Job Stories

In Newport, ME, the Newport Church of God was having some water trouble in their basement. The walls needed to be painted, but with water seeping in through the surrounding soil, the paint just wouldn’t stick to the wall. After seeing TC Hafford Basement Systems at a home show, the Church gave us the opportunity to solve their problem. Once our representative David Zawistowski had a look at the walls, he knew what needed to be done and the team got called in. BrightWall panels were used to cover all the affected walls. These panels keep moisture behind them, and have a nice bright-white color to them. The panels will never deteriorate, and are cut to fit perfectly around any obstacles along the wall, such as pipes or windows. A great choice for both giving the walls a pleasant look, as well as keeping moisture from the surface of the wall.

A homeowner in Newport was in need of basement waterproofing. Their basement would regularly flood during heavy rains, which was beginning to leave visible damage around the basement. They needed a way to stop this flooding, and they searched online for a solution. Soon they came across TC Hafford Basement Systems and knew we were the right company for the job! They gave us a call and we had a representative inspect the basement to see what we could do. We gave them a free estimate on the repair costs and then we got to work. We started by digging up the inside perimeter of the basement floor. This gave us room to lay down our WaterGuard pipe system. The WaterGuard is then covered over with loose rocks and cement to conceal it under the floor without hindering functionality. It will capture water as it enters the basement through the walls or floor from the surrounding earth. The water is then guided to the sump, where we installed a SuperSump sump pump. The pump will take the water and push it up and out of the basement through a PVC discharge line. Outside the basement, we attached an IceGuard to the discharge line so that the water coming from the SuperSump will continue to flow even if the line becomes blocked by ice or other debris. Finally, we installed a SaniDry XP dehumidifier to dry out the air in the basement. Now the homeowner has a basement that never floods, and dry, healthy air circulating through it!

A homeowner in North Haven was beginning to notice a musty smell coming from their crawlspace. This was an obvious sign of moisture gathering in the basement, and the homeowner searched for a way to prevent moisture build up. They soon heard about TC Hafford Basement Systems from a satisfied previous customer, who recommended us to get the job done. The homeowner called us shortly after to arrange an inspection of their crawlspace. We had a representative take a look at the crawlspace and give the homeowner a free estimate of the cost to eliminate the moisture. The homeowner gave us the green light and we got started! To begin work, we lined the interior wall/floor joint with a Drainage Matting to hold water back from reaching the center of the crawlspace. This allowed time for the water to drain before it would enter the air. We then encapsulated the crawlspace with a CleanSpace Liner, which would completely lock out any moisture attempting to leak into the crawlspace through the walls or floor. This will keep the crawlspace dry and eliminate the musty smell once and for all!

With a concrete foundation below their home, this North Haven, ME homeowner never thought they would have water entering through the floor itself and building up in their basement. Unsure how to stop the leakage, they took to the internet to find a solution. As soon as they found our website for TC Hafford Basement Systems, they knew they found the company for the job. They called us to set up their free estimate and we got to work! When our installation crew arrived at the property, they got started on preparing the floor for waterproofing by excavating a shallow trench into the perimeter of the floor. This allowed for WaterGuard piping to be buried below a fresh layer of concreter, completely encircling the basement floor. These pipes have slits along their bottom edges, trapping leaking moisture within the WaterGuard piping. This water is then guided through the floor to the sump to be removed from the basement without reaching the surface of the floor in the future. Within the sump in this basement floor, a TripleSafe sump system was installed. This device contains three pumps, each activating at different times to keep this basement water-free. The first and second pumps will handle the bulk of the water-removal, with the secondary pump only activating if the primary requires assistance. The third pump is a battery-operated backup pump for when the home loses power. This will keep the basement dry even during rough storms. All of the water is removed through a PVC discharge line where it flows away from the home a distance before being released onto the ground. Now that this homeowner has a waterproofed basement, they can make use of the space as they intended to without needing to worry about water damage. The WaterGuard piping and TripleSafe sump system will make sure of that.

Having lived in North Haven, ME for a few years, this homeowner recently did some work in their crawlspace and they noticed the ceiling of the space had begun to sink down lower than it should. Looking to have this resolved before it became a major problem, the homeowner quickly searched online and discovered our TC Hafford Basement Systems website. They called us soon after to receive their free estimate. The homeowner then hired us to get the job done once the estimate concluded. As soon as our installation crew arrived at the home, they were able to get to work right away on the bowing crawlspace ceiling. To begin, engineered fill was used as a base for the footings of the new supports to be placed on. This will provide a sturdy hold for the supports against the dirt below. Next, the SmartJack support pylons were placed on each of the installed footholds. These SmartJack supports can be adjusted to extend or retract the plate that presses against the joists above the crawlspace. Once the ceiling was fully supported by these new pylons, the old, failing supports were removed from the space. Now that this crawlspace has received some new supports, this homeowner can rest assured their home will not suffer from any more sinking or potential cracking. The SmartJack supports will hold this home firmly in place for years into the future!

