Job Stories

We recently completed a waterproofing project for a leaking basement in a candy shop in Bar Harbor, Maine. Our goal was to seal moisture out, and keep the sweetness in! We installed CleanSpace Wall system on the leaking wall to seal out moisture. We also installed two SaniDry Sedona dehumidifiers to control humidity in the large space. The SaniDry Sedona has a MERV8 filter and can also remove allergens such as dust and mold spores to keep the air and products healthy.

A homeowner in Bar Harbor was having trouble with their sump pump. They would regularly have water gather in their basement, even though they had a sump pump that should be keeping the water out. Realizing they had a faulty pump, the homeowner searched for a company to replace it. This is when the homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems. They set up a meeting with one of our representatives, and soon received a free estimate. They gave us the green light and we got to work! We began by removing the old sump pump and properly disposing of it. It would serve no further purpose. We then installed a SuperSump sump pump in the slot. This new pump will maintain a dry floor in any amount of rainfall. This pump can handle up to 2,650 gallons of water per hour. The water leaking into the basement will be easily pumped out by this device. Now this homeowner can live for many years without needing to worry about their sump pump failing again thanks to SuperSump!

Moisture has wreaked havoc on this Bar Harbor, ME, crawl space, and the homeowner couldn’t let the issues continue, so they booked a free estimate with TC Hafford Basement Systems. System Design Craig Ziegenbein worked with the homeowner to design a system that would seal their crawl space and keep humidity from causing damage and rotting out the wood. CleanSpace with Drainage Matting was first installed to encapsulate the area and create a barrier between the outside elements and the crawl space. Drainage Matting is a durable, dimpled matting that creates a channel that allows ground water to flow to the sump pump and elevates the CleanSpace to protect it. CleanSpace is an inorganic vapor barrier that gets attached to the walls to seal the crawl space from moisture and small critters. An UltraSump was installed to take the water from the area and pump it away from the home through a new Exterior Buried Discharge line. The Discharge line and the sump system are protected from freezing during the winter with the installation of IceGuard. To finish the encapsulation system, the old and rotting crawl space entrance cover was replaced with a new EverLast Access Panel that keeps air and moisture from coming into the crawl space. Now the homeowner is happy being able to use their crawl space for storage with moisture no longer affecting the health of their home.

A business owner in Northeast Harbor was having trouble with water gathering in their basement, and damaging supplies. This needed to stop as soon as possible, so they looked around for solutions. Soon they heard about TC Hafford Basement Systems from a satisfied previous customer, and gave us a call. We had a representative dispatched to the business to inspect the basement and give a free estimate. Shortly after the business owner decided on what work they wanted done, we began the fix! To allow for the emplacement of our WaterGuard system, we needed to begin by excavating the interior perimeter of the basement floor. Once we got the WaterGuard in place, it was layered over with loose rocks and cement. This allowed the WaterGuard to still function normally while remaining hidden beneath the floor. The WaterGuard will capture water as it enters through the walls or floor and guide it to the sump. In the sump, we installed a SuperSump sump pump. This pump will take the collected water and push it up and out of the basement through a PVC discharge line. On the exterior of the business, we attached an IceGuard filter to the discharge line. This will guarantee water will continue to flow even if the lower end of the pipe becomes blocked by ice or other debris. Now this business owner can conduct business normally without the need to worry about their supplies being damaged by water.

When this homeowner living in Northeast Harbor, ME needed some work done on the crawlspace below their home. Having used us at TC Hafford Basement Systems before, they knew just who to call. After they spoke with our office staff, we set this homeowner up with a free estimate. Our sales representative soon made their way to the home for the scheduled appointment and explained in detail to the homeowner the different ways we could help them with their problem. They hired us right away to get the job taken care of and we dispatched our crew. As soon as our installation crew arrived at the home, they made their way into the crawlspace to get started. This homeowner was looking to put better insulation between their home and their crawlspace. To achieve this, Spray Foam was spread within the rim joists above the crawlspace. Once sprayed, the foam will expand and fill in the spaces between the home interior and the cool crawlspace below. This will create a barrier that will help the homeowner retain efficiency when heating or cooling their home. With their new insulation below their home, this homeowner should have no problems with losing heat during the winter anymore! The Spray Foam installation will keep this space insulated for many years to come!

