Bryant Pond, ME's Basement Waterproofing & Crawl Space Encapsulation Professionals

Living in Bryant Pond, ME, this homeowner had needed crawlspace waterproofing for quite a while. The crawlspace below their home had extensive moisture problems, including visible mold and wood rot. Searching for a solution online, they soon discovered TC Hafford Basement Systems and called us right away. We scheduled a free estimate for them and after they agreed to have the work done, our crew was dispatched to take care of their waterproofing needs.

As soon as our crew arrived at the home, they got started right away on clearing some rocks that would prevent the vapor barrier placement. A SmartSump pump was first installed in the floor of the space to force our any water gathering on the floor of the crawlspace. Next, a Drainage Matting was laid across the floor. This mat sits just above the surface of the floor, resting on built in grooves. These grooves create channels between the mat and the floor that guide the blocked water to the sump where it will be removed from the space.

To complete the vapor barrier installation, a CleanSpace liner was used to encapsulate the interior of the crawlspace. Covering the Drainage Mat as well as the walls of the space. This liner will completely lock out moisture that would have previously entered the space, forcing it to pool up below and flow out of the home through the sump. Finally, a SaniDry CX was installed in the space. This dehumidifier will pull in the damp air from around the space, separating any moisture from it. While the dried air is circulated back into the space, the moisture is passed through a piece of piping to the sump where it will be removed along with the rest of the water.

Now that this homeowner has some proper waterproofing in their crawlspace, the side effects of the moisture problem, such as mold and a musty smell, should soon fade away. The new Vapor Barrier will keep this space dry for years to come!

A homeowner in Bryant Pond, Maine was experiencing a moisture problem in their basement. Moisture was coming in through the cement, and leaking into puddles on the basement floor. Fearing water damage to their belongings stored in the basement, the homeowner sought a way to prevent further water build up. They called TC Hafford Basement Systems after seeing us on TV and we had our representative give them a free estimate. They selected what work they wanted done, and we got to work!

We got started on the basement by excavating the interior perimeter of the basement floor. This enabled us to lay our WaterGuard pipe system into the new trench in the floor. It was then covered with loose rocks and cement to conceal it without hindering functionality. The WaterGuard collects water as it enters through the cement, preventing it from reaching the interior of the basement. We then installed a SuperSump sump pump in the basement to evacuated the water collected by the WaterGuard. The water exits through a PVC discharge line, which we attached an IceGuard pipe to on the exterior of the home. The IceGuard will allow water to continue to flow from the pipe without problem, should the lower end become blocked by ice or other debris.

These new installations will maintain a dry basement for many years to come. This homeowner will no longer fear water damage!