TC Hafford Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Windham, ME homeowners contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems for help with their wet basement. They have owned the home for nearly 50 years and had water getting in through multiple spots. System Design Specialist Thomas R. met with them to give a free estimate on improvements to keep their basement dry.

WaterGuard was installed around the perimeter of the basement and connected to a new SuperSump Plus system. WaterGuard captures and channels water to the SuperSump, which drains the water out of the basement and through an Exterior Buried Discharge line. The Exterior Buried Discharge line is protected against ice buildup in the winter with IceGuard. The basement is now protected against water leaks and the homeowners do not have to worry about their belongings being damaged by water.

We recently helped a Poland, Maine business owner lift and level their sunken concrete slab that had become a tripping hazard inside the store. With a nearly 3" drop the owner wanted to see what could be done to level the floor and keep their shop safe for customers. We used PolyLevel, an environmentally friendly injection that fills the voids underneath the slab to help lift and stabilize the concrete. We were able to lift the slab back to level, removing the tripping hazard.

Buckfield, ME homeowners contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems for help with their wet basement. We put together a comprehensive plan to waterproof their space so it would be dry and usable. First, we installed drainage matting on the floor and poured a new concrete slab. WaterGuard was installed around the perimeter of the basement to channel water to the new TripleSafe sump pump. CleanSpace Wall system was installed on the basement walls as a vapor barrier to seal out moisture and prevent mold growth. Lastly, we added a SaniDry Sedona high efficiency air system to control the humidity and filter out dust and mold spores. 

This Old Orchard Beach, ME, homeowner was looking to retire and spend time enjoying their home, but they were unable to relax when they knew that work needed to be done to their crawl space. The homeowner’s cinder block foundation was moving in the corner and even crumbling in section. They already had to replace carrying beams because of rot due to high moisture. Looking for a solution that would fix their problems and give them peace of mind, they booked a free estimate with TC Hafford Basement Systems. System Design Specialist Brian Donnelly met with the homeowner, and together they designed a system that would surpass the homeowner’s expectations and stabilize and protect the home.

First, the failing foundation wall needed to be addressed to protect the home from shifting and causing damage to the walls and putting the homeowner in unsafe living conditions. A StableLock wall system was installed where necessary to stabilize the wall and prevent it from ever shifting again. StableLock fills voids and creates a smooth wall with the best qualities of a newly poured foundation without the need to lift the home, which is more expensive and requires the occupants to move out for a period of time. StableLock can be set up and installed in just two days without the homeowner having to leave the property at all. 

Next, the moisture and high humidity needed to be taken care of to protect the home against mold and more wood rot. To handle groundwater, Perforated Pipe was installed to channel water to the new TripleCrawl Sump Pump system. The TripleCrawl system is capable of taking large amounts of water and pumping it out of the crawl space through a Buried Discharge Line that takes the water far away from the home. To keep the system running all year round without being interrupted by the harsh Maine winters, IceGuard was installed on the Discharge line to prevent ice buildup.

The area needed to be encapsulated for maximum protection, so CleanSpace with Drainage Matting was installed to create an inorganic barrier between the outside elements and the crawl space. Drainage Matting is laid down first. Drainage Matting features a durable construction with large dimples that help channel water and keep the CleanSpace above clean. CleanSpace is installed and attached to the walls with SprayFoam to create a tight seal that keeps out moisture and critters that could cause damage. CleanSpace is a super durable vapor barrier that is a permanent fix and turns an open crawl space into an encapsulated area that is perfect for storage.

Finally, a SaniDry Sedona was installed that drains directly to the TripleCrawl Sump Pump so the homeowner never has to worry about emptying a bucket, and their crawl space is kept at a safe humidity level 24/7. Now the homeowner is able to retire into the home and enjoy the peace and quiet without worrying about the stability of their home or their crawl space being an area of misery anymore.

Old Orchard Beach, Maine homeowners wanted to improve their crawl space so they reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems for help. The crawl space already had an old plastic liner the owners were unhappy with, so they wanted to upgrade to a proper vapor barrier, as well as add a sump pump. We installed our two-step encapsulation system including drainage matting and CleanSpace vapor barrier. Drainage matting controls the groundwater and channels it to their new SmartSump pump to be removed away from the home. CleanSpace seals out moisture and also prevents mold growth to keep the crawl space structure and air healthy.