Job Stories

A homeowner that lived in Manchester, ME had been living with an issue building beneath their home. Water would gather across the floor of their basement during any rain, preventing the homeowner from using the space for any reason. Unsure how to keep the water out, the homeowner took to the internet to find a solution. As soon as they found us at TC Hafford, they called us to get a free estimate done. They liked what we offered and hired us to get the job done! When our installation crew arrived at the home, they got to work giving this basement a proper sump system to keep out any future leakages. A SuperSump pump was installed in the floor of the basement, which will handle the removal of any water. This pump can output water at a rate of 2,650 gallons per hour, plenty of power to keep any rainfall at bay. Nearby, an UltraSump was installed and connected to the SuperSump. The UltraSump is a battery that will activate during power-outages to maintain a dry basement even in harsh conditions. The water collected within the SuperSump follows a PVC discharge line up and out of the home where it is deposited on the ground a distance from the home. Now that they have a waterproofing system in place, this homeowner can now make use of their basement without needing to fear water damage. However heavy the rain, the SuperSump will prevent this baseemnt from flooding for years to come.

A homeowner living in Manchester, ME had just about completed the process of finishing their basement. One of the final things they needed was proper lighting. With only a couple of small, old windows, the basement wasn’t getting much light during the daytime. Looking to have this corrected, the homeowner called us at TC Hafford Basement Systems shortly after looking at our website online. Our office staff set them up with a free estimate and they soon met with one of our sales representatives to talk about their options. After the homeowner selected what work they wanted done, we got started! When our installation crew arrived at the home, the existing windows were removed to make room for their replacements. Where the previous windows were located, two Everlast Windows were installed. These windows are maintenance-free and have a bright-white appearance to help brighten the room. Next, four SunHouse windows were installed around the basement. These windows, sitting high up on the walls, are usually buried beneath the ground level with the home. However, the SunHouse is equipped with a solid white semicircle “shield” that will keep the surrounding ground at bay. Now when light enters this pocket and bounces off the shield, the light will be focused into the basement, greatly brightening up the space during the day. With their new windows in place, this homeowner is now a few steps closer to their finished basement! These windows will keep this basement bright while requiring little to no maintenance in the future.

In Manchester, Maine, a homeowner had been struggling with water streaming down their basement walls after every heavy rain. Feeling anxious about the long-term damage this could cause, they decided to call TC Hafford for a solution. Our team carefully evaluated the issue and recommended Dr. Energy Saver foam insulation to stop the leaks and our SaniDry dehumidifier to remove the excess moisture. After the installation, the results were better than the homeowner had imagined. The constant dampness was gone, and they were relieved to have a dry, comfortable basement again. They expressed just how much this fix improved their peace of mind, knowing their home was protected for the long haul.

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 couple in Norridgewock was having issues with water entering their basement through their foundation walls; Especially through a large crack on one of the walls. Needing professional help, the homeowners called TC Hafford Basement Systems, immediately after seeing us on their television. We had a representative at the home in no time to inspect the basement and give the homeowners a free estimate. They made their decision and our crew got to work! We began by digging a trench around the interior perimeter of their basement floor. This allowed us to lay down our WaterGuard piping system, lining the basement floor. It was then covered in rocks and cement to conceal it without stopping it from functioning. The WaterGuard will take in all the water trying to enter through the walls or floor, guiding it then out of the basement through the sump. We then got to work sealing the crack. To help with the sealing process, we put down a layer of sealant over the top of the crack, with plugs spread out along the sealant. An injection of Polyurethane was then shot into each of these plugs. Filling the crack, and solidifying. Completely sealing out any moisture that would have previously entered. With these in place, the homeowners will no longer experience any trouble with water in their basement!

A homeowner that lived in Norridgewock, ME had a problem. Their concrete foundation was leaking water into their basement during rainfall. Worried about water damage, the homeowner asked around about what could be done to help. They were soon referred to us at TC Hafford Basement Systems and called to set up their free estimate. After their estimate, they gave us the go-ahead to get start on this basement waterproofing! Once our installation crew arrived at the home, they got started on the project by excavating a trench into the perimeter of the basement floor. Within this trench, a WaterGuard piping system was installed. Buried below a fresh coat of concrete, these pipes capture leaking moisture through small slits on the bottom edge of each pipe. This trapped water is guided to the sump where a SuperSump pump was installed. The SuperSump then pumps any collected water out of the home through a PVC discharge line. This water then flows across the lawn and drains back into the ground some distance from the home. Now any rainwater will be swept away through the WaterGuard before it ever reaches the surface of this basement. This homeowner can rest assured their belonging will remain undamaged in the future.

A resident of Bowdoinham was experiencing issues with their sump system. It wasn’t pumping enough water out of the basement like it should have been. This was an immediate concern for the homeowner because now their basement was flooding. After seeing an ad on their television, TC Hafford got the call. After discussing options with the homeowner, we had a crew head out and get to work. We started by pulling out the old pump, it needed to be replaced to make sure water would be evacuated properly. Once the old pump was removed, a SuperSump sump pump was installed. This will now keep all the water pumped up and out of the basement. Finally, an UltraSump backup battery was attached to guarantee the SuperSump stays functional even if the power goes out in the home. This homeowner now no longer needs to worry about a wet basement.

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.