A homeowner in Vinalhaven was looking to finish their basement. But before they started that, they wanted to make sure their crawlspace would no longer get water during rain. After the homeowner heard about TC Hafford from a friend, he gave us a call and we got to work! In order to waterproof the crawlspace in the home, we had to put down a Drainage Matting around the inside perimeter of the crawlspace. This would prevent water coming in from making its way toward the center of the crawlspace, while giving it time to drain back out of the crawlspace. We then lined the inside of the crawlspace with a CleanSpace Liner. This completely seals the crawlspace off from incoming moisture, guaranteeing a dry crawlspace for the homeowner. Now he can finish his basement without fear of water damage!

A homeowner in Islesboro had a basement which they were in the process of finishing. This basement, however, had a moisture problem, which was causing mold growth, and an unpleasant smell. Requiring professional help, the homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems after hearing about us from a friend. We got them their free estimate, and then we got to work! Within the basement, we installed a SaniDry XP dehumidifier. The SaniDry will take in the air immediately surrounding itself. This air is then dried out and pushed back into the further reaches of the basement. This causes the air in between to be forced towards the SaniDry, creating a cycle until all of the moisture is gone. With this new dehumidifier in place, the environment in which mold thrives had been entirely removed. Eliminating this homeowners problem!

This property owner with a home in Islesboro, ME had recently discovered the basement in this home to be covered by a puddle of water following a recent storm. This needed to be resolved immediately, so they searched online for a quick solution. Once they found our TC Hafford Basement Systems website, they called our office staff to see about receiving a free estimate on the repairs. We scheduled an appointment for them to speak with our sales representative on the details of the solution and they hired us to get the job done soon after said meeting concluded. When our installation crew arrived at the property, they got started by installing a TripleSafe sump system in the floor of the basement. Now any leaking water will flow into this sump and be removed from the basement through a PVC discharge line. The TripleSafe unit contains three pumps within itself. The first and second pumps both handle the bulk of the water with the secondary only activating if the primary is overwhelmed by the water level. The third and final pump runs off an internal battery. This pump will activate when the home loses power so that the basement remains dry even when the usual pumps cannot function. Outside the home, our crew made two additions to the discharge line before they were finished waterproofing this basement. The first addition was an IceGuard pipe segment intersected into the discharge line just beyond where it leaves the side of the home. The IceGuard has upward angled holes that only allow water blocked by ice or debris to escape the side of the line. This protects the basement against potential backups from outside. Finally, a LawnScape discharge port was used to cap the end of the line. This piece has a grate that covers the opening in the pipe to block any debris that might end up causing a blockage in the line. With these improvements to their home, this property owner no longer has a moisture problem to worry about! The TripleSafe pump will keep this basement floor water-free for years to come!

A homeowner living in Searsport, ME had been experiencing some difficulties keeping water from gathering across their basement floor. They were in need of a system to remove the water from the basement more efficiently than their current sump drain. They soon found us at TC Hafford Basement Systems after a short search online. Once they called us and received their free estimate, they decided to have us waterproof their basement the right way! Once our installation crew arrived at the home they began by installing a SmartSump sump pump in the old sump drain. This pump will take in any water entering the sump, forcing it up and out of the home through a PVC discharge line. Next, a SaniDry CX dehumidifier was installed within the space to clear out any moisture building up in the air. The SaniDry will take in the damp air around itself, passing any collected water on to the sump for removal while circulating the dried air back into the basement. Outside the home, two pipe pieces were attached to the discharge line before our crew was finished. The first was an IceGuard pipe section attached just beyond where the line exits the home. This pipe segment has special angled holes built-in which allow any trapped water to escape before backing up the discharge line. This will protect the home from any ice or debris blockages in the lower-line. Finally, a LawnScape piece was used to cap the end of the line. This will pleasantly blend the line in with the lawn, so that the water can drain away into the ground away from the home. With their newly upgraded sump system, this homeowner will no longer need to worry about manually keeping their basement dry. The SmartSump and SaniDry will take care of any water removal needed.

A homeowner in Stetson was in dire need of some basement waterproofing. This homeowner had three large cracks in their basement walls, which were each allowing a good amount of water to flow into the basement during rain. To look for a solution for these cracks, the homeowner visited a home show in Bangor. This is where they found TC Hafford Basement Systems. We were just the solution they were looking for! We got to work on this basement installing three sets of FlexiSpan. First the cracks were filled with a sealant. This holds back most of the moisture. Next this sealant is covered over with a foam mat. Which is then covered with a second layer of sealant. This structure is FelxiSpan, which gets its name from its ability be flexible. If the wall shifts at all, the FlexiSpan will continue to lock out water. Now this homeowner is care free with their cracks waterproofed.