Asbestos Testing & Removal in Murfreesboro, TN
Popcorn ceiling, old floor tile, vermiculite in the attic, or a home inspection that flagged something? We connect Rutherford County and Nashville-area homeowners with licensed, accredited asbestos professionals for testing, inspection and safe removal.
- Licensed & accredited Tennessee asbestos professionals
- Free, no-pressure quotes
- Testing, inspection and full abatement
Asbestos help for Middle Tennessee homeowners
Murfreesboro has grown fast, but thousands of homes around the city, from the historic streets near the Square to the 1960s and 70s ranch houses off Memorial Boulevard and Northfield, were built when asbestos was still common in building products. Most of the time it sits harmlessly in a ceiling, floor or pipe wrap. The problem starts when you renovate, a pipe leaks, or a buyer’s inspector spots something suspicious.
That’s where we come in. Tell us what you’ve found or what you’re planning, and we’ll put you in touch with a licensed, accredited asbestos professional who works in your area. You get a straight answer and a real quote, without calling around half a dozen companies.
What we can help with
How it works
- Tell us what you need. Call (615) 000-0000 or fill in the short form. A few details help: the town, roughly when the house was built, and what material you’re worried about.
- We match you with a licensed pro. We connect you with an accredited asbestos inspector or abatement contractor who serves your area. They usually call back the same business day.
- Get tested, then decide. If testing shows asbestos, you’ll get options: leave it, encapsulate it, or have it removed. You agree the price directly with the contractor. Our referral is free.
Why testing first matters
Asbestos fibers are microscopic. Breathing them in has been linked to mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer, often decades later. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency advises that you shouldn’t disturb a material you suspect contains asbestos, and should have it sampled by a trained professional instead.
The good news is that testing is quick and fairly inexpensive. Plenty of popcorn ceilings and old floors turn out to be asbestos-free, and then you can renovate however you like. If a sample does come back positive, you’ll know exactly what you’re dealing with before anyone picks up a scraper.
Before you renovate a pre-1980s home: don’t sand, scrape, drill or demolish ceilings, floors, pipe wrap or siding until they’ve been tested. Dry scraping a popcorn ceiling is one of the most common ways homeowners expose their families.
Where asbestos hides in Murfreesboro-area homes
Asbestos was added to hundreds of building products from the 1920s through the late 1970s, and some products still contained it into the 1980s. In Rutherford County and Nashville homes, these are the materials that come up most often:
Popcorn or “cottage cheese” ceilings, common in homes built from the 1950s through the early 1980s.
9×9 inch floor tiles and the black adhesive (mastic) underneath them, plus some older sheet vinyl.
Vermiculite attic insulation, the loose, pebbly, gray-brown or gold fill. Much of it came from a Montana mine that was contaminated with asbestos.
Pipe, boiler and duct insulation in basements and crawl spaces, often a white or gray wrap or tape.
Cement-asbestos siding and roofing shingles, the hard, brittle, slightly textured panels on many mid-century houses.
Drywall joint compound and textured walls in some older homes.
Licensed, accredited professionals only
Asbestos work is regulated. In Tennessee, people who inspect for asbestos or plan and supervise abatement on regulated projects must be trained and accredited, and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) oversees asbestos rules for renovation and demolition. Samples should be analyzed by an accredited laboratory.
We only refer you to professionals who hold the accreditation for the work they do. Always feel free to ask any contractor for their current accreditation and insurance before work starts. A good one will be glad to show you.
Serving Murfreesboro, Rutherford County and Nashville
We cover the whole Murfreesboro area and the I-24 and I-65 corridors into Nashville:
- MurfreesboroHistoric downtown to Blackman, Barfield and Christiana.
- SmyrnaOlder homes near downtown Smyrna and the Sam Ridley corridor.
- La Vergne1970s and 80s subdivisions along Murfreesboro Road.
- NashvilleBungalows, mid-century ranches and older apartments across Davidson County.
- FranklinHistoric downtown Franklin homes and older neighborhoods.
- Brentwood1970s and 80s homes being updated for today.
Common questions
How do I know if my house has asbestos?
You can’t tell by looking. Homes built before about 1980 often have asbestos in popcorn ceilings, 9×9 floor tiles and their black glue, pipe and duct wrap, vermiculite attic insulation, cement siding and some drywall joint compound. The only way to know is to have a sample tested by an accredited lab. A licensed inspector can take samples safely and tell you exactly which materials contain it.
How much does asbestos testing cost in Murfreesboro?
A single lab sample usually runs about $25–$60. A professional inspection of a typical house, with several samples, is often $250–$700 depending on size and how many materials need testing. See our cost guide for removal prices too.
Is asbestos dangerous if I leave it alone?
Asbestos that is intact and not disturbed is generally low risk. The danger comes when it is damaged, sanded, drilled, scraped or torn out, which releases fibers you can breathe in. If you are planning a renovation, test first.
Do you do the testing or removal yourselves?
No. We are a free referral service. We connect you with independent, licensed and accredited asbestos professionals who serve Middle Tennessee. They quote and do the work directly with you.
Which areas do you cover?
Murfreesboro and all of Rutherford County, including Smyrna and La Vergne, plus Nashville, Franklin and Brentwood. Call if you’re nearby and not sure.
Not sure if it’s asbestos?
Don’t scrape, sand or rip it out. Call and we’ll connect you with a licensed inspector near you.