Questions and answers
Questions people ask before they call
About the service
Who does the work?
An independent local company. Crawl Space Repair Murfreesboro is a referral service. It connects your call and has no crews of its own.
What does calling cost?
Nothing. The companies pay a referral fee. What you pay a company for its work is agreed between the two of you.
Can I call about a basement, or only a crawl space?
Both. The number is for keeping water and damp out of the space under or below your house: crawl spaces, basements, sump pumps and the yard drainage around them.
I have water on the floor right now. Should I call?
Call a water damage company to pump out and dry the room, or a plumber if a pipe has failed. Once the emergency is over, this number is for finding out how the water got in and stopping it.
Do you handle foundation repair?
No. Cracked piers, settling and leaning walls are structural repairs. Mention them if they are part of the picture, but this number is for water and moisture.
Will I get a price when I call?
Not on the first call. The company needs to see the space. The price guide explains what they will be looking at.
About the work
Should I repair my crawl space or encapsulate it?
They answer different problems. Repair removes damage and stops incoming water. Encapsulation seals the space so it stays dry. Many houses get both, in that order.
Is a crawl space supposed to be damp?
No. Soil under a house is often slightly moist, but wood, insulation and air should be dry. Water droplets on ducts, a musty smell or soft insulation are signs it is too wet.
When is the right time of year?
Trouble shows most clearly in two seasons: after the heavy rains of winter and early spring, and in the humid part of summer. The work can be done in any month. An inspection in the season when you notice the problem shows it at its worst.
Do I have to be home?
For the inspection, usually yes, so someone can open the access and hear the findings. For the work itself, ask the company. Many only need to reach the crawl space door, water and power.
Local questions
Which towns are covered?
Murfreesboro and nearby parts of Rutherford County, including Smyrna, La Vergne, Rockvale, Lascassas, Christiana, Eagleville and Readyville. See the service areas page.
How do I find out if I am in a flood zone?
Use the city's map or call the Planning Department. The flood zone guide walks through it.
How do I check a contractor?
Tennessee has a public license search and published advice on contracts and deposits. Both are covered in the guide to choosing a company.
Question not answered here?
The company you are connected with can answer questions about your own house.
Call from Murfreesboro or nearby
You will be put through to an independent local company that does this kind of work.
Call (615) 555-0113Calls may be recorded. Read the referral disclosure to see how this service is paid for.