Certified Crawl Space & Foundation Repair Contractor serving Thomaston, ME

A homeowner in Thomaston, Maine, contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems with concerns about their foundation shifting and water consistently entering their basement. One corner of their foundation had started to bow, which led to the basement windows shifting out of alignment. Water had also begun to seep in, even when it wasn’t raining. Our team performed a thorough assessment and identified the need for multiple solutions.

We installed a WaterGuard system to intercept water at the perimeter of the foundation, and a trench drain was added to channel water directly to the SuperSump Plus, a high-performance pump designed to keep basements dry. The CleanSpace wall system was applied to create a vapor barrier, preventing moisture from coming through the walls. IceGuard was used to ensure that water could still flow out through the sump discharge, even in freezing temperatures. To further protect their home, Dr. Energy Saver spray foam insulation was applied. With the installation of these systems, the basement was transformed into a dry, secure space, and the homeowner felt assured that their foundation was solid and protected.

When this homeowner moved into their Thomaston, ME home, they soon noticed water would leak into their basement. Unsure how to keep the water from leaking through their concrete foundation, the homeowner needed a solution, fast. After a quick search online, they soon discovered TC Hafford Basement Systems and called knew we would be able to help. They called our office staff and we set them up with a free estimate. The homeowner soon had a meeting with one of our sales representatives and they were able to decide on what work they wanted done to waterproof their home.

Once our installation crew arrived at the home, their first task was to excavate a shallow trench into the perimeter of the concrete basement floor. This enabled them to then lay down WaterGuard piping beneath the surface of the floor, surrounding the basement. After being buried by loose rocks and a fresh coat of concrete, the WaterGuard pipes will now capture any moisture leaking in through the tiny pores and cracks of the foundation. After trapping the water through small slits along the bottom edge of each pipe, the water is guided through the floor to the sump where it will be removed from the home.

Within the sump, a SuperSump pump was installed. The SuperSump will take in the water collected by the WaterGuard and force it out of the home through a PVC discharge line. The SuperSump can output over 2,600 gallons of water every hour, giving it plenty of power to handle any rainwater needing to be removed from this home. Outside, two additional pieces of piping were attached to the discharge line to better protect the home from flooding. An IceGuard piece was attached just beyond where the line leaves the side of the home while a LawnScape piece was used to cap the end of the discharge line. The IceGuard is built with special upward facing holes that allow water potentially blocked by ice or debris to escape without backing up into the basement. The LawnScape covers the end of the line with a grate to keep out larger debris while allowing the water to flow out onto the ground.

These new installations will work together to ensure this homeowner no longer experiences a flooding basement. The WaterGuard piping & SuperSump combo will fight off any major rainfall that would have otherwise been a problem!

This homeowner living in Thomaston, ME was having trouble with their basement. The air in the space was damp and musty. Looking to have the space dried out, the homeowner tried to find ways to take care of their moisture problem. They soon got referred to us at TC Hafford Basement Systems by a friend. They called us to receive their free estimate and then we got to work!

When our installation crew arrived at the home, they began work on this project by installing SaniDry XP dehumidifier on the basement floor. This device will take in the surrounding damp air, separating the moisture from it. This moisture is passed to a Condensate Pump through some piping. The pump will force the water out of the home through a discharge line to eliminate this homeowners moisture problem. The SaniDry will circulate the dried air back into the space, continuing the process until the moisture in the air is brought down to regular levels.

Now that the SaniDry is up and running, this homeowner no longer needs to suffer from such a musty basement. The air in this basement will now stay moisture free for many years to come.

A homeowner in Thomaston was noticing water collecting on their basement floor. This water was obviously entering through two rather thin cracks that spanned the length of his basement walls. These cracks needed to be addressed, and the homeowner got online to find a solution. After finding TC Hafford Basement Systems, the homeowner gave us a call to receive a free estimate. We had a representative head out to take a look. The course of action we agreed upon with the homeowner was FlexiSpan, which could permanently seal the cracks. We started this process by filling the two cracks with a sealant. This first layer of sealant acts as a primary guard for keeping out water. Then a layer of foam padding is placed over the two cracks, to hold the first layer in place. This foam also acts as structural support for the repair. Finally a second layer of sealant is added on top of the foam to hold it all in place. The way this FlexiSpan works is that it locks out water, but is still flexible enough to shift, should the walls move under ny circumstance. Now this homeowner no longer needs to worry about water coming in through these two cracks!