Stacked stone, built to belong in the landscape.
Dry-stacked and mortared natural stone walls in Tennessee limestone and fieldstone, built with tight fits, battered faces and drainage behind.
- Stone: Tennessee limestone, fieldstone
- Methods: Dry-stack or mortared
- Face: Battered back into the slope
What it is, and why it matters.
A good stone wall is a puzzle solved one piece at a time. We sort stone by size, set the largest at the base, break joints, tilt the face back slightly against the hill and fill behind with drainage stone, not soil. The result is a wall that flexes with freeze and thaw instead of cracking, and that looks like it has always been part of the property.
Local limestone and fieldstone give warm, layered color that suits Nashville's wooded lots and older brick homes. We use dry-stack methods where they fit and mortared construction where a formal finish or higher loads call for it, and we are honest about the maintenance each one needs.
Four things done right.
Fit, not filler
Stone chosen and fitted so joints are tight.
Leans into the hill
A slight batter keeps the wall stable.
Drainage stone behind
Water exits instead of building pressure.
Real character
No two sections look the same.
From first visit to natural stone retaining walls.
- 01
Choose the stone
Review color and size and select a blend.
- 02
Dig and base
Excavate and compact a footing.
- 03
Stack and fit
Set stone course by course with offset joints.
- 04
Backfill and cap
Drain, backfill and finish the top.
Natural Stone Retaining Walls across Middle Tennessee.
We do this work in 28 cities, from downtown Nashville to Franklin, Murfreesboro and beyond.
Natural Stone Retaining Walls: common questions
Is dry-stacked stone as strong as mortared?
Properly built dry-stack walls are strong and flexible, and they drain well. Mortared walls look more formal and can handle some situations better. We recommend based on height, load and look.
How much does a natural stone wall cost?
Natural stone walls cost more than block, with commonly published planning ranges around $40 to $90 per square foot of face depending on stone, height and access. A measured plan gives you a real number.
How do I get a price for natural stone retaining walls?
Fill in the form or call 615-431-3789. We schedule a free visit, measure and review your ideas and send a written proposal that lists exactly what is included.
Ready to talk about natural stone retaining walls?
A free visit and a written proposal. A real person calls back, usually the same day.