Job Stories

A homeowner in Cutler was having a severe mold problem in his crawlspace. This could have a harsh effect on his health if he did nothing about it, so he got online and searched for a way to get rid of the mold. This is when he found TC Hafford Basement Systems. He gave us a call and within days we had a representative at the home to investigate the crawlspace and give a free estimate of how much the fix would cost. The homeowner gave us the green light and we got to work fixing his mold problem! We started by spraying Mold-X over the visible mold in the crawlspace. Mold-X kills off the mold almost instantly, restoring the crawlspace to near new condition. Not only does Mold-X kill off the living mold, but it also prevents the mold from growing back in the sprayed spots. We then laid down a Drainage Matting around the interior perimeter of the crawlspace. This mat will prevent water from finding its way to the center of the crawlspace where it becomes a problem. Giving it time to drain away. Finally, we encapsulated the entirety of the crawlspace with a CleanSpace Liner. This liner locks out any moisture trying to enter the crawlspace. Now, with dry air, and no mold, this crawlspace is no longer a potential health risk!

A homeowner in Houlton had a damp basement, which was beginning to become a problem for them. A damp basement is a great place for mold to grow, and a moldy basement could easily become a health concern. This homeowner decided to do something about it once they heard about TC Hafford though a friend who had previously received satisfactory service from us. After our representative, Vera Hafford, took a look, we had a team dispatched to start work on the basement. The basement needed all new concrete to be poured. While pouring the new basement floor, we installed a WaterGuard system around the perimeter of the basement. This system will take any and all water trying to enter the basement, and guide it to a sump. In the case off this Houlton home, that sump is a TripleSafe sump pump. This sump is specially designed with three pumps, to keep the water out should one, or even two of the pumps break, or malfunction. This sump then pumps the water out of the house, through an IceGuard pipe, which will allow water to escape should the pipe become blocked. This project was finished with an extension to the discharge line that the water uses to leave the house. If the discharge line is too short, the water may find its way back into the basement right after being pumped outside.

A homeowner in Lubec inherited a problem with his garage when he bought his home. There was about a 6 to 8 inch gap where the garage floor had sunk down. This gap stretched about 10 to 12 inches long. With concern for his garage collapsing, he contacted TC Hafford to fix this issue. To correct the height of the garage floor, we usesd PolyLevel. Which is a foam injection that is sprayed underneath the concrete to push it back up into place. This PolyLevel will now keep the concrete level with the rest of the foundation. Now this homeowner no longer needs to worry about structural integrity of his garage!

A homeowner in Calais had a crawlspace with a dirt floor. This wasn’t too big of an issue; but before it became one, the homeowner wanted it addressed. After seeing an ad for TC Hafford on the TV, they decided to contact us. We had a representative out in no time to take a look and make suggestions. Once the homeowner decided on what they wanted done, we got to work! To start the job, we laid down a Drainage Matting. This matting will allow for trapped water to escape if caught between the dirt and the mat. Then we covered the crawlspace with CleanSpace Liner. This acts as a barrier to lock out any moisture trying to enter the crawlspace. This gives the crawlspace waterproofing and a clean look!

Caron from Whiting was starting to notice her basement was uneven. The foundation was clearly sinking down into the ground it was built on top of, and Caron needed something done to rectify this. After seeing an ad for TC Hafford Basement Systems on her television, she knew we were the ones who could solve her foundation problem, so she got into contact with us. We had a representative out at the home in no time to give her a free estimate of the repair cost. Caron gave us the go ahead and we got to work! To solve the discrepancy in the height of the basement floor, we needed to inject PolyLevel to lift the floor back into place. This is done by drilling down underneath the slab, placing a nozzle in the hole, and then pumping PolyLevel until the floor returns to its initial location. Once there, we remove the nozzle, and allow the PolyLevel to harden into a solid. This solid will now hold the basement floor in place for years to come, removing Caron’s concerns of any sort of permanent damage.

A homeowner that lived in Whiting, ME had been experiencing flooding in their basement lately. During heavy rainfall, the basement would slowly take on water until pools had formed across the basement. Wanting to take care of this problem before it got any worse, the homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems immediately after seeing our ad on TV. Our office staff scheduled their free estimate, and they soon heard their options from our sales representative. They soon gave us the go-ahead to get started on waterproofing their basement! Once at the home, our installation crew began work on keeping water from leaking in through the concrete foundation below this home. The first step was to excavate a shallow trench into the perimeter of the floor. Within this, WaterGuard piping was laid, surrounding the basement. These pipes were connected directly into a SuperSump sump pump installed nearby. After being covered over by loose rocks and fresh concrete, the pipes can begin their job below the surface of the floor. Small slits in the pipes capture moisture leaking through the floor, guiding it directly to the sump before ever reaching the surface. The SuperSump then forces the water up and out of the home through a PVC discharge line. Outside the home, two sections of pipes were connected to the discharge line to further protect this basement. The first addition was an IceGuard piece attached just beyond where the line exits the home. The IceGuard will protect the basement from ice blockages in the discharge line. Any water blocked by ice that begins to travel back up the line will exit through angled holes in the IceGuard. On the end of the line, a LawnScape discharge port was attached. This piece is covered by a grate that will let the water freely flow from the pipe while blocking debris from entering the pipe. With their newly waterproofed basement, this homeowner can now rest assured their basement will not flood from some heavy rainfall. The WaterGuard piping system will keep the leaking water from reaching the basement floor in the future.

