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A homeowner in Stoneham had a wet basement, thanks to a large crack forming on one of their walls. This could lead to water damage to the homeowner’s property, and they needed a way to prevent it. Searching online for a solution, they soon found TC Hafford Basement Systems. We arranged to inspect the crack, and we gave the homeowner a free estimate. They gave us the green light and we got started! We began by filling the crack with a layer of sealant. This layer was then covered over with a foam matting. This foam matting gives the finished structure flexibility. These two layers acts as an initial barrier which holds back some of the moisture, but it is not quite complete yet. We finished the project off with a final layer of sealant over the foam. This creates what is known as FlexiSpan. A crack sealing structure that is capable of bending and conforming to the crack in the event of shifting basement walls. With the FlexiSpan in place, this homeowner will no longer experience a leaking basement due to this crack!

Living in Stoneham, ME, this new homeowner soon discovered a musty smell coming from the crawlspace of their home. After hearing from a family friend that TC Hafford Basement Systems could solve their problem, they called us right away! Our office staff set them up with a free estimate from one of our representatives and the homeowner was soon giving details on what we could do for them. They gave us the go-ahead and we got started! When the installation crew arrived, they were able to begin work on the crawlspace right away through one of the many entry points. To create a proper vapor barrier within the space, a Drainage Matting was first laid across the dirt floor of the space. This mat rests just above the surface of the floor and has many holes throughout, to allow for a smooth water flow. When water entering this space in the future is blocked by the vapor barrier, it will be able to flow back down through this mat, following the channels beneath to where it can drain into the ground. To complete the vapor barrier, a CleanSpace liner was used to encapsulate the interior of the crawlspace. This thin white sheet will lock out moisture that would have otherwise leaked into the space to continue to cause problems. With a vapor barrier in place below their home, this homeowner can rest assured their moisture problems are a thing of the past. The CleanSpace encapsulation will keep this crawlspace interior dry for years into the future.

Having had work done by us previously, this Stoneham, ME homeowner knew just who to call when they noticed signs of moisture buildup in the crawlspace below their home. After meeting with our sales representative to receive their free estimate, the homeowner gave us the green light to get started with the waterproofing. As soon as our crew arrived at the home, they got started right away installing both a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier alongside a Condensate pump. The SaniDry will quickly eliminate the moisture problem by pulling in the damp air from around the crawlspace. The moisture in this air is then separated from the air and passed to the pump where it will be removed from the home through a discharge line. Lastly, the SaniDry will circulate the dried air back into the crawlspace in order to cycle more damp air and continue this process until the space in once again full of dry and healthy air. With their crawlspace kept free of moisture, this homeowner should notice the musty smell clear up soon! The SaniDry Sedona will maintain a dry crawlspace atmosphere below this home for many years to come!

A homeowner in Steep Falls was having trouble with water leaking into her basement through the walls and floor. Fearing water damage, the homeowner searched for a way to prevent more water from entering her basement. She soon called TC Hafford Basement Systems to arrange a meeting with one of our representative and receive their free estimate. The homeowner gave us the green light and we got to work! To begin our work, we dug a trench around the inside perimeter of the basement floor and removed the debris. This new trench allowed us to lay down our WaterGuard pipe system encircling the basement. This system will catch all the water trying to enter the basement through the walls and floor and guide it to the sump. The WaterGuard was then buried under loose rocks and cement to hide it without hindering its capabilities. We then installed a SuperSump sump pump in the basement, which would pump the collected water up and out through a PVC discharge line. On the exterior of the home, we attached an IceGuard filter to the discharge line. This special pipe will allow water to exit the line should the lower end of the pipe become blocked by ice or other debris. Finally, we emplaced a SaniDry XP dehumidifier in the basement. This will take in the moist air, and output dry, healthy air. With these systems working together, water damage will no longer be a concern for this homeowner!

A homeowner living in Steep Falls, ME was looking for a way to have a few things done for their home. They wanted to better waterproof the crawlspace beneath their home and also better insulate the space. Not long after they began looking, they were referred to call us at TC Hafford Basement Systems to get a free estimate on the cost of the job. When they got their estimate, they liked what we had to offer and hired us to get the job done for them! When our installation crew arrived at the home, they began work on better insulating the space first. To achieve this, Spray Foam was used along the upper edges of the crawlspace as well as along each joist supporting the home. This foam increases in size once sprayed and fills the cracks and gaps that might decrease a homes insulation efficiency. Next, a CleanSpace liner was used to encapsulate the interior of the crawlspace. This liner covers all of the walls as well as the floor of the space, locking out any outside moisture. Now that this homeowner has a proper vapor barrier below their home, they can rest assured they're safe from a moisture problem developing in the future. The Spray Foam insulation will also help the homeowner in the long-run by keeping the price of heating or cooling their home down.

