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A homeowner that lived in Sullivan, ME had been living with a problem below their home. The basement had no waterproofing in place and would regularly take on water during rainfall. Looking to utilize the space for storage, the homeowner sought a solution to their problem online. They found our website and called us at TC Hafford to set up a time to receive a free estimate. After they heard the details on what we could do for them, the homeowner gave us the go-ahead to get started on fixing their flooding basement! When the installation crew arrived at the home their first task was to install a SuperSump sump pump in the lowest point of the basement floor, where the water will naturally accumulate. The SuperSump will force water it collects up and out of the home through a piping system. Nearby, a SaniDry XP dehumidifier was installed and connected to the sump. The SaniDry will pull the moisture out of the surrounding air and pass the collected water to the sump for removal. This will keep the air in the space healthy and eliminate the threat of mold growth. Outside the home, where the discharge line exits the basement, an IceGuard pipe section was spliced into the line. The IceGuard has special angled holes built in which allow trapped water to escape. This will release water from the line if ice or other debris causes a blockage lower down, protecting the basement from a backup of water. Finally, a LawnScape port was attached to the end of the piping. Here, the water can flow out through the openings in the grate on the LawnScape that will keep out leaves and other larger debris. With these additions to their home, this homeowner no longer needs to drain their basement of water regularly. Our automated SuperSump pump will do the work for them!

Living without a vapor barrier below their home, this homeowner living in Sullivan, ME soon found out what happens when moisture goes unchecked in a crawlspace. Looking for ways to keep water from leaking into their crawlspace, this homeowner looked online and soon discovered TC Hafford Basement Systems. After reviewing our website, they called us to ask about receiving their free estimate and we sent a sales representative to the home to take a look! The homeowner then gave us the green light to get started on the waterproofing soon after hearing what their options were. When our installation crew arrived at the home, they were tasked with protecting this crawlspace from leaking moisture that would typically enter during rainfall. They began by laying a Drainage Matting across the floor of the space. This mat sits just above the surface of the floor, forming channels below itself that any blocked water will follow to where it can most easily flow out through the ground. Next, a CleanSpace liner was used to encapsulate the entire interior of the crawlspace. This liner will lock moisture on its outside, forcing any leakage to flow down through the Drainage Matting and out through the ground. These two layers form a new vapor barrier, capable of keeping this crawlspace safe from outside moisture. Now this homeowner will no longer need to suffer from the damp, musty air as a consequence of having a wet crawlspace. Their new vapor barrier will keep this crawlspace dry for years to come!

Homeowners from Mapleton, ME reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems for a free estimate to put an end to their water woes. Frustrated from years of water issues in their basement, they met with System Design Specialist Mark S. to devise a plan for a dry basement.   WaterGuard was installed around the perimeter of the basement 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. In high-traffic areas TrenchDrain was also installed and connected to the WaterGuard. 

A homeowner in Sorrento had a basement that would always gather water during heavy rain. This prevented the basement from becoming usable space. She needed a way to stop this water damage from happening, so she took to the internet to find her solution; this is where she found TC Hafford Basement Systems. She got into contact with us, received her free estimate, and decided to go ahead and get the work done! To start with the job, we dug out the interior perimeter of the basement floor. This created a place for us to lay down a WaterGuard pipe. This WaterGuard system is specially designed to capture water as it enters the basement walls and floor, then guide it out of the basement. In this case, we installed a SmartDrain for the water to escape through. Finally, we placed a SaniDry XP within the basement to maintain a dry atmosphere even if moisture were to make it into the basement air. Now this basement is not only usable space, but it will remain perfectly dry should it be used in the future.

A homeowner in Caribou was experiencing trouble with water leaking into their basement. This problem needed to be resolved immediately, because the homeowner wanted to finish their basement in the near future. Although they wouldn’t be able to finish their basement with regular flooding, they knew they could fix this problem. After a quick internet search, the homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems to set up a free estimate. They received their free estimate, and our crew got to work! We began by digging a trench around the inside perimeter of the basement floor. This enabled us to lay our WaterGuard pipe system down within the floor. This was then covered over with loose rocks and cement to hide it under the floor without hindering functionality. This WaterGuard will capture any water trying to enter through the walls or floor, guiding it out of the basement. We then covered the walls of the basement with BrightWalls. These are solid plastic panels that hold back water coming in through the upper side of the walls. This water is then funneled to the WaterGuard, where it exits the basement. With these two systems in place, the homeowner can finish their basement without fear. Water damage would not be an issue in the future of this homeowner’s basement!

