Job Stories

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.

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 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.

We recently helped homeowners in Brentwood, NH with their leaking basement. They had water coming up through a crack in the floor. We installed our TripleSafe sump pump system, which has two Zoeller pumps, plus a third battery backup pump in the event of power loss. The TripleSafe can handle over 6,000 gallons of water per hour. Water is removed through an exterior buried discharge line, which has IceGuard installed on it to prevent freezing up in the winter months.

A couple in Porter was having trouble with a leaky basement. Water would easily enter the basement through the wall/floor joint during heavy rains, and pool up on the floor. This flooding needed to be stopped, and seeking professional help the homeowners called TC Hafford Basement Systems after seeing us on their television. We had a representative at the home soon after to inspect the basement and give a free estimate. After the homeowner gave us the green light, we got to work! We began working on the basement by excavating the perimeter of the floor. This new trench allowed us to lay our WaterGuard piping system down. The WaterGuard is designed in such a way that it will capture the water as it leaks through the cement toward the interior of the basement. The captured water is directed to the sump, where we installed a TripleSafe sump pump. This pump will guarantee the water fed to it will be pumped out of the basement, being equipped with a battery-powered backup pump. The water being evacuated exits through a PVC discharge line. On the exterior of the home, we attached an IceGuard pipe piece to this discharge line to maintain water flow. The IceGuard will allow any water in the pipe to exit the pipe, should the lower end of the pipe become blocked by ice or other debris. These three systems working together will guarantee a dry basement for these homeowners for many years to come!

Living with a damp crawlspace beneath their home, this Porter, ME homeowner needed a way remove the moisture before it became a bigger problem. Without a way to remove the moisture, they were worried mold would spread quickly through the space. To remedy this problem, they searched online for an answer and soon discovered TC Hafford Basement Systems. When they called us to find out what we could do for them we set the homeowner up with a free estimate detailing their options. They soon hired us to install a waterproofing system as well as some additional insulation. When our installation crew arrived at the home, they got started on the crawlspace by using SprayFoam to better insulate the rim joists above the crawlspace. This will help make the heating and cooling of the home more efficient year-round. Next, a Drainage Matting was laid across the floor of the crawlspace to begin a vapor barrier installation. The Drainage Matting sits above the surface of the floor using divots along the surface of the material. This allows water trapped below the mat to flow towards the edge of the space and drain back into the ground. Next, the vapor barrier was completed using a CleanSpace liner to encapsulate the interior of the crawlspace. This covered the floor as well as the walls with a thin sheet that seals out any leaking moisture that would have previously entered the space. Finally, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifer was installed in the space. This device will take in the moisture still present in the air of the crawlspace. The air is separated from the moisture inside the SaniDry and the dry air is then circulated back into the space. Any water collected within the dehumidifier is pumped out of the home through a discharge line, where it will drain away into the ground. With these improvements made to their crawlspace, this homeowner can rest assured their crawlspace is safe from mold growth and other moisture problems in the future!

After living in Porter, ME for many years, this homeowner began to notice a musty odor coming from the crawlspace below the home. Wanting this problem resolved as soon as possible, the homeowner looked for a solution online. They soon came across our website and called us right away to receive their free estimate on the cost of waterproofing their crawlspace. They soon were met by one of our sales representatives to hear their options and decided to hire us to get the job done at the first opportunity. Upon arrival to the home, our installation crew got started right away by entering the space below the home. To keep moisture from accumulating in the crawlspace in the future, a vapor barrier needed to be used to hold back the water. This started with a Drainage Matting being laid across the dirt floor of the crawlspace. The shape of this mat will provide channels for any moisture blocked by the barrier to follow to where it will be easiest for the water to drain away into the ground again. Next, a CleanSpace liner was used to encapsulate the crawlspace interior completely. Completing the vapor barrier, the CleanSpace will block any leaking moisture headed for the crawlspace in the future. With this vapor barrier installed, this homeowner should soon notice the problem dissipate without any moisture to sustain the developing problem. The CleanSpace liner & Drainage Matting will maintain a water-free crawlspace below this home for years to come.

Homeowners from Newmarket, NH reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems for a free estimate on waterproofing their basement. Feeling frustrated with water seeping in through the concrete and fieldstone, they met with System Design Specialist Peter F. to assess their needs.   We installed a SuperSump Plus system, along with a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. The SuperSump Plus 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 basement, the SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was set up with an additional line attached to the SuperSump Plus so the homeowner no longer has to go into the basement to empty their old dehumidifier. The homeowners no longer have to feel frustrated over their basement, and can enjoy having more dry, usable space!

Our Newmarket, NH homeowner reached out for a free estimate from TC Hafford Basement Systems on having a sump pump installed to deal with their wet basement. System Design Specialist Mike P. reviewed the site with the homeowner to come up with the best solution for them.   Around the perimeter walls of the basement, WaterGuard and TrenchDrain was installed to channel the water to a TripleSafe Sump Pump. Once the water gets to the TripleSafe Sump Pump, it has to go somewhere. A discharge line is connected and fitted with IceGuards to prevent freezing and buried. Water is taken away from the home where it is no longer a problem. To keep the discharge line from being clogged, a LawnScape Outlet is fitted to the end of the pipe to prevent anything from entering the discharge line. Our homeowner was happy to finally be done with the frustrations of having a wet basement!

A Newmarket, NH homeowner contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems looking for information on installing a sump pump. System Design Specialist Michael P. gave a free estimate on installing our TripleSafe system. The TripleSafe sump pump system has two Zoeller pumps, one as a backup for protection against pump failure, or they can work concurrently to handle a high capacity water event. There is also a battery backup for the system in the event of power loss so the pump will continue to work. We also installed WaterGuard along the perimeter wall, a drainage system to channel any moisture directly to the TripleSafe sump pump.