Job Stories

Kevin of Acton was experiencing trouble with water entering their basement through cracks in their basement walls. He needed a way to seal up these cracks, and sought professional help to get the job done. After hearing about TC Hafford Basement Systems from a family friend, Kevin called us right away! We had our representative head to the home to give a free estimate. Kevin chose what work he wanted done and we got started. To begin with the solution, we filled the cracks with an initial layer of sealant. The sealant was then covered over with a foam matting. This matting will form the backbone off the final structure. This matting is finally covered with a second layer of sealant to completely lock out any moisture trying to enter through the cracks. This finished structure is known as FlexiSpan, and the foam matting gives the overall structure a flexible nature. Allowing it to bend and contort, should the walls shift in any way. Now with FlexiSpan covering the cracks, Kevin will no longer need to worry about water entering his basement!

This Acton, ME crawl space was the local hangout for critters and rodents who were looking for a warm, damp place to spend their time. Tired of the high moisture in their crawl space and dealing with mold and the musty smell permeating into their home, the homeowner scheduled a free estimate with TC Hafford Basement Systems. System Design Specialist Rick Russell met with the homeowner and worked with them to design a crawl space encapsulation system that would solve their issues.   The first step of encapsulating a crawl space is creating an inorganic barrier between the outside elements and the crawl space. CleanSpace with Drainage Matting is laid down and attached to the walls. Drainage Matting creates space between the earth and CleanSpace, allowing water to be channeled safely. A TripleSafe Sump Pump was installed to take the groundwater and any water channeled to the TripleSafe from the installed SmartDrain. The TripleSafe will push all water out of the space and outside, away from the home, through the new Buried Discharge Line. To finish off the encapsulation system, CleanSpace vent covers were installed to close off the foundation vents, keeping moisture out of the crawl space and the humidity at a safer level. Now critters and rodents don’t have a way into the crawl space, and moisture is kept out. The homeowner no longer has to deal with musty odors and can use their crawl space for storage.

A homeowner in Stoneham had a wet basement, thanks to a large crack forming on one of their walls. This could lead to water damage to the homeowner’s property, and they needed a way to prevent it. Searching online for a solution, they soon found TC Hafford Basement Systems. We arranged to inspect the crack, and we gave the homeowner a free estimate. They gave us the green light and we got started! We began by filling the crack with a layer of sealant. This layer was then covered over with a foam matting. This foam matting gives the finished structure flexibility. These two layers acts as an initial barrier which holds back some of the moisture, but it is not quite complete yet. We finished the project off with a final layer of sealant over the foam. This creates what is known as FlexiSpan. A crack sealing structure that is capable of bending and conforming to the crack in the event of shifting basement walls. With the FlexiSpan in place, this homeowner will no longer experience a leaking basement due to this crack!

Living in Stoneham, ME, this new homeowner soon discovered a musty smell coming from the crawlspace of their home. After hearing from a family friend that TC Hafford Basement Systems could solve their problem, they called us right away! Our office staff set them up with a free estimate from one of our representatives and the homeowner was soon giving details on what we could do for them. They gave us the go-ahead and we got started! When the installation crew arrived, they were able to begin work on the crawlspace right away through one of the many entry points. To create a proper vapor barrier within the space, a Drainage Matting was first laid across the dirt floor of the space. This mat rests just above the surface of the floor and has many holes throughout, to allow for a smooth water flow. When water entering this space in the future is blocked by the vapor barrier, it will be able to flow back down through this mat, following the channels beneath to where it can drain into the ground. To complete the vapor barrier, a CleanSpace liner was used to encapsulate the interior of the crawlspace. This thin white sheet will lock out moisture that would have otherwise leaked into the space to continue to cause problems. With a vapor barrier in place below their home, this homeowner can rest assured their moisture problems are a thing of the past. The CleanSpace encapsulation will keep this crawlspace interior dry for years into the future.

Having had work done by us previously, this Stoneham, ME homeowner knew just who to call when they noticed signs of moisture buildup in the crawlspace below their home. After meeting with our sales representative to receive their free estimate, the homeowner gave us the green light to get started with the waterproofing. As soon as our crew arrived at the home, they got started right away installing both a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier alongside a Condensate pump. The SaniDry will quickly eliminate the moisture problem by pulling in the damp air from around the crawlspace. The moisture in this air is then separated from the air and passed to the pump where it will be removed from the home through a discharge line. Lastly, the SaniDry will circulate the dried air back into the crawlspace in order to cycle more damp air and continue this process until the space in once again full of dry and healthy air. With their crawlspace kept free of moisture, this homeowner should notice the musty smell clear up soon! The SaniDry Sedona will maintain a dry crawlspace atmosphere below this home for many years to come!

