Job Stories

Pete from Meddybemps had a sump pump that would regularly back-up and flood the basement. This was a serious problem for Pete because the pump was supposed to be what kept it free of water. The issue got so bad, water damage was starting to become a real threat. Needing a remedy fast, he got online and searched for possible repairs. This is where he found TC Hafford Basement Systems, who he promptly called to receive his free estimate. We then got started on the basement! To begin, we removed the old sump pump. It was no longer functioning properly, and was disposed of. We then installed a TripleSafe sump pump. This is a three tier pump system that will keep operating under the harshest conditions. The TripleSafe is composed of three pumps. Primarily, the first pump handles most of the water and operates under normal circumstances. The second pump is there for when the primary pump either malfunctions, or cannot handle the amount of water alone. The third and final pump is a batter powered backup pump for when the power it out. These three pumps will maintain a dry basement, forcing collected water up and out of the home through a PVC discharge line. Finally, on the exterior of the home, we attached an IceGuard piece to the discharge line. The IceGuard will allow for water to flow should the lower end of the pipe become blocked by ice or other debris. Now that Pete has a functioning sump pump, he can rest assured he no longer needs to worry about water damage.

This homeowner living in Meddybemps, ME had a foundation problem. The supports below their home were beginning to fail and the house was dipping. Looking for a solution to this problem, the homeowner found our website at TC Hafford and called us to receive their free estimate. They spoke with our sales representative and agreed to the work we could do on their home. When our installation crew arrived at the home, they got to work on stabilizing this foundation. Once below the home, our crew installed SmartJack piers beneath the rim-joists in the base of the home. These piers are aligned vertically to maintain an even distribution of the weight of the home. The SmartJacks can be adjusted in the future to correct for any settling that may occur over time. Once the new supports were installed, the old, failing supports were removed from beneath the home. With their sinking foundation resolved, this homeowner no longer needs to worry themselves about their home suffering any damage from the problem. The SmartJack installations will keep this home level for years into the future!

Every time heavy rain comes through, this Machiasport, ME basement fills with a couple of inches of water, causing severe moisture issues for the homeowner. It’s important to take care of issues like this quickly to prevent damage that can ruin the health of the home and create an unsafe space to live in. The homeowner scheduled a free estimate with TC Hafford Basement Systems and worked with System Design Specialist Craig Ziegenbein to design an encapsulation system that would help the homeowner protect their home's health.   CleanSpace with Drainage Matting is laid on the ground to create a channel for water and an inorganic barrier between the CleanSpace and the outside elements. The CleanSpace Wall System was installed to create a full encapsulation system to keep moisture out of the space. The water has to go somewhere, so a SmartSump Sump Pump was installed to pump water through the new Exterior Buried Discharge Line. To keep the system running all year, even during the winter, IceGuard was installed on the Discharge Line to prevent ice from building up. Finally, a SaniDry Sedona was installed and connected to a condensate pump that drains to the SmartSump. Now, humidity will stay at a safe level, and the homeowner will never have to worry about emptying a bucket of water. The space is fully encapsulated, and the home’s health is protected.

A homeowner in Dennysville, ME was having issues with a leaky basement and they were tired of having to clean up a wet mess. They called TC Hafford Basement Systems for a free estimate to repair their issue. We assessed that a SuperSump Plus would be the best solution to help with their needs. The SuperSump Plus pumps the water through an Exterior Buried Discharge line that takes it far from the home. The Discharge line is protected against ice buildup during the winter months with the installation of IceGuard. Their basement is now dry and free of the headaches of cleanup after each rain.

A Dennysville, ME homeowner hired TC Hafford Basement Systems to waterproof their wet basement. We installed a SuperSump Plus system, which pumps the water through an Exterior Buried Discharge line that takes it far from the home. The Discharge line is protected against ice buildup during the winter months with the installation of IceGuard. Water was leaking in around the perimeter of the basement, so WaterGuard was installed to catch the water and channel it directly to the SuperSump. Now that the basement is waterproofed, the homeowner can use the space for storage without the worry of their belongings being damaged or costly repairs.

