All things Basementy! Basement Waterproofing, Basement Repair, Crawl Space Waterproofing, Crawl Space Repair, Foundation & Structural Repairs, Concrete Leveling, and Radon Mitigation. We can help improve your home and are committed to providing WOW customer service! We service Central Tennessee, Southwestern Kentucky, and Northern Alamaba.
"Pleasure to have them work on my home"
Darryl C on February 2024
All things Basementy! Basement Waterproofing, Basement Repair, Crawl Space Waterproofing, Crawl Space Repair, Foundation & Structural Repairs, Concrete Leveling, and Radon Mitigation. We can help improve your home and are committed to providing WOW customer service! We service Central Tennessee, Southwestern Kentucky, and Northern Alamaba.
"Pleasure to have them work on my home"
Darryl C on February 2024
We are a Christian based company that specializes in concrete finishing. We can assist with all of your concrete needs.
"The work was amazing. The price was definitely more than competitive. But like most contractors, you have to stay on top of the management and foreman, to ensure that they understand the scope and the details and are performing them as desired. I am extremely pleased with the work, but had to provide a lot of guidance and preventing of counter-suggestions from what it is I needed. That said, they were far more responsive than other family owned contractors that I had provide a quote.P"
Bruce C on April 2025
We are a Christian based company that specializes in concrete finishing. We can assist with all of your concrete needs.
"The work was amazing. The price was definitely more than competitive. But like most contractors, you have to stay on top of the management and foreman, to ensure that they understand the scope and the details and are performing them as desired. I am extremely pleased with the work, but had to provide a lot of guidance and preventing of counter-suggestions from what it is I needed. That said, they were far more responsive than other family owned contractors that I had provide a quote.P"
Bruce C on April 2025
I have been in the concrete business for 28 years in the Middle Tennessee area. We are a family owned and operated business who services private home owners as well as builders. We are a licensed and insured company.
"Fantastic experience with Steve Sale Concrete. They treated our property as carefully as their own, carefully finishing all details and designs. The crew of professionals were on time and polite, keeping the job site clean every day. First rate experience from a well-season and led team. If you need concrete services , you have to hire Steve Sale Concrete."
Mark T on March 2025
I have been in the concrete business for 28 years in the Middle Tennessee area. We are a family owned and operated business who services private home owners as well as builders. We are a licensed and insured company.
"Fantastic experience with Steve Sale Concrete. They treated our property as carefully as their own, carefully finishing all details and designs. The crew of professionals were on time and polite, keeping the job site clean every day. First rate experience from a well-season and led team. If you need concrete services , you have to hire Steve Sale Concrete."
Mark T on March 2025
We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"It went great. Kevin is an 'owner operator' so I don't have to deal with a guy disconnected from the work coming it to check in once in a blue moon. He does stuff the right way. He communicates amazingly, we had some small 'additions' to the project that were fairly priced and didn't go much beyond the original quote (few hundred bucks on a 10k+ job). Also, these additions were caused by poor workmanship of my hardscapes company I had earlier, Kevin's team rebuilt part of their wall, re-supported the coping in one corner, and added a low retaining wall to the edge of the patio to keep the pavers from falling out into the yard (yes, previous company just had pavers end to grass with a plastic mulch bed edge holding in the patio). I was referred to Kevin through a neighbor and he has also completed a fairly large job at my neighbors house since (similar work to mine)."
Mike S on October 2024
We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"It went great. Kevin is an 'owner operator' so I don't have to deal with a guy disconnected from the work coming it to check in once in a blue moon. He does stuff the right way. He communicates amazingly, we had some small 'additions' to the project that were fairly priced and didn't go much beyond the original quote (few hundred bucks on a 10k+ job). Also, these additions were caused by poor workmanship of my hardscapes company I had earlier, Kevin's team rebuilt part of their wall, re-supported the coping in one corner, and added a low retaining wall to the edge of the patio to keep the pavers from falling out into the yard (yes, previous company just had pavers end to grass with a plastic mulch bed edge holding in the patio). I was referred to Kevin through a neighbor and he has also completed a fairly large job at my neighbors house since (similar work to mine)."
Mike S on October 2024
Family owned business , I have been landscaping for twelve years. We can do all types all hardscaping and landscaping. We are happy to give you a free estimate. Call today to schedule a time for us to give you a price! We look forward to serving the Nashville Community.
"Palo and co workers did amazing job!! So pleased with the new garden wall that they built! Front lawnscaping looks wonderful! They are awesome! Cleaned up afterwards seemed like they weren’t ever there!!"
Mary P on August 2024
Family owned business , I have been landscaping for twelve years. We can do all types all hardscaping and landscaping. We are happy to give you a free estimate. Call today to schedule a time for us to give you a price! We look forward to serving the Nashville Community.
"Palo and co workers did amazing job!! So pleased with the new garden wall that they built! Front lawnscaping looks wonderful! They are awesome! Cleaned up afterwards seemed like they weren’t ever there!!"
Mary P on August 2024
We specialize in concrete services, repairs, pouring, leveling, driveways, walkways, stamped patios, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Job well done!"
Karina A on April 2024
We specialize in concrete services, repairs, pouring, leveling, driveways, walkways, stamped patios, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Job well done!"
Karina A on April 2024
***CALL DIRECT AT 615-361-1116*** We are a small family locally owned & operated company. We provide outstanding service with uncomparable professionalism, reliability & integrity. We are licensed, bonded & insured. Transferable warranties are included. All job sites are inspected daily by Absolute's owner. We do not sub contract, all installations are performed by Absolute employees.
