Before & After Photos

The SmartJack support system was installed to replace the old support system that had failed to properly support the floor, leading to sinking and sagging. This new system ensures stable and reliable support, preventing further structural issues and restoring the floor's level and stability.

Over time, a support beam in this Dixmont, ME, home began to rot, causing the floor to become uneven. The homeowner, who had lived in the home since the 1980s with no plans to move, decided to fix the problem and called TC Hafford Basement Systems. System Design Specialist Alan Noyes met with the homeowner and spent time in the crawl space evaluating the damage before sitting down to design a system specifically for this home. Since the support beam was rotting, it needed to be replaced. Alan decided that the best solution for the home would be a new supplemental beam with four SmartJacks. Once installed in the crawl space, SmartJack supports can correct issues such as sloping or overly springy floors, interior wall cracks, and out-of-level door frames. The floors are now stable, and the homeowner no longer has to worry about further damage to the structure of the home.

Owners of a duplex in Rockland, Maine noticed their foundation wall was bowing and had stair-step cracking which often indicates structural issues. To repair their foundation wall, rather than excavating or lifting the home, we pour a new StableLock Wall against the failing wall. StableLock is a concrete wall with a patented system that attaches to the home to keep it secure, preventing the bowing wall from any further movement. The basement has a dirt floor, allowing moisture to seep in, so we also installed a TripleSafe sump pump to remove water from the space.

TC Hafford Basement Systems helped Rockland, ME homeowners with their failing foundation wall. Their old rock wall was cracking and bowing, allowing water into the basement constantly. The homeowners were using their shop vac daily and could not keep up with the water intrusion. We installed a new StableLock Wall in front of the failing foundation wall. StableLock is a poured concrete wall that stops the old wall from further shifting or bowing, and provides proper stability to the home. It is less costly and intrusive than traditional methods of foundation repair, which often involve excavation and lifting of the home. 

Rockland, Maine homeowners contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems for help with their failing foundation wall and sagging floors. System Design Specialist Kathryn met with the homeowners to evaluate the issues and provide a free estimate for the repairs needed. To address the bowing foundation wall we installed our patented StableLock Wall system. Traditionally a failing foundation wall is excavated and a new wall is poured. We've developed a repair where we pour a new wall with specialized bracing directly inside of the failing wall. The home remains properly supported, and the new StableLock Wall prevents the old wall from shifting any further. Our repair does not require major excavation, so it's less disruptive and less costly. We also installed SmartJacks posts and a new supplemental beam to support the sagging floors above. SmartJacks are made of galvanized steel so they won't rust.