Repair and restoration of historic and mortared stone walls, including repointing, rebuilding and drainage.
Old stone walls are part of Middle Tennessee's character. Over time, mortar erodes, stones shift and roots and water do their work. Restoration brings these walls back with materials and methods that respect the original. Owners in Nashville with historic homes or farm walls often want repair that keeps the old look.
We begin with a Free Estimate and study the wall, noting mortar type, stone, joint style and damage. We carefully remove failed mortar, repoint with a compatible mix, reset loose stones, rebuild collapsed sections with the original stone and install drainage where possible. We match joint profiles and color and avoid mixes that are too hard for old stone. Walls on historic properties may have review requirements, and we help you prepare. Restoration is slow and careful by nature. We test mortar mixes on a hidden section, let them cure and compare color and texture before doing the whole wall. We protect plants and nearby surfaces, work in suitable weather and clean joints and stone without harsh chemicals that can harm old masonry. When finished, you should see a wall that looks like itself, only stronger, with joints that shed water and stones that sit snug again. We are happy to walk you through the steps in advance.
The mix must suit the old stone so it does not damage it.
Joint shape and color are matched to the original work.
Fallen stones are reused wherever possible.
Even old walls benefit from improved drainage.
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BeforeAfterMortar and stone assessed.
Failed mortar cleaned out.
New mortar placed.
Loose pieces rebuilt.
Improved where possible.
Finished carefully.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
ResourceOSHAA federal agency page about safe trenching and excavation work, including protective systems and hazards.Learn more 
ResourceTennessee 811The one-call service that notifies utility owners so buried lines can be marked before digging begins.Learn more ResourceNational Weather ServiceThe local National Weather Service office page for Middle Tennessee forecasts, warnings and weather information.Learn more Answer five questions about your site, goals and timing to see which services to start with.
You tell us what is wrong or what you want to build, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We walk the site, measure heights and lengths, look at soil and water paths and talk through what you want the space to do.
You receive a plain written scope with materials, drainage, engineering needs and the schedule before work begins.
We locate utilities, stake the wall line, excavate and build a compacted base that will carry the wall.
We build the wall course by course, add reinforcement as designed, install drains and place and compact clean backfill.
We add caps, steps and planting, clean up, restore the site and walk through the finished wall with you.
Removing old, failed mortar and replacing it so joints are sound and weather tight.
We aim to match the original look, including joint style.
Yes, using the original stone where available.
Some do. We help you prepare information.
It varies by exposure. We recommend periodic inspection.
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