"All work was done promptly and professionally. I could not be happier!"
Durwood E on September 2022
***CALL DIRECT AT 615-361-1116*** We are a small family locally owned & operated company. We provide outstanding service with uncomparable professionalism, reliability & integrity. We are licensed, bonded & insured. Transferable warranties are included. All job sites are inspected daily by Absolute's owner. We do not sub contract, all installations are performed by Absolute employees.
"All work was done promptly and professionally. I could not be happier!"
Durwood E on September 2022
We are a 6 time Super Service Award winning landscape company specializing in landscape lighting - Drainage solutions - Landscape design/installation - Irrigation installation and repair .
"Outstanding...laid out the plan. Showed on scheduled day...efficient. completed work in a timely manner...cleaned up after completion. Would hire without hesitation again"
Greg M on February 2025
We are a 6 time Super Service Award winning landscape company specializing in landscape lighting - Drainage solutions - Landscape design/installation - Irrigation installation and repair .
"Outstanding...laid out the plan. Showed on scheduled day...efficient. completed work in a timely manner...cleaned up after completion. Would hire without hesitation again"
Greg M on February 2025
Martin Lawnscapes Inc. prides it's self on our ability to create that outdoor living space that is unique to each and every client. We stray from the standard candy cut designs you'll find with so many landscape companies in middle TN. Since the summer of 2020 we have had more than 12+ reviews without falling lower than an A in overall customer satisfaction. Once we started advertising with Angies List in July 2020 we clearly have set ourselves apart from our competition and the reviews speak for themselves. So contact us today and let's started with your dream outdoors!
"Martin landscaping completed the job in both a timely and sufficient manner. They brought in top soil and leveled out a section of yard that was prone to flooding and also created a berm to prevent excess water entering my yard. They also seeded and strawed area. I would hire them again for future projects."
Ricci H on October 2024
Martin Lawnscapes Inc. prides it's self on our ability to create that outdoor living space that is unique to each and every client. We stray from the standard candy cut designs you'll find with so many landscape companies in middle TN. Since the summer of 2020 we have had more than 12+ reviews without falling lower than an A in overall customer satisfaction. Once we started advertising with Angies List in July 2020 we clearly have set ourselves apart from our competition and the reviews speak for themselves. So contact us today and let's started with your dream outdoors!
"Martin landscaping completed the job in both a timely and sufficient manner. They brought in top soil and leveled out a section of yard that was prone to flooding and also created a berm to prevent excess water entering my yard. They also seeded and strawed area. I would hire them again for future projects."
Ricci H on October 2024
H&E Hardscaping is a leading hardscaping company specializing in transforming outdoor spaces into stunning, functional environments. Our skilled artisans offer custom design and installation services for patios, walkways, retaining walls, driveway pavers, outdoor living spaces, and water features. With a commitment to quality craftsmanship, premium materials, and personalized service, we create timeless landscapes that exceed client expectations. Choose H&E Hardscaping for a professional, timely, and satisfaction-guaranteed hardscaping experience. Elevate your outdoor living with us—where artistry meets functionality.
"Heberto was responsive, courteous and professional. I would highly recommend."
Wayne B on July 2024
H&E Hardscaping is a leading hardscaping company specializing in transforming outdoor spaces into stunning, functional environments. Our skilled artisans offer custom design and installation services for patios, walkways, retaining walls, driveway pavers, outdoor living spaces, and water features. With a commitment to quality craftsmanship, premium materials, and personalized service, we create timeless landscapes that exceed client expectations. Choose H&E Hardscaping for a professional, timely, and satisfaction-guaranteed hardscaping experience. Elevate your outdoor living with us—where artistry meets functionality.
"Heberto was responsive, courteous and professional. I would highly recommend."
Wayne B on July 2024
Most railroad tie retaining walls have a life span of 20 to 30 years, though you may need to replace your wall sooner if it's repeatedly exposed to heavy rain, runoff, and excess moisture. The creosote treatment in traditional railroad ties helps resist rot and insects, but proper drainage is essential for maximizing longevity. Regular inspections and prompt repairs of minor issues can help extend your wall's useful life.
Creosote-treated railroad ties can pose health risks if used near edible plants or children's play areas. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notes that creosote may be harmful to humans and wildlife. Many localities restrict or prohibit creosote-treated wood in residential settings. For garden applications, consider alternative materials like recycled plastic composite ties or lumber treated with more garden-friendly preservatives.
The ideal drainage solution depends on your specific site conditions and wall height. For most residential applications, a combination of gravel backfill and perforated drain pipe works effectively.
A complete drainage system costs between $2,100 and $6,500, though basic solutions start at $500. Proper drainage prevents water pressure buildup behind your wall, significantly reducing the risk of failure and extending its useful life.
For walls under four feet tall on relatively flat terrain, you can proceed without engineering services. However, walls exceeding four feet, those on steep slopes, or projects with unusual soil conditions require professional engineering input.
A structural engineer can design appropriate footings and reinforcement to ensure your wall safely handles the lateral soil pressure it will face.
Railroad tie retaining walls start at $15 to $25 per square foot, with most projects averaging $25 to $30 per square foot, depending on complexity and site prep. This makes them more affordable than natural stone or concrete block walls initially.
While vinyl options may cost less upfront ($10 to $15 per square foot), railroad ties offer superior aesthetics and strength. Though they require more maintenance than masonry options, their lower initial cost makes them attractive for many homeowners.