TC Hafford Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Homeowners in Enfield, Maine experienced sagging floors in their home from improper support in the crawl space. When moisture gets into a crawl space it can cause mold and rot on the wooden beams, which in turn causes issues like sagging floors. We installed SmartJacks and a new supplemental beam, all constructed with galvanized steel posts. The galvanized coating protects the steel so it won't rust. SmartJacks are custom fit to immediately lift and level the floors above. The SmartJacks can be adjusted over time as needed to keep a tight fit. 

Built in the early 1900s, this home was constructed with a rock foundation, which has started to fail in the last five years. Worried about the foundation wall failing, the homeowner reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems for help. System Design Specialist Mark Smith met with the homeowner, where they put together a solution for their failing wall. Together, they decided that StableLock would be the best choice to save their foundation, preventing the homeowner from having to get a whole new foundation. Unlike pouring a new foundation, StableLock doesn’t require a homeowner to raise or leave their home. Using modern forming techniques, StableLock fills voids and stabilizes existing walls to leave a smooth, strong wall with the best qualities of a newly constructed basement wall.

Rock, brick, and stone foundations can be found all throughout the great state of Maine, and if you too have a failing foundation, don’t wait until it is too late. Call TC Hafford Basement Systems and ask about StableLock.

This Surry, ME, homeowner recently moved into their new home and was quickly introduced to the problems with a wet basement. Water was coming into the basement through the floor and walls during rains. The homeowner wanted to take care of the problem, protect the health of their home, and regain the ability to use the space. The homeowner booked a free estimate with TC Hafford Basement Systems, and System Design Specialist Mark Smith worked with them to design a waterproofing system that would take care of their issues, which included a new Slab with WaterGuard.

Waterproofing The Area

Debris was removed from the basement, and the ground was regraded to prep the area for waterproofing. Drainage Matting was installed to create an inorganic barrier that would channel water to the sump and protect the new slab. WaterGuard was installed around the perimeter and connected to a new TripleSafe Sump Pump. WaterGuard captures and channels water to the TripleSafe, which features two Zoeller sumps and a battery-powered backup. The TripleSafe drains water out of the basement and through an Exterior Buried Discharge line that is protected against ice buildup with IceGuard. CleanSpace Wall System was installed to act as a vapor barrier where needed and channel any additional moisture from the walls to the WaterGuard.

New Slab and SprayFoam

Now that the area was fully prepped and waterproofed, the new slab was ready to be poured. The new slab turned the space into an area that the homeowner can use without the risk of their belongings or appliances being damaged. SprayFoam was installed on the rim joists and walls to insulate the area, keeping cold air out during the winter, making the space more comfortable, and saving the homeowner money on their energy bill. Finishing out the full waterproofing system was the installation of a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. The SaniDry Sedona drains directly to the TripleSafe, which allows the basement to be kept at a safe humidity level all of the time without the homeowner having to empty a bucket of water to keep it running.

The homeowner has now gained control over their basement, and their home is healthier than it has been in years, and the space can be used as the homeowner would like.

A Surry, Maine home was under contract to be sold when it was discovered there were issues with water intrusion in the basement. To avoid any issue with the purchase of the home, the realtor contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems for help waterproofing the space. The basement previously had old field stone walls and a damp, dirt floor. We poured a new concrete slab floor, complete with WaterGuard perimeter drainage system. A TripleSafe sump pump was added to remove any water away from the home through an exterior buried discharge line. We also installed a SaniDry Sedona high efficiency air system to both control the humidity, as well as filter the air. CleanSpace Wall System was installed to seal out moisture. Lastly, Spray Foam insulation was installed on the walls. Spray Foam can easily get into the nooks and crannies of the field stone walls to ensure an air tight seal, providing immediate energy improvements for the home.

Moving into a home with no prior moisture protection in the basement, this homeowner needed a way to keep water from leaking into their new home in the future. Our team at TC Hafford Basement Systems was able to provide a solution to this problem with a WaterGuard piping installation around the basement perimeter. The buried WaterGuard system captures moisture as it leaks in towards the interior. With a new SuperSump pump installed, the WaterGuard is able to remove the collected water from the basement by passing it through the sump. Finally, a CleanSpace liner was used to encapsulate the interior walls of the basement and Spray Foam was used to fill gaps in the joists above the space. This provides one final layer of defense against the elements; with the CleanSpace holding back any moisture that may enter through the walls as the Spray Foam provides improved heating/cooling efficiency for the homeowner.

With these new installations, this homeowner can now rest assured their new basement won’t be susceptible to flooding and moisture damage. The WaterGuard system will keep this basement water-free for years to come!