Job Stories

After recently moving into this Corea, ME, home, the homeowner noticed the back wall in their basement developed a crack and started to move. The homeowner purchased this home with the intention of this being their forever home, so they didn’t want to waste time fixing the problem. The homeowner submitted a request for a free estimate online, and System Design Specialist Craig Ziegenbein worked with the homeowner to design a structural system that would stabilize the basement wall. PowerBraces were installed to permanently stabilize the wall and prevent any further movement. With PowerBraces, the bottom bracket is secured to the concrete floor, and the top bracket is anchored to the floor joist. Once installed, the PowerBraces are tightened, which generates positive pressure on the supported wall. Now that the wall is stabilized, the homeowner can enjoy their new home without having to worry about any structural issues causing them problems.

A homeowner living in Lincoln, ME owned a basement which would take on water during rainfall. Unable to locate the source of the leak, they thought it would be best to have the space professionally waterproofed. After a quick Google search, they found TC Hafford Basement Systems and gave us a call to get the job done! As soon as our installation crew got to the home they began work. To prevent water from entering the space through the surrounding concrete, WaterGuard piping needed to be installed. After excavating a trench around the perimeter of the floor, the pipes were buried beneath a fresh layer of concrete. The WaterGuard pipes within the floor will now capture any water entering through the floor and guide it directly to the sump to be removed. Within the sump, a SuperSump sump pump was placed to force the water up and out of the home through a PVC discharge line. The SuperSump can handle up to 2,650 gallons of water per hour, plenty of power to keep this basement water-free. Outside the home, two additions were attached to the discharge line. The first addition was an IceGuard pipe section placerd just outside the home. This piece of piping has special angled holes built into it, which allow for water blocked by ice or debris to exit without backing up the line. Finally, a LawnScape discharge port was used to end the line, where the water will drain away into the ground. With their newly waterproofed basement, this homeowner can now use the space without worrying about water damage to their property. The WaterGuard system will keep this baseemnt dry for years to come!

Jim from Medway was in need of protection for his crawlspace. It would easily flood whenever it rained outside, and this needed to be addressed. Shortly after hearing about TC Hafford from another satisfied customer, Jim got in contact with us and arranged for an estimate. We had a representative visit the home to look at the crawlspace and discuss with the homeowner his options for fixing his problem. Once the homeowner decided, we got to work! The first thing we needed to install was a Drainage matting around the inside perimeter of the crawlspace. This will hold back water entering the crawlspace and confine it to the perimeter, underneath the mat. We then encapsulated the crawlspace with a CleanSpace Liner. This liner covers the floor, as well as the walls and any supports within the crawlspace. With the CleanSpace in place, moisture will no longer be able to enter the crawlspace. Finally, we installed a SaniDry XP Dehumidifier. This dehumidifier will maintain a dry atmosphere within the crawlspace should any moisture make its way into the air. Completely removing any chance for mold to grow, this crawlspace is now perfectly safe from water damage!

With water regularly flooding their basement during heavy rainfall, this Medway, ME homeowner was looking for a way to solve this problem. After a quick search online, they found us at TC Hafford Basement Systems and looked over our website to see if we were the right company for them. They called us soon after to set up their free estimate and hear what we could do to solve their flooding problem. Once they decided to have us get the job done, we got started on the basement waterproofing. As soon as our installation crew arrived at the home, they got started right away by installing a TripleSafe sump system in the floor of the basement. The TripleSafe houses three pumps within it, each pump operating to keep the home water-free around the clock. The primary and secondary pumps will pump the majority of the water out of the home, with the secondary only activating when the primary is dealing with an exceptional amount of water. The third pump is a battery-operated backup pump in case the home loses power during a storm. This pump will then activate to keep the water flowing from the home. All of the water is forced up and out of the home through a PVC discharge line that carries the water a distance from the basement. To further protect the property from water accumulating in the basement, our crew made two additions to the discharge line. The end of the line was capped with a LawnScape discharge port, which is a plastic end-piece that is built with a grate to allow the water flow without allowing outside debris to enter the line. Just beyond where the discharge line exits the home, an IceGuard pipe section was attached. The IceGuard has special holes that do not interfere with regular water-flow. These holes do, however, protect the home from ice blockages in the line by releasing any backing up water that might otherwise causing flooding. With these new additions to their home, this homeowner should no longer need to deal with a flooding basement after a storm. Their TripleSafe sump system will keep their basement water-free for years to come!

