TC Hafford Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Clogged gutters lead to overflowing water, damage to the roof of a home, and create situations where homeowners could get hurt on a ladder, especially during the winter months when ice can build up. Gutter Shutter’s unique design prevents clogging and allows the homeowner to enjoy the benefits of gutters without the headache they can leave them with. This Belfast, ME, homeowner was looking to replace their old clogged gutter with something new, so they called Gutter Shutter by TC Hafford Basement Systems for a free estimate. System Design Specialist Josh Hamel met with the homeowner and worked with them to design a Gutter Shutter system that would protect their home from rainwater.

Gutter Shutter features a larger, six-inch aluminum build that is formed and cut on site to allow for a seamless design that can fit any size needed, whether the home requires a 2-foot section or a 90-foot section of gutter. With the integration of the shutter on top, pine needles, leaves, and even small critters such as squirrels are kept out of the gutter, preventing clogs. Since water is able to flow unobstructed even during heavy storms, ice buildup during the winter months isn’t a problem, and snow melting on the roof won’t turn into icicles that could potentially be dangerous to the homeowner. Gutters are necessary to prevent soil erosion and water runoff that could lead to larger, more expensive problems, such as water in a homeowners basement that could lead to damage and the loss of belongings. Gutter Shutter allows the homeowner to keep their home healthy and themselves safe from the dangers of climbing ladders to clear a clog.

We helped repair this Swanville, Maine basement that had a bowing wall concerning the potential buyers for the home. We installed StableLock Wall, which is our patented concrete wall system poured next to the failing wall. We use specialized bracing that prevents the old wall from shifting any further, while properly supporting the home to stabilize it. Traditional foundation repairs often involve major excavation and lifting the home, so StableLock is a less costly and disruptive solution!

Homeowners in Belfast, Maine had a failed sump pump system and wanted to replace it with one that had a battery backup, so they contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems for help. We recommended our TripleSafe sump pump system, the top of the line sump pump. The TripleSafe features two cast iron Zoeller pumps, and a third battery backup pump. The battery backup ensures the pump keeps operating even if the home loses power. 

Homeowners in Belfast, Maine had to deal with costly mold remediation in their crawl space. They did not want the mold to come back, and reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems for help. We encapsulated their crawl space to seal out moisture. The dirt floors and stone walls were damp and letting water seep in. Our encapsulation process involves two steps, first a layer of drainage matting to control the groundwater, followed up by our CleanSpace vapor barrier on top. CleanSpace prevents moisture from coming in, and because it is made of an inorganic material it prevents mold from being able to grow. We also installed a TripleSafe sump pump to remove the groundwater away from the home. Finally, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was installed, which not only controls the humidity to a healthy level preventing moisture, but also filters out allergens like mold spores. 

We met with homeowners in Belfast, Maine who had large cracks forming in their foundation wall and could see the wall was bulging. The owners were concerned about the structural integrity of the home. Horizontal cracking is often a red flag for potential structural issues. When hydrostatic pressure builds up from water against the outside of the foundation walls, the weight of that water can push in on the wall, causing it to bulge and bow, and creating horizontal cracks. We installed StableLock Wall system to keep their home protected. Rather than excavating the old wall and having to lift the home, we can easily go in and pour a new concrete wall with patented bracing against the failing wall. StableLock stops the old wall from shifting further, and keeps the home protected. It is a less costly and intrusive option to install.