Job Stories

A homeowner in South Thomaston was noticing the window in their crawlspace was allowing water to leak in. This was an older window, and had clearly seen some better years. The homeowner needed this leaky window fixed, and they also would prefer if their crawlspace was completely water-tight. After a quick internet search, they came across TC Hafford Basement Systems; the clear choice for this job. Shortly after we received the phone call, we had a representative out at the house to determine the best solution. After going over the options with the homeowner, we sent in a crew to get to work! To start the project, the window in the crawlspace was removed. Both it and another old window were taken out to be replaced. Then the crew installed two EverLast windows where the old windows were. EverLast windows are bright, and form a completely waterproof seal inside their frame. Protecting the crawlspace from the problem which faced the previous set of windows. Then the crawlspace was encapsulated with a CleanSpace Liner. This is a plastic sort of sheet which covers the walls, floors, and supports of the crawlspace to lock out any moisture entering through the surrounding soil. Now this homeowner has two new windows and a waterproof crawlspace!

Living in South Thomaston, ME, a homeowner had recently begun to have water build up in their basement during rainfall. With a concrete foundation around their basement, not only was this homeowner unsure how the water was getting in, but they were also unsure how to stop the leakage. When asking around about solutions, they were soon referred to call us at TC Hafford Basement Systems to receive a free estimate on repairs. After receiving their estimate, the homeowner gave us the go-ahead to get started on the solution. When our installation crew arrived at the property, to intercept the water before it reaches the surface of the floor, they began by excavating the perimeter of the concrete floor. This created a shallow trench around the outer edge of the floor. Here, WaterGuard pipes were laid, surrounding the basement floor. Buried beneath loose rocks and concrete, the WaterGuard pipes will now capture any moisture leaking through the floor using small slits along the lower edges of the pipes. The water trapped within the WaterGuard is then guided trough the floor directly to the sump to be removed from the home. Within the sump, a SuperSump pump was installed. With the WaterGuard feeding directly into the new pump, the water can be removed from the home without ever reaching the interior of the basement in the future. The SuperSump forces the water up and out of the home through a PVC discharge line at a rate of over 2,600 gallons per hour. Nearby, an UltraSump backup battery was attached to the SuperSump. This device will power the SuperSump during power-outages; maintaining a dry basement even during harsh storms. The UltraSump will allow the SuperSump to operate for up to 11,000 gallons of water before requiring a charge. Now that this homeowner has proper basement waterproofing beneath their home, they should no longer experience a flooding basement. The WaterGuard & SuperSump pump will work together to ensure that!

Looking to finish their basement, this South Thomaston, ME homeowner had a few problems to tackle before they could do anything. With water leaking into the basement through the concrete foundation, this homeowner required assistance with keeping the water at bay. Shortly after seeing TC Hafford on their TV, they called us to set up a time to receive their free estimate. Once they spoke with our sales representative, the homeowner hired us to solve their water problem for them right away! As soon as our installation crew arrived at the home, their first task was to eliminate the moisture problem. This was done by burying a WaterGuard piping system below fresh concrete, within the perimeter of the basement floor. These pipes capture moisture traveling through the floor, guiding it to the sump where it will be removed from the basement without reaching the floors surface. Next, BrightWall panels were used to cover the concrete walls of the basement. These panels will brighten up the interior of this basement with their light coloring as well as providing further protection against moisture leaking through the concrete walls. Any moisture caught between the BrightWall and the foundation will funnel down into the WaterGuard and swiftly flow out of the home. With the leaking water dealt with and the bright new walls, this homeowner can finally move forward with their plans to use their basement as a livable space! The WaterGuard piping will ensure no water makes it onto this basement floor in the future.

A homeowner in Sebec noticed he had a basement wall that was leaning inward. The cinder blocks that composed the wall were starting to bend inward under the pressure of the surrounding soil. Having been asking around for ways to fix this wall, the homeowner soon heard about TC Hafford Basement Systems. He called us right away and we had our representative head over to the home to inspect the wall and give a free estimate. After the homeowner gave us the go ahead, our crew got to work! To hold the wall in place, we needed to reinforce the wall with more support. This is why we installed PowerBrace against the basement wall. PowerBrace is made up of several steel I-beams spread out along the wall. These are secured into place at the foot of the wall, and attached to the wooden joists in the ceiling. The ceiling attachment is adjustable, allowing us to form the PowerBrace tightly against the wall. This will apply pressure to the wall, and over time, realign it with its original position. We will return to this basement at a later date to tighten the braces for the homeowner, finishing the PowerBrace installation. With PowerBrace in place, this homeowner now no longer fears his basement wall potentially caving in!

