Before & After Photos

This 1800s-era Ellsworth home has a wall that’s caving in, preventing the homeowner from being able to remodel and causing dips in the first-level floors. Log joists were rotting, and lally columns were rusting, only adding to the existing problems. Ready to move on from their burdens and finally remodel their home, this Ellsworth homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems to schedule a free estimate to address their home issues.

System Design Specialist Mark Smith met with the homeowner and surveyed their basement to design a system that would protect the health of the home, save their foundation, and give the homeowners the chance to remodel without concern that their work would be for nothing. The failing stone foundation wall was the biggest issue and needed to be addressed immediately. Typically, the home would need to be raised, the family would have to move out for a period of time, and a new foundation would have to be poured. Thankfully, TC Hafford Basement Systems offers a system called StableLock that prevents these steps. StableLock is a proprietary system that offers an effective and affordable alternative to save the existing wall. StableLock fills voids and stabilizes existing walls to leave a smooth, strong wall, eliminating the need for a family to move out of their home to fix their foundation.

SmartJacks were installed with a new supplemental beam to lift the sagging floors and create a level surface. SmartJacks can be adjusted as time goes on to keep the floors above stable and level. The rotten beams and rusty lally columns are no longer a concern for the homeowner. SmartJacks are galvanized for corrosion resistance and can support loads of more than 60,000 pounds.

This Ellsworth, ME, homeowner can now remodel their home without worrying about their work and money going to waste. Their home’s health is protected, and their foundation is fixed without having to move out of their home.

After recently moving into this Corea, ME, home, the homeowner noticed the back wall in their basement developed a crack and started to move. The homeowner purchased this home with the intention of this being their forever home, so they didn’t want to waste time fixing the problem. The homeowner submitted a request for a free estimate online, and System Design Specialist Craig Ziegenbein worked with the homeowner to design a structural system that would stabilize the basement wall. PowerBraces were installed to permanently stabilize the wall and prevent any further movement. With PowerBraces, the bottom bracket is secured to the concrete floor, and the top bracket is anchored to the floor joist. Once installed, the PowerBraces are tightened, which generates positive pressure on the supported wall. Now that the wall is stabilized, the homeowner can enjoy their new home without having to worry about any structural issues causing them problems.

Already having to spend money on mold remediation and with a 20-year water problem, this Exeter, NH, homeowner was ready to take action and fix the issue plaguing their basement. They called TC Hafford Basement Systems for help, and System Design Specialist Brian Donnelly drove out to meet with the homeowner for a free estimate.

With water coming into their basement, WaterGuard was placed on the perimeter where necessary and connected to a TripleSafe Sump Pump. WaterGuard will catch and channel the water to the TripleSafe, where the water will be pushed out through an Exterior Buried Discharge Line. Water is forced out of the basement, keeping the space dry and preventing mold due to high moisture. IceGuard was installed on the discharge line to prevent ice buildup. During the winter months, the efficiency of the system won’t be affected, keeping the system running at full capacity all year round.

The home is now protected from water intrusion, and the homeowner no longer has to worry about their belongings being damaged by mold or water.

Wanting to cure their humidity and puddle problems in their basement, this Seabrook, NH homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems for help. System Design Specialist Rick Russell drove out to meet with the homeowner for a free estimate and worked with them to design a system that would meet their needs and protect the health of their home.

Replacing the old sump pump was a must for the customer to make sure water would be pumped out of the basement before it had a chance to form any puddles. A SuperSump was installed in place of the old sump and connected to a Buried Exterior Discharge line that takes the water far from the home where it won’t cause any problems. IceGuard was installed on the Discharge line to prevent ice from building up during the cold winter months, ensuring that the system will run smoothly year-round. Finally, a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier was installed in the basement to keep humidity at a safe level, preventing mold, musty odors, and keeping the space safe for storage. Now this Seabrook, NH home is protected, and the homeowner can use their basement to its fullest potential.

Typically using their basement for basic storage, this Durham, NH homeowner needed a way to protect their basement from leaking moisture. After living with a damp basement floor for some time, they called us at TC Hafford Basement Systems to take care of this problem as quickly as possible. Our crew got to work burying WaterGuard piping around the perimeter of the concrete basement floor. These pipes, below a fresh layer of concrete, will act to pull in any leaking moisture traveling through the foundation. This water is then guided through the piping to the nearby SuperSump pump our crew installed. Here the water will be forced out of the home through a discharge line. The discharge line leaving the home is fitted with an IceGuard section that will protect the basement from any blocked water that may flow back up the line.

With their newly waterproofed basement, this homeowner can now safely use the space for storage without fearing moisture causing damage to their property.