Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

A Topsham, ME homeowner contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems for a free estimate to help with their water leak. They already had a sump pump in place, however the water was not making it to the pump. System Design Specialist Peter F. met with the owner and came up with a plan to install WaterGuard along the perimeter of the basement. WaterGuard helps channel water directly to a sump pump which then removes it from the basement. Our homeowner was happy to have their issue resolved while also saving money on not needing a full new pump system.

This Harpswell, ME, homeowner recently purchased a new home and immediately had issues with water coming into their basement and crawl space area. Uncertain of how it comes in but appearing often, the homeowner wants to address the issue before it becomes a bigger problem or affects the health of their home. Looking for help, the homeowner reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems to schedule a free estimate. System Design Specialist Michael Madore met with the homeowner and worked with them to design a waterproofing system specific to their unique situation.

To address the crawl space portion of the area, CleanSpace with Drainage Matting was laid down to create an inorganic barrier between the crawl space and the outside elements. CleanSpace not only brightens the area but also aids in keeping critters and moisture out. Drainage Matting creates a barrier gap and allows water to be channeled to the new SuperSump Sump Pump. The SuperSump will push all water out of the area, and because of the CleanSpace and Drainage Matting’s tough design, the crawl space is the perfect storage area for the homeowner.

The basement portion of the space needed to be addressed, and so WaterGuard Perimeter Drain was installed where needed and connected to another SuperSump Sump Pump. The WaterGuard captures and channels water to the SuperSump, which takes the water and pumps it out of the space through a Buried Discharge Line. The Discharge Line takes the water away from the home. The homeowner can now live in their home knowing that their basement and crawl space will no longer be an area of trouble.

With water regularly flooding their basement, this Harpswell, ME homeowner called us at TC Hafford Basement Systems to have something done to put an end to it. Once our installation crew arrived at the home, they got to work right away by excavating a trench into the perimeter of the concrete floor of the basement. This enabled the installation of WaterGuard piping encircling the slab with pipes specialized in capturing water. After being buried by a fresh layer of concrete, the WaterGuard will trap any moisture leaking in through the foundation in the future and guide it directly to the new SuperSump pump installed in the corner of the basement. The SuperSump will force any collected water up and out of the basement through a PVC discharge line. Finally, the basement received an encapsulation of CleanSpace. This liner covers the walls in a thin water-tight barrier, which will intercept any moisture leaking through the walls and direct it down into the WaterGuard below.

With these waterproofing measures in place, this homeowner should no longer enter their basement to find standing water or damp conditions in the future. The WaterGuard & SuperSump will work in tandem to maintain a dry basement for years to come!

We helped Harpswell, Maine homeowners with this leaking basement recently. The foundation walls had some vertical cracks allowing water to seep in, and the basement did not have a sump pump. We installed CleanSpace Wall System to cover the wall cracks and direct water to the new WaterGuard perimeter drainage system. CleanSpace Wall System is a vapor barrier that seals moisture out of the basement, while allowing incoming water to remain behind the liner and direct to the drainage and sump pump. WaterGuard connects to their new TripleSafe sump pump so water is pumped away from the home. We also installed a SaniDry Sedona high efficiency air system, which removes over 100 pints of water from the air per day!

This Harpswell, Maine basement was constantly leaking, causing damage to personal items and a headache for the homeowners to have to clean up. Most of the water was seeping in through cracks in the foundation walls. We installed CleanSpace Wall system, which is a vapor barrier liner that is attached to the wall to seal out moisture. CleanSpace is made of an inorganic material, so it is mold resistant as well. Moisture comes in and is directed behind the liner down to their new WaterGuard drainage system. WaterGuard connects to a new TripleSafe sump pump (not pictured here) that pumps water away from the home through an exterior buried discharge line. Spray Foam insulation was also installed around the perimeter of the rim joists to seal the CleanSpace liner, and keep cold air out. Spray Foam insulation is water and mold resistant, so it is a great choice to use in basements.