A couple living in Sebec, ME were looking to renovate their basement and turn it into a livable space. But without proper waterproofing, outside moisture would leak in through their concrete foundation and cause problems. Needing a way to keep the water out of the space, they searched online for a solution. When they found us at TC Hafford Basement Systems, they called right away to set up their free estimate. Knowing their options, they hired us to solve their wet basement problems. Upon arriving at the home, our installation crew got started by excavating a shallow trench into the perimeter of the concrete basement floor. This enabled them to then lay WaterGuard piping down, surrounding the space. Covered in loose rocks and concrete to seal the pipes without hindering their function, the WaterGuard will take in leaking moisture through small slits along the bottom edge of each pipe. This water is now guided through the floor to the sump where a SuperSump pump was installed. The water fed to the SuperSump is forced up and out of the home through a discharge line. This discharge line carries the water a distance from the home before depositing it on the lawn. The end of this line was fitted with a LawnScape discharge port. This piece has the open end covered by a grate, allowing the water to flow freely while blocking any debris from entering the line to cause problems. Just beyond where the discharge line exits the home, an IceGuard pipe segment was implemented into the line. The IceGuard section has upward facing holes that only allow for water trapped in the line to escape. This will prevent ice from blocking the line and causing a backup into the home. With their newly waterproofed basement, these homeowners can now use their basement as a livable space without the need to worry about leaking water ruining their belongings. The WaterGuard piping will keep this basement floor water-free for years to come!

A homeowner in Rockland was looking for a way to clear his crawlspace of water. It would almost always have water gathered in two of the corners. Especially during spring. Fearing the water would damage the structure of the house, the homeowner searched for a solution. He soon came across TC Hafford Basement Systems online and called us to receive his free estimate. We had a representative at the home in now time for the inspection. After the homeowner chose what work they wanted done we were able to start working! We began by digging out a sump, and installing a SmartSump sump pump. This will take any water gathered in the crawlspace and evacuate it through a PVC discharge line. We then lined the interior wall/floor joint with a Drainage Matting. This mat will hold back water coming in through this joint, allowing it time to drain away before making its way to the interior of the crawlspace. Next, we encapsulated the crawlspace with a CleanSpace Liner. This locks out any moisture trying to enter through the walls or floor of the crawlspace. Forcing it all to either drain back away naturally or through the sump. Finally, we installed a SaniDry CX dehumidifier. This dehumidifier will take the leftover moisture, and any future moisture out of the air, creating and maintaining a dry and healthy atmosphere. With these systems in place, the interior of this homeowner’s crawlspace will remain dry for many years to come. He no longer has to fear water damage!

A homeowner in Stetson was in dire need of some basement waterproofing. This homeowner had three large cracks in their basement walls, which were each allowing a good amount of water to flow into the basement during rain. To look for a solution for these cracks, the homeowner visited a home show in Bangor. This is where they found TC Hafford Basement Systems. We were just the solution they were looking for! We got to work on this basement installing three sets of FlexiSpan. First the cracks were filled with a sealant. This holds back most of the moisture. Next this sealant is covered over with a foam mat. Which is then covered with a second layer of sealant. This structure is FelxiSpan, which gets its name from its ability be flexible. If the wall shifts at all, the FlexiSpan will continue to lock out water. Now this homeowner is care free with their cracks waterproofed.

When this Stetson, ME homeowner noticed a musty smell coming from their crawlspace, they wanted to find the source of the problem and eliminate it right away. After seeing an ad on their TV, they called us at TC Hafford Basement Systems and received a free estimate on their options from our representative. Looking to prevent this moisture problem from becoming worse, they gave us the go-ahead to get started waterproofing their crawlspace! Once our installation crew arrived at the home, they got started on giving this crawlspace a proper vapor barrier. This began with a Drainage Matting being laid across the floor of the space. The Drainage Mat sits just above the floor on bumps, allowing any moisture kept out of the crawlspace to flow to where it can most easily drain back into the ground. Above this, a CleanSpace liner was used to encapsulate the interior walls of the crawlspace. This completes the vapor barrier and will prevent any and all future leakages that would have otherwise entered the crawlspace. With their newly completed vapor barrier, this homeowner can rest assured their crawlspace will no longer take on water during rainfall. This will prevent any mold growth from thriving in the space, keeping the air in the home healthy.

After noticing part of their basement wall beginning to dip, this Stetson, ME homeowner knew they would need to somehow prevent the problem from getting worse. They asked around and soon were referred by a friend to TC Hafford Basement Systems. They called us right away to set up their free estimate. After speaking with our sales representative, it was determined that a PolyLevel injection would be used to prevent the wall from sinking any further. When our installation crew arrived at the home, they got started by drilling small holes down below the footing that had been sinking. PolyLevel was then injected in through each of these holes, filling the space below the footing of the frost wall. The PolyLevel then expands within the space, pressing up on the footing until it reaches its original alignment with the rest of the basement wall. The PolyLevel then solidifies, where it will continue to hold the frost wall in place for the future. Now that their basement wall is back to normal, this homeowner will no longer need to worry about any structural damage that might have occurred. The PolyLevel injection will hold this wall firm for years to come!

A homeowner in Rockport had a crawlspace that was rather smelly. This was becoming an issue for the homeowner. They had no intention of finishing the space, or using it for storage, but they wanted something done about the smell. After hearing about us from a contractor, they gave TC Hafford a call. We had a representative go out and take a look, and then we got to work! We started by laying down a drainage matting, to allow any accumulated water to exit the crawlspace without getting trapped. The entire crawlspace was then lined with CleanSpace Liner. This is a white film that will lock out any moisture trying to enter the crawlspace. Thus reducing the amount of moisture getting into the air. Finally we installed a SaniDry XP Dehumidifier. This will completely eliminate any moisture that might make its way into the crawlspace. Removing all moisture from the air will destroy any environment that would allow mold to grow, getting rid of the smell that was causing the homeowner problems.