Compacted base and batter
A solid base and a slight backward lean for stability.
Outdoor Living
Retaining walls built to hold the hill, not just look good
Block, stone and brick retaining walls with drainage and reinforcement designed for Middle Tennessee clay.
Call or text today615-357-7797Retaining Walls
A retaining wall holds back soil and water. Failures usually come from poor drainage, a weak base or a wall built too tall without reinforcement. Tennessee clay holds water and exerts a lot of pressure, so the details matter.
We build segmental block, natural stone and mortared walls with compacted bases, drainage aggregate, perforated pipe and geogrid reinforcement where needed. Taller walls often require engineering and permits, and we tell you when a project crosses that line. Hillside homes around Nashville rely on well-built walls.
What you get
Done right, from the first walk-through
Drainage behind the wall
Gravel and perforated pipe to relieve water pressure.
Geogrid reinforcement
Added strength for taller walls.
Stone, block or brick faces
A finish that matches the landscape.
The process
How your service comes together
- 1
Evaluate the slope
We measure height, soil and water paths.
- 2
Build the wall
Base, drainage and wall courses are installed.
- 3
Backfill and finish
Backfill, caps and landscaping complete the job.
FAQ
Common questions about retaining walls
How tall can a retaining wall be without engineering?
Rules vary, but walls over about four feet commonly need engineering and permits. We check local requirements.
Why do retaining walls fail?
Most failures come from poor drainage, inadequate base or no reinforcement.
Which material is best?
It depends on height, style and budget of effort. We compare block, stone and brick for your site.
Service areas
Nashville and the cities all around it
From Clarksville to Shelbyville and Dickson to Cookeville, pick your city to see the masonry work we do in your part of Middle Tennessee.
Nashville
Antioch
Arrington
Bellevue
Brentwood
Clarksville
College Grove
Columbia
Cookeville
Dickson
Fairview
Franklin
Gallatin
Goodlettsville
Hendersonville
Hermitage
La Vergne
Lebanon
Madison
Mt. Juliet
Murfreesboro
Nolensville
Shelbyville
Smyrna
Spring Hill
Springfield
Thompson's Station
White House
- Nashville
- Antioch
- Arrington
- Bellevue
- Brentwood
- Clarksville
- College Grove
- Columbia
- Cookeville
- Dickson
- Fairview
- Franklin
- Gallatin
- Goodlettsville
- Hendersonville
- Hermitage
- La Vergne
- Lebanon
- Madison
- Mt. Juliet
- Murfreesboro
- Nolensville
- Shelbyville
- Smyrna
- Spring Hill
- Springfield
- Thompson's Station
- White House
Not on the list? Call 615-357-7797. We take projects across Middle Tennessee.
Let us help with your retaining walls
Call, text or send the form. Tell us about your project and what you want built or repaired, and we will take it from there.