This Whiting, ME property owner had been putting up with some damp conditions for years and thought it was about time they did something about it. Their camp had a dirt basement beneath that would regularly contain moisture. This caused musty smells inside the camp and triggered allergies for the property owner. Looking to have this problem dealt with, they called us at TC Hafford Basement Systems shortly after seeing us on their TV. We then set them up with a free estimate to discuss their options with one of our sales representatives. After they agreed to have us get the job done, we dispatched our crew to begin work! Once our installation crew arrived at the camp, they got started on waterproofing the basement right away. To keep future moisture from entering into this basement so easily, a vapor barrier was needed. This began with a Drainage Matting being laid across the floor of the basement. Resting on grooves in itself, this mat provides channels for any blocked water to follow and drain back through the dirt floor. Next, a CleanSpace liner was used to encapsulate the interior of the basement. This covered the walls and floor of the space with a thing white polymer sheet. The CleanSpace will act to lock out any leaking water from the surrounding ground, channeling it down through the Drainage Matting and out of the basement. To eliminate the existing moisture problem in the basement, a SaniDry Sedona was installed on the floor. This device is a dehumidifier that will pull in the damp air from around the basement and separate the moisture from it. The collected water is passed from the SaniDry to a Condensate Pump installed nearby. The pump will then force the water out of the home through a discharge line, where it will be deposited a distance from the home. Once free of moisture, the dried air is circulated back into the basement. This process continues until the basement is once again filled with healthy, dry air! Now that they have their basement waterproofed properly, this property owner can once again enjoy spending time at their camp! The CleanSpace liner & SaniDry Sedona will ensure this basement remains moisture-free for years to come!

A couple in Bridgewater had started to notice puddles of water appearing on their concrete basement floor. This water was clearly entering in through the floor and walls of the basement; but the homeowners had no way of preventing this and needed professional help. This is when they contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems. We had a representative look at the basement, give the homeowners a free estimate, then we got to work! We started off by digging up the interior perimeter of the basement, and removing the debris. Laying down WaterGuard pipes all along the inside of this new trench. This WaterGuard will capture all of the water entering in through the concrete walls or floor, guiding it out of the basement through the sump. The WaterGuard is then covered over with loose rocks, which act as a barrier so the cement poured over the top conceals the WaterGuard within the floor, while not diminishing its effectiveness. Now these homeowners are puddle free!

The Eastport Full Gospel Church was experiencing trouble with water entering the basement of the church. This was an immediate problem, because this was space used by the church. They searched online for a solution, and TC Hafford soon got the call! We sent a representative out to give a free estimate, and then we got to work! To solve the problem the church was having, we dug out a sump in the basement floor. We then installed a SuperSump sump pump, which will take water from the surrounding area, and pump it out of the basement through PVC pipes. Following these PVC pipes outside, we installed an IceGuard piece on the exterior of the church. This IceGuard will allow for water coming from the pump to continue to flow should the lower end of the discharge line become blocked by ice or other such debris. Now the Eastport Full Gospel Church can use their basement without the worry of water entering their space.

This property owner in Eastport, ME had recently noticed a crack on one of their basement walls had been leaking water into their basement. This was something the property owner wanted to fix right away but was unsure where to start. After hearing about TC Hafford Basement Systems from an acquaintance, they called us right away to set up a free estimate. Once they heard their options, they gave us the go ahead to get started on solving their wet basement problem! As soon as our installation crew arrived at the property, they began work on sealing the crack by clearing away any loose debris using a coarse brush on the crack. This would allow our seal to better adhere to the wall. To begin the FlexiSpan installation, a primary layer of sealant was applied within and slightly around the trouble crack. A foam mat was immediately laid over the sealant, which gives the FlexiSpan its namesake by allowing the finished seal to bend to accommodate any slight shifts in the shape of the crack in the future. Finally, a second sealant layer was applied over the top of the foam to complete the FlexiSpan seal. With the crack taken care of, this property owner no longer needs to worry about a potentially flooding basement. The FlexiSpan seal will keep this basement floor dry for years to come!