Job Stories

Troy, ME homeowners wanted help waterproofing their basement after noticing they could feel water squishing under their floors after each rain. We installed at TripleSafe sump pump system to capture and remove water away from the home through an exterior buried discharge line. The TripleSafe has two Zoeller pumps so there is a back up in case of pump failure, as well as a battery back up to protect against power loss.

Port Clyde, ME homeowners were experiencing a wet and leaking basement, as well as a foundation wall that needed support. To waterproof the space, we installed WaterGuard perimeter drainage system that connects directly to their new SuperSump Plus pump with UltraSump battery back up. The SuperSump Plus pumps water away from the home through an exterior buried discharge line that is protected from freezing up in the winter with IceGuard. A SaniDry Sedona high efficiency air system was installed to control the humidity in the basement, and filter the air. Lastly, we installed PowerBraces on the failing foundation wall to prevent any further bowing.

A homeowner in Port Clyde, ME contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems to learn their options for dehumidification in their crawl space. We installed a SaniDry Sedona high efficiency air system. The SaniDry has multiple benefits, including dehumidification, but also has a highly rated filter system that removes dust and mold spores keeping the air healthy in the crawl space and throughout the home. 

A Port Clyde, ME homeowner was experiencing high humidity in their basement, and wanted to learn their options for a sump pump system as well. To waterproof the space we installed WaterGuard, a perimeter drainage system that channels water to their new SuperSump pump. The SuperSump pumps water away from the home through an exterior buried discharge line. The discharge line is protected from freezing and backing up in the winter with IceGuard. Lastly, we installed the SaniDry XP air system, which handles high capacity dehumidification and can remove 109 pints of moisture per day. These products work seamlessly together to keep the basement dry and the air healthy!

A homeowner in Port Clyde was having serious trouble with water gathering in their crawlspace. They needed this addressed professionally and took to the internet to find a solution. They soon came across TC Hafford Basement Systems and decided we were the right company to get the job done. They called us the next day and we had a representative head over to give them their free estimate. The homeowner gave us the green light and we got started! We began work in the crawlspace by installing a SuperSump sump pump in the floor where the water would gather, this would then take the water and push it up and out of the crawlspace. Next, we laid a Drainage Matting around the inside perimeter of the crawlspace to hold back moisture coming in through the walls and allowing it time to drain back out into the surrounding soil. The crawlspace was then encapsulated with a CleanSpace Liner and sealed off from moisture trying to enter. This will eliminate the issue of water pooling up inside the crawlspace for a very long time. Finally, to maintain a dry atmosphere within the crawlspace, we installed a SaniDry XP dehumidifier. Which will cycle the air and remove any moisture, keeping the crawlspace completely moisture free!

After living in Port Clyde, ME for some time, these homeowners began to notice a musty smell within their home. After identifying the source to be the crawlspace beneath their home, they knew they would need to find a way to keep the space safe from moisture. They soon heard about TC Hafford from a friend and called us to receive their free estimate. Our sales rep. sat down with the homeowners soon after to discuss their options. They gave us the green light and our crew got to work! Once they arrived at the home, our installation crew was able to begin work on waterproofing the crawlspace right away. To eliminate the moisture building up in the atmosphere within the crawlspace, a SaniDry CX dehumidifier was installed on the floor. This device will pull in the surrounding air, separating any moisture from it and then circulating it back into the crawlspace. This will remove any moisture problems present within the space, keeping the air healthy and dry. The water collected by the SaniDry is then passed to a Condensate Pump installed nearby. This pump will force the water out of the home through a discharge line. The water travels a distance from the home through this line and is released onto the ground to harmlessly drain away into the ground. With their dehumidifier in place, these homeowners no longer need to put up with the musty smell throughout their home. The SaniDry CX & Condensate pump will keep the air in this crawlspace moisture-free for years to come!

In Newport, ME, the Newport Church of God was having some water trouble in their basement. The walls needed to be painted, but with water seeping in through the surrounding soil, the paint just wouldn’t stick to the wall. After seeing TC Hafford Basement Systems at a home show, the Church gave us the opportunity to solve their problem. Once our representative David Zawistowski had a look at the walls, he knew what needed to be done and the team got called in. BrightWall panels were used to cover all the affected walls. These panels keep moisture behind them, and have a nice bright-white color to them. The panels will never deteriorate, and are cut to fit perfectly around any obstacles along the wall, such as pipes or windows. A great choice for both giving the walls a pleasant look, as well as keeping moisture from the surface of the wall.

A homeowner in Newport was in need of basement waterproofing. Their basement would regularly flood during heavy rains, which was beginning to leave visible damage around the basement. They needed a way to stop this flooding, and they searched online for a solution. Soon they came across TC Hafford Basement Systems and knew we were the right company for the job! They gave us a call and we had a representative inspect the basement to see what we could do. We gave them a free estimate on the repair costs and then we got to work. We started by digging up the inside perimeter of the basement floor. This gave us room to lay down our WaterGuard pipe system. The WaterGuard is then covered over with loose rocks and cement to conceal it under the floor without hindering functionality. It will capture water as it enters the basement through the walls or floor from the surrounding earth. The water is then guided to the sump, where we installed a SuperSump sump pump. The pump will take the water and push it up and out of the basement through a PVC discharge line. Outside the basement, we attached an IceGuard to the discharge line so that the water coming from the SuperSump will continue to flow even if the line becomes blocked by ice or other debris. Finally, we installed a SaniDry XP dehumidifier to dry out the air in the basement. Now the homeowner has a basement that never floods, and dry, healthy air circulating through it!

A Thorndike, ME homeowner reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems for help with their damp 1870's farmhouse crawlspace. System Design Specialist Craig Z. met with them to give a free estimate. We installed a SuperSump Plus system, which pumps the water through an Exterior Buried Discharge line that takes it far from the home. The Discharge line is protected against ice buildup during the winter months with the installation of IceGuard. To take care of any humidity in the crawlspace, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was set up with an additional line attached to the SuperSump so the homeowner doesn't have to empty buckets of water. Their 150 year old space is now dry and has new life!

A homeowner in Warren had a crawlspace with a sand floor. This was a problem for the homeowner, because water was easily entering the crawlspace, and causing mold to grow. The homeowner took to the internet to find a solution. TC Hafford soon received a call. We took a look at the crawlspace, and got to work! We started by placing down a drainage matting on the floor. This acts as a primary barrier from water, and will allow any water entering the crawlspace to flow back out through the floor. Then the entire crawlspace got encapsulated by our team, using CleanSpace Liner. This liner fits tight against the walls and floor of the crawlspace. It seals out any water trying to sneak into the crawlspace. Now this homeowner no longer needs to worry about water or mold in their crawlspace.