Job Stories

This Cherryfield, ME, home was at risk of it’s foundation totally failing which could ruin the home and make it unsafe to live in. The homeowner couldn’t wait long for a solution so they called TC Hafford Basement Systems for a free estimate. System Design Specialist Stacy Hafford worked with the homeowner to design a StableLock Wall System that would protect their home and prevent the foundation from collapsing. StabeLock Wall System uses modern concrete forming and shoring techniques to fill the voids of the existing wall and stabilizing it to leave a smooth wall. Traditionally, a failing foundation would be repaired but lifting the home and a new foundation being poured. The homeowner would have to move out for a period of time and the costs can be astronomical. With StableLock, the homeowner never has to leave the home and they can save money all while getting the benefit of a new foundation wall. Now that StableLock has been installed, the homeowner and their family can live in their home without being concerned that their safety is at risk.

A homeowner in Houlton had a damp basement, which was beginning to become a problem for them. A damp basement is a great place for mold to grow, and a moldy basement could easily become a health concern. This homeowner decided to do something about it once they heard about TC Hafford though a friend who had previously received satisfactory service from us. After our representative, Vera Hafford, took a look, we had a team dispatched to start work on the basement. The basement needed all new concrete to be poured. While pouring the new basement floor, we installed a WaterGuard system around the perimeter of the basement. This system will take any and all water trying to enter the basement, and guide it to a sump. In the case off this Houlton home, that sump is a TripleSafe sump pump. This sump is specially designed with three pumps, to keep the water out should one, or even two of the pumps break, or malfunction. This sump then pumps the water out of the house, through an IceGuard pipe, which will allow water to escape should the pipe become blocked. This project was finished with an extension to the discharge line that the water uses to leave the house. If the discharge line is too short, the water may find its way back into the basement right after being pumped outside.

Houlton, ME homeowners were experiencing sagging floors and wanted to know how to keep their home level and safe. They contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems for a free estimate on repairs. We installed SmartJacks to immediately lift and provide support to the sagging beam, leveling their floors above and keeping the home structurally safe. 

Adam from Steuben, ME was in need of a solution for the moist air in his basement. This moisture could lead to mold growth or structure damage, and this homeowner needed something done about it! He got in touch with TC Hafford Basement Systems to get the job done. We had a representative head out to the house shortly after to take a look and give a free estimate. The homeowner decided on what work they wanted done, and we got started. To keep the moisture level down in the basement we installed a SaniDry XP. This will take in the surrounding air, remove the moisture, and the push it out into the further reaches of the basement. This creates a cycle of dry air pushing moist air closer to the SaniDry, which pumps out more dry air. Maintaining a dry atmosphere within the basement, removing any chance for mold to grow. Now Adam is worry free with a dry basement!

A couple in Bridgewater had started to notice puddles of water appearing on their concrete basement floor. This water was clearly entering in through the floor and walls of the basement; but the homeowners had no way of preventing this and needed professional help. This is when they contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems. We had a representative look at the basement, give the homeowners a free estimate, then we got to work! We started off by digging up the interior perimeter of the basement, and removing the debris. Laying down WaterGuard pipes all along the inside of this new trench. This WaterGuard will capture all of the water entering in through the concrete walls or floor, guiding it out of the basement through the sump. The WaterGuard is then covered over with loose rocks, which act as a barrier so the cement poured over the top conceals the WaterGuard within the floor, while not diminishing its effectiveness. Now these homeowners are puddle free!

Homeowners contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems for help with their cracked and leaking basement wall. System Design Specialist Craig Z. evaluated the issue and found the wall had structural concerns. We installed StableLock Wall, a foundation repair solution that doesn't require the expensive and intrusive lifting of the home. A new concrete wall is poured in front of the failing wall to secure the home and prevent any further bowing or shifting. The homeowners now have peace of mind that their house is safe and dry.

Danforth, ME homeowners contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems for help with their damp and leaking basement. We poured a new slab floor with drainage matting, and slab WaterGuard around the perimeter of the basement. WaterGuard channels water to the brand new SuperSump Plus system. 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. The basement had a failing wall by the bulkhead where water was coming in, so we also installed PowerBraces to stabilize and straighten the failing wall. PowerBraces require no excavation and are a cost effective solution for foundation repair.

A homeowner in Milbridge was having trouble with water finding its way into their basement. They had waterproofing systems in place, and this water should not have been able to get into their basement to begin with. This lead them to search online to find a solution; which is where they found TC Hafford Basement Systems. They contacted us and we sent out a representative to investigate the basement. After the investigation, we were able to identify the problem was two cracks in the wall. We then discussed possible solutions with the homeowner, and got to work! Our crew located the cracks and set up Polyurethane injections. These injections fill each crack with Polyurethane, which flows as a liquid at first, before setting into a firm structure. This finished structure seals off the cracks completely, locking out any moisture trying to enter where it could previously easily flow. Now this homeowner has a dry basement once again!

Living in their home for less than 5 years now, this Milbridge, ME homeowner had noticed water beginning to leak into their basement through a crack in one of the concrete walls. Looking to have this crack repaired as soon as possible, the homeowner took to the internet to find a solution. They soon discovered TC Hafford Basement Systems and called us to set up their free estimate. We sent our sales representative to look at the crack and talk with the homeowner about potential repairs. They decided on what they wanted done and we got to work! When our installation crew arrived at the home, their first task was to brush the area around and within the crack with a coarse brush. This would clear any debris that might hinder the sealant adhering to the wall. Next, the first layer of sealant was applied within the crack. This layer was soon covered over by a foam matting. This foam will give the finished seal flexibility so that it may remain over the crack if the wall were to shift at all. Finally, a second layer of sealant was applied over the foam, creating a FlexiSpan seal covering this crack. The FlexiSpan will ensure no more outside moisture enters this basement through the crack in the wall. With their new seal in place, this homeowner can now be confident during rainfall that their basement will no longer take on water. The FlexiSpan seal will make sure of that!

Ken in Harrington was having trouble with water leaking into his crawlspace. This was causing mold problems, which could lead to health risks if it went unchecked. Ken took to the internet to find a solution to his problem. He soon found TC Hafford, and knew we were the right people for the job! We soon got the call and had a representative investigate the crawlspace to give a free estimate. After Ken decided on what work he wanted done, we got to work! We started by installing a Drainage Matting, this will prevent water from making its way from the edges of the crawlspace to the center. Next, we laid a CleanSpace Liner. This liner encapsulates the entire crawlspace, and locks out moisture from trying to seep in through the walls or floor. Now the environment for mold growth has been severely limited, removing the chance for more mold to grow. Ken can now sleep easy at night, knowing his crawlspace is dry.