Homeowners in Kennebunk, Maine had previously dealt with an issue where their pipes froze and burst, saturating their flooring and carpet on the first floor. The water damage from that event weakened their support beams, and caused the first floor to sag. We installed SmartJacks with a supplemental beam to keep the home properly supported. SmartJacks are made of galvanized steel so they won’t rust over time. We can tighten and adjust SmartJacks to lift and level the floors above, keeping them supported and back in their original position.

Homeowners in Ogunquit, ME had failing and crumbling foundation walls made of old field stone. They called TC Hafford Basement Systems for help with their crawl space. We installed StableLock Walls to stop any further shifting from the original walls. StableLock is a poured concrete wall that does not require excavation or lifting of the home, keeping it a cost effective and less intrusive option for homeowners. 

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.

Bethel, Maine homeowners were experiencing ongoing moisture issues in their basement, which in turn led to failing floor joists. The floors above were sagging and needed support. We installed SmartJacks, which are zinc coated steel posts custom fit to immediately lift and level the floors above, providing more than enough support for the home. SmartJacks will never rust like old lally columns. To address the moisture, we also installed a SaniDry Sedona high efficiency air system. The SaniDry Sedona controls the humidity to a healthy level, and also has a MERV8 filter to handle allergens like dust and mold spores. 

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. 

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 from Milton Mills, NH reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems for a free estimate to address their basement concerns. They felt their foundation and lally columns were starting to fail and wanted to restabilize everything, as well as waterproof the area to address the moisture in their basement and separate crawlspace. We came up with a plan to address each area’s needs given the conditions in each space.

For their crawlspace we first installed CleanSpace with Drainage Matting to encapsulate the area. Drainage Matting is a durable barrier with dimples to help channel water and elevate the CleanSpace, keeping it clean. CleanSpace is a durable, inorganic vapor barrier that gets attached to the walls and seals up the crawl space, keeping moisture out. SprayFoam was installed on the rim joists and walls to insulate the area, keeping cold air out during the winter, making the space more comfortable, and saving the homeowner money on their energy bill. Finishing out the full waterproofing system of the crawlspace was the installation of a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier which allows the basement to be kept at a safe humidity level all of the time.

For the basement area we needed to address the foundation issues with StableLock Wall System. StableLock uses modern concrete forming and shoring techniques to fill the voids of the existing wall and stabilizing it to leave a smooth wall. Traditionally, a failing foundation would be repaired but lifting the home and a new foundation being poured. The homeowner would have to move out for a period of time and the costs can be astronomical. With StableLock, the homeowner never has to leave the home and they can save money all while getting the benefit of a new foundation wall. Now that StableLock has been installed, the homeowner and their family can live in their home without being concerned that their safety is at risk.

Barrington, NH homeowners called us after living in their home for about a year. They were very concerned about their uneven floors and if they had enough support for the home. We installed SmartJacks to lift and level the floors above. SmartJacks are zinc-coated steel posts that never rust, and are custom fit to each basement or crawl space. Each SmartJack can hold over 60,000 lbs, providing ample support to keep the home stabilized.