Job Stories

A couple in Waterville were having trouble with water leaking into their basement. This leakage was exceptionally bad in one corner. The water would pool up on the floor and leave behind a smell when it would finally dry. The homeowners searched for a way to remedy this, eventually finding TC Hafford Basement Systems while watching their TV. They called us right away and received their free estimate. After they chose what work they wanted done on their basement, we got to work! We began by excavating the interior perimeter of the basement floor. This gave us a trench to lay our WaterGuard pipe into. This is a specially designed pipe which captures water as it tries to enter the basement through the walls or floor, via what is called hydrostatic pressure. This piping system then carries the water to the sump, where we installed a TripleSafe sump pump. The TripleSafe is composed of three pumps. One primary pump for the bulk of the water. A secondary pump in case the primary malfunctions. Then a third, battery-backup pump for when the power goes out. The water guided to the sump is then pushed out through a PVC Discharge line. On the exterior of the home, attached to a discharge line, we added an IceGuard piece. This unique piece of pipe allows water to continue to flow from the line, even if the lower end is blocked by any debris. With these systems in place, the water trying to enter the basement will be directed out of the basement before ever reaching the surface of the concrete floor. Now this couple can rest assured, they no longer have to deal with water collecting in their basement!

Every time it rained, water would come into this Waterville, ME, basement and leave a mess on the floor. After putting a tarp down to try and contain the mess, the homeowner knew they needed a permanent solution to their basement problems. The homeowner booked a free estimate with TC Hafford Basement Systems, and System Design Specialist Ken Castillo met with the homeowner and worked with them to design a system that was right for them. The homeowner opted to install a new Slab with WaterGuard. Before the new slab was poured, the area was cleaned out, and Drainage Matting was laid down to create an inorganic barrier between the outside elements and protect the new slab. WaterGuard was installed around the perimeter of the basement where needed to collect and channel water. The water needs to go somewhere, so the WaterGuard was connected to a new SuperSump Plus, which takes the water and pumps it out of the basement through a Exterior Buried Discharge line. The Discharge line takes the water far from the home and is protected from ice buildup with the installation of IceGuard. After the area was done being prepped, the new slab was ready to be poured, and the homeowner now has a wonderful basement that is safe to use, and the tarp can now be kept in the garage.

A homeowner living in East Vassalbor, ME had a rather damp basement. The space always seemed to have very damp air and a musty smell. Looking for ways to remedy the problem, the homeowner looked online and soon discovered TC Hafford Basement Systems. They called us for a free estimate and decided they wanted to have us get the job done for them. Once our installation crew arrived at the home, they got to work installing a SaniDry XP dehumidifier. This device will pull in the surrounding moist air and separate the water from it. The dried air is circulated back into the basement to cycle more damp air closer to the SaniDry and continue the process. Any collected water is passed to the Condensate Pump to be removed from the home. This pump sends the water up and out of the basement through a discharge line. The water exits onto the lawn outside where it will drain away into the ground hamrlessly. Now this homeowner no longer suffers from a musty basement. Their new SaniDry will keep the air dry for years to come!

A homeowner in Boothbay had been having trouble with the pump in their sump. Water was flooding their basement, and their pump wasn’t helping to remove any of it. Seeking a way to replace their pump, they contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems. We had a representative give the homeowners a free estimate on the cost to replace it, and then we got to work! We began by removing the old sump pump. This was disposed of properly, to make room for a brand-new sump. We then installed a SuperSump sump pump in the basement. This will surely handle any amount of water trying to flood the basement. The SuperSump can handle 2,650 gallons of water per hour. No water would ever build up within this space again. The water is evacuated through a PVC discharge line, which we attached an IceGuard filter to on the exterior of the home. This filter will allow water to continue to flow from the pipe, even if the lower end of the pipe is blocked by debris. This homeowner’s basement will now remain dry, even in the heaviest rains.

A homeowner in Whitefield with a flooding basement was looking for a way to protect their basement from potential water damage. With a basement that would regularly flood during heavy rains, this was a high priority for the homeowner, and they called TC Hafford Basement Systems right away. We had our representative dispatched to give the homeowner their free estimate, and then we got to work! We began by excavating the inside perimeter of the basement floor, creating a space to install our WaterGuard pipe system. This system will capture water as it tries to enter the basement through the walls, guiding the water to the sump within the basement. We then installed a SuperSump sump pump in the sump, to enable system to remove the water from the basement through a PVC discharge line. Finally, on the outside of the home, we attached an IceGuard filter to the discharge line to allow water to continue to be pumped out of the basement; Even when the line is blocked by debris. With these products in place, this homeowner will no longer have any issues with water flooding their basement!

