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Amy in Roxbury was experiencing a problem with her basement, it would take on water during rain, then remain damp for days afterward. This was a problem because it was making her basement useless. She couldn’t use it for storage, or a place to reside, the water was making sure of that. Amy logged onto her computer and searched the internet for a solution, soon finding just that. TC Hafford Basement Systems was just what Amy needed, to fix her damp basement. We gave her a free estimate and then got to work! Our crew started by excavating the interior perimeter of the basement floor. This new trench made room for us to emplace our WaterGuard piping system. This is a special type of pipe that captures water as it enters through the floor or walls of the basement, guiding it to the sump before it can cause any damage. In the sump, we installed a TripleSafe sump pump. This is a device with three separate pumps. The secondary pump is for when the primary pump either can’t handle the water, or malfunctions for any reason; whereas the third pump is a battery-operated pump in case of a power outage. This pump pushes the water up and out of a PVC discharge line. Following the discharge line outside, we attached an IceGuard piece to the line. This unique piece will allow water to continue to escape, even if the lower end of the line becomes blocked by ice or debris. Now Amy can use her basement space however she pleases, without fear of water damage!

As soon as this Roxbury, ME homeowner noticed the wall of their basement bowing inward, they knew something was wrong. After a quick search online, they knew they would need professional help fixing their wall and they found just the company for the job. Once they visited our TC Hafford website, they called our offices to set up their free estimate. When the homeowner sat down with our sales rep. and went over their options, they were ready right away for us to get started on the repairs. When our installation crew arrived at the property, they got started on fixing the wall using 8’ PowerBrace beams. First, the locations for the installations were marked and framing for the lever brackets was attached to the supports along the ceiling. Next, the PowerBrace beams were placed along the wall in the marked locations, fitted to the lever brackets in the ceiling. With the top of the PowerBraces secured to the ceiling supports, the bottoms were tied down using concrete screw anchors. Once fully installed, the lever brackets at the top are tightened to hold each PowerBrace tight against the wall, forcing it back into place over time. With their wall secured, this homeowner can now rest assured they won’t come home to a collapsed basement. These PowerBrace beams will keep this basement wall where it is supposed to be in the future.

When this homeowner living in Roxbury, ME began to have trouble with water gathering in pools on their basement floor, they knew it was time they got a sump installed to remove the water. To get this done, they called us at TC Hafford Basement Systems after finding our website through an online search. After meeting with our sales representative and receiving their free estimate, the homeowner gave us the green light to begin work on their basement. When our installation crew was able to make it out to the home, they began work on installing a SuperSump system in the floor of the basement. The SuperSump is capable of pumping over 2,600 gallons of water from the home through the PVC discharge line every hour. This sump is supported by a nearby UltraSump backup battery. The UltraSump will provide the SuperSump 11,000 gallons worth of water removal power if the home were to lose power during a rainstorm before requiring a new charge. This should protect the home from any major flooding that might have overwhelmed the system during power outages. Finally, an IceGuard pipe segment was attached to the discharge line outside the home. This piece allows for any water blocked by ice or other debris to escape the line before reaching back into the basement and gathering on the floor. With their newly waterproofed basement, this homeowner can now make use of the space without the need to fear potential water damage affecting their belongings. The SuperSump system will keep this basement floor water-free for years to come!

This homeowner in South Berwick wasn’t very happy with the windows they had in their basement. They were leaky, and didn’t look very good. This led them to contact TC Hafford Basement Systems to get the job done! The three windows in the basement were taken out, and replaced by three Everlast Basement Windows, which are waterproof and extremely durable. The homeowner also purchased two SunHouse Basement Enclosures, as well as two domed covers for their new windows. These keep water and debris away from the new window, while the white painted interior of the SunHouse Enclosure will reflect plenty of light into the basement.

This home owner in South Berwick, ME was having trouble with water coming into their basement and decided to call TC Hafford Basement Systems. Utilizing WaterGuard, TrenchDrain and a TripleSafe system, we were able to protect this homeowners basement and give them peace of mind.   When our installation crew arrived at the home, they got started on this basement floor by excavating a shallow trench into the perimeter of the floor. Within this new trench, they were able to lay WaterGuard surrounding the basement floor. Buried beneath a fresh layer of concrete, these pipes will collect any water entering this basement as it passes through the typical entry point, the floor itself. The water then travels through these pipes to the sump where it enters the TripleSafe pump installed within. The TripleSafe unit houses three pumps, each activating at different times to keep the basement water-free around the clock! The first and second pumps may be active at the same time, with the secondary pump only activating if and when the primary becomes overwhelmed. This leaves the third pump, which is powered by an internal battery as opposed to the other two pumps running off the power in the home. This will enable the TripleSafe to keep removing water from the home even during a power outage. Any water leaving the home through the sump will exit through a PVC discharge line that carries the water a distance from the home. With these waterproofing systems in place, this homeowner should soon notice their basement remains dry even during the exceptionally wet time of year. The WaterGuard & TripleSafe installations will keep this basement water-free for years to come!

