Job Stories

Eddington, ME homeowners had a damp, dingy crawlspace and they wanted to install a vapor barrier. They trusted us at TC Hafford Basement Systems with completing the installation of CleanSpace with drainage matting. CleanSpace is an inorganic vapor barrier that prevents mold and mildew growth, as well as protects the crawl space from moisture, which leads to healthier air throughout the entire home. Their crawl space has a clean new look, and will allow the homeowners to have a healthy, usable space.

A homeowner in Bradley was experiencing water leaking into his basement during heavy rains. The water would seem to come from nowhere, but it would gather in the basement nonetheless. This was clearly a case of the water coming in through the walls or up through the floor. This is a very common issue, and after meeting with TC Hafford Basement Systems at a home show, this homeowner chose us to get the job done! We started by digging up the inside perimeter of the basement, to install the WaterGuard pipe system. This is a specially designed pipe that collects water as it enters through the walls and floor. After capturing the water, it is channeled towards the sump. Next we installed a SuperSump sump pump. This pump will take all of the gathered water and push it up and out of the basement. Now this water issue is a thing of the past!

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.

Homeowners have a seasonal camp in Orland, ME that unfortunately experienced major mold issues in the basement. After remediating the mold, the homeowners wanted to be sure they prevented mold from coming back again. To manage the water in the basement we installed WaterGuard perimeter drainage system, as well as a TripleSafe sump pump. These work together seamlessly to direct water to the TripleSafe sump pump and then pump it away from the home through an exterior buried discharge line. To keep the air healthy and humidity controlled, we added a SaniDry Sedona high efficiency air system. Lastly, we installed EverLast Wall Restoration panels to replace the water damaged drywall. EverLast panels are waterproof and mold resistant, a great solution for basements! 

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.

Greenbush, ME homeowners contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems for more information on our Gutter Shutter product. The owners were in need of gutters on two areas of their home. We installed Gutter Shutter, which is a seamless gutter system that will never clog, or sag away from the home. Gutter Shutter is backed by a lifetime warranty. 

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.