Job Stories

When this property owner in Phillips, ME noticed water gathering in the crawlspace below one of their homes, they knew who to call right away to take care of the problem. They contacted our office staff at TC Hafford Basement Systems to set up a free estimate on the cost of the work. After speaking with our sales representative about the solutions, they agreed on what they wanted done and our crew was dispatched to start working. Once our installation crew arrived at the property, they got to work on providing the crawlspace with a proper vapor barrier to hold back the moisture that had been gathering in the space. This began with a Drainage Matting being laid across the floor of the crawlspace. This mat, sitting on supports just above the floors surface, will create small channels below itself that the blocked water can follow to where it can most easily drain back through the ground. Over this Drainage Matting, a CleanSpace liner was utilized to encapsulate the entirety of the crawlspace, save for the ceiling. This protective barrier seals off the interior of the crawlspace from any leaking moisture, keeping the atmosphere inside the barrier dry and healthy. With a proper barrier in the crawlspace, this property owner will no longer need to worry about moisture problems developing below the home. The CleanSpace liner and Drainage Matting will ensure the crawlspace remains dry for years to come!

When a homeowner in Madrid Twp, ME reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems, he was looking for a solution to prevent rainwater from impacting his home’s foundation. Understanding the importance of effective water management, he wanted a gutter system that could handle the area’s heavy rains and help keep his property dry.   After discussing his concerns, we recommended our Gutter Shutter system—a durable, clog-free solution designed to channel water safely away from the home. Our team completed the installation promptly, making sure each section was fitted to work seamlessly with the existing roofline. We then walked the homeowner through the system’s features, explaining how it would help prevent water-related issues and reduce maintenance needs.     The homeowner was genuinely pleased with the system’s performance and the professional installation. He now has a gutter system that provides dependable protection, making sure his home stays dry and secure during Maine’s rainy seasons.

A homeowner in Cape Porpoise had an exceptionally moist basement. Alongside a damp crawlspace, the homeowner needed professional help to keep this water out. The homeowner was soon introduced to TC Hafford Basement Systems. We were exactly the company he was looking for, and he contacted us right away. We gave him a free estimate and dispatched our crew to get to work! We began work in the crawlspace of the home. To keep the moisture from finding its way into the space, we encapsulated the crawlspace with a CleanSpace Liner. This is a sheet of plastic that covers every surface in the crawlspace, except for the ceiling, locking out any leaking moisture. We then installed a SaniDry CX dehumidifier in the crawlspace to remove any moisture from the air, keeping the atmosphere dry. Moving on to the basement, we installed a SuperSump sump pump. This pump will take any water trying to gather in the basement and push it up and out of the basement through a PVC discharge line. Finally, we attached an UltraSump backup batter to the SuperSump. This will keep the pump going even when the power in the home goes out. Now this homeowner will have a dry crawlspace and basement in any weather.

A homeowner in Mechanic Falls had a stone basement that was gathering water. This wasn’t a problem until recently for the homeowner, and they needed it fixed. After hearing about TC Hafford from another satisfied customer, the homeowner contacted us. We had a representative take a look and go over possible solutions with the homeowner. Once they made their decision, we got to work! The basement floor was first covered with a Drainage Matting. This matting allows for any water gathering on top of the floor to make its way back out without being locked in between the matting and the floor. Then the entire basement was lined with CleanSpace Liner. This liner acts as an impenetrable barrier, keeping any moisture coming through the walls or floor on the exterior of the basement. Now this homeowner can be proud to have a dry basement!

