Landscaping · Nashville, TN
Retaining Walls in Nashville
Engineered where the height or the load requires it, with the drainage behind the wall that keeps it standing.
Retaining Walls in Nashville, Tennessee
Engineered where the height or the load requires it, with the drainage behind the wall that keeps it standing.
Nashville's Landscaping connects homeowners across Middle Tennessee with licensed, insured landscapers for retaining walls. Estimates are free and written, the price is agreed before work starts, and the workmanship is backed in writing.
What the job usually involves
Every property is different, which is why the estimate comes after somebody has actually looked at it rather than before. What does not change is the process: assess, explain the options in plain language, put the scope and price in writing, then do the work to that scope.
Why homeowners call
The reasons people get in touch.
- Yard has no plan to it
- Beds are overgrown or tired
- Water pools or runs at the house
- A slope you cannot use
- Want an outdoor living space
- New build with a blank yard
What is included
What retaining walls covers.
- Segmental block, natural stone and poured walls
- Engineering where height or surcharge load requires it
- Drainage stone, filter fabric and perforated drain behind every wall
- Geogrid reinforcement into the slope where needed
- Base course set below grade on compacted stone
- Caps, steps and integrated lighting
Retaining Walls, in practice
Retaining walls fail from water rather than from weight. Saturated Middle Tennessee clay behind a wall exerts far more pressure than the soil alone, and the drainage behind it is what relieves that. A wall built without it will lean whatever it is built from.
Height changes the job. Above a certain height, and anywhere there is a load above the wall such as a driveway, it needs engineering and frequently a permit. That is the difference between a wall and a slow-motion failure.
Also available
Other landscaping services.
Landscape Design
Planting plans drawn for the light, drainage and soil your yard actually has, rather than picked from a catalog.
Learn morePlanting & Beds
Trees, shrubs, perennials and seasonal color chosen for Middle Tennessee heat, clay and winter lows.
Learn morePatios, Walls & Walkways
Paver patios, seat walls and walkways built on a compacted base so they are still level in ten years.
Learn moreOutdoor Living & Lighting
Fire pits, outdoor kitchens and landscape lighting, with the grading that makes the space usable after rain.
Learn moreGrading, Sod & Drainage
Regrading, French drains and new sod for yards that hold water or send it toward the house.
Learn moreFAQ
Retaining Walls — questions
How much does retaining walls cost in Nashville?
Price depends on the size and condition of the job, so we give you a free written estimate rather than a number over the phone that changes when we arrive. You will know the cost before any work begins.
Do you offer free estimates for retaining walls?
Yes — free and with no obligation. A local landscaper assesses the job, explains the options and puts the scope and price in writing for you to consider.
Which areas do you cover for retaining walls?
All of Middle Tennessee — Nashville plus 64 more towns across 12 counties, including Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville and Mt. Juliet.
Free estimate
Need retaining walls in Nashville?
Tell us what is going on and we will get you a free estimate from a local landscaper. No obligation, no pressure.