Retaining Wall Installation
Engineered-quality retaining walls that hold slopes, stop erosion and turn unusable hillside into usable yard.
The details, in plain English.
Middle Tennessee is hilly, and hills move. A retaining wall holds soil in place, creates flat terraces and keeps water from washing out your yard or undermining a foundation. A wall is only as good as its footing, drainage and backfill.
We build segmental block, natural stone and boulder walls with a buried base course, compacted gravel backfill, drainage pipe and geogrid reinforcement where height or load calls for it. Taller walls should be reviewed by an engineer, and we coordinate that.
Best for
- Sloped yards that wash or slide
- Creating level patio or play areas
- Protecting foundations and driveways
- Terraced gardens
What you get with this service.
Drainage first
Perforated pipe and clean stone behind every wall.
Proper footing
Buried base course and compacted foundation.
Reinforced where needed
Geogrid for taller or loaded walls.
Engineering coordination
Taller walls reviewed by a professional.
From first visit to finished space.
- 1
Survey the slope
Height, load and water.
- 2
Dig and footing
Level, compacted base.
- 3
Stack and backfill
Courses, drainage and geogrid.
- 4
Cap and finish
Caps, soil and plantings.
Questions, answered
How tall can a retaining wall be without engineering?
Rules vary by city, but walls over roughly four feet, or walls supporting a driveway, structure or slope above, typically need an engineer. We tell you early and coordinate.
Why do retaining walls fail?
Almost always from water pressure and a poor base. Drainage and a compacted, buried foundation are the keys, and we never skip them.
How do I get a price?
Fill in the form or call 615-431-3789. We schedule a free visit, walk the yard with you and send a written estimate.
How long does it take?
It depends on size and scope. Most projects take days to a few weeks, and we give you the schedule before we start.
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Interlocking concrete block walls with clean lines and curves.
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Terraced Landscapes & Slope Solutions
Terraces and stepped landscapes that make hills usable.
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Send the form for a free design visit and a written estimate, or try the Backyard Planner first.