Job Stories

Looking to have their basement finished, this Norridgewock, ME homeowner needed a way to better insulate against the cold concrete floor. After speaking with some family friends, they were soon referred to TC Hafford Basement Systems and called us to see if we could help. Our office staff quickly set them up with a free estimate. After our sales representative looked over the space and gave the homeowner the details on what we could do for them, the homeowner soon gave us the go-ahead to begin work on the basement. Once our installation crew arrived at the home, they got started on better insulating the floor of this basement right away. To achieve this, ThermalDry tiles were used to cover the basement floor. The homeowner selected to have the beige colored tiles installed. These tiles have a hard-plastic surface with a relatively thick layer of foam padding underneath. Once tiled across the surface of the floor, they will provide a much softer surface to walk on as well as insulating against the cold surface of the floor. The underside of these tiles have channels which will allow any moisture trapped beneath to flow to the sump for removal from the basement. Now that this homeowner has proper flooring for a finished basement, all they need is furniture to complete the space. The ThermalDry flooring will provide an insulated and soft floor for this homeowner to enjoy for the future!

A resident of Bowdoinham was experiencing issues with their sump system. It wasn’t pumping enough water out of the basement like it should have been. This was an immediate concern for the homeowner because now their basement was flooding. After seeing an ad on their television, TC Hafford got the call. After discussing options with the homeowner, we had a crew head out and get to work. We started by pulling out the old pump, it needed to be replaced to make sure water would be evacuated properly. Once the old pump was removed, a SuperSump sump pump was installed. This will now keep all the water pumped up and out of the basement. Finally, an UltraSump backup battery was attached to guarantee the SuperSump stays functional even if the power goes out in the home. This homeowner now no longer needs to worry about a wet basement.

A homeowner in Belgrade was having a moisture problem in their crawlspace. This was most likely caused by a lake being so close to the house. The homeowner didn’t know how to resolve this issue until seeing an ad on the television for TC Hafford Basement Systems. After contacting us and receiving a free estimate on the cost to fix the problem, the homeowner decided to get the fix! Our crew started by laying down a drainage matting. This will allow collected water to not get locked in the crawlspace, and find its way outside again. Then the crawlspace was completely encapsulated with CleanSpace Liner. This liner covers the entire crawlspace and prevents any moisture from making its way into the crawlspace, if any manages to get in underneath. Now water is no longer something this homeowner needs to worry about!

A homeowner living in Belgrade, ME was having difficulties keeping their basement free of water. They had a sump pump, but the trouble was water gathering on the floor away from the pump. Looking to put an end to this flooding, the homeowner sought an answer online. They soon found us at TC Hafford and called us right away to receive their free estimate. After they heard what we could do for them they gave us the go-ahead to start work. When our installation crew arrived at the home, they began work on installing a WaterGuard piping system. Before the pipes could be laid, a shallow trench was excavated into the perimeter of the basement floor. The WaterGuard pipes were then laid down beneath the surface of the floor and buried beneath a fresh layer of concrete. These pipes, connected directly into the sump pump, will capture any moisture leaking in through the concrete foundation. This will keep any leaks from reaching the surface of this basement floor in the future. Next, a crack along one of the concrete walls needed to be sealed, as it was also a point where water had been leaking into this basement. To put an end to these leaks, a FlexiSpan seal would be used. This began with a primary layer of sealant being applied within and around the crack. This was then covered by a foam mat, running the length of the crack. Finally, a second layer of sealant was used to complete the FlexiSpan strcuture over the crack. This new seal will be able to shift and contort slightly to any shifting of the crack, maintaining a water-tight seal. Thanks to these new improvements, this homeowner should no longer experience any troubles with water leaking into their basement. The WaterGuard piping will take care of any problem before they rise above the surface of the floor.

This homeowner living in Belgrade, ME was in need of better insulation below their home. They had been losing heat in the winter through their crawlspace and wanted to do something about it. They sought a solution to this problem online, where they soon discovered us at TC Hafford Basement Systems. Once they called us and we set them up with a free estimate, our sales representative sat down with the homeowner to go over their options. They gave us the green light right away and we got to work! When our installation crew arrived, they moved to the crawlspace to better insulate the home. In order to help keep in the heat during the winter, Spray Foam was used to fill in gaps in the rim joists above the crawlspace. The foam covers the surfaces here and expands to provide a large barrier to resist heat transfer. This will ensure the homeowner can maintain reasonable efficiency of their air conditioning within their home. The Spray Foam insulation being applied below this home should easily attain the results this homeowner was looking for. Their home should now stay warm for many winters to come!