When this Steep Falls, ME homeowner began to notice water leaking in through a crack along one of their basement walls, the moisture had already begun to have negative effects on the space. With the basement showing signs of early mold development, the homeowner needed a solution, fast! When they heard about TC Hafford Basement Systems from a coworker, they called us right away to set up their free estimate. They soon spoke with our sales representative and decided on what work they wanted done to protect their basement. Once our installation crew arrived at the home, they got started solving the problem of the crack in one of the concrete walls of the basement. Utilizing a FlexiSpan seal to keep water from entering through this wall, our crew quickly applied the three-part seal along the length of the crack. The FlexiSpan structure has a foam core between two layers of sealant. This foam core allows the seal to bend and contort to stay in place over the crack, should it ever shift slightly in shape in the future. Next, to eliminate the developing mold problem entirely, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was installed on the basement floor. This device will pull in the surrounding damp air and separate the moisture from it. The dried air is then circulated back into the basement where it will cycle more damp air back to the SaniDry, continuing the process. Once the atmosphere within this basement is free of moisture, any mold attempting to grow will no longer be able to sustain itself. Finally, the moisture collected through the SaniDry is pumped from the home through a PVC discharge line. With their leakage problem sealed and the mold growth eliminated, this homeowner no longer needs to worry about their basement during rainy weather. The SaniDry Sedona will ensure the space remains moisture-free for years to come!

This musty crawlspace in Bridgton, ME, was collecting more water than the homeowner cared for, and needed some improvements. After seeing TC Hafford Basement Systems on TV, the homeowner gave us a call and set up a meeting. Once Peter Folsom understood the situation and what the homeowner wanted done, the crew came in and got the job done in the same day they started. For this crawlspace, to keep water to a minimum, the ground was lined with a Drainage Matting, which was then covered over by a CleanSpace Liner. This allowed the water to drain out of the crawl space, while keeping the moisture and bacteria locked out of the crawlspace. This was a quick job that left out client happy.

A homeowner in Bridgton was looking to have their basement finished, but with water leaking into it during rain, this wasn’t going to happen. Before they could move forward with finishing their basement, they needed to waterproof their basement. They soon heard about TC Hafford Basement Systems from a satisfied previous customer and they contacted us right away. We had a representative give the homeowner a free estimate and got to work on the basement! We dug out a hole in the basement floor to create a sump. This is where the water will naturally gather. We then installed a SuperSump sump pump. This pump will take the gathered water and force it up and out of the basement through a PVC discharge line. Now this homeowner can finally finish their basement now that it has been waterproofed.

A homeowner in Bar Mills had a basement that would always gather a pool of water during heavy rains. Fearing the problem worsening over time, the homeowner wanted to stop this before it could get any worse. After a quick internet search, they found TC Hafford Basement Systems. They called us up and we had our representative inspect the basement to give them their free estimate. After they selected what work they wanted done, we got to work! To take in the water leaking into the basemen, we dug out a sump in the floor of the basement. Within this sump, we installed a TripleSafe sump pump. This product is composed of three separate pumps. The primary and secondary handle the bulk of the water, the secondary only turning on when the primary fails for any reason. The third pump is a battery backup pump, activating when the power in the home goes out. We then installed a SaniDry XP dehumidifier to remove the moisture from the air within the space. This homeowner now no longer needs to worry about water pooling up on his basement floor. Even without power, his new sump pump will continue to evacuate water.

A homeowner in Cape Porpoise had an exceptionally moist basement. Alongside a damp crawlspace, the homeowner needed professional help to keep this water out. The homeowner was soon introduced to TC Hafford Basement Systems. We were exactly the company he was looking for, and he contacted us right away. We gave him a free estimate and dispatched our crew to get to work! We began work in the crawlspace of the home. To keep the moisture from finding its way into the space, we encapsulated the crawlspace with a CleanSpace Liner. This is a sheet of plastic that covers every surface in the crawlspace, except for the ceiling, locking out any leaking moisture. We then installed a SaniDry CX dehumidifier in the crawlspace to remove any moisture from the air, keeping the atmosphere dry. Moving on to the basement, we installed a SuperSump sump pump. This pump will take any water trying to gather in the basement and push it up and out of the basement through a PVC discharge line. Finally, we attached an UltraSump backup batter to the SuperSump. This will keep the pump going even when the power in the home goes out. Now this homeowner will have a dry crawlspace and basement in any weather.