Job Stories

A homeowner living in Blue Hill, ME had begun to notice a musty smell in their home. The smell was coming from a moisture problem in the crawlspace beneath the home. Looking to have the problem fixed, they found TC Hafford Basement Systems after a quick internet search. They called us to get their free estimate and decided to go with us to get the job done! As soon as our installation crew was on site, they got to work beneath the home by laying a Drainage Matting across the ground in the crawlspace. Over the top of this, a CleanSpace liner was used to encapsulate the interior of the crawlspace. With the CleanSpace completely locking out moisture, any water build up can easily drain back into the ground through the Drainage Matting. Finally, a SaniDry CX dehumidifier was installed in the crawlspace to eliminate any airborne moisture from the space. This will prevent any mold growth from forming in the future and soon eliminate any musty smell. Now this homeowner can breathe easily knowing their crawlspace is no longer susceptible to mold growth or other moisture problems. The new vapor barrier will keep out any and all outside moisture.

A homeowner in West Enfield was having water gather in their basement. This was an issue that needed to be resolved as soon as possible. They had a sump system, but it wasn’t getting the water pushed out of the basement like it was supposed to. After finding TC Hafford on the internet, they contacted us to get the job done. We had a crew get to work by removing the old sump pump and installing a SuperSump sump pump. This sump will do a much better job removing the water from the basement, keeping it dry. The crew then attached an UltraSump backup battery to the SuperSump. This battery will allow the SuperSump to continue to pump water should the power go out. Maintaining a dry basement in the worst of storms.

A property owner in West Enfield, ME needed some waterproofing done on a crawlspace beneath their building. The West Enfield Church of God was having some moisture build-up in the crawlspace below the building. This was cuasing a musty smell in the building that was attributable to the start of mold growth. Wanting to take care of the problem before it got worse, the property owner contacted us at TC Hafford Basement Systems to solve their moisture problem. Once our installation crew arrived at the property, they began work right away by laying a Drainage Matting across the floor of the crawlspace. This mat sits just above the floor, with many holes throughout it. This is so that water can still flow beneath the mat towards the parts of the floor where the water can most easily drain away back into the ground. Above this, a CleanSpace liner was used to encapsulate the crawlspace. This liner covers every surface that water might try to enter through. Completing the vapor barrier, the CleanSpace locks out any future leaks that would have otherwise entered into this crawlspace. Now any mold growth will soon die off without any moisture to survive on. This property owner no longer has a moisture problem to worry about!

Katie in Brooklin was in need of some basement waterproofing. Her basement was letting water in through the walls and floor during rain. This could lead to mold growth or water damage, both of which the homeowner wanted to prevent. To keep the water out of her basement, Katie called TC Hafford Basement Systems to get the job done. We had a representative there shortly after the call to give her a free estimate, then we started on the solution! We needed to excavate the interior perimeter of the basement, removing several inches of concrete. This allowed us to emplace a WaterGuard pipe system; which was then covered over with rocks and cement to seal it into the floor. Once in place, the WaterGuard will collect water as it enters the basement through the walls or floor. After capturing this water, the WaterGuard directs it to the sump. In the sump, we installed a SuperSump sump pump. This will take the gathered water and force it up a PVC pipe out of the basement. On the exterior of the home, following the discharge line from the sump, we attached an IceGuard filter along the pipe. This will guarantee water being pumped out of the basement will not become blocked by ice or debris; always having a way to escape the pipe, and exit the basement. Now this homeowner can rest assured their wet basement problems are a thing of the past.

A homeowner in Surry, ME reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems looking for information on dehumidifiers. System Design Specialist Mark S. met with the owner to review their humidity issues and basement space. We installed a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. Our homeowner can rest assured that their basement is now staying at a controlled humidity level to avoid any moisture issues!

A homeowner came to TC Hafford shortly after adding on to their home. This addition seemed to have caused some problems in their basement. A crack had formed in one of the corners, and water was easily leaking in during rain. This was a problem that couldn’t be overlooked, and we had a representative head to the home to give the homeowner a free estimate. After the homeowner decided on what they wanted done to fix their problem, our crew got to work! We started by filling this crack with sealant. This acts as the first line of defense against rain water trying to enter. Over the top of this sealant, we secure a foam matting. This matting is the second barrier keeping water out. Finally, another layer of sealant is added over the top of the foam. This completes the FlexiSpan. FlexiSpan gets its name from being able to bend and change shape to maintain alignment with the crack should any part of the wall shift. We then installed a SaniDry XP Dehumidifier to dry out the moist air built up in the basement. Now even if moisture should enter through other openings, the SaniDry XP will keep the atmosphere in the basement moisture free.