A couple in Richmond had a basement that was constantly humid. The humidity was causing a mold problem on the floor, but the homeowner wanted to finish their basement. The homeowners sought a way to resolve this issue, and contacted us at TC Hafford Basement Systems to receive a free estimate. They selected what work they wanted done and we got to work! To help these homeowners with their basement issue, we needed to eliminate the mold problem. We also needed a way to allow for the basement to be finished with the humidity of the space. To achieve this, we laid down ThermalDry flooring tiles across the entire basement floor. These tiles are made of a hard plastic, with a thick foam matting insulating the bottom of them. This raises them off of the floor, and keeps them above the cold temperature of the concrete floor. These tiles enable the homeowners to finish their basement without any fear of the mold impeding on their floor.

This Richmond, ME, homeowner was worried about the supports in his basement after seeing their dry wall beginning to crack. Not willing to let the problem get worse, they booked a free estimate with TC Hafford Basement Systems, and System Design Specialist Lou DiStasio worked with the homeowner to protect their home. A Supplemental Beam was built, and SmartJacks were installed where needed. SmartJacks are constructed of galvanized steel and can be adjusted over time to prevent the floor above from sagging. SmartJacks are a permanent solution to sagging and bouncy floors and can be installed in crawl spaces or basements. With the floor above stabilized and protected from sagging, the homeowner can live in their home confident that their floors are supported properly.

A homeowner in Farmingdale had a basement with a rather excessive mold problem. This was causing the basement to smell quite a lot, which was upsetting the homeowner. This mold problem was most likely caused by moisture gathering in the air in the basement. Humid air is a wonderful breeding ground for mold, and mold was thriving in this basement. The homeowner needed a solution and they took to the internet to find one. After coming across TC Hafford Basement Systems, they knew what they wanted to do. We had a crew head out to get to work in no time. We installed a SaniDry XP Dehumidifier. This dehumidifier doesn’t just remove moisture from a small secluded area of a basement; it will take the air around itself, dry it out, and blow it across the basement to allow for the other moist air to be circulated and dehumidified as well. Removing any chance of allowing mold grow, maintaining a healthy basement for this homeowner.

When a homeowner in Farmingdale, ME had became tired of living with a constantly damp basement floor, they sought a solution to keep the space dry. They soon heard about TC Hafford from a family member and called us to get a free estimate done on their basement. Once the estimate was finished, they decided they wanted the work done and our crew got to work. Once our installation crew arrived at the home, they began this waterproofing with the installation of WaterGuard piping. To begin, a trench was dug into the concrete floor, around the perimeter. This is where the new WaterGuard piping was laid, before being buried beneath a fresh layer of concrete. Now inside the floor, these pipes will take in any leaking moisture through slits at the base of each pipe. The trapped water is guided through the floor to the sump where it will be removed. Within the sump, we installed a TripleSafe sump pump for the WaterGuard to feed directly into. This device houses three individual pumps. The primary and secondary pumps are responsible for removing the bulk of the water needing to be pumped out of the home, with the secondary pump only activating if the primary pump cannot handle the water-level alone. The third pump is a battery backup pump, for when the home loses power. This will ensure the basement remains dry no matter how heavy the storm. The water leaves the basement through a PVC discharge line. Outside the home, we attached an IceGuard pipe segment just beyond where this line exits the home. This pipe segment has special holes built-in which allow for trapped water to escape. This will protect he basement from ice in the line causing any backups. Finally, a LawnScape discharge port was attached to the end of the line. This piece has a grate over the end, allowing the water to escape while keeping out any debris thay may block the line. With their new waterproofing complete, this homeowner can rest assured their basement will stay dry, even during heavy rainfall. The WaterGuard will guide any leaking moisture straight to the sump before it reaches the surface of the floor and becomes a problem.

A homeowner that lived in Farmingdale, ME had recently begun to notice a musty smell in parts of their home. They tracked the smell to be coming from the damp crawlspace below the home. The moisture creates an excellent environment for mold to grow and the homeowner wanted to remedy this situation as quickly as possible. After seeing TC Hafford Basement Systems on their TV, the homeowner called to receive their free estimate. Once they heard what we could offer, they hired us right away to have the space protected from the moisture. As soon as our installation crew arrived at the property, they got started right away waterproofing the crawlspace below the home. To keep out leaking water, a vapor barrier would be needed in the space. To begin, a Drainage Matting was laid, covering the floor of the crawlspace. This mat sits just above the floor, leaving channels between itself and the floor for any trapped water to flow through to drain from the space without issue. Next, a CleanSpace liner was utilized to encapsulate the interior of the crawlspace. This covered the walls and floor with a thin sheet of plastic, sealing out any outside moisture completely. This now forms a vapor barrier between the crawlspace and exterior of the home. With their newly installed barrier, this homeowner should notice any signs of the moisture problem soon clear up. The CleanSpace liner alongside the Drainage Matting will ensure this crawlspace interior remains dry for years to come!