Before & After Photos

This Arrowsic, ME, homeowner has been dealing with moisture under their home, leading to mold and ruined belongings. Their basement would leak when it rained, and their crawl space was almost constantly damp with a musty odor. The homeowner loved their home and wanted to protect it and their belongings from further damage, so they reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems for a free estimate. System Design Specialist Michael Madore met with the homeowner and worked with them to design a waterproofing system that would completely revitalize and protect the home.

Waterproofing the Basement

To take care of the water in the basement, WaterGuard Perimeter Drain was installed to collect and channel water in the problem areas and channel it to the new TripleSafe Sump Pump. The TripleSafe holds two Zoeller sumps with an additional Battery Powered Backup sump to protect the homeowner in the case of a power outage. The TripleSafe drains through an Exterior Buried Discharge line that takes the water far from the home. The system is protected against ice buildup with the installation of IceGuard, keeping the system running during the winter. Next, SprayFoam was installed to insulate the area, keeping cold air out and making the entire home more energy efficient. A SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier was installed and connected to the TripleSafe so instead of having to empty a bucket of water when it fills, the SaniDry drains to the TripleSafe, keeping the humidity at a safe level all of the time.

Encapsulating the Crawl Space

Sealing up the crawl space and keeping moisture out was the next, so CleanSpace with Drainage Matting was installed. After regrading the area, Drainage Matting was laid down and is designed with large dimples to elevate the CleanSpace and channel water to the new SuperSump that was installed. CleanSpace was then installed and attached to the walls to seal up the crawl space. CleanSpace is a durable vapor barrier that keeps moisture and creatures out and reflects light to brighten the area, making it perfect for storage.

Now the home is protected against water damage, and the family no longer has to worry about breathing in mold or dealing with musty odors. Their basement and crawl space are set up to be used for storage without the risk of their belongings or appliances being damaged.

This homeowner in Bath, ME, has been dealing with water in their basement throughout the year, causing mold and floor buckling. Wanting to fix their basement troubles for good, the homeowner booked a free estimate with TC Hafford Basement Systems. System Design Specialist Tom Rich worked with the homeowner to design a waterproofing system that would keep water out and prevent mold and damage.

Before the new slab could be poured, the area needed to be waterproofed. Drainage Matting was laid down to create an inorganic barrier that would protect the slab and help channel groundwater to the WaterGuard Perimeter Drain with it’s dimpled design. WaterGuard captures and channels water to the new TripleSafe Sump Pump system. The TripleSafe includes two Zoeller pumps with an additional Battery Powered Backup pump that keeps the basement dry during a power outage. The TripleSafe drains through an Exterior Buried Discharge line that’s protected against freezing with the installation of IceGuard. Now that the area was fully prepped, the new slab was poured and smoothed. The homeowner is able to enjoy and use their basement without the risk of water damaging anything, and water is kept out, protecting the homeowner against mold.

As shown in the “Before” picture, this basement was beginning to show signs of water damage along the walls. Our installation crew solved this by installing WaterGuard piping beneath the surface of the floor around the outer edge of the basement floor. ZenWall tiles and ThermalDry flooring were used to bring the basement a more finished look and feel; as shown by in the “After” picture.  This basement is now ready to be used by the family without the need to worry about future moisture damage!

Typically needing to make use of a shop-vac to help remove water pooling up in their basement, this Sidney, ME homeowner needed a more permanent solution fast! They called us at TC Hafford Basement Systems and following their free estimate, we were able to begin work on the basement. Once our installation crew arrived at the home, they got started by excavating a portion of the basement floor to make room for a SuperSump pump to be placed flush withing the floor. The SuperSump was further secured with a fresh coat of concrete to fill any remaining cracks in the floor. Now during rainfall or melting snow this new SuperSump will take in and force any leaking water out of the home through a PVC discharge line. This line will carry the water a distance from the home before releasing it onto the ground to drain away.

With a more permanent water removal system in place below their home, this homeowner will no longer need to dry their basement floor themselves. The SuperSump pump will keep this basement water-free for years down the road!

Water had not been shy about leaking into this Chelsea, ME, basement, and after years of using pallets to protect their appliances and belongings, the homeowner decided enough was enough. It was time to call TC Hafford Basement Systems. System Design Specialist Alan Noyes met with the homeowner and put together a plan to give them peace of mind while they travel. The system started with a WaterGuard Perimeter drain connected to a TripleSafe Sump Pump. TrenchDrain was incorporated where necessary, and BrightWall was attached to the walls, not only to brighten the basement but also to add another layer of waterproofing. Finally, a SaniDry Sedona was installed to keep the basement’s humidity at a safe level. The SaniDry Sedona connects to the TripleSafe, meaning the homeowner never has to empty a bucket again. All water is pushed out of the home through a buried discharge line, away from the foundation. Now, the homeowner no longer needs to worry about their basement and can spend their time relaxing on vacation.