TC Hafford Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Bath, Maine homeowners experienced cracking in their hardwood floors due to the floors starting to sag. To support the sagging floors we installed SmartJacks, custom fit steel posts that support and lift the home above. SmartJacks are zinc-coated so they never rust, and they can be adjusted over time as needed to continue to keep the floors level.

We worked with a general contractor to encapsulate this damp crawl space in Saco, Maine. The general contractor was replacing rotted support beams that had been caused by the moisture in the crawl space. Dirt floors allow moisture to seep in, leading to big problems like mold and rot. We installed our two-step encapsulation system, consisting of a layer of drainage matting and a CleanSpace vapor barrier liner. CleanSpace seals out moisture, and is treated to prevent mold growth. We also installed a SmartSump and SaniDry Sedona. The SmartSump pump removes groundwater by pumping it away from the home through an exterior buried discharge line. The SaniDry Sedona is a high efficiency air system that both filters allergens from the air, while also controlling humidity. The SaniDry Sedona can remove over 100 pints of water from the air per day!

We helped homeowners with this Bath, Maine basement that had already had one wall collapse, and another was bowing. We installed StableLock Wall to support the home and stop the bowing wall from shifting any further, as well as SmartJacks and a new supplemental beam to provide proper support to the home and floors above. StableLock Wall is our patented foundation repair solution for bowing and shifting walls. We pour a new concrete wall with specialized bracing next to the failing wall, so there is no excavation needed. This keeps StableLock a less costly and less disruptive solution to protect your foundation walls. SmartJacks are galvanized steel beams that are custom fit to support and even lift your floors above. The galvanized coating protects the beams from rusting, and each SmartJack can support over 60,000 lbs of weight. Moisture had caused the original beam to begin to rot, so our new supplement beam and SmartJacks will keep the home properly protected.

Buyers were under contract to purchase this West Bath, Maine home when a home inspection revealed water issues with the crawl space. They contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems for help evaluating the cause of the problem, and how to fix it. We encapsulated the crawl space with drainage matting on the floor to control groundwater, and CleanSpace vapor barrier on the floor and walls to seal out water. Spray Foam insulation was installed along the rim joists to help seal the CleanSpace, and provide energy efficiency improvements. Spray Foam insulation is also water and mold resistant, so it's a great product to utilize in below grade spaces. 

We helped a homeowner in Bath, Maine who had a "gully" running through her crawl space, allowing water to essentially create a stream below her home. We were able to transform the damp and musty crawl space into a dry and clean area. To handle the water we installed a TripleSafe sump pump, that collects groundwater and pumps it away from the home through an exterior buried discharge line. The crawl space was also encapsulated with drainage matting and CleanSpace vapor barrier to seal moisture out. Spray Foam insulation was installed along the rim joists to seal up the CleanSpace and improve the energy efficiency of the crawl space. Not pictured, we also installed a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to ensure the crawl space was kept at a healthy humidity level, preventing moisture.