When this Mechanic falls, ME homeowner started to notice flooding in their basement, they knew they needed professional assistance right away. They searched online for a solution to their problem and found TC Hafford Basement Systems shortly thereafter. They called us to receive their free estimate and our crew got dispatched. When our installation crew arrived at the home, they got to work on keeping water out of this basement right away. To prevent moisture from leaking through the foundation directly, a shallow trench was excavated into the perimeter of the floor. WaterGuard piping was then laid within, surrounding the basement floor. These pipes, buried beneath a fresh coat of concrete, have special slits running along their bottom edges that capture moisture. Now any leaks will be intercepted by the WaterGuard pipes before reaching the surface of the floor. The water trapped by the WaterGuard is guided through the floor to the sump where our crew installed a TripleSafe sump system. This device houses three individual pumps. The primary and secondary pumps will remove the majority of the water from the basement, with the secondary pump only coming into play when the primary pump fails to keep up with the amount of water. Finally, if the power was to go out in the home, a battery-operated backup pump will activate to keep the basement water-free. The water is pumped from these three pumps up and out of the home through a PVC discharge line. The water follows this line away from the home and the water drains away into the ground. With their new basement waterproofing complete, this homeowner can now rest assured their basement will no longer flood during rainfall. The WaterGuard piping will make sure of that!

This homeowner living in Mechanic Falls, ME had been having difficulty keeping water out of their basement. Rainwater had recently been leaking into the space through a crack in one of the concrete walls. Unsure how to put a stop to these leakages on their own, the homeowner searched for a solution online. They soon discovered our TC Hafford Basement Systems website and called us immediately to set up a free estimate. After speaking with our sales representative, this homeowner was ready to have us solve their basement problem! Once our installation crew got to the home, they began work on the crack by brushing the crack as well as the area around the crack clear with a coarse brush. This will allow our seal to adhere to the wall without fail. Next, an initial layer of sealant was laid down within the crack. This begins the installation of a FlexiSpan seal, which as the name suggests, once finished will be able to conform to slight changes in the shape of the crack. Over the top of the initial layer of sealant, a foam matting was laid along the length of the crack. This was then covered over by a second layer of sealant, completing the FlexiSpan installation. Once dried in place, the FlexiSpan will prevent any future leakages from occurring through this problem-crack. The homeowner should no longer experience the moisture troubles they’ve been suffering from recently. This new FlexiSpan seal will keep their basement water-free for years to come!

Windham, ME homeowners were tired of dealing with a wet basement and reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems for help. We installed WaterGuard, a perimeter drainage system, around the entire basement. A TripleSafe sump pump system was added, featuring two Zoeller pumps and a battery back up system. The WaterGuard ties directly into the TripleSafe so any water collected will be pumped away from the home through an exterior buried discharge line. IceGuard is installed on the discharge line to protect against freezing up in the winter months. 

New homeowner in Windham, Maine found an old sump hole in their basement under the washer. They experienced flooding over the winter, and wanted to get a proper sump pump to handle the water. We installed our SuperSump pump system, which features a 1/3 horsepower Zoeller pump that can handle 2,280 gallons of water per hour. The SuperSump removes water through an exterior buried discharge line away from the home. The discharge line is protected with IceGuard so water doesn't freeze up in the winter.

A homeowner in Windham had a basement that would flood during heavy rains. The homeowner was unsure how the water was getting in, but they needed something done to stop it. After receiving a piece of mail from TC Hafford Basement Systems, the homeowner knew we would be the perfect company for the job. They called us shortly after to set up a meeting to get their free estimate. After that, the homeowner gave us the go ahead and we got to work! To begin with the waterproofing of the basement, we needed to excavate the inside perimeter of the floor. We dug out a trench, and removed all of the debris from the basement. This allowed us to lay down our WaterGuard piping system. The WaterGuard is then covered over with loose rocks and cement to conceal it within the floor without hindering functionality. The specially designed pipes will capture water as it attempts to enter the basement through the walls or floor. The water is then guided out through a discharge line. This homeowner now no longer needs to worry about water flooding their basement, thanks to WaterGuard.

Windham, Maine homeowners were experiencing water intrusion in their basement. When they removed a wall to get a better idea of what was causing the water to come in, they found that one basement wall was caving in. We poured a new StableLock Wall, which is a poured concrete wall that abuts the failing wall to prevent any further caving or shifting. StableLock Wall is less intrusive and costly than traditional foundation repairs that involve lifting the home, and it has a 25 year warranty.