TC Hafford Basement Systems Before & After Photos

This York, ME, home has a tendency to flood whenever it rains, which has caused the homeowner issues with musty smells from mold. The odor penetrates the floor and leaks into the home, especially during the summer months. Worried about rodents and air quality, the homeowner reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems for a free estimate. System Design Specialist Rick Russell worked with the homeowner to design a crawl space encapsulation system that would solve their problems.

To fully encapsulate the crawl space and keep moisture and critters out, CleanSpace with Drainage Matting was installed. Drainage Matting is a durable barrier with dimples to help channel water and elevate the CleanSpace, keeping it clean. CleanSpace is a durable, inorganic vapor barrier that gets attached to the walls and seals up the crawl space, keeping moisture out. A SmartSump was installed to capture water and pump it through the new Exterior Buried Discharge line. The Discharge line takes the water far from the home and with the installation of IceGuard, the entire system is protected against ice buildup in the winter. Not only is the homeowner able to enjoy their home with better air quality and without having to worry about water in their crawl space.

This Norway, ME, home had water coming up through the floor due to an old and broken slab. The homeowner wanted to be able to use the spay without their belongings getting ruined and water damaging the health of their home. Ready to take care of the issues and regain control of their basement, the homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems and booked a free estimate. The homeowner worked with System Design Specialist Sam Crowley, who helped them design a waterproofing system with a new concrete slab.

First, the area needed to be waterproofed, so Drainage Matting was laid down on the floor and WaterGuard Perimeter Drain was installed along the walls where needed. Drainage Matting will create an inorganic barrier to protect the new slab, and WaterGuard will collect and channel water to the new TripleSafe Sump Pump. The TripleSafe Sump Pump features two Zoeller sumps and a battery backup to protect the basement from water in cases of heavy rain. The TripleSafe pumps the water out of the basement through a Buried Discharge line that is protected from ice buildup with IceGuard, keeping the system running all year round without issue. CleanSpace Wall System was installed on the basement walls and attached to the WaterGuard to create a barrier and collect any water that may come in.

Next, it was important to take care of some of the structural issues in the basement, so a new Supplemental Beam was installed along with a couple of SmartJacks. SmartJacks are made of galvanized steel and are capable of being adjusted over time as needed to keep the floor above stable and level. Stabilizing the floor above protects the home from long-term damage, saving the homeowner from costly repairs. With the SmartJacks and waterproofing system installed, the basement was ready for the new slab to be poured. Not only does the basement look better than before, but the homeowner is able to use the space however they please without the risk or worry of their belongings being damaged.

This Steep Falls homeowner wanted to finish their basement but faced a dilemma: when it rained, water would enter the basement leading to mold growth and damaged items. With a budget in mind, the homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems and met with System Design Specialist Sam Crowley. Together they sat down and created a system that met the needs of the homeowner and would protect the home so they could finally finish the space. WaterGuard was installed around the perimeter of the basement that will channel the water to a TripleSafe Sump Pump. The water must go somewhere so the TripleSafe is connected to an exterior Discharge Line that is buried so it is out of sight and out of mind. Now the homeowner can remodel their basement and enjoy the space without concern.

This Cape Neddick, ME, homeowner had been dealing with cold floors due to an uninsulated crawl space. Wanting to save money on their energy bills and make their home more energy efficient, the homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems for a free estimate. Dr. Energy Saver System Design Specialist Josh Hamel met with the homeowner to work with them to design an energy-saving system for their home. Closed cell SprayFoam was installed along the rim joists and on the walls to insulate the crawl space. Cold air is kept out and warm air in, keeping the homeowners floors warmer in the winter without the need to spend money keeping the heat on in their home higher than it needs to be.

This basement was in desperate need for improvement. It is now much better thanks to the help of CleanSpace Encapsulation and Spray Foam. The basement will be dry and much more energy efficient.