A homeowner living in Whitefield, ME had a problem in their garage. After years of use, the concrete floor of the garage had begun to sink into the ground, causing a lip to form between the garage and the driveway. This wasn't a big deal at first, but as the lip grew, it became a problem. The homeowner called us at TC Hafford after seeing an ad on their TV for our services. They heard what their options were during their free estimate and they hired us to get the job done! When our installation crew arrived at the home, they were able to start work right away on the garage. To realign the slab that had fallen out of place, PolyLevel would be used. This began with small holes being drilled in through the slab, to the ground below. Next, PolyLevel was injected into these holes, where it will rapidly expand once it comes into contact with air below the slab. This pushes up on the floor until the slab is returned to its original position. The PolyLevel will now hold the garage floor in place for years to come. Now this homeowner can utilize their garage again without the large bump from the slab to the driveway, thanks to the PolyLevel injection.

Living with a couple leaking cracks in their basement wasn’t what this Whitefield, ME homeowner had in mind when buying the home. After speaking with a realtor, they were soon referred to TC Hafford Basement Systems to solve their wet basement problem. The homeowner called us to set up their free estimate and soon spoke with our sales representative about the potential solutions to the cracks in their basement. The homeowner gave us the go-ahead right away and our crew got to work! Once our installation crew arrived, they got started by clearing the two cracks of debris by brushing them with a coarse brush. This prepares them for the adhesive sealant that was then applied within both cracks. Next, foam mats were placed over both cracks and sealed in place by a secondary layer of sealant. These new structures covering both cracks are FlexiSpan seals, which will keep any future leaks from entering the basement through the previously problematic cracks. The foam cores in both seals will enable the seal to bend to any slight changes in the overall shape of either crack. With their newly sealed basement, this homeowner can now go back to storing their belongings in the space without fearing water damage. The FlexiSpan seals will keep this basement floor safe from flooding for years down the road.

Whitefield, ME homeowners contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems for help with their wet and dingy crawlspace. System Design Specialist Kathryn D. met with the owners to give a free estimate on the needed repairs.    We cleared out the debris to prep the area for brand new CleanSpace with drainage matting, which encapsulates the area. A SmartSump pump system was installed, with a SaniDry Sedona high efficiency air purifier. CleanSpace is an inorganic vapor barrier that seals moisture out and prevents the growth of mold and mildew. The SmartSump removes any water in the area away from the home through an exterior buried discharge line. A SaniDry Sedona can filter out dust and mold spores, as well as control the moisture in the space. The SaniDry drains directly into the SmartSump so the homeowners never have to remove buckets of water. The crawlspace is protected and is now a healthier environment for the entire home.

A homeowner in Boothbay Harbor was having troubles with their crawalspace gathering water. This needed to be addressed. Because they had done business with TC Hafford before and were satisfied with the job done; they came to us to take care of their crawlspace problem. Once on the job, our crew got to work installing a CleanSpace Liner. This liner completely encapsulates the crawlspace, sealing it off from the outside. The seal locks out all moisture trying to enter the crawlspace, keeping it dry for future use.

Richard from East Boothbay Harbor was in need of a vapor barrier for his crawlspace. Moisture was finding its way inside the crawlspace, which could lead to possible water damage. Looking for ways to get a proper vapor barrier, Richard soon heard about TC Hafford Basement Systems from a previously satisfied customer and got in contact with us. We had a representative take a look at the property and give a free estimate. We then sent in our crew to start work on the crawlspace. The crawlspace was first lined with a Drainage Matting around the floor/wall joint. The mat will hold back moisture, allowing it to drain back into the surrounding soil. This is the first layer of the vapor barrier. We then encapsulated the crawlspace with a CleanSpace Liner. This is a plastic sheet that will lock out moisture, not allowing it into the interior of the crawlspace. Now with the moisture being held back, the crawlspace will remain dry for many years to come. Richard now has a fully functional vapor barrier, thanks to CleanSpace!