TC Hafford Basement Systems Before & After Photos

A Bangor, Maine home was under contract to sell but an inspection showed bowing of a foundation wall. The original walls are made up of stones and bricks. We poured a new StableLock Wall to support the home and prevent any further issues with the failing wall. StableLock is a great foundation repair option because it does not involve lifting the home or major excavation. We pour a new concrete wall abutting the old wall, updating the appearance of the basement and stabilizing the home.

This Bangor, ME, homeowner loved their home that was built in the 1880’s but knew that they would have to fix the foundation as soon as they purchased the home. Over time, the foundation began shifting and falling in. Worried about their home and the safety of their family, the homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems for a free estimate. System Design Specialist Craig Ziegenbein worked with the homeowner to design a StableLock Wall System that would fix their foundation without the need of lifting their home.

The standard process to fully repair a failing foundation would be lifting the home while a new foundation can be installed. Using modern concrete forming and shoring methods, StableLock is able to fill in the voids of the existing foundation and stabilize it without the need for the family to ever leave their home. StableLock is more affordable and leaves the homeowner with a fresh, smooth wall with all of the best qualities of a new foundation.

Bangor, ME homeowners contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems for help with their wet basement. They found their water issues were continuing to get worse and worse over time and wanted to put an end to dealing with frustrating water clean up. We installed WaterGuard around the perimeter of the basement, a drainage system that channels water directly to the brand new TripleSafe sump pump. The TripleSafe system features two Zoeller pumps and a battery back up to protect against power loss. Water is removed away from the home through the TripleSafe and out an exterior buried discharge line. The discharge line is equipped with IceGuard to prevent freezing and back up in the winter months.

This Bangor, Maine crawl space had high humidity and moisture problems. To help keep the sale of the home on track, we repaired the crawl space by installing our two-step encapsulation system, as well as a dehumidifier and support posts. We encapsulated the crawl space with drainage matting and our CleanSpace vapor barrier to seal out moisture. The installation of a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier keeps the humidity at a healthy level, while also filtering allergens from the air. We also added SmartJacks posts to keep the properly home supported.

This Castine, ME home was recently purchased, and the new homeowners wanted to address the laundry list of issues that reside in the basement. Water damage can be found throughout the basement, and with a goal of remodeling the home, the new homeowner knew it was important to nip these issues in the bud.

System Design Specialist Mark Smith drove out to meet the homeowner with the goal of designing a system that would fix the issues created by water intrusion and protect the health of the home. With water coming into the basement through the walls and floor, the best course of action was to install WaterGuard Perimeter Drain.

First, Drainage Matting is laid down because a new slab is going to be poured. Drainage Matting creates an inorganic barrier to protect the slab. WaterGuard Perimeter Drain is placed down and connected to a TripleSafe Sump Pump system. SmartJacks were installed to replace 5 rusted out lally columns to ensure the structural integrity of the home and keep the homeowners safe. The new slab is poured, and a SaniDry Sedona is installed in the basement to maintain optimal humidity levels in the basement. CleanSpace Wall System is installed, and now the homeowner can remodel their home knowing their basement is protected and their home is healthy.