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Over time, stone foundations begin to break down, allowing for gaps to form that allow in water, creating a breeding ground of high humidity and mold growth. Gaps in a foundation can also lead to shifting, which creates an unstable foundation that could potentially ruin the health of a home and lead to damage if not properly fixed. Typically, a failing foundation would have to be replaced by lifting a home and pouring a new foundation. This would involve the homeowner moving out of their home for a period of time and having to make extensive changes to plumbing and electrical during the lift. StableLock by TC Hafford Basement Systems saves the current foundation and prevents the homeowner from having to go through the trouble of lifting their home.

This Shapleigh, ME, homeowner had a failing foundation that was allowing water in and creating an unhealthy home environment. This has been their home for over 40 years, and it was important to them to fix the situation promptly. The homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems and System Design Specialist Michael Penna met with the homeowner for a free estimate. Michael Penna and the homeowner worked together to design a system that would save the existing foundation and protect the homeowner from having to move out of their home for repairs. The StabeLock system features a new foundation wall that is poured and secured to the existing failing wall. This not only saves the homeowner from extensive home renovation but can be finished in as little as two days without disrupting the home, all while saving the homeowner money. The homeowner is able to rest easy now knowing that their home is protected and their foundation won't cause them anymore issues. 

Property owners in Berwick, Maine contacted us for help with their sagging floors. The crawl space had dirt floors allowing moisture to seep in, keeping the space damp. Moisture will weaken the wooden support beams over time, causing sagging of the floors above. We installed SmartJacks to support the home and level the floors. SmartJacks are custom fit steel beams that can be adjusted to provide lift. They are made of a galvanized steel so they will not rust over time, making them a great option for crawl spaces!

Homeowners in Springvale, Maine experienced recent blasting in the area of their home, and noticed a long horizontal crack form across their foundation wall. They were worried about the structural integrity of their home and called us for help. We installed PowerBraces to keep the foundation protected. PowerBraces are steel posts that are custom fit to support the home, while preventing the wall from shifting or bowing. 

A realtor contacted us after their potential buyers had a home inspection that revealed a foundation wall was bulging in and needed to be addressed. We installed a StableLock Wall, which is our patented design to help repair walls exactly like this one. StableLock Wall is a new concrete wall poured adjacent to the failing wall, preventing the original wall from further shifting. We use specialized bracing to keep the home supported and safe. StableLock can be installed with no major excavation or lifting the home, making it a less costly and more convenient option for homeowners.

York, Maine homeowners were experiencing sloping, sagging floors in their living room. We installed a new supplemental beam with SmartJacks, which are zinc-coated steel posts. SmartJacks will never rust, and they are custom fit to the home to provide immediate lift and leveling of the floors above. They can be tightened over time and adjusted as the house continues to settle.