Crawl space repair in Murfreesboro
Tennessee's geographic center, a former state capital, and one of the fastest-growing cities in the state.
Murfreesboro homeowners can call to reach an independent crawl space contractor who works in the city and the rest of Rutherford County. With 152,769 residents in 2020, Murfreesboro is the largest suburb of Nashville, about 34 miles to the northwest.
Old core, new edges
Murfreesboro served as Tennessee's capital from 1818 to 1826, and Middle Tennessee State University traces back to 1911, so the city has houses from many different eras. The city's population more than doubled between 1990 and 2010 and kept climbing, so most houses on its outer edges are much newer. Older homes are more likely to have bare ground and framing problems. Newer ones commonly need a torn ground cover replaced, vents sealed or a drainage fix.
Water and rock
The West Fork of the Stones River flows through the city and Lytle Creek runs through downtown. The city itself describes a system of moving water, caves and karst features beneath Murfreesboro. A USGS study tracked flooding in 78 sinkholes in parts of the city during storms in 2001 and 2002. Homes on low ground or near drainage paths are the most likely to see water under the floor.
Code and permits
The City of Murfreesboro has adopted the 2024 International Residential Code. Permits inside city limits go through the city's Building and Codes department.
Common questions
Which building code does Murfreesboro use?
The City of Murfreesboro has adopted the 2024 International Residential Code.
Do you cover homes near MTSU and downtown?
Yes. Call from anywhere in Murfreesboro and we'll connect you with a crawl space contractor who serves your address.
What contractors handle in Murfreesboro
- Crawl space encapsulationSeal off vents and bare ground with a sealed liner and humidity control built for Middle Tennessee summers.
- Crawl space drainage and sump pumpsMove water that seeps across the limestone or ponds under the house out through drains, a sump and better grading.
- Dehumidifier installationPut in or replace a self-draining crawl space dehumidifier sized to the space.
- Crawl space mold cleanupClean up mold on joists and subfloor, and fix the moisture that let it grow.
- Sagging floor repairShore up dipping, bouncy floors with new supports, beams and sistered joists.
Nearby communities
Water on the rock, a musty house, or a floor that dips?
Call and we'll put you in touch with an independent crawl space contractor who works in Murfreesboro and across Rutherford County.