Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Murfreesboro, Tennessee Area

What Makes Murfreesboro, Tennessee Different

Murfreesboro sits along the Stones River in Middle Tennessee, and much of Rutherford County rests on limestone. Sinkholes and low spots can hold water after heavy rain, and creeks rise fast when a slow storm stalls over the area. Floodwater from outside is always contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it.

Severe storms and tornadoes are a real risk here. An EF4 tornado struck Murfreesboro in April 2009 and destroyed or damaged many homes. Wind damage opens roofs and walls, and rain that follows soaks attics and ceilings. Tarp any opening as soon as it is safe, photograph everything, and start drying the same day. Never run a generator in a garage or near a window, because carbon monoxide kills quietly.

The county has grown fast, and many newer homes sit over crawlspaces or on slabs with the air handler in the attic or crawlspace. Summers are hot and humid, so wet drywall and carpet pad can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours. Winters bring hard freezes now and then, and pipes in crawlspaces and exterior walls can split.