Crawl space repair in Smyrna
Tennessee's largest town by population, between Murfreesboro and Nashville.
Smyrna homeowners can call to reach an independent crawl space contractor serving northern Rutherford County. With 53,070 residents at the 2020 census, Smyrna was the largest town in Tennessee.
Growth in waves
Smyrna's growth started with Sewart Air Force Base, established in 1941 to train B-17 and B-24 bomber crews. The base was slated to close in 1971, and new industry kept the town growing. The Nissan plant began building vehicles there in 1983 and became the largest automotive assembly plant in the country. Population rose from 25,569 in 2000 to 53,070 in 2020. That means a mix of mid-century homes, 1980s and 1990s subdivisions, and a lot of 2000s and newer construction.
Lower ground, more water
At about 545 feet, Smyrna sits lower than Murfreesboro. The Stones River and Stewarts Creek are its main waterways, and part of Percy Priest Lake lies within town limits. Homes near those drainages, or on lots graded toward the house, are the ones where contractors most often find water in the crawl space.
Permits
Smyrna is an incorporated town, so permit rules can differ from unincorporated Rutherford County. The contractor you're connected with can confirm which office covers your address and what's needed.
Common questions
Do you take calls from near Percy Priest Lake?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll connect you with a crawl space contractor who covers that part of Smyrna.
Our Smyrna home was built in the 2000s. Why is the crawl space damp?
Common causes include torn plastic, vents left open in humid weather, gutters draining near the foundation, and lots that slope toward the house.
What contractors handle in Smyrna
- 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.