This Northeast Harbor, ME, summer home has had an issue with high moisture in it’s crawl space for the past couple of years. The homeowner was worried about mold coming into the living space, causing costly repairs and creating unhealthy living conditions for the family. The homeowner wanted to get the problem solved as fast as possible, so they booked a free estimate with TC Hafford Basement Systems. The area was first prepped by regrading the ground to create a smooth base. The crawl space needed to be encapsulated to seal up the area and keep moisture out, so CleanSpace with Drainage Matting was installed. Drainage Matting was laid down to create a gap that allows water to be channeled to the sump pump and works to protect the CleanSpace. CleanSpace was installed on top of the Drainage Matting and was attached to the crawl space walls to seal up the area. CleanSpace is a durable vapor barrier that keeps moisture and critters out, reducing mold and creating the perfect space for storage. A Sump Liner was installed so a sump can be added in the future if needed without having to modify the encapsulation system. Finally, a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier was installed, and with the addition of a Condensate Pump, the homeowner never has to go into the basement to empty a bucket and the humidity will be kept at a safe level year-round. The home is now fully protected against moisture, and the homeowner will no longer have to worry about mold-causing issues in their summer home.

Homeowners in Northeast Harbor, Maine reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems for help with their failing cinder block foundation wall. The wall was cracking and bowing, as well as leaking water. They had an old sump pump that was not keeping up. To address the structural concerns, we installed PowerBraces on the failing wall. PowerBraces are zinc coated steel braces that will never rust. They are custom fit to stop the foundation wall from further shifting, and can even straighten the wall back to its original position over time by tightening the PowerBraces. We upgraded their old sump pump to a TripleSafe sump pump, which features two Zoeller pumps and a third battery back up pump. The TripleSafe pumps water away from the home through an exterior buried discharge line. We also installed a SaniDry Sedona high efficiency air system to control the humidity in the basement.

Northeast Harbor, Maine homeowners wanted to dry out everything below grade in their wet basement. We installed four products that work seamlessly together for basement waterproofing: CleanSpace Walls, WaterGuard, TripleSafe sump pump, and a SaniDry Sedona.    CleanSpace is a vapor barrier installed on leaking walls to seal out moisture and direct any water to the WaterGuard perimeter drainage system. WaterGuard is installed around the entire basement, and channels water to the new TripleSafe sump pump. The TripleSafe then removes the water from the home by pumping it through an exterior buried discharge line. Additionally, we installed a SaniDry Sedona high efficiency air system that has a MERV8 filter for allergens, and also controls the humidity in the basement to a healthy level. The homeowners will definitely have a dry space they can use with confidence!

Bruce from Sinclair had a basement that would flood every time it rained a lot. This needed to end as soon as possible, because water damage was a serious threat. Searching online for a solution, Bruce soon found TC Hafford Basement Systems. He called us up to set an appointment, and we had our representative head over to the home. We inspected the basement, gave Bruce a free estimate, then we got to work! We began by creating a trench in the floor surrounding the basement. This is where we laid our WaterGuard piping system. WaterGuard pipes are designed to capture water as it enters through the cement, guiding it out through the sump. The WaterGuard is then covered over with loose rocks and cement to conceal it within the floor. Next, we installed a SuperSump sump pump along with an UltraSump backup battery. This combination will keep pumping water out of the basement in the heaviest of rain storms, even if the home is without power. The water is evacuated through a PVC discharge line, which we attached an IceGuard piece to on the exterior of the home. The IceGuard is a special pipe that will allow the water to exit the side of the line in the event of a blockage further down the pipe. Now Bruce should no longer fear water damage in his basement! With these systems in place, flooding is a thing of the past!

Homeowners in Hulls Cove, Maine had a finished basement that was leaking and causing damage to the interior decor. The owners wanted to install a sump pump to prevent any future leaks. We installed our top of the line TripleSafe sump pump, which has two Zoeller pumps and a third battery back up pump to keep everything running even when the home loses power. The TripleSafe pumps water away from the home through an exterior buried discharge line. The discharge line is protected on the exterior of the home with IceGuard, which prevents the outgoing water from freezing up in the winter. We also installed a SaniDry Sedona high efficiency air system to control the humidity in the basement.