Job Stories

This property owner with a home in Islesboro, ME had recently discovered the basement in this home to be covered by a puddle of water following a recent storm. This needed to be resolved immediately, so they searched online for a quick solution. Once they found our TC Hafford Basement Systems website, they called our office staff to see about receiving a free estimate on the repairs. We scheduled an appointment for them to speak with our sales representative on the details of the solution and they hired us to get the job done soon after said meeting concluded. When our installation crew arrived at the property, they got started by installing a TripleSafe sump system in the floor of the basement. Now any leaking water will flow into this sump and be removed from the basement through a PVC discharge line. The TripleSafe unit contains three pumps within itself. The first and second pumps both handle the bulk of the water with the secondary only activating if the primary is overwhelmed by the water level. The third and final pump runs off an internal battery. This pump will activate when the home loses power so that the basement remains dry even when the usual pumps cannot function. Outside the home, our crew made two additions to the discharge line before they were finished waterproofing this basement. The first addition was an IceGuard pipe segment intersected into the discharge line just beyond where it leaves the side of the home. The IceGuard has upward angled holes that only allow water blocked by ice or debris to escape the side of the line. This protects the basement against potential backups from outside. Finally, a LawnScape discharge port was used to cap the end of the line. This piece has a grate that covers the opening in the pipe to block any debris that might end up causing a blockage in the line. With these improvements to their home, this property owner no longer has a moisture problem to worry about! The TripleSafe pump will keep this basement floor water-free for years to come!

A couple in Hudson were living with a rather musty crawlspace. The space had a moisture problem, that lead to a mold problem. This was the cause of the smell, and something the homeowners wanted to put an end to. Looking online for a solution, they found TC Hafford Basement Systems and called us right away! We gave them their free estimate, and then we got to work! We began by covering the crawlspace floor/wall joint with a Drainage Matting. This will hold back moisture trying to leak in, and give it time to drain back into the soil before it reaches the interior of the space. Next, we encapsulated the crawlspace with a CleanSpace Liner. This new lining will keep out any and all water that might have previously found its way inside. Finally, we installed a SaniDry CX dehumidifier within the space. This dehumidifier will maintain a dry atmosphere within the space, killing off the mold that was attempting to thrive. With the new vapor barrier, and the dehumidifier in place, this couple will never need to worry about moisture gathering within their crawlspace again!

A couple in Milo were seeking help in preventing their basement from flooding. During heavy rains, water would build up and sit on the basement floor, while their sump pump slowly did its best to remove the water. The couple got online and sought out their answer, soon finding TC Hafford Basement Systems, who they called right away. We gave them their free estimate, and then we got to work! To help eliminate the water building up on the basement floor, we dug out the inside perimeter of the basement floor to enable us to lay down our special WaterGuard pipe system just beneath the floor. It was then covered over with rocks and cement to bury it without stopping its function. The WaterGuard pipes will catch any water as it tries to enter the basement through the walls or floor via a phenomenon known as hydrostatic pressure. This water is then channeled to the sump in the basement. Within this sump, we replaced the old pump with a SuperSump. The Supersump is able to push 2,650 gallons of water per hour up and out of the basement through a PVC discharge line. With these two systems working in tandem, these homeowners will no longer have any water build up on their basement floor.

A homeowner from Milo, ME noticed a crack had opened on one of their basement walls. This crack had been letting outside moisture leak into the basement, which was immediately a problem for the homeowner. After hearing about our company from a friend, this homeowner called us at TC Hafford to set up their free estimate. They decided they wanted us to seal the crack so we dispatched our crew and got to work. When the installation crew arrived at the home, they began work on the crack by prepping it for sealing with a coarse brush. Once clear of debris, a primary layer of sealant was applied within and around the crack.Next, a foam mat was layed over the sealant, along the length of the crack. Finally, a second layer of sealant was used to cover the structure, completing what is known as a Flexispan seal. This seal will keep any outside water from leaking in through the crack in the future. The foam core allows the FlexiSpan, as the name suggests, to flex slightly and conform to slight changes in the shape of the crack. With the crack sealed, this homeowner no longer needs to deal with water gathering on their basement floor. The FlexiSpan seal will keep this basement water-free for years to come!