This Surry, ME, homeowner recently moved into their new home and was quickly introduced to the problems with a wet basement. Water was coming into the basement through the floor and walls during rains. The homeowner wanted to take care of the problem, protect the health of their home, and regain the ability to use the space. The homeowner booked a free estimate with TC Hafford Basement Systems, and System Design Specialist Mark Smith worked with them to design a waterproofing system that would take care of their issues, which included a new Slab with WaterGuard. Waterproofing The Area Debris was removed from the basement, and the ground was regraded to prep the area for waterproofing. Drainage Matting was installed to create an inorganic barrier that would channel water to the sump and protect the new slab. WaterGuard was installed around the perimeter and connected to a new TripleSafe Sump Pump. WaterGuard captures and channels water to the TripleSafe, which features two Zoeller sumps and a battery-powered backup. The TripleSafe drains water out of the basement and through an Exterior Buried Discharge line that is protected against ice buildup with IceGuard. CleanSpace Wall System was installed to act as a vapor barrier where needed and channel any additional moisture from the walls to the WaterGuard. New Slab and SprayFoam Now that the area was fully prepped and waterproofed, the new slab was ready to be poured. The new slab turned the space into an area that the homeowner can use without the risk of their belongings or appliances being damaged. SprayFoam was installed on the rim joists and walls to insulate the area, keeping cold air out during the winter, making the space more comfortable, and saving the homeowner money on their energy bill. Finishing out the full waterproofing system was the installation of a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. The SaniDry Sedona drains directly to the TripleSafe, which allows the basement to be kept at a safe humidity level all of the time without the homeowner having to empty a bucket of water to keep it running. The homeowner has now gained control over their basement, and their home is healthier than it has been in years, and the space can be used as the homeowner would like.

A homeowner in East Blue Hill had a crack form in their basement wall. This crack was allowing water to easily leak in from the surrounding soil and flood the basement. The homeowner needed something done about this, and was looking for a solution. After speaking with a previous customer of ours, they were turned on to TC Hafford Basement Systems. Soon after hearing about us, they gave us a call and got their free estimate. We dispatched our crew and got to work! To begin the sealing of the crack, we cleaned out the crack with a wire brush to remove any loose dirt or debris from the crack. Next, we placed small tubes along the crack every foot or so. We then plastered sealant over the top of the crack to create a cavity inside the crack, that the tubes could reach. Finally, to fill in the crack and seal out water, we injected Polyurethane in through the tubes we left in the crack. This will spread and fill the entire crack, solidifying and sealing out moisture permanently. Now this crack flooding the basement is no longer something this homeowner needs to worry about.

A homeowner living in Lincoln, ME owned a basement which would take on water during rainfall. Unable to locate the source of the leak, they thought it would be best to have the space professionally waterproofed. After a quick Google search, they found TC Hafford Basement Systems and gave us a call to get the job done! As soon as our installation crew got to the home they began work. To prevent water from entering the space through the surrounding concrete, WaterGuard piping needed to be installed. After excavating a trench around the perimeter of the floor, the pipes were buried beneath a fresh layer of concrete. The WaterGuard pipes within the floor will now capture any water entering through the floor and guide it directly to the sump to be removed. Within the sump, a SuperSump sump pump was placed to force the water up and out of the home through a PVC discharge line. The SuperSump can handle up to 2,650 gallons of water per hour, plenty of power to keep this basement water-free. Outside the home, two additions were attached to the discharge line. The first addition was an IceGuard pipe section placerd just outside the home. This piece of piping has special angled holes built into it, which allow for water blocked by ice or debris to exit without backing up the line. Finally, a LawnScape discharge port was used to end the line, where the water will drain away into the ground. With their newly waterproofed basement, this homeowner can now use the space without worrying about water damage to their property. The WaterGuard system will keep this baseemnt dry for years to come!

Adam and Kate had been having issues with a water drain in their basement. The drain would overflow during heavy rain and start to flood their basement. This was something they wanted fixed ASAP, so they turned to the Yellow Pages for help. After Adam & Kate contacted us, our foreman Bill Niles and his crew got to work. The old drain, which would flood, was dug out of the basement, and replaced with a SuperSump sump pump. This was connected to the outside, through an IceGuard pipe. IceGuard pipes are specially crafted to allow for water to continue to be pumped outside even if the lower end of the drainage pipe is blocked by debris or ice. These new additions are sure to keep Adam and Kate’s home dry, even during intense storms.