A couple in West Newfield was experiencing flooding in their crawlspace during heavy rains. This moisture could lead to not only damage, but mold growth; which could then cause health issues for the inhabitants. The water was coming in through the dirt floor rather easily, and the two needed a way to hold back the moisture that was entering. They soon found the answer to their problem online, with TC Hafford Basement Systems. We heard from them shortly after and had a representative take a look at the crawlspace to give a free estimate on what we could do and how much it would cost. The couple decided on what work they wanted done, and our crew started the project! We installed a SmartSump sump pump into the crawlspace to pump out any water that found its way inside. Next, we laid a Drainage Matting in around the inside edge of the crawlspace to hold back moisture coming in through the walls, allowing for it to drain back into the soil. Finally, we encapsulated the entire crawlspace, save for the ceiling, with a CleanSpace Liner. This liner completely locks out moisture trying to come in through the floor or walls. Any moisture coming in this way will now never see the interior of the crawlspace. Now this couple has a moisture free crawlspace and peace of mind!

This West Newfield, ME, homeowner had been dealing with issues in their home ranging from a wet basement with a bad slab to sagging floors leading that were only getting worse. The homeowner wanted to keep their basement dry all the time and improve the air quality of their home. Ready to take back control of their home and protect it from any further damage, the homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems and booked a free estimate. System Design Specialist Rick Russell worked with the homeowner to design a waterproofing and stabilizing system that would protect home and keep the family healthy. Stabilizing the Home The home needed to be stabilized to keep the home secure and stop the first floor from being bouncy when someone walks around. SmartJacks were installed with a new Supplemental Beam to stabilize the floor above. SmartJacks can be adjusted over time to continuously meet the needs of the home and are made of durable steel that is resistant to rust. One of the foundation walls was shifting, so StableLock Wall System was installed to prevent the foundation from further movement. StableLock allows the homeowner to have the benefits of a new foundation wall without the need to lift the home thanks to modern concrete forming techniques. Waterproofing the Basement and Pouring the Slab The waterproofing system began with Drainage Matting being laid down to create an inorganic barrier for the new slab to be installed on and channel water with it’s dimpled design. WaterGuard was then installed around the perimeter to collect and channel water to the new TripleSafe Sump Pump System. The TripleSafe features two Zoeller sumps with a battery-powered backup pump that will protect the homeowner from flooding during a storm with a power outage. Water from the TripleSafe is pushed through an Exterior Buried Discharge line that takes the water far away from the home. The waterproofing system is protected against freezing during the winter months with the installation of IceGuard on the Discharge line. Once the waterproofing system was finished, the new slab was poured and smoothed. Now the homeowner has the basement of their dreams, a more stable home, and they never had to leave the comfort of their home.

Steve from Lebanon started to notice a crack forming in his basement wall. This crack was starting to let water into the basement, and he wanted to fix this as soon as possible. Shortly after an internet search, Steve found TC Hafford Basement Systems and gave us a call. We inspected the crack, and quickly got to work applying FlexiSpan to fix the problem. To install Flexispan, we apply a sealant to the crack, to block water trying to enter through the crack. Then we cover this sealant with a foam strip, to further contain water that might enter along the edges of the crack. Finally, another layer of sealant is placed over the foam to completely lock out any water. The homeowner no longer needs to worry about this crack.

A homeownr living in Lebanon, ME had a problem beneath their home. The concrete foundation around their basement was allowing moisture to leak through. This moisture was building up in the basement and causing problems for the homeowner. To get this problem taken care of, this homeowner searched online for a solution. They soon found TC Hafford Basement System and called us to see what we could do for them. Shortly after receiving their free estimate, they gave us the go-ahead to get started on fixing their moisture problem. As soon as our installation crew arrived at the home, they began work installaing a WaterGuard piping system. This started with a shallow trench being excavated into the perimeter of the floor. Here, WaterGuard pipes were used to surround the basement floor before being buried beneath a fresh layer of concrete. Within the floor, the WaterGuard pipes will take in any moisture through small slits in the base of each pipe. This water is trapped within the pipes and guided beneath the floor to the sump to be removed from the home. To keep up with the water being collected by the WaterGuard, a SuperSump sump pump was installed in this basement floor. The SuperSump can move over 2,600 gallons of water per hour. This water is forced out of the home through a PVC discharge line. To keep the SuperSump operational at all times, an UltraSump backup battery was attached. This battery will activate when the home loses power, maintaining a constant removal of any water that might be gathering beneath the home. With these new additions to their basement, this homeowner should no longer suffer from water leakage. The WaterGuard will handle any leaks before they reach the surface of the floor from now-on!

A homeowner that was living in Lebanon, ME at the time had recently begun to have moisture problems below their home. Rainwater had been gathering in a pool in their basement after heavy rainfall and they were worried about potential water damage. After speaking with a realtor, they were referred to TC Hafford Basement Systems and called us to receive a free estimate. Our sales representative spoke with the homeowner about what could be done, and they hired us to get the job done right away! When our installation crew made it out to the home, they got started on the basement floor by excavating a place for a sump system to be implemented. A SuperSump pump was installed in this new hole, located in the natural low point of this basement floor. Now when water enters the space, it will flow into the SuperSump and be pumped up and out of the home through a PVC discharge line. The SuperSump can output over 2,600 gallons of water per hour, plenty of force to keep any rainfall at bay. With a properly waterproofed basement, this homeowner no longer needs to worry about water pooling up below their home. The SuperSump system will maintain a dry basement floor in this home for years into the future.