TC Hafford Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Homeowners in Bangor, Maine had installed their own sump pump years ago and realized over time that they wanted a more professional system installed. We installed the SuperSump pump system, which has a 1/3 horsepower cast iron Zoeller sump pump that can handle over 2,200 gallons of water per hour. The new SuperSump system also has a lid, and is concreted in, so the owners no longer have an open sump pit. 

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.

A Bangor, Maine property was under contract to sell when a home inspection revealed a bowing foundation wall. We repaired the foundation wall by installing a StableLock Wall. We developed StableLock Wall to help homeowners whose walls are bowing or crumbling but not yet at total failure. We pour a new concrete wall next to the failing wall to prevent further bowing or shifting, while keeping the home stable. It is less costly than lifting the home and excavating.