A homeowner in Kittery was having a hard time with their sump pump. They had a system in place to keep water out of their basement, yet water would still gather. Something needed to be done about this, and after hearing about TC Hafford from a satisfied customer, they made the call. Once our representative took a look at the basement, we had a crew get to work replacing the old system The interior perimeter of the basement was dug out to allow for us to install our WaterGuard piping system. This is a pipe that catches all water entering the basement through the walls or floor. Once in the pipe, the water travels to the sump. Since the old sump pump the homeowner had was no longer doing its job, we replaced it with a SuperSump sump pump. We then attached an UltraSump backup batter for the SuperSump. This will guarantee the water is pushed out of the basement even in the harshest conditions; such as a power outage. Now this homeowner rests easy with a dry basement.

Homeowners in Kittery, ME realized their old sump pump was failing. It wasn't working properly, and the motor was constantly running and burning out. The homeowners wanted to get a new sump pump to ensure their basement was dry before completing a planned renovation to finish the space. We installed the TripleSafe sump pump, featuring two Zoeller pumps and a battery back up. Having two pumps protects against pump failure, and the battery back up ensures the pump will still work properly in the event of power loss. The homeowners can confidently finish their basement knowing it will stay dry all the time!

Sometimes it feels like there is no solution to a wet basement. Add an attached crawlspace in need of help, and the hopes of having a dry and usable space begin to seem unobtainable.   Luckily, this homeowner in Kittery, Maine knew to call TC Hafford Basement Systems! System Design Specialist Brian Donnelly met with the homeowner and developed a plan to keep water out of their basement and encapsulate their crawlspace. To do this, Brian created a system using a range of Basement System products that are exclusive to TC Hafford in the state of Maine.   First things first, the crawlspace. While the crawlspace is relatively small compared to the basement, it is necessary to encapsulate it. Along with protection from mold and rot, a dry crawlspace will also be inhospitable to termites, cockroaches, ants, crickets, and many other pests that need excess moisture to survive. Mice and rats are deterred by the plastic vapor barrier, and flooding waters will be kept at bay. By sealing a crawlspace, you also keep away odors and allergenic mold spores that would otherwise rise up through the floor and into your home due to the stack effect. By sealing your crawlspace, you keep the summer heat out of your home and the winter cold away from your furnace, water heater, and other utilities. To encapsulate the crawlspace, first, a layer of drainage matting is placed down, followed by CleanSpace Vapor Barrier. To finish the crawlspace, SprayFoam is sprayed where necessary, and now the homeowner has a usable storage area.   Now it’s time to keep the basement dry all the time. While this may seem impossible at first, no job is too big or too small for TC Hafford Basement Systems. Around the perimeter walls of the basement, WaterGuard and TrenchDrain is installed to channel the water to a TripleSafe Sump Pump with an UltraSump Battery Back-Up. The inclusion of the UltraSump Battery Back-Up is important to keep water out of the basement even during power outages, which tend to be very common in Maine during storms. Once the water gets to the TripleSafe Sump Pump, it has to go somewhere. A discharge line is connected and fitted with IceGuards to prevent freezing and buried. Water is taken away from the home where it is no longer a problem. To keep the discharge line from being clogged, a LawnScape Outlet is fitted to the end of the pipe to prevent anything from entering the discharge line. To take care of any humidity in the basement, a Sanidry Sedona dehumidifier is set up with an additional line attached to the TripleSafe Sump Pump so the homeowner no longer has to go into the basement to empty their old dehumidifier.   Now the homeowner has complete use of their home and no longer has to worry about their belongings being ruined. If you are experiencing a similar situation with your basement or crawlspace, please reach out. We will be happy to help!

This Kittery homeowner reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems after their basement flooded for a second time. We protected their basement using WaterGuard connected to our TripleSafe Sump System. From the TripleSafe, all water is pushed out of a buried discharge line, far away from the house and in an area that will no longer cause any issues for the homeowner. Typically, this would be the end of the work, but this homeowner has a crawl space connected to the basement that would still need to be delt with to fully protect the home and give the homeowner piece of mind. To do this, foreman Jesus and his crew put down a layer of Drainage Matting and encapsulated the crawl space with CleanSpace and Spray Foam.   Now this Kittery homeowner can sleep easy at night knowing they no longer have to worry about waking up to anymore floods in their basement.

This Kittery, ME, homeowner had a crawl space connected to their basement with a dirt floor. Even though there was a sheet of plastic over the dirt, the homeowner wanted to install a vapor barrier to protect the home and retain it’s value. The homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems and booked a free estimate with System Design Specialist Michael Penna.   The crawl space was prepped by removing the old plastic and regrading the area to flatten it out a bit. Drainage Matting was laid on the ground and is designed to collect water from the crawl space floor and direct it to a sump pump. CleanSpace was then installed and attached to the walls to create a vapor barrier and protect the crawl space from moisture and critters. CleanSpace features a thick and durable inorganic construction that brightens up the area and turns a humid crawl space into the perfect storage area. Currently this crawl space is dry, but the homeowner wanted to be as protected as possible, so they opted to install a Sump Liner for the easy installation of a Zoeller sump pump if needed in the future. To finish out the system, a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier was installed and CleanSpace Vent Covers to keep the outside air from coming into the crawl space.