. Knowing these issues and wanting to avoid any damage to their home, this Skowhegan, ME, homeowner called Gutter Shutter by TC Hafford Basement Systems for help.   System Design Specialist Josh Hamel met with the homeowner and worked with them to design a Gutter Shutter system that would provide protection and keep them safe, as they would never have to worry about cleaning any clogs. Gutter Shutter's unique design allows debris such as pine needles and leaves to slide off, only letting water into the system. The larger 6-inch gutter allows for more water to flow, and the tough shutter keeps the gutter safe from ice damage during the harsh Maine winter months. Gutter Shutter is available in multiple colors, giving the homeowner many options to choose from, whether they wish to pick gutters that blend into their home or use them as an accent that matches their window shutters.   The home is now protected, and the homeowner can rest easy knowing their home is safe from water damage and that they won’t have to climb a ladder to clean any clogs.

A homeowner with a finished basement in Washington was noticing a musty smell starting to appear. This wouldn’t do, so Valerie searched online for a way to remedy this. After finding TC Hafford Basement Systems, Valerie knew she had found her solution. She contacted us and we got to work! After taking a look at the basement, the fix was clear, she needed a SaniDry XP. This is a dehumidifier which will suck in the moist air, take out the moisture, and push the dry air out into the basement. This creates a cycle of dry air pushing moist air closer to the SaniDry, allowing for more and more air to be dehumidified. Now Valerie no longer struggles with a musty basement.

When this homeowner moved into a home that had a concrete foundation, basement flood was not something they expected. After trying to deal with the problem for some time, they decided it was best to have it waterproofed professionally and searched online for a solution. That is where they found us at TC Hafford Basement Systems and they called us to set up their free estimate. They agreed to what we could do to help waterproof their basement and our crew got to work! When the installation crew arrived at the home, their first task was to install WaterGuard piping. To get this done, a shallow trench was excavated into the perimeter of the concrete floor. Here, the WaterGuard was laid, surrounding the basement. To conceal the piping within the floor without hindering function, the WaterGuard was buried underneath some lose rocks before being covered with a fresh layer of concrete. Small slits along the bottom of the WaterGuard pipes capture any leaking moisture inside the floor and prevent it from reaching the surface of the floor in the future.The water caught by the WaterGuard is guided through the floor to the sump where we installed a TripleSafe pump system. The TripleSafe contains three individual pumps that force water up and out of the home through a PVC discharge line. The first and second pumps inside the TripleSafe handle the removal of the majority of the captured water, with the secondary pump only activating when the primary requires extra power. The third pump is a battery backup pump that will stay inactive until the home loses power. Then this pump will take on the water removal until power returns. With their new waterproofing complete, a flooding basement is no longer something this homeowner needs to worry about! The WaterGuard & TripleSafe installation will keep this basement dry for years to come.

This homeowner living in Washington, ME had a problem below their home. The sump in their basement where water was supposed to escape through had recently started to back up and overflow during rainfall, causing flooding in their basement. Worried about the potential for damage to the property, the homeowner searched online for a solution right away. When they found our TC Hafford Basement Systems website, they gave us a call to see about setting up their own free estimate. After their meeting with our sales representative, the homeowner decided they would like us to take care of their flooding basement for them and hired us right away! When our installation crew arrived at the property, their first task was to install a TripleSafe sump system within the old, failing sump. The TripleSafe houses three pumps inside itself that act to force collected water up and out of the home through a PVC discharge line. A WaterGuard piping system which was buried beneath the perimeter of the concrete basemen floor will capture leaking moisture in the future and guide it to the TripleSafe for removal. Two of the three pumps within the TripleSafe will do the majority of the water-removal, while the third pump, which is battery-operated, will remain inactive until the home loses power. This way, the water is removed from the home in any weather, without even reaching the surface of the floor. Now that this homeowner has a functional water-removal system again, they can make better use of their basement without worrying about moisture damage. The TripleSafe pump working alongside a WaterGuard piping system will ensure this basement floor stays dry for years down the road!

A homeowner in Palermo had been working on finishing his basement, but couldn’t quite complete the project because of water leakage. One corner in particular would allow water to leak in during heavy rains, and the homeowner needed something done about it. Seeking help online, the homeowner soon found TC Hafford Basement Systems. He gave us a call and we had our crew sent over to fix his problem. To begin our work, we needed to dig up a trench surrounding the inside perimeter of the basement floor. Because the water was entering through the cement foundation, we needed to install our WaterGuard system underneath the floor to capture this water. With this system cemented in place, any water trying to come in through the foundation would be redirected to the sump in the basement. Within the sump, we installed a SuperSump sump pump. This pump will force any collected water up and out of the basement through a PVC discharge line. Finally, on the exterior of the home, we attached an IceGuard filter to the discharge line. This specially designed pipe will allow water to continue to flow from the line, even if the lower end is blocked by any debris. Now this homeowner can easily finish his basement with these waterproofing systems in place!

A homeowner living in Palermo, ME had been living with a damp crawlspace for some time. Unsure how to keep the moisture from rainfall out themselves, there wasn't much they could do. But when they were told about TC Hafford Basement Systems by a relative, they called us soon after and we set them up with a free estimate! They quickly gave us the go-ahead to get the job done. As soon as our crew arrived at the home they were able to get started waterproofing this crawlspace right away. To allow any water blocked by the vapor barrier, a Drainage Matting was installed across the floor of the space. This mat sits just above the floor and allows water trapped below it to flow towards the perimeter of the crawlspace where it will drain away. Next, a CleanSpace liner was used to encapsulate the interior of the space. The CleanSpace forms a water-tight seal, locking any moisture leaking into the crawlspace on the exterior of the barrier. With thie vapor barrier in place, any moisture problems, such as a damp smell will no longer negatively affect this homeowner.