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Clogged and dirty gutters are not only unsightly but can lead to damage not only to your roof but your basement as well. Ineffective gutters allow water to run off of a home’s roof, eroding the soil below, which can eventually damage the foundation, giving water the chance to penetrate its way into the basement. This Dover, NH, homeowner’s gutters were old and ready to be replaced, so they called Gutter Shutter by TC Hafford Basement Systems for help. System Design Specialist Josh Hamel met with the homeowner for a free estimate to show what the Gutter Shutter Seamless Gutter system would look like on their home. Gutter Shutter is formed and cut on the homeowner’s property, resulting in a seamless gutter that is sized perfectly for the home. Gutter Shutter can be cut as short or long as needed, and with the added protection of the Gutter Guard, any organic debris such as pine needles and leaves slides right off the gutter without the chance to cause clogs. A clog-free gutter ensures the system works year-round, and the homeowner’s foundation and basement are protected from water damage. The homeowner can also keep their ladder in the barn until it’s time to hang Christmas lights since they will no longer need to clean their gutters ever again.

This Dover, NH, homeowner had an issue: whenever it would rain, a stream would form in their basement that would lead to their old sump pump. Worried about mold and damage, the homeowner booked a free estimate with TC Hafford Basement Systems. System Design Specialist Rick Russell drove out and met with the homeowner to work with them on creating a waterproofing system that would be specific to their home.   WaterGuard Perimeter Drain was installed in the necessary areas of the home where water was coming in and was connected to a SuperSump Sump Pump system. WaterGuard is buried under the slab floor and channels water to a sump pump. WaterGuard features ports that allow for easy cleaning and service if necessary. The SuperSump takes the water and pushes it out of the basement through a Buried Discharge Line that gets the water away from the home where it can’t cause anymore issues. New England can get cold during the winter, so IceGuard was installed on the Discharge line to prevent ice buildup, keeping the waterproofing system working all year-round without troubles. Now the homeowner has a dry basement, and they no longer have to worry about mold damaging their basement, and their family and home will be healthier.

High humidity in a basement will lead to mold and mildew, creating unhealthy living conditions and can potentially ruin a homeowner’s belongings. No one deserves to have their family breathing in bad air, and this Dover, NH, homeowner began to grow concerned as their old dehumidifier was not cutting it anymore. The homeowner booked a free estimate with TC Hafford Basement Systems with the goal of replacing their old dehumidifier and keeping their basement humidity at a safe level. The homeowner opted to have a new SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier installed to keep the air dry and their family healthy. The SaniDry Sedona is capable of removing 95 pints of water from the air a day and filters mold spores, dust mite droppings, and other particles from the air. The SaniDry is more energy efficient than the average dehumidifier, costing less to run, and is set it and forget it. Unlike the typical dehumidifier that fills up a bucket that needs to be dumped regularly, the SaniDry Sedona drains to a discharge line, meaning the homeowner never needs to check on it and the basement humidity stays at a safe level all the time. The homeowner is happy again knowing their basement is protected and their family will stay healthy as mold is no longer a concern and musty odors are taken care of with their new SaniDry Sedona.

Dave from Rochester had a problem with his sump pump. It used to work the way any pump should. It would rain, the water would enter the basement, and be evacuated by the pump. But recently, this wasn’t happening; the water would enter, and then pool up and flood the basement. This needed to stop as soon as possible! After seeing TC Hafford Basement Systems on his television, Dave thought we could help with his sump problem and gave us a call. We had a representative over to the home in no time to give him his free estimate. Dave chose what he wanted done and we got to work! We needed to start by taking the old pump out of the sump, and disposing of it. It would not be serving any further purpose. We then installed a SuperSump sump pump into the sump. This new pump will be more than enough for any amount of rain coming down around Dave’s home. The water entering the basement, then subsequently the pump, is pushed out through a PVC discharge line. Outside of the home, on the discharge line, we attached a special pipe known as an IceGuard. Aptly named after its functionality, the IceGuard protects the sump from backing up. Its unique design allows water to exit the sides of the pipe, should the lower end of the line become blocked by ice or other debris. Now Dave has a functioning pump and a dry basement that will remain dry year-round!