The Caribou, ME homeowner had a nicely finished basement that was being damaged from water leaking in. They called TC Hafford Basement Systems for help with repairs. They met with System Design Specialist Stacy H. who helped identify a plan for relief.   We installed a SuperSump Plus system, along with WaterGuard and IceGuard.   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. Water was leaking in around the perimeter of the basement, so WaterGuard was installed to catch the water and channel it to the SuperSump. Now that the basement is waterproofed, the homeowner can have a nice and dry usable finished basement again!

A homeowner in Winter Harbor had a basement which would take on a significant amount of airborne moisture during rains. This left the basement smelly extremely musty, so much so that it would propagate throughout the home. The homeowner got online to find a solution, and after a quick Google search, they found TC Hafford Basement Systems. Soon after being contacted, we had a representative take a look at the basement to give the free estimate; then we got to work! To prevent moisture buildup in the air, we installed a SaniDry XP dehumidifier. This dehumidifier will take in the surrounding moist air, dry it out, and push it out into the basement. This new flow of air will circulate other moist air back towards the SaniDry to be dried, continuing the cycle until the basement air is moisture free. The dry conditions in the basement will eliminate the musty smell throughout the home, and dramatically reduce the chance for mold to grow within the basement. Now these homeowners no longer need to deal with a bad smell, with their dry basement air!

A homeowner in Gouldsboro had a basement prone to leaks. During heavy rains, water would come in through one corner of his dirt basement and cover the floor. This was a great way to grow a mold problem, or sustain water damage to the home. Needing professional help, the homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems after hearing about us from a family friend. We had a representative inspect the space, then our crew got to work! This homeowner needed a proper vapor barrier, so we began by lining the inside perimeter of the basement with a Drainage Matting. This will hold back a portion of the moisture entering through the walls and allow it to drain back out through the floor. We then covered the basement in a CleanSpace Liner. This liner covers everything except for the ceiling, holding back any moisture that would otherwise have flooded the basement. Finally, we installed SaniDry XP dehumidifier. The SaniDry will take in the surrounding air, remove any moisture, and push the air our into the far reaches of the basement. This creates a loop where the dry air forces more moist air back towards the SaniDry until all of the air has been dehumidified. Now that TC Hafford Basement Systems have given this basement a proper vapor barrier, this homeowner shouldn’t need to worry about any form of water damage!

This homeowner living in Gouldsboro, ME was having trouble keeping water off their basement floor. Even with a concrete foundation, rainwater would still somehow enter the basement and gather across the floor. Looking to have these damp conditions dealt with for good, the homeowner searched online for a solution. Once they discovered TC Hafford Basement Systems they called us right away to set up their free estimate. After hearing their options, the homeowner hired us to get the job done! When our installation crew arrived at the home, they began work on the floor of this basement right away. First, a shallow trench was excavated into the perimeter of the concrete floor. Within this new trench, WaterGuard piping was laid, surrounding the basement. These pipes were then buried beneath a layer of rocks and a coat of fresh concrete. This will conceal the pipes without hindering their function. The bottom edge of each pipe has a small slit that allows any leaking moisture to be absorbed into the WaterGuard. This water is then guided beneath the surface of the floor directly to the sump to be removed from the home. Within the sump, we installed a TripleSafe pump system. This device houses three pumps, each activating in turn to keep this basement completely water-free. The first and second pumps are both utilized to handle the bulk of the water-removal, with the secondary pump only activating when the primary pump cannot handle the amount of water needing to be pumped from the home. The third pump is a battery-operated backup pump. This will keep the basement dry even if the home was to lose power. All of the water being pumped out of the home by the TripleSafe follows a PVC discharge line. With these additions to their basement, this homeowner will no longer need to get involved with removing any water from below their home. The WaterGuard piping and TripleSafe system will ensure this basement floor remains dry.

After having never had problems with a flooding basement in the past, this Gouldsboro, ME homeowner was looking for a way to improve their waterproofing in the space after the space flooded twice in two weeks. They heard about TC Hafford Basement Systems from a family friend and called us right away to see what we could do for them. We set them up with a free estimate where our sales representative was able to explain to the homeowner exactly what their options were. The homeowner quickly decided on what work they wanted done and we got started. As soon as our installation crew arrived at the home, they began by installing a SmartSump pump in the existing drain in the floor of the basement. This sump had been recently overwhelmed by the water levels needing removal from this basement and required an upgrade. The SmartSump will take in the water from the floor and force it out of the home through a PVC discharge line, where it will be deposited onto the ground a safe distance from the home. Next, an UltraSump backup battery was installed near the sump and connected to the SmartSump. The UltraSump will help maintain a dry basement floor by keeping the SmartSump active during any power-outages the homeowner experiences. This new sump system will keep this basement from unexpected flooding in the future. This homeowner can rely on their new SmartSump to maintain their dry basement.