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When this homeowner noticed flooding in their basement, they were unprepared to deal with this problem. The water had been seemingly leaking in through the concrete foundation directly, so the homeowner was unsure how to approach the problem. After they were referred to TC Hafford Basement Systems, this homeowner called us to set up and appointment for their free estimate. After receiving their estimate, this homeowner hired us to get the job done! Upon arrival to the home, our crew got started on this basement by excavating a shallow trench surrounding the floor of the space. Next, WaterGuard piping was placed down within this trench. The WaterGuard was covered with loose rocks before being sealed within the floor by a fresh layer of concrete. These pipes will collect any leaking moisture in the future, preventing it from reaching the surface of the floor. The collected water then follows the WaterGuard piping through the floor to the sump where it will be removed from the home. Once finished with the WaterGuard, our crew installed a SuperSump pump in the sump of this basement. The SuperSump will take the water from the WaterGuard, forcing it up and out of the home through a PVC discharge line. The SuperSump operates at a rate of 2,650 gallons of water removed per hour, plenty of power to keep this basement water-free. Nearby, an UltraSump backup battery was installed and attached to the SuperSump. The UltraSump will allow the SuperSump to continue to function even during power-outages. These improvements will keep this homeowners basement dry for years to come! The WaterGuard piping & SuperSump system will ensure this homeowner never experiences a flooding basement again.

After some neighboring construction happened, this Somersworth, NH homeowner began to experience water problems in their finished basement. Without a drain in the space, they had almost no way of solving this problem. They searched online and soon found us at TC Hafford Basement Systems, calling right away to set up their free estimate. The homeowner soon sat down with one of our sales representatives to talk over their options and decided on what they would like done to waterproof the space. Once our installation crew arrived at the home, they were tasked with giving the space proper drainage. To achieve this, a TripleSafe pump was installed in the floor of the basement. The TripleSafe device houses three sump pumps within itself. The first pump works to remove the majority of the collected water. The secondary pump will remain idle until either the primary pump fails or cannot handle the current amount of water needing to be removed, then the pump will activate to increase the flow exiting the home. The third pump is a battery-operated backup pump that will activate in the event of a power-outage, maintaining a dry basement even when the home is without power. The water exits the home through a PVC discharge line that carries the water a distance from the home. Just beyond where this line exits the home, an IceGuard pipe segment was intersected into the discharge line. The IceGuard piece has special upward facing holes that only allow trapped water to escape the line. This will protect the basement from flooding due to a blockage of ice or other debris in the line. Finally, a LawnScape discharge port was attached to the end of the line. This piece has a grate covering the bottom end of the pipe, blocking most debris from entering the line from the end while allowing the water to flow out onto the lawn a distance from the home. Now that this homeowner has a functioning sump system below their home, they no longer need to fear a flooding basement causing damage to their property. The newly installed TripleSafe pump will ensure this basement stays dry for years to come!

After reading about TC Hafford Basement Systems in the Yellow pages, Billy & Donna reached out to us. They had a basement in need of some waterproofing, as well as some other improvements that TC Hafford could provide. After examining the basement, Mike Morin had arranged for a crew to come out and get to work. Billy & Donna soon received the waterproofing they were looking for.Once working, the TC Hafford crew installed a WaterGuard system around the perimeter, along with an IceGuard outside the home, and a TripleSafe sump pump in between. The windows in the basement were covered on the exterior using beautiful SunHouse window covers, and the crawlspace under the home was finished off with a CleanSpace liner to keep out any moisture. The customer felt the crew did an excellent job, and was extremely satisfied with the end result of the installation process.

Clogged and dirty gutters are not only unsightly but can lead to damage not only to your roof but your basement as well. Ineffective gutters allow water to run off of a home’s roof, eroding the soil below, which can eventually damage the foundation, giving water the chance to penetrate its way into the basement. This Dover, NH, homeowner’s gutters were old and ready to be replaced, so they called Gutter Shutter by TC Hafford Basement Systems for help. System Design Specialist Josh Hamel met with the homeowner for a free estimate to show what the Gutter Shutter Seamless Gutter system would look like on their home. Gutter Shutter is formed and cut on the homeowner’s property, resulting in a seamless gutter that is sized perfectly for the home. Gutter Shutter can be cut as short or long as needed, and with the added protection of the Gutter Guard, any organic debris such as pine needles and leaves slides right off the gutter without the chance to cause clogs. A clog-free gutter ensures the system works year-round, and the homeowner’s foundation and basement are protected from water damage. The homeowner can also keep their ladder in the barn until it’s time to hang Christmas lights since they will no longer need to clean their gutters ever again.

This Dover, NH, homeowner had an issue: whenever it would rain, a stream would form in their basement that would lead to their old sump pump. Worried about mold and damage, the homeowner booked a free estimate with TC Hafford Basement Systems. System Design Specialist Rick Russell drove out and met with the homeowner to work with them on creating a waterproofing system that would be specific to their home.   WaterGuard Perimeter Drain was installed in the necessary areas of the home where water was coming in and was connected to a SuperSump Sump Pump system. WaterGuard is buried under the slab floor and channels water to a sump pump. WaterGuard features ports that allow for easy cleaning and service if necessary. The SuperSump takes the water and pushes it out of the basement through a Buried Discharge Line that gets the water away from the home where it can’t cause anymore issues. New England can get cold during the winter, so IceGuard was installed on the Discharge line to prevent ice buildup, keeping the waterproofing system working all year-round without troubles. Now the homeowner has a dry basement, and they no longer have to worry about mold damaging their basement, and their family and home will be healthier.

