Job Stories

We recently had a previous basement waterproofing customer reach out to have us back to their home, this time to install our Gutter Shutter system. Gutter Shutter is a seamless gutter system that comes with a lifetime guarantee that it will never clog or pull away from the home. If you are tired of cleaning gutters, this is for you! Gutter Shutter is available in 12 colors to perfectly match your home.

Warren, Maine homeowners wanted to add gutters to their cape home and garage. They chose our Gutter Shutter system, which are seamless gutters with a lifetime guarantee that they will never clog or pull away from the home. Gutter Shutter comes in 12 colors to ensure it matches your home perfectly. Never clean gutters again!

Donna from Plymouth was in need of some basement waterproofing. Her basement was all dirt, and she just wanted the water to stop collecting in it. After visiting a home show in Bangor, she knew TC Hafford Basement Systems would be the ones who could get the job done; so she gave us a call! We started by encapsulating the basement floor and walls with a CleanSpace Liner. This is a thin sheet of plastic that seals moisture outside of the basement. Then over the top of the liner, on the walls, we installed BrightWall Panels. These are a more solid plastic that will protect even more from water trying to enter the basement. Now Donna will have always have a dry basement! No matter the weather.

This homeowner that lived in Plymouth, ME had been living with cracks on their basement walls for years. These cracks recently began letting water flow into the basement, causing the homeowner to worry about water damage to their property. As soon as they saw our ad on their TV, they called us at TC Hafford Basement Systems right away to ask what we could do about their wet basement. The homeowner soon received their free estimate from our sales representative, and they hired us to get the job done as soon as our crew was available! When our crew arrived at the home, they got started on FlexiSpan seals to repair these cracks by brushing each crack clear of debris with a coarse brush. This would allow the sealant to better adhere to the surface. An initial layer of sealant was then laid within and slightly around each crack. Next, A foam matting was placed over this initial layer. The foam was then covered by a second layer of sealant, completing the FlexiSpan installations. The foam core within each seal acts to hold the shape of the crack, so that if the crack were to shift in the future, the seal will stay in position. Now this homeowner can relax during rainfall, knowing their basement will no longer take on water through the cracks in the walls. The FlexiSpan seals will keep this basement water-free for years to come!

A homeowner in Dover Foxcroft was experiencing trouble with water coming in through his walls. This water would collect and cause moisture to build up in the basement. This moisture created great living conditions for mold. After receiving a piece of mail advertising TC Hafford, the homeowner gave us a call. We looked over the basement, and discussed potential fixes with the homeowner. Once the homeowner decided what they wanted done, we got working. The first thing we dig was dig out a hole to become a sump. The sump was then fitted with a SuperSump sump pump. This pump takes all the water collecting in the basement and forces it up and out of the basement through PVC pipe. On the outside of the house, we attached an IceGuard pipe to the PVC to allow for water to flow even if the rest of the pipe becomes blocked. This will ensure our sump pump doesn’t back up. This homeowner now has a dry basement.

We recently helped homeowners in Atkinson, Maine to insulate their basement. We installed Spray Foam insulation on the walls of the basement, sealing out air and moisture, and improving the energy efficiency of the home. 

A home inspection of this Dover Foxcroft, Maine basement revealed the basement needed extra support. We installed SmartJacks steel posts along with new supplemental beams where needed. Unlike traditional lally columns, SmartJacks have a zinc coating that prevent the posts from rusting. Each SmartJack can handle over 60,000 lbs of weight, providing ample support for the home. 

A homeowner in Tenants Harbor was having a problem with water getting into their basement. This would soon lead to mold growth or structural damage to the house. The homeowner needed a solution, and took to google to find an answer. This is where the homeowner found TC Hafford Basemenst Systems. After receiving the call, we got to work! We inspected the crawlspace, then decided it was best to install a CleanSpace Liner. This liner will completely lock out moisture trying to enter through the walls or floor of the crawlspace. Preventing any mold growth inside the crawlspace in the future. Now this homeowner is worry free!

A homeowner in Saint George, ME experienced a basement nightmare after discovering their old sump pump had burned out. Because the pump had failed, water flooded the basement and nearly ruined the owner's furnace. They wanted to update the basement so it would stay dry and protect their home systems. We poured a new slab floor with WaterGuard perimeter drainage system. WaterGuard ties directly into their new TripleSafe sump pump. The TripleSafe offers the owner complete peace of mind, featuring a second back up pump, as well as a battery back up so the system will still operate even if the home loses power. 

A homeowner in Searsmont had an addition put onto their home. This addition caused leak in the basement of the home, by creating a crack along where the old met the new. This leak was a problem for the homeowner, so they came to TC Hafford Basement Systems to solve their problem. We had a representative take a look, then we got to work! To fix this crack in the joining of the two sides of the house, we used FlexiSpan. Starting this process, we filled the crack with a sealant. This is the first step of FlexiSpan, and acts as a primary barrier against water coming in through the crack. We then laid a foam pad over the top of the crack. This helps the structure of FlexiSpan, allowing it to be flexible, should the crack shift at all. Finally, the foam is covered with a second layer of sealant. This seals the entire piece in place, locking out moisture permanently.