Job Stories

After living with a damp basement for so long, this homeowner thought it was time they had something done about it. After speaking to some contractors, they were referred to TC Hafford Basement Systems to take care of the dampness problem below their Orrs Island, ME home. After talking with our office staff over the phone, they were set up with a meeting with one of our sales reps. for a free estimate. They agreed to have the work done and we dispatched our crew. Once our installation crew arrived at the home, they got started with this waterproofing job by installing a SuperSump in the floor of this basement. Nearby, an UltraSump backup battery was installed and connected to the SuperSump. The SuperSump will act to pump and water from this basement up and out of the home through a PVC discharge line at a rate of 2,650 gallons of water every hour. To help keep the sump operational even in the harshest storms, the nearby UltraSump will activate during power-outages. The UltraSump will enable the SuperSump to function for around 11,000 gallons of water-removal. Outside the home, our crew made some final additions to the discharge line to enhance the effectiveness of the system. The first addition was an IceGuard pipe section intersected into the pipes just beyond where they exit the home. The IceGuard has special holes built in that only allow for water trapped in the line to escape, without hindering normal water flow. This will protect the sump from backing up water if ice blocks the line. Lastly, a LawnScape discharge port was attached to the end of the line. Here, the water exits onto the ground through the grate on the LawnScape. This grate will prevent debris from entering the line to cause blockages. Now that they have an effective waterproofing solution beneath their home, this homeowner will no longer need to live with a damp or flooding basement. The SuperSump & UltraSump combination will ensure this basement stays dry!

A homeowner in Topsham with sump trouble was looking for a way to properly waterproof their basement. Their previously installed sump pump just wasn’t able to keep up with all the water in the basement, and would back-up, flooding the basement. The homeowner was soon told about TC Hafford Basement Systems from a friend, and they called us shortly after. We arranged for our representative to meet with the homeowner and give them their free estimate. After going over their options, the homeowner selected what work they wanted done and we got started! We began by removing the old sump pump from the basement. This was disposed of properly, and we started on the waterproofing. We installed a TripleSafe sump pump in the sump of the basement. The TripleSafe is composed of three separate pumps. The primary pump handles the bulk of the water entering it. The secondary pump handles the water in the event of the primary pump failing to handle the water. The third pump is a battery backup pump, used only if the power to the home goes out. Maintaining a water free environment, in any weather. The water is channeled out of the home through a PVC discharge line. On the exterior of the home, we attached an IceGuard piece to the discharge line. This specially designed pipe will keep water flowing from the basement even if the lower end becomes blocked by any kind of debris. These newly installed systems will maintain a dry, healthy atmosphere within the basement for years to come This homeowner now has a completely waterproofed basement.

Without air sealing an attic, hot air is still able to penetrate loose blown-in insulation, leading to higher energy bills and an uncomfortable home. This Topsham, ME, homeowner wanted to become more energy efficient, so they booked a free estimate with Dr. Energy Saver by TC Hafford Basement Systems. System Design Specialist Nima Farshid met with the homeowner and performed a Blower Door Test that showed room for improvement. Nima worked with the homeowner to design a Dr. Energy Saver system that would make their home more comfortable and energy efficient.   First the old insulation was removed, and the attic was air-sealed where needed with ZypFoam. Any areas that could leak air into the home were filled in and around the chimney. Next, SilverGlo was installed for added protection, and TruSoft Cellulose installation was blown in to reinsulate the area. TruSoft Cellulose is an environmentally friendly product made from recycled materials that are treated for fire resistance. Unlike typical fiberglass insulation that will melt when presented with a flame, TruSoft Cellulose insulation will resist the flame and won’t ignite. Now the homeowner not only has a more energy efficient home, but a more comfortable and safer home thanks to Dr. Energy Saver by TC Hafford Basement Systems.

A homeowner in Harpswell had a crack in their basement that was on the side of their home with a deck attached. This meant the issue had to be fixed from the inside; which is where TC Hafford Basement System came in. After an internet search, the homeowner found our site and contacted us to come out and get the job done. The problem was quickly resolved using FlexiSpan to cover the crack in the wall and keep it sealed for the future. This interior fix allowed for the deck to remain unharmed on the outside, while keeping water out of the basement, leaving the customer satisfied.

This Harpswell, ME, homeowner recently purchased a new home and immediately had issues with water coming into their basement and crawl space area. Uncertain of how it comes in but appearing often, the homeowner wants to address the issue before it becomes a bigger problem or affects the health of their home. Looking for help, the homeowner reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems to schedule a free estimate. System Design Specialist Michael Madore met with the homeowner and worked with them to design a waterproofing system specific to their unique situation.   To address the crawl space portion of the area, CleanSpace with Drainage Matting was laid down to create an inorganic barrier between the crawl space and the outside elements. CleanSpace not only brightens the area but also aids in keeping critters and moisture out. Drainage Matting creates a barrier gap and allows water to be channeled to the new SuperSump Sump Pump. The SuperSump will push all water out of the area, and because of the CleanSpace and Drainage Matting’s tough design, the crawl space is the perfect storage area for the homeowner.   The basement portion of the space needed to be addressed, and so WaterGuard Perimeter Drain was installed where needed and connected to another SuperSump Sump Pump. The WaterGuard captures and channels water to the SuperSump, which takes the water and pumps it out of the space through a Buried Discharge Line. The Discharge Line takes the water away from the home. The homeowner can now live in their home knowing that their basement and crawl space will no longer be an area of trouble.