A regularly flooding basement was not what this homeowner had in mind when moving into their home. After living with the damp conditions for a while, the homeowner decided to have something done about the problem once they saw TC Hafford Basement Systems on their TV. They called our office in Wells and we set them up with a free estimate. The homeowner agreed to the work we suggested, and our crew was dispatched as soon as possible. As soon as our installation crew arrived at the home, they got started in the basement right away. To remove the build up of water on this basement floor, a SuperSump sump pump was installed. This device sits beneath the surface of the floor, taking in the gathering water and forcing it out of the home through a PVC discharge line. Outside the home, an IceGuard pipe section was intersected into the discharge line. This piece will allow trapped water to escape the line before reaching the home. Now if a blockage occurs, the water will no longer flow back into the basement to cause more flooding. Finally, a LawnScape discharge port was added to the end of the line to cover it with a grate. This will enable the water to flow normally while keeping debris from entering the pipe. These installations will ensure this basement no longer takes on water in the future. The SuperSump will pump out the gathering water for years to come!

Adam from Steuben, ME was in need of a solution for the moist air in his basement. This moisture could lead to mold growth or structure damage, and this homeowner needed something done about it! He got in touch with TC Hafford Basement Systems to get the job done. We had a representative head out to the house shortly after to take a look and give a free estimate. The homeowner decided on what work they wanted done, and we got started. To keep the moisture level down in the basement we installed a SaniDry XP. This will take in the surrounding air, remove the moisture, and the push it out into the further reaches of the basement. This creates a cycle of dry air pushing moist air closer to the SaniDry, which pumps out more dry air. Maintaining a dry atmosphere within the basement, removing any chance for mold to grow. Now Adam is worry free with a dry basement!

This Cherryfield, ME, home was at risk of it’s foundation totally failing which could ruin the home and make it unsafe to live in. The homeowner couldn’t wait long for a solution so they called TC Hafford Basement Systems for a free estimate. System Design Specialist Stacy Hafford worked with the homeowner to design a StableLock Wall System that would protect their home and prevent the foundation from collapsing. StabeLock Wall System uses modern concrete forming and shoring techniques to fill the voids of the existing wall and stabilizing it to leave a smooth wall. Traditionally, a failing foundation would be repaired but lifting the home and a new foundation being poured. The homeowner would have to move out for a period of time and the costs can be astronomical. With StableLock, the homeowner never has to leave the home and they can save money all while getting the benefit of a new foundation wall. Now that StableLock has been installed, the homeowner and their family can live in their home without being concerned that their safety is at risk.

A homeowner in Lee had a sump pump that just wasn’t getting the job done anymore. Water was starting to gather around the sump, and it was starting to cause the basement to smell. Needing a way to fix this sump problem, the homeowner got online and looked for a solution. They gave us a call and we had a representative take a look to see what could be done. The homeowner decided on what they wanted done and we got to work! We removed the old pump, and installed a TripleSafe sump pump. This sump has three separate pumps. One primary pump, one secondary pump in case the first stops working for any reason, and a battery powered third pump in case the power goes out. Finally, on the exterior of the home, we installed an IceGuard pipe. This section of PVC attaches to the discharge line and allows for water to continue to be pumped out of the basement even if the lower end of the pipe is blocked by ice or other debris. Now this homeowner once again has a working sump pump and a dry basement!

A homeowner in Milbridge was having trouble with water finding its way into their basement. They had waterproofing systems in place, and this water should not have been able to get into their basement to begin with. This lead them to search online to find a solution; which is where they found TC Hafford Basement Systems. They contacted us and we sent out a representative to investigate the basement. After the investigation, we were able to identify the problem was two cracks in the wall. We then discussed possible solutions with the homeowner, and got to work! Our crew located the cracks and set up Polyurethane injections. These injections fill each crack with Polyurethane, which flows as a liquid at first, before setting into a firm structure. This finished structure seals off the cracks completely, locking out any moisture trying to enter where it could previously easily flow. Now this homeowner has a dry basement once again!

Living in their home for less than 5 years now, this Milbridge, ME homeowner had noticed water beginning to leak into their basement through a crack in one of the concrete walls. Looking to have this crack repaired as soon as possible, the homeowner took to the internet to find a solution. They soon discovered TC Hafford Basement Systems and called us to set up their free estimate. We sent our sales representative to look at the crack and talk with the homeowner about potential repairs. They decided on what they wanted done and we got to work! When our installation crew arrived at the home, their first task was to brush the area around and within the crack with a coarse brush. This would clear any debris that might hinder the sealant adhering to the wall. Next, the first layer of sealant was applied within the crack. This layer was soon covered over by a foam matting. This foam will give the finished seal flexibility so that it may remain over the crack if the wall were to shift at all. Finally, a second layer of sealant was applied over the foam, creating a FlexiSpan seal covering this crack. The FlexiSpan will ensure no more outside moisture enters this basement through the crack in the wall. With their new seal in place, this homeowner can now be confident during rainfall that their basement will no longer take on water. The FlexiSpan seal will make sure of that!