Before & After Photos

This Northport, ME, family home has been dealing with water coming in through a broken slab during rainy days, and the homeowner was ready to take back control of their home. A wet basement leads to mold growth and musty smells, and the home is susceptible to damage and wood rot. The homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems for a free estimate. System Design Specialist Alan Noyes worked with the homeowner, and together they designed a waterproofing that would protect the home and the health of their family.

The slab was beyond repair and needed to be replaced, so the homeowner chose to install a new Slab with WaterGuard. The area was prepped and regraded to create a level surface for the new slab. Drainage Matting was then laid down to create an inorganic barrier for the new slab to rest on, protecting it. The area needed to be waterproofed, so WaterGuard Perimeter Drain was installed to collect and channel water to the new TripleSafe Sump Pump. The TripleSafe features two Zoeller sumps and a battery-powered backup sump that protect the homeowner during rain events and power outages. The TripleSafe takes the water and pumps it through an Exterior Buried Discharge line. The floor above had a bounce and a slight sag to it, so SmartJacks were installed to stabilize the floor. SmartJacks have the ability to be adjusted after installation, so the homeowner is able to keep their floor stable as the home settles in the future. The basement was fully prepped, and the new slab was poured, leaving the homeowner with a smooth floor. To finish the waterproofing system, a SaniDry Sedona was installed to keep the humidity level in the basement at a safe level, preventing mold growth.

The homeowner is now happy that their family home is protected, healthier than it has been in years, and is able to be passed down through generations.

The owner of this Northport, ME, home had a unique situation in their basement where moisture was coming in from a section of ledge and up through their basement floor. The homeowner wanted to use their basement for storage without the concern of water ruining their belongings. Ready to keep their basement dry all of the time, they reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems for a free estimate. System Design Specialist Kathryn Dolan worked with the homeowner to design a waterproofing system that would fix their basement and help the homeowner reach their goals.

Prepping The Area Before The Slab

The area needed to be prepped and waterproofed before the new slab could be poured. The area had to be clean and regraded so Drainage Matting could be laid down. Drainage Matting acts as an inorganic barrier that will protect the slab and channel groundwater to the sump with it’s dimpled design. Drainage Matting was installed on the ledge area as well to protect the CleanSpace that was installed. CleanSpace is a durable vapor barrier that keeps moisture out of the basement and helps to brighten the area with it’s white finish. WaterGuard was installed around the space to capture groundwater and channel it to the new TripleSafe Sump Pump. The TripleSafe includes two Zoeller sumps and a battery-powered backup pump to protect the homeowner during a power outage. The TripleSafe is connected to an Exterior Discharge line that takes the water far from the home and where it will no longer cause issues. The last step before pouring the slab was installing SprayFoam around the rim joists and on the walls to insulate the area.

The New Slab

Now that the area was prepped, the slab was poured and smoothed. A SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier was installed to maintain a safe humidity level in the basement. The SaniDry drains directly to the TripleSafe, so the homeowner never needs to empty a bucket. Now that the homeowner's basement is fully waterproofed, the homeowner can use the space for storage without the risk of moisture causing mold or musty smells, and water can’t cause any trouble for the homeowner.

This Swanville, ME, homeowner has had a leaky basement for over five years and has noticed it getting progressively worse over the last year. Water has been coming in and creating a small stream in front of their fireplace, which has ruined the bottom of the walls, making it impossible to finish the basement. With no plans to move anytime soon, the homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems for help. System Design Specialist Nima Farshid sat with the homeowner to design a waterproofing system that would address the needs of the home and exceed the homeowner's expectations. A WaterGuard Perimeter Drain was installed and connected to a SuperSump, which is attached to an exterior buried discharge line that takes the water far from the home, preventing further issues. With waterproofing protection in place, the homeowner is now free to finish their basement and finally turn it into a usable space.

This Corinth, ME, homeowner has been dealing with water coming into their basement during heavy rains, leading to damage to the walls and carpet. Tired of having to shop vac water off the floor and wanting to protect their home from more costly damage, the homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems and booked a free estimate. System Design Specialist Craig Ziegenbein met with the homeowner, and together they worked on designing a waterproofing system to protect the basement.

To take care of the issue, parts of the wall were removed for the installation of WaterGuard. WaterGuard is installed in the problem areas along the perimeter of the space and under the slab to collect water and channel it to the new SuperSump Sump Pump. The SuperSump is capable of sucking up groundwater and the water channeled from the WaterGuard and pumping it out of the basement through the new Buried Discharge Line. The Buried Discharge takes the water far from the home where it won’t cause any issues, and with IceGuard built in, the system is protected against ice buildup, keeping the system running year round. With the waterproofing system installed, the homeowner is able to refinish their basement without their money and hard work going to waste, and the space will be protected against water in the future.

After years of living with a flooding basement this homeowner in Hampden, ME contacted us at TC Hafford Basement Systems in order to solve their problem. When our crew arrived, they were able to get started on the damp concrete floor by installing a WaterGuard piping system around the perimeter. This system feeds directly into the TripleSafe sump pump also installed within the floor. Now when any water leaks in towards this basement interior, the WaterGuard system will capture it and force it out of the home through the TripleSafe pump. Finally, an IceGuard pipe segment and LawnScape discharge port were attached to the PVC discharge line used to carry the water from the home.

Now this homeowner can utilize their basement without needing to worry about the constant flooding that they are used to.