TC Hafford Basement Systems Before & After Photos

After moving into their new home, this homeowner was looking to do some renovations. Before they got started, however, they wanted to ensure the crawlspace below their home would remain moisture-free in the future to protect the renovations. They called us at TC Hafford Basement Systems and after receiving their free estimate, they hired us to get started on a vapor barrier installation. Our crew began work on the crawlspace by leveling the floor using crushed stone. Once level, a Drainage Matting was laid across the floor of the space and a CleanSpace liner was utilized to encapsulate the interior of the crawlspace. Between the CleanSpace and the dirt floor, the Drainage Matting rests just above the ground and creates channels for which any blocked moisture can flow through to drain back into the ground below. The CleanSpace liner itself forms a barrier to completely lock out outside moisture, preventing future accumulation on the interior of this crawlspace floor. Finally, a SmartSump pump was installed in the floor of the crawlspace, to intake any blocked water and force it out of the home through a discharge line.

With a proper vapor barrier protecting their crawlspace, this homeowner is now confident they can move forward with their home renovations without fearing future moisture damage. The CleanSpace vapor barrier will maintain a dry crawlspace below this home for years to come!

This crawl space in South Thomaston, ME, was encapsulated using CleanSpace with Drainage Matting to keep out the elements.

CleanSpace™ is a heavy 20 mil-thick-liner, similar to a pool liner. It is manufactured in 7 layers, a blend of high density polyethylene for puncture resistance, low density polyethylene for flexibility, and polyester cord reinforcement for brute tear resistance. The white finish really brightens your crawl space is free of mold, insects and dirt. The CleanSpace™ is manufactured with an antimicrobial additive called "UltraFresh", molded right into the material.

Homeowners in South Thomaston, ME were frustrated that their crawl space kept experiencing flooding. They contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems for trusted help. We first prepared the space by regrading the area and removing debris. We then installed our two-step encapsulation process, including drainage matting and CleanSpace liner. The drainage matting helps channel groundwater directly to their new TripleSafe sump pump. The CleanSpace liner seals out moisture and prevents mold growth within the crawl space. The TripleSafe sump pump is the top of the line pump that includes two Zoeller pumps, as well as a battery back up pump to prevent issues with functionality during power loss. Water is pumped through an exterior discharge line and away from the home. IceGuard is installed on the discharge line to prevent the water from freezing up in the winter.

Owners of a duplex in Rockland, Maine noticed their foundation wall was bowing and had stair-step cracking which often indicates structural issues. To repair their foundation wall, rather than excavating or lifting the home, we pour a new StableLock Wall against the failing wall. StableLock is a concrete wall with a patented system that attaches to the home to keep it secure, preventing the bowing wall from any further movement. The basement has a dirt floor, allowing moisture to seep in, so we also installed a TripleSafe sump pump to remove water from the space.

We received a call for help from Rockland, Maine homeowners who were tired of their old sump pump kicking off and not keeping up with the incoming water. We upgraded their system to our TripleSafe sump pump, the top of the line sump system. The TripleSafe sump has two Zoeller pumps and a third battery backup pump to ensure it works even if the power goes out. It can handle a capacity of over 6,600 gallons of water per hour, making it a great alternative over pumps you can find at the big box stores.