Even though this Milo, ME homeowner had a sump in the floor of their basement, water would still occasionally overwhelm the sump and pool up across the floor. Dealing with these puddles was quickly getting tiresome for the homeowner, so they began looking for a way to solve the problem. After seeing TC Hafford on their TV, they called us right away to be set up with a free estimate. They spoke with our representative about their options and soon gave us the green light to waterproof their basement. As soon as our installation crew arrived at the property, they were able to get started on the basement right away. To enable this sump to handle the amount of water typically entering this space, a TripleSafe sump system was installed in the existing hole. The TripleSafe houses three individual pumps that operate at all hours to keep the basement water-free. The first and second pumps each work to remove the majority of the water, with the secondary pump only switching on if the primary pump is either overwhelmed by the volume of water or fails for any reason. The third pump operates on a battery, maintaining a dry basement even during power-outages. The water flowing through the TripleSafe exits the home through a PVC discharge line. This line carries the water a distance from the home before releasing it onto the lawn to harmlessly drain away. This line terminates through a LawnScape pipe segment which covers the end of the line with a grate. This grate allows the water to flow freely while keeping out relatively large debris. Just beyond where the discharge line leaves the side of the home, an IceGuard pipe section was integrated into the line. The IceGuard is constructed with upward facing holes in the sides. These holes do not interfere with normal water flow from the home but will release any water blocked by ice or debris blocking the line. This will prevent water from backing up and overflowing the sump. With their new sump system in place, this homeowner can rest assured their basement will keep itself dry. The TripleSafe pump will keep this basement from flooding for years into the future!

A homeowner in Stockton Springs with an existing sump system was beginning to have problems with their basement gathering water regardless. Needing a dry basement, this homeowner took to the internet to find a solution. Once they came across TC Hafford, they knew they had found their solution. After our representative inspected the sump, we had a crew get to work. The old pump was removed, and we installed a TripleSafe sump pump. This pump will practically never malfunction. There are three pumps inside the TripleSafe, one for regular pumping. One backup pump for when the first pump either can’t handle the water, or stops functioning. Then a final third pump which runs on a battery to maintain pumping even without power in the home. To finish this project, we installed an IceGuard filter outside the house. The IceGuard is a special piece of pipe which allows for water to continue to be pumped out of the house should the lower end of the drainage pipe become blocked by debris. Now this homeowner has a dry basement, and it will stay that way!

Homeowners in Stockton Springs, Maine contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems for help with their foundation wall. They noticed the wall was leaning away from the home, causing big concern around the structural integrity of the house. We installed StableLock Wall system, a poured concrete wall that prevents the failing wall from shifting any further, while adding proper support for the home. StableLock Wall can be poured without lifting the home or needing major excavation, which makes it a less costly repair than some traditional foundation repair methods. 

Rick from Stockton Springs had a crawlspace that would gather water during rain. This normally wasn’t a problem for Rick, but it started to form a smell, that was finding its way into his home. He needed a way to stop moisture from gathering in his crawlspace if he wanted to put an end to this smell, so he got online and searched for a solution. Not long after he began his search, he found TC Hafford Basement Systems, who he decided was the right company for the job. Rick called us soon after and we got to work! The water entering his crawlspace was clearly coming in from the surrounding soil. Water can leak in through the soil rather easily when it rains. The water builds up in the soil, and then when the pressure is great enough, seeks out places where there is less pressure, AKA, Ricks crawlspace. To stop the water from entering, we encapsulated the crawlspace with a CleanSpace Liner. This is a thin sheet of plastic that will hold out any moisture trying to leak in through the walls or floor of the crawlspace. Rick can live odor free now that his crawlspace has been waterproofed!

Having fixed a crack in their basement wall a few years ago, this Stockton Springs, ME homeowner was surprised to find water leaking through the crack once again. Worried about their basement suffering water damage, the homeowner sought a longer lasting solution online. They soon discovered us at TC Hafford Basement Systems and called us right away to set up their free estimate. The homeowner soon spoke with our sales representative and agreed on the work they wanted done to keep water out of their basement in the future. Once our installation crew arrived at the home, they got started by utilizing a coarse brush to clear the area within and around the crack of debris. Next, the first layer of sealant was applied within the crack, beginning the FlexiSpan seal installation. A foam mat was then laid along the length of the crack and covered over by a second layer of sealant. The foam core within the completed FlexiSpan structure gives the seal its flexible nature. Now if the wall were to shift in such a way that the crack slightly changes shape, the seal will contort to the new shape and continue to hold back water. With their crack properly sealed, this homeowner should no longer experience water leaking onto their basement floor through one of the walls. The FlexiSpan seal will ensure this basement stays water-free well into the future!

A homeowner in North Haven was beginning to notice a musty smell coming from their crawlspace. This was an obvious sign of moisture gathering in the basement, and the homeowner searched for a way to prevent moisture build up. They soon heard about TC Hafford Basement Systems from a satisfied previous customer, who recommended us to get the job done. The homeowner called us shortly after to arrange an inspection of their crawlspace. We had a representative take a look at the crawlspace and give the homeowner a free estimate of the cost to eliminate the moisture. The homeowner gave us the green light and we got started! To begin work, we lined the interior wall/floor joint with a Drainage Matting to hold water back from reaching the center of the crawlspace. This allowed time for the water to drain before it would enter the air. We then encapsulated the crawlspace with a CleanSpace Liner, which would completely lock out any moisture attempting to leak into the crawlspace through the walls or floor. This will keep the crawlspace dry and eliminate the musty smell once and for all!