Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Bass Harbor, Maine was dealing with a wet, musty basement that led to persistent leaks and moisture issues. Concerned about water damage and air quality, they reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems for a comprehensive solution. Our team installed a TripleSafe Sump Pump System and WaterGuard Interior Drainage to keep the water out, while EverLast Wall Panels provided a clean, moisture-resistant finish. To control humidity and prevent mold, we also added a SaniDry Sedona high efficiency air system to control humidity and remove dust and mold spores. Now, their basement is dry, healthy, and fully protected—ready to be used and enjoyed year-round.

A previous customer already had our TripleSafe sump pump system at another property, so when they purchased their new property and had an old sump with a leaking basement, they gave us a call right away. We replaced their old sump with the TripleSafe system. The TripleSafe has three pumps - two Zoeller pumps, and a third battery backup pump. We also installed WaterGuard, a perimeter drainage system that collects water seeping into the basement and channels it to the TripleSafe to be pumped away. CleanSpace Wall System was installed on the walls as a vapor barrier to seal moisture out. A new SaniDry Sedona high efficiency air system was installed to control the humidity in the basement. Capable of removing over 100 pints of water from the air per day, the SaniDry Sedona is the world's most efficient dehumidifier. 

New owners of an investment property quickly discovered the walls and floors of the basement had water leaking into the space. They wanted to use the basement for storage, and to protect their new investment as the home would be rented in the summer for short term rentals. As shown in the before photo, the original basement flooring had gaping cracks allowing water to seep in. We poured a brand new slab floor to protect the entire basement, along with slab WaterGuard, a perimeter drainage system. The WaterGuard channels any moisture directly to the TripleSafe sump pump system to remove it from the home. On the walls we installed CleanSpace Wall system along with SprayFoam insulation. CleanSpace is a vapor barrier that protects against cracking walls to seal moisture out, and because it is an inorganic material it also prevents mold growth. The SprayFoam insulation keeps the space air tight to help the owners save on energy bills. These new homeowners can now rest knowing their investment is protected.

This Seal Harbor, ME, home has an issue. The homeowner wants to remodel the home, but with water coming in, nothing would be safe from damage. Large cracks in the slab were an invitation to groundwater, and when it rains, water was not shy about showing up without an RSVP. To add some salt to the wound that is a wet basement, this is a summer home and won’t be monitored full-time. This means that if it rains in the off-season, there would likely be no one home to check the basement, leading to more issues and drastically reducing the health of the home.

System Design Specialist Mark Smith worked with the homeowner to put together a plan to solve the issues in the basement and provide the homeowner with peace of mind. A new slab would be necessary as repairing the old one was not worth it. Before the new slab is poured, Drainage Matting is put down with a perimeter of WaterGuard. WaterGuard will take water that seeps in and channel it to a TripleSafe Sump Pump that’s attached to an exterior buried Discharge Line that will move the water away from the house, where it will no longer be a concern. IceGuard is attached to the Discharge Line, preventing the buildup of ice and ensuring clogging won’t be an issue in the winter.

Now that the system is in place, the homeowner is free to remodel the home without the concern of water damage or the need to check on the house every time it rains.