Job Stories

With water regularly entering their basement, a homeowner living in Presque Isle, ME was ready to have something done about it. After hearing about of from a friend, they gave our office a call and set up their basement waterproofing! Once they ecided they wanted to have the work done, our installation crew was dispatched. When they got to the home, our crew started work on thsi basement by excavating a shallow trench into the perimeter of the basement. This is where our WaterGuard piping was then laid, surrounding the basement. Where the piping ran beneath a door leading otuside, a TrenchDrain was used. While the WaterGuard is covered over with a fresh layer of concrete, the TrenchDrain is left at the surface, level with the floor with an upward facing grate leading down into the WaterGuard. Now when water leaks in through the floor of the space, it will become trapped within the WaterGuard and guided through the floor to the sump. With the WaterGuard in place, it was time to upgrade the sump drain. We installed a SuperSump sump pump in the floor of the basement, connected to the WaterGuard. Now any water collected by the pipes will be guided driectly to the sump for removal. The SuperSump can remove over 2,600 gallons of water from the basement every hour. Following the discharge line outside, we made two final additions to the system. First was an IceGuard pipe section to prevent any water from backing up and overflowing the sump if a blockage occurs. Second was a LawnScape cap for the end of the line, to pleasantly incorporate the pipe with the lawn. With these improvements to their home, this homeowner sould no longer suffer from a flooding basement! The WaterGuard piping will keep water from gathering on the floor in the future.

Homeowners from Mars Hill, ME contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems when they noticed their foundation was shifting. System Design Specialist Mark S. evaluated the issue and determined they would benefit from installing StableLock Wall system. Foreman Tyler L. prepped and installed the new wall, covering their existing, old crumbling wall. The home is now secure without any further worry about damage or shifting. StableLock allows for foundational repairs without the traditional expense and headache of having to lift the home. 

After recently moving into this Corea, ME, home, the homeowner noticed the back wall in their basement developed a crack and started to move. The homeowner purchased this home with the intention of this being their forever home, so they didn’t want to waste time fixing the problem. The homeowner submitted a request for a free estimate online, and System Design Specialist Craig Ziegenbein worked with the homeowner to design a structural system that would stabilize the basement wall. PowerBraces were installed to permanently stabilize the wall and prevent any further movement. With PowerBraces, the bottom bracket is secured to the concrete floor, and the top bracket is anchored to the floor joist. Once installed, the PowerBraces are tightened, which generates positive pressure on the supported wall. Now that the wall is stabilized, the homeowner can enjoy their new home without having to worry about any structural issues causing them problems.

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.