Replacing rotting or failing timber walls with longer-lasting block, stone or concrete, or with new timber when that suits the job.
Timber walls age. Wood rots, fasteners corrode, soil pushes and the wall begins to lean. Owners in Nashville often have timber walls built many years ago that now need to be replaced. It is a good chance to choose a more durable material and fix drainage.
We begin with a Free Estimate and inspect the existing wall to understand its condition and what was behind it. We remove the timber, haul it away, reshape the slope as needed and build the replacement with a compacted base, drainage and appropriate reinforcement. Many owners choose segmental block or stone, which can last longer, but we can also build new timber walls for short runs. Timber removal can be messy, so we plan for it. Old timbers may be heavy, splintered and full of nails, and soil behind them may be saturated. We bring the right equipment, protect nearby plants where we can and haul away material the same day when possible. If you want to keep a bit of the old timber for garden edging or a bench, tell us and we will set it aside. The goal is a clean transition to a wall that will last.
Failing timber is removed and the slope is rebuilt properly.
Block, stone and concrete can outlast timber in many conditions.
Most timber walls lacked good drainage, so we add it.
Old timber is hauled away and the site cleaned.
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BeforeAfterTimber and soil inspected.
Old wall dismantled.
Grade set.
Built to last.
Installed.
Site restored.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
ResourceTensarA maker of geogrid and soil stabilization products used in reinforced walls, slopes and pavements.Learn more ResourceADSA maker of corrugated drainage pipe and stormwater products used for drains, culverts and water management.Learn more 
ResourceOSHAA federal agency page about safe trenching and excavation work, including protective systems and hazards.Learn more Pick a wall type, set the size and add extras to see a ballpark planning range. Placeholder values only.
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.
Yes, for short walls. We discuss longevity and alternatives.
Often upfront, though it may last longer. We compare options.
Older ties are heavy and may contain preservatives. We handle removal carefully.
Yes, we offer many finishes.
It depends on length and height, often a few days to a couple of weeks.
Timber Retaining WallsPressure-treated timber walls for gardens and low slopes, built with deadmen, drainage and proper fasteners.Explore 
Segmental Block Retaining WallsInterlocking concrete block walls built on a compacted base with drainage and, when needed, geogrid reinforcement.Explore 
Failed Wall ReplacementDemolition and replacement of collapsed or beyond-repair retaining walls with a stronger, better-drained wall.Explore 
Drainage Repair Behind WallsFinding and fixing clogged, crushed or missing drains and saturated backfill that push on walls.Explore Tell us about your project and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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