Poured concrete retaining walls that hold back slopes with the footings, steel and drainage a wall needs to last.
Hills are part of what makes Middle Tennessee special, and they come with a cost: soil that wants to move downhill. A retaining wall holds it back, and the work it does is bigger than it looks. Water adds weight and pressure behind the wall. A wall without proper footings, steel or drainage will lean, crack or tip. Many Nashville properties on slopes have walls that have failed or are starting to, and the soil behind them has begun to slide.
Poured concrete walls are a strong choice because they can be reinforced and sized for the load. We evaluate the slope, the soil and the water, and recommend a design, often with an engineer for taller walls. We excavate, pour a footing, set steel, form the wall and pour. Drainage behind the wall, with gravel, fabric and a pipe or weep holes, is vital. Wall faces can be smooth, formed with texture or stamped to look like stone, with caps and returns for a finished look.
Height, soil and water behind the wall decide the footing and steel, and tall walls get engineered.
Gravel, fabric and a drain pipe or weep holes relieve water pressure, the top cause of wall failure.
A footing on firm soil keeps the wall from tipping or sliding.
Smooth, textured or stamped faces suit your style and landscape.
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Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Site situationSloped and Hilly LotsHills mean steep drives, walls and runoff. Here is how to plan concrete that stays put and drains…Learn more 
Site situationRed Clay and Poor SoilRed clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry. Here is how a good base keeps concrete from…Learn more 
Site situationNew Construction LotsA new build needs concrete poured in the right order. Here is how to plan footings, slabs, drives…Learn more Enter length, width and thickness to see cubic yards, bags and truck loads for a slab, with a waste allowance.
You tell us about your site and what you want, new concrete, a repair or a refresh, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We walk the property, measure the area, check drainage, soil and access, look at any old concrete and take photos of anything of note.
We explain your options for thickness, steel, finishes and colors, sketch the layout and give you a written scope with clear timing and pricing.
We arrange for underground utilities to be located, protect the house, lawn and landscaping, remove old concrete if needed and compact a stone base.
We set forms and steel, check heights and slopes, place and finish the concrete and cut joints, with the crew on site from the first truck to the last pass.
We protect the concrete as it cures, clean up the site, walk you through when to use it and seal it, and set a reminder for your next check.
Taller walls need engineering and sometimes permits. We tell you where the limits are for your site.
Poor drainage, weak footings and soft soil are common causes.
Minor cracks can be sealed. Leaning or bulging walls usually need to be rebuilt.
Yes. Stamped or form-liner faces can look like stacked stone.
Often, for taller walls. We help you check local rules.
Concrete FootingsProperly sized and reinforced footings for houses, additions, decks, porches and walls, poured on firm soil to the…Explore 
Piers and Deck FootingsPoured piers and footings for decks, porches, pergolas and sheds, set to depth with post anchors in exact…Explore 
Stamped ConcretePoured concrete patterned and colored to look like stone, slate, brick or wood, with the strength of a…Explore 
Pre-Pour Site EvaluationA careful look at soil, drainage, access and layout before concrete is ordered, so surprises are found on…Explore Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.
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