A homeowner in Calais had a crawlspace with a dirt floor. This wasn’t too big of an issue; but before it became one, the homeowner wanted it addressed. After seeing an ad for TC Hafford on the TV, they decided to contact us. We had a representative out in no time to take a look and make suggestions. Once the homeowner decided on what they wanted done, we got to work! To start the job, we laid down a Drainage Matting. This matting will allow for trapped water to escape if caught between the dirt and the mat. Then we covered the crawlspace with CleanSpace Liner. This acts as a barrier to lock out any moisture trying to enter the crawlspace. This gives the crawlspace waterproofing and a clean look!

A homeowner in Cutler was having a severe mold problem in his crawlspace. This could have a harsh effect on his health if he did nothing about it, so he got online and searched for a way to get rid of the mold. This is when he found TC Hafford Basement Systems. He gave us a call and within days we had a representative at the home to investigate the crawlspace and give a free estimate of how much the fix would cost. The homeowner gave us the green light and we got to work fixing his mold problem! We started by spraying Mold-X over the visible mold in the crawlspace. Mold-X kills off the mold almost instantly, restoring the crawlspace to near new condition. Not only does Mold-X kill off the living mold, but it also prevents the mold from growing back in the sprayed spots. We then laid down a Drainage Matting around the interior perimeter of the crawlspace. This mat will prevent water from finding its way to the center of the crawlspace where it becomes a problem. Giving it time to drain away. Finally, we encapsulated the entirety of the crawlspace with a CleanSpace Liner. This liner locks out any moisture trying to enter the crawlspace. Now, with dry air, and no mold, this crawlspace is no longer a potential health risk!

A homeowner in Lubec inherited a problem with his garage when he bought his home. There was about a 6 to 8 inch gap where the garage floor had sunk down. This gap stretched about 10 to 12 inches long. With concern for his garage collapsing, he contacted TC Hafford to fix this issue. To correct the height of the garage floor, we usesd PolyLevel. Which is a foam injection that is sprayed underneath the concrete to push it back up into place. This PolyLevel will now keep the concrete level with the rest of the foundation. Now this homeowner no longer needs to worry about structural integrity of his garage!

Caron from Whiting was starting to notice her basement was uneven. The foundation was clearly sinking down into the ground it was built on top of, and Caron needed something done to rectify this. After seeing an ad for TC Hafford Basement Systems on her television, she knew we were the ones who could solve her foundation problem, so she got into contact with us. We had a representative out at the home in no time to give her a free estimate of the repair cost. Caron gave us the go ahead and we got to work! To solve the discrepancy in the height of the basement floor, we needed to inject PolyLevel to lift the floor back into place. This is done by drilling down underneath the slab, placing a nozzle in the hole, and then pumping PolyLevel until the floor returns to its initial location. Once there, we remove the nozzle, and allow the PolyLevel to harden into a solid. This solid will now hold the basement floor in place for years to come, removing Caron’s concerns of any sort of permanent damage.

A homeowner that lived in Whiting, ME had been experiencing flooding in their basement lately. During heavy rainfall, the basement would slowly take on water until pools had formed across the basement. Wanting to take care of this problem before it got any worse, the homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems immediately after seeing our ad on TV. Our office staff scheduled their free estimate, and they soon heard their options from our sales representative. They soon gave us the go-ahead to get started on waterproofing their basement! Once at the home, our installation crew began work on keeping water from leaking in through the concrete foundation below this home. The first step was to excavate a shallow trench into the perimeter of the floor. Within this, WaterGuard piping was laid, surrounding the basement. These pipes were connected directly into a SuperSump sump pump installed nearby. After being covered over by loose rocks and fresh concrete, the pipes can begin their job below the surface of the floor. Small slits in the pipes capture moisture leaking through the floor, guiding it directly to the sump before ever reaching the surface. The SuperSump then forces the water up and out of the home through a PVC discharge line. Outside the home, two sections of pipes were connected to the discharge line to further protect this basement. The first addition was an IceGuard piece attached just beyond where the line exits the home. The IceGuard will protect the basement from ice blockages in the discharge line. Any water blocked by ice that begins to travel back up the line will exit through angled holes in the IceGuard. On the end of the line, a LawnScape discharge port was attached. This piece is covered by a grate that will let the water freely flow from the pipe while blocking debris from entering the pipe. With their newly waterproofed basement, this homeowner can now rest assured their basement will not flood from some heavy rainfall. The WaterGuard piping system will keep the leaking water from reaching the basement floor in the future.