A homeowner in Litchfield had a very humid basement. This humidity could easily lead to the growth of mold. If left alone, this mold could then eventually lower the structural integrity of the house supports. The homeowner took to the internet to find the solution and came across TC Hafford Basement Systems. After contacting us for an estimate, we had a representative out to take a look and give potential solutions. Soon after this we got to work installing a SaniDry XP Dehumidifier. This not only dehumidifies the air, it also circulates it around the entire basement. This ensures the dry air reaches out into the other sections of a basement, and not just the local area of installation.

A homeowner living in Litchfield, ME was in the market for some crawlspace waterproofing. While not being immediately a problem, the damp crawlspace beneath their home was still unpleasant due to the musty smell that came from the space. When the homeowner saw an ad on their television for TC Hafford Basement Systems they called us right away to find out if we could solve their crawlspace problem. They received their free estimate and hired us to get the job done! When our installation crew arrived at the home, they began work right away laying a Drainage Matting across the floor of the crawlspace. This mat sits just above the floor and has many perforations to allow for water bloced by the vapor barrier to drain away back into the ground. Over the top of this, a CleanSpace liner was used to encapsulate the crawlspace. This completed the installation of the vapor barrier and will lock out any future leakages. Now any water entering the space will be trapped between the CleanSpace and the ground, where it will soon drain away. Now the interior of this cralwpsace will stay dry during rainfall. This homeowner will no longer need to suffer from the musty smell coming from below their home.

Owning a home with a flooding basement wasn’t something this Litchfield, ME homeowner was expecting to live with. Looking for a way to put an end to this flooding, they called us at TC Hafford Basement Systems shortly after seeing us on their TV. Our office staff set them up with an appointment to meet with one of our sales representatives who gave them their free estimate. Once they reviewed their options, the homeowner selected what waterproofing they wanted done and we got started! When our installation crew arrived at the home, they got to work right away by excavating a shallow trench into the perimeter of the concrete floor. This gave room for our WaterGuard piping system to be laid down around the edge of the basement. Buried beneath a layer of loose rocks and concrete to conceal the pipes within the floor without hindering their function; the WaterGuard will now take in and moisture leaking into this basement through the floor. Once inside the WaterGuard, the collected water is guided through the floor to the sump where we installed a SmartSump pump. This device will force the water up and out of the home through a PVC discharge line, eliminating the moisture problem within this basement. On the exterior of the home, two finishing touches were made to the discharge line to better protect this basement from flooding. First, an IceGuard pipe segment was attached just beyond where the discharge line leaves the home. This piece has upward facing holes built into the sides. These holes will allow any water blocked by ice or debris in the line to escape without backing up and flooding the basement. Finally, a LawnScape discharge port was attached to the end of the line. This piece is covered on one end by a grate that will prevent most debris from entering the discharge line while allowing the water flowing from the home to exit normally. These newly installed waterproofing products will now maintain a dry, healthy basement for this homeowner to utilize however they see fit. The WaterGuard piping will prevent water from collecting on the floors surface for years to come!

A homeowner in Rockwood was having trouble with a crack forming in their basement. This crack was an easy entrance point for moisture, and could lead to water collecting in the basement or mold growth. Neither of these are things a homeowner wants in their basement; this homeowner being no different, they were soon in contact with TC Hafford Basement Systems after hearing about us from a friend. We had a representative at the home within days to look at the basement wall and give a free estimate. The homeowner chose how they wanted the crack fixed, a Polyurethane Injection, and we got to work! We started the fix by covering over the crack with a paste to hold ports in place. We then inject the Polyurethane into the ports where it fills he crack completely, gripping tightly to the concrete around it. This Polyurethane will then harden and form an impassable barrier to lock out any moisture that would otherwise find its way in. Now the crack in this basement wall is a problem of the past!

With moisture gathering in their basement, this Rockwood, ME homeowner was worried about a mold problem developing in the space. They needed a way to keep moisture out of the air within their basement but didn’t know how. They soon heard about TC Hafford Basement Systems from a friend and called us to set up their free estimate. Once they heard their options, they knew they wanted to move forward with the solution, so we soon got started! When our installation crew got dispatched to the home, they got to work right away on eliminating this homeowner’s moisture problem. To achieve this, a SaniDry XP dehumidifier was installed on the floor of the basement and connected to the existing sump. The SaniDry will take in the moist air from around the basement, separating the moisture from it and circulating dry air back into the space. Over time, this will eliminate the moisture problem in this basement and remove the threat of mold growth entirely. The water collected from the air is passed to the sump to drain out and away from the home. With a dehumidifier in their basement, this homeowner will no longer suffer from a damp, musty basement. Their SaniDry XP will keep this basement air dry and healthy!