High humidity in a basement will lead to mold and mildew, creating unhealthy living conditions and can potentially ruin a homeowner’s belongings. No one deserves to have their family breathing in bad air, and this Dover, NH, homeowner began to grow concerned as their old dehumidifier was not cutting it anymore. The homeowner booked a free estimate with TC Hafford Basement Systems with the goal of replacing their old dehumidifier and keeping their basement humidity at a safe level. The homeowner opted to have a new SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier installed to keep the air dry and their family healthy. The SaniDry Sedona is capable of removing 95 pints of water from the air a day and filters mold spores, dust mite droppings, and other particles from the air. The SaniDry is more energy efficient than the average dehumidifier, costing less to run, and is set it and forget it. Unlike the typical dehumidifier that fills up a bucket that needs to be dumped regularly, the SaniDry Sedona drains to a discharge line, meaning the homeowner never needs to check on it and the basement humidity stays at a safe level all the time. The homeowner is happy again knowing their basement is protected and their family will stay healthy as mold is no longer a concern and musty odors are taken care of with their new SaniDry Sedona.

Steven in Bethel was starting to notice a smell coming from his crawlspace. This was a sign of mold growth, which is caused by moist air. Steven needed to stop this mold growth, and in order to do that, he needed to have his crawlspace waterproofed. To get the job done right, Steven called TC Hafford Basement Systems. We sent out a representative to inspect the crawlspace and give the homeowner a free estimate on what could be done to solve his problem. He decided on what he wanted done and we got started. To maintain a dry atmosphere within the crawlspace, we needed to give the homeowner a proper vapor barrier. We encapsulated the crawlspace with a CleanSpace Liner. This liner covers the walls and the floor entirely. CleanSpace is made of plastic, which water cannot pass through, locking any moisture out of the crawlspace completely. This will keep Stevens crawlspace dry and mold free for the future.

When this Newfield, ME homeowner noticed a crack had opened on their concrete basement wall, they immediately looked for things to have done to keep water from leaking through. They soon heard about us at TC Hafford Basement Systems from their realtor and called us right away to set up their free estimate! Once they got their estimate, they gave us the go-ahead to seal this crack. A few days later, our installation crew arrived at the home to get started on sealing the crack with a FlexiSpan seal. To prime the crack for sealant, a coarse brush was used to scrape away any debris. Next, an initial layer of sealant was applied within and around the crack. This was soon covered over with a foam mat, running the length of the crack. A final layer of sealant was laid over the foam, to complete the FlexiSpan seal. With the foam core, this seal can adjust to slight shifts in theshape of the crack while maintaining a water-tight seal! Now this crack won't become a moisture problem in the future. This homeowner can rest assured the FlexiSpan seal will lock out any outside water.

Living in Shapleigh, ME, a homeowner was experiencing trouble keeping their basement water-free. In order to use the space, they needed a way to keep the water out for good. To get this done, they searched online for a solution. That's where they found the answer to their wet basement problem, TC Hafford Basement Systems. They called us soon after and we got to work! When our installation crew arrived at the home, they began work on installing WaterGuard piping. This required a shallow trench to be excavated from the perimeter of the basement floor. Inside this new trench, the WaterGuard piping was buried beneath a fresh coat of loose rocks and concrete. Now, within the floor, the WaterGuard will capture any moisture leaking through the floor of the basement. To clear the moisture from the air, a SaniDry XP dehumidifier was also installed. This device will take in the damp air from the basement, separating the moisture from it and circulating the dried air back into the space. To remove all of the water collected in the WaterGuard and SaniDry, a SuperSump sump pump was installed in the basement floor with an UltraSump attached. The SuperSump will take the water and force it up and out of the home through a PVC discharge line. The SuperSump can handle over 2,600 gallons of water every hour! The attached UltraSump backup battery will ensure the SuperSump continues to remove water even when the home is without power. Outside the home, two additions were made to the discharge line before our crew was finished. The first addition was an IceGuard pipe section attached just beyond where the line leaves the home. This pipe piece has speical holes built in which allow for water trapped by ice or debris to escape before backing-up into the home. Finally, a LawnScape piece was placed on the end of the line, giving the water a place to exit onto the ground a distacne from the home. Now that this homeowner has a waterproofed basement, they can use the space however they choose. The WaterGuard piping and sump system will keep this basement from flooding in the future!

Over time, stone foundations begin to break down, allowing for gaps to form that allow in water, creating a breeding ground of high humidity and mold growth. Gaps in a foundation can also lead to shifting, which creates an unstable foundation that could potentially ruin the health of a home and lead to damage if not properly fixed. Typically, a failing foundation would have to be replaced by lifting a home and pouring a new foundation. This would involve the homeowner moving out of their home for a period of time and having to make extensive changes to plumbing and electrical during the lift. StableLock by TC Hafford Basement Systems saves the current foundation and prevents the homeowner from having to go through the trouble of lifting their home.       This Shapleigh, ME, homeowner had a failing foundation that was allowing water in and creating an unhealthy home environment. This has been their home for over 40 years, and it was important to them to fix the situation promptly. The homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems and System Design Specialist Michael Penna met with the homeowner for a free estimate. Michael Penna and the homeowner worked together to design a system that would save the existing foundation and protect the homeowner from having to move out of their home for repairs. The StabeLock system features a new foundation wall that is poured and secured to the existing failing wall. This not only saves the homeowner from extensive home renovation but can be finished in as little as two days without disrupting the home, all while saving the homeowner money. The homeowner is able to rest easy now knowing that their home is protected and their foundation won’t cause them anymore issues.