We recently helped homeowners in Rochester, NH with their leaking basement. We installed WaterGuard, a perimeter drainage system, to capture any incoming water. WaterGuard ties directly into the SuperSump pump system. The SuperSump pumps water away from the home through an exterior buried discharge line. We also installed a SaniDry Sedona high efficiency air system to control the humidity in the basement, reducing moisture, as well as filtering allergens from the air.

Homeowners in Rochester, NH had plans to finish their basement and turn it into functional space for the family. They experienced high moisture levels and wanted to be sure the basement was properly waterproofed before investing in the renovations. We installed a TripleSafe sump pump with WaterGuard, and a SaniDry Sedona. WaterGuard is a perimeter drainage system that catches water and directs it to the TripleSafe sump to be pumped away from the home. The SaniDry Sedona is a high efficiency air system, controlling the humidity to a healthy level while also filtering out allergens such as mold spores to keep the air healthy.

We were called to give a free estimate in a leaky basement in Rochester, NH. Upon inspection, not only did the basement have water intrusion issues, but the water had also caused the support beam to begin failing. To address the water, we poured a new slab floor with WaterGuard drainage system installed around the perimeter. WaterGuard channels water directly to their new TripleSafe sump pump. A SaniDry Sedona air system controls the humidity to a healthy level, and discharges directly into the TripleSafe pump so the owners never have to dump out buckets of water. In addition to the waterproofing, we also installed 4 SmartJacks and a new supplemental beam. SmartJacks are zinc-coated steel posts that provide immediate lift and support to the home above, and will never rust like traditional lally columns.

Isolating a crawl space from moisture from the earth, is critical to a healthy and happy home. At this home in New Castle, NH, TC Hafford Basement Systems used multiple exclusive products to give the homeowner peace of mind and a healthy home.    CleanSpace with drainage matting underneath is installed to keep moisture from the earth out of the crawl space and a SaniDry Sedona will work to keep the humidity in the crawl space low. Perforated pipe will direct groundwater to the SmartSump where it will push water out to a discharge line and far away from the homeowners crawl space. In the event of a power outage, the UltraSump Battery Back Up is installed to protect the space without hiccup.   Not only does the homeowner no longer have to worry about their crawl space, but now they have a usable area for storage and their home is better protected against the elements. 

A homeowner in New Durham was not only having trouble with his sump pump not pushing out enough water, but water would also gather in the corners, away from the pump. The homeowner took to the yellow pages to find a solution for their water problem. This is where they found TC Hafford Basement Systems, who they called immediately to set up a meeting with one of our representatives. We gave the homeowner their free estimate, and then after they selected what work they wanted done, our crew got to work! We began by digging up the inside perimeter of the basement floor. This newly dug trench was where we laid our WaterGuard pipe system. These pipes were then covered over with loose rocks and cement to conceal it without hurting its function. The water would capture any and all water trying to enter through the walls or floor of the basement, leading it to the sump. After finishing with the WaterGuard, we installed a SuperSump sump pump in the basement sump. This pump is able to move 2,650 gallons of water per hour, and should be more than enough to keep this basement dry! With these two products working together, this homeowner will now live worry free, with a dry basement!

Linda from Eliot, ME, was having issues with water entering her basement through a crack in the wall. This crack was 1.6’ long, and was an excellent place for water to flow through from the surrounding earth. To seal this crack, and prevent any water from leaking through in the future, we used Flexispan. This involves covering the crack with a special flexible sealant. Then this sealant is covered with a unique Flexispan foam material. Finally a coating of sealant is applied over the foam material, sealing it against the wall. This crack won’t ever leak water into this basement again.