Job Stories

A homeowner in Bucksport contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems after seeing an ad on his television. This homeowner had a few simple questions; was the water coming in through the wall a big problem, and what could be done to fix it. These questions were quickly answered by us once we arrived and took a look. After the homeowner chose what he wanted done, we got to work! The water coming in through the walls of the basement would collect on the floor and then travel across the basement. To prevent this, we dug up the perimeter of the basement floor, and installed a WaterGuard pipe system around the entire basement. This pipe will catch water as it flows down from the walls or up from the ground and channel it to the sump. The homeowner chose to go with an UltraSump sump pump, to push the collected water out of his basement through a discharge line. On the exterior of the home, we fitted a piece of the discharge line with an IceGuard pipe. This piece will allow water to continue to flow even if the lower end of the discharge line is blocked by ice or debris. This homeowner no longer needs to worry about a wet basement.

A homeowner in Brewer, Maine was facing a leaking basement after heavy snowmelt and rain caused water to seep through the foundation walls. Worried about long-term damage, they contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems for a reliable fix. After a thorough inspection, our team installed a TripleSafe Sump Pump System along with WaterGuard perimeter drainage to effectively capture and redirect incoming water. This powerful combination now keeps their basement dry and protected, even during the harshest Maine weather. The homeowner can finally enjoy peace of mind knowing their home is safe from future water intrusion.

A Brewer, ME homeowner was experiencing issues with high humidity in their basement, which led to moisture issues in the space. We installed a SaniDry Sedona high efficiency air system. The SaniDry not only controls humidity levels, but it also filters out dust and mold spores, keeping the air healthy in the basement and throughout the home.

We recently helped Brewer, Maine homeowners with their sagging floors. Oftentimes when a basement or crawl space has moisture issues, it can cause the wooden support beams to mold or rot, which in turn affects the stability of the floors above. To solve sagging floors, we installed SmartJacks, which are zinc-coated steel posts custom fit to immediately lift and level the floors above. SmartJacks will never rust like traditional lally columns, and they can be adjusted over time as needed. 

A homeowner in Brewer was beginning to notice water pooling up on their basement floor. This water was entering through a crack in the basement wall, which had formed over some time. This problem needed to be addressed, and the homeowner wasn’t equipped to do it themselves. They then sought professional help. They called TC Hafford Basement Systems, knowing we could get the job done right. We had a representative head to the home to give a free estimate, then we had our crew begin work. We began by filling the crack with a sealant. This wouldn’t be enough to completely hold back all the moisture trying to enter, but it was the first of three layers. This sealant is then covered over by a foam matting. The foam is flexible, and once completed, allows the structure to be bend as well. Finally, another layer of sealant is applied over the foam, locking out moisture entirely. This structure is called Flexispan, and it gets its name from its flexibility. It is able to not only seal off the basement from water trying to enter through the crack, but it can flex to stay on top of the crack should the basement walls shift at all. This seal will keep water from pooling up on this homeowner’s floors in the future. Maintaining a dry, healthy atmosphere within the basement.

Homeowners had a basement built in 1846 that was continually damp, and had developed moldy and foul odors. They reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems for help addressing the water and odor issues. We poured a new slab floor, complete with WaterGuard perimeter drainage. WaterGuard connects to their new TripleSafe sump pump to remove the water away from the home. CleanSpace Wall System was installed on the old walls to seal moisture out and give a bright, fresh look to the basement. SprayFoam insulation was installed along the rim joists and top of the walls to seal out air and moisture. Lastly, a SaniDry Sedona high efficiency air system was included to keep the basement humidity at a healthy level, while also filtering out allergens like mold spores. The SaniDry improved their odor issues, while the other products work seamlessly together to keep their basement dry all the time.

