TC Hafford Basement Systems Before & After Photos

A Topsham, ME homeowner contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems for a free estimate to help with their water leak. They already had a sump pump in place, however the water was not making it to the pump. System Design Specialist Peter F. met with the owner and came up with a plan to install WaterGuard along the perimeter of the basement. WaterGuard helps channel water directly to a sump pump which then removes it from the basement. Our homeowner was happy to have their issue resolved while also saving money on not needing a full new pump system.

We recently helped homeowners in Topsham, Maine repair their foundation. The owners had noticed shifting, and one wall in particular was bowing quite a bit. We installed a combination of StableLock Wall system, as well as SmartJacks. StableLock Walls are a great option for foundation wall repair when a wall is cracked, crumbling, or bowing. Rather than expensive excavation and lifting the home we simply pour a new concrete wall in front of the failing wall to give proper support and prevent further shifting. SmartJacks are installed to help support and lift any sagging floors above. SmartJacks are zinc-coated steel posts that are custom fit and can be adjusted over time. The zinc coating prevents the posts from rusting like traditional lally columns.

With water regularly flooding their basement, this Harpswell, ME homeowner called us at TC Hafford Basement Systems to have something done to put an end to it. Once our installation crew arrived at the home, they got to work right away by excavating a trench into the perimeter of the concrete floor of the basement. This enabled the installation of WaterGuard piping encircling the slab with pipes specialized in capturing water. After being buried by a fresh layer of concrete, the WaterGuard will trap any moisture leaking in through the foundation in the future and guide it directly to the new SuperSump pump installed in the corner of the basement. The SuperSump will force any collected water up and out of the basement through a PVC discharge line. Finally, the basement received an encapsulation of CleanSpace. This liner covers the walls in a thin water-tight barrier, which will intercept any moisture leaking through the walls and direct it down into the WaterGuard below.

With these waterproofing measures in place, this homeowner should no longer enter their basement to find standing water or damp conditions in the future. The WaterGuard & SuperSump will work in tandem to maintain a dry basement for years to come!

We helped Harpswell, Maine homeowners encapsulate their damp, musty crawl space. We encapsulated the area with drainage matting and CleanSpace vapor barrier. CleanSpace is an inorganic material that prevents mold growth, while also sealing out any moisture. The homeowners were also interested in spray foam, so we installed Spray Foam insulation on the walls and rim joists. Spray Foam can easily get into the nooks and crannies, so it creates an air tight seal, and provides immediate energy efficiency improvements.

Wanting to take care of the moisture issue in their Harpswell, ME, crawl space, this homeowner reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems for help. System Design Specialist Todd Bernard met with the homeowner to discuss their goals and put together a system that would give them peace of mind.

Encapsulating the hardly-used crawl space would protect the area and home from outside elements and help keep moisture out of the crawl space, preventing mold and small critters from making it their home. CleanSpace with Drainage Matting was installed with Spray Foam, ensuring the best seal. Finally, a Sump Liner was installed so that, if water ever becomes a problem, a sump pump can be quickly and easily installed without disrupting the CleanSpace.

The homeowner can rest easy knowing their home’s health is protected and their crawl space won’t be a home to any critters that aren’t paying bills.