Job Stories

When this Parsonsfield, ME homeowner noticed their floors beginning to slant, they knew something was causing the supports below their home to give in. Looking to have renovations done, the homeowner wanted to ensure their home was completely secure before moving forward. Once they saw TC Hafford on their TV, they called to receive their free estimate. After the homeowner spoke with our sales representative about what we could do to help them, they hired us to get the job done right away. When our installation crew made it out to the home, they got started fixing the bowing supports within this home’s crawlspace. To begin, cast-in-place footings were placed along the areas requiring improved support. Next, SmartJack pylons were installed between the joists in the ceiling above the crawlspace and the footings. The SmartJack pylons can have their length adjusted, forcing the home back to its original position over time. Once the home is again level with its original position, the SmartJack supports will maintain the previously drooping floor. With their new supports in place, this homeowner can now move forward with their plans without worrying about any possible failures of the old supports. The SmartJack emplacements will keep this home level and secure for many years to come!

Kevin from Lovell was having trouble with water gathering in his basement. The water was coming in through the floor and walls and he needed professional help to prevent this from recurring in the future. Kevin got online to find a solution, soon coming across TC Hafford Basement Systems. We got the call and had a representative inspect the basement, giving the homeowner a free estimate on the cost of solutions. Kevin gave us the go ahead and we had our crew start working. We started by excavating the inside perimeter of the basement, this gave us room to lay down our WaterGaurd pipe system. This system is then buried under cement to conceal it beneath the floor. The WaterGaurd will capture water as it enters the basement through the walls or floor and guide it to the sump in the basement. Next, we installed a SuperSump sump pump. This pump will take the water gathered by the WaterGuard and push it up and out of the basement through a PVC discharge line. On the exterior of the home, we attached a unique piece of pipe onto the discharge line called an IceGuard. This piece will allow water to continue to flow from the basement even if ice or other debris blocks the line. Now Kevin has a dry basement thanks to WaterGuard!

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.

Homeowners in Madbury, New Hampshire were experiencing their basement flooding every spring. One of the culprits of the water intrusion was their old, leaky bulkhead doors. We installed new bulkhead doors which close flush to prevent water coming, and also enhance the exterior aesthetic of the home. 

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.