Bill from Brooksville was looking for a way to waterproof his basement. He was looking to finish his basement, and needed a way to guarantee his basement would stay dry. He saw an ad for TC Hafford on TV, and knew we would be the ones who could get the job done. He gave us a call and we gave him a free estimate. After Bill decided what he wanted done, we started work on his basement! We began by digging up the interior perimeter of the basement. This made way for us to install a WaterGuard pipe system. This piping will catch water as it enters through the floor or walls and direct it to the sump. The WaterGuard system is then covered over with concrete to seal it inside the floor. Next, we installed a SuperSump sump pump in the sump. This will take the collected water from the WaterGuard and pump it up and out of the basement. We attached an UltraSump backup battery to the SuperSump to ensure it will continue to pump water even if the power to the home should go out. For the final steps of waterproofing this basement, we needed to cover up two cracks in the basement wall. To do this, we used FlexiSpan. FlexiSpan is a three step process that starts with an injection of sealant into the cracks themselves. This sealant is covered in a foam mat, which helps add to the structure of the FlexiSpan by making it flexible. The mat is covered in a second layer of sealant to finish the FlexiSpan. Finally, we installed a SaniDry XP dehumidifier to maintain a dry atmosphere within the basement. Now Bill will have a dry basement that he can finish without worry off water damage.

Bob from Howland began to notice a problem with his basement wall. The wall was beginning to bow inwards, apparently due to force from the surrounding soil. This was immediately a concern for Bob, because if this kept up, the wall might have collapsed. Recalling he had seen TC Hafford Basement Systems at a home show, Bob called us right away. We had our representative give him his free estimate, and then we got to work! To prevent the wall from caving in, we needed to reinforce it. To do this, we installed Powerbraces along the wall. These are steel I-beams anchored to the cement floor, and attached to the wooden joists in the basement ceiling. The Powerbraces will apply pressure to the wall, potentially realigning it with its original position. After some time has passed, we can even return to tighten the braces, potentially returning the wall to its original position. With the Powerbraces in place, this homeowner no longer needs to fear a cave in. His basement is now secure.

A homeowner that was living in Howland, ME had recently developed a need to use their basement for storage. However, the basement would typically take on water during any moderate to heavy rainfall. Without any waterproofing to protect their property from the flooding, the homeowner searched online for a solution. They soon discovered us at TC Hafford Basement Systems and called us right away to set up their free estimate. They liked what we could do to solve their problem and hired us to get the job done! When our installation crew arrived at the home, the first order of business was to install a proper concrete floor across the dirt of the existing basement floor. WaterGuard piping was installed in the perimeter of this newly poured concrete slab to further protect the basement from future leakages. Any water that leaks through the concrete slab now will be captured by small slits in the WaterGuard and follow this buried piping to the sump where it will be removed from the home. To handle the water-removal, a SuperSump sump pump was installed in this new basement floor with the WaterGuard feeding into directly it. The SuperSump can force up to 2,650 gallons of water per hour up and out of the home through a PVC discharge line. Outside the home, the exiting water passes through an IceGuard pipe segment before reaching the end of the line. This special pipe section has built in holes that will only allow trapped water to escape, thus protecting the basement from any blockages like ice causing a backup flood. Finally, the discharge line terminates through a LawnScape piece, which is covered by a grate to keep out debris like leaves. With their new and improved basement floor, this homeowner can now utilize the space for storage without worrying about their belongings becoming wet from flooding. The WaterGuard & SuperSump combination will ensure this basement floor stays dry for years to come!

A homeowner in Sunset was experiencing trouble with their crawlspace gathering water during rain. The crawlspace was at a slant, and as water entered, it would form a large puddle at the bottom of the slant. This was causing a bad smell throughout the house, and the homeowner needed a way to fix this. They heard about TC Hafford Basement Systems from a friend and called us the next day. We had a representative out at the home shortly after to inspect the crawlspace and give a free estimate. The homeowner gave us the go ahead and our crew got to work! The first thing we did was remove some of the dirt from the basement to attempt to level it out more, and give us more room to work with. After this, we laid a Drainage Matting around the perimeter of the crawlspace. This will hold back the water and give it time to drain from the crawlspace before it can cause any damage. To finish this project, we encapsulated the crawlspace with a CleanSpace Liner; which is a plastic sheet that will lock out any moisture trying to enter the space. This CleanSpace Liner will keep the crawlspace dry for many years to come, eliminating the smell!