Franklin, TN
Terraced Retaining Wall
Turned a failing slope into structured terraces with better drainage and more usable outdoor space.
Before & After
Before
After
What did MRX Landscaping do on this Franklin retaining wall project?
MRX Landscaping replaced failing weathered wood terraces on a sloped Franklin, Tennessee yard with a custom terraced retaining wall system that improved drainage and created more usable outdoor space, documented with verified before and after photos.
Project Summary
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Problem
Weathered wood terraces on a failing slope were rebuilt into a terraced retaining wall system with improved drainage and more usable outdoor space.
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Constraints
The yard stepped down on a slope with weathered wood terraces that were failing. The existing terraces did not provide reliable structure or drainage performance for the grade change.
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What MRX did
The weathered wood terraces were replaced with a custom terraced retaining wall system designed to improve drainage on the slope and add structured, usable outdoor space.
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Why this approach
Work addressed the failing slope and the layout needed for structured terraces rather than continuing with the deteriorated wood terrace system.
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Result
The completed wall improved drainage performance on the slope and created more usable outdoor space across the terraces, as shown in the after photos.
Project Overview
Homeowner's goal
Create structured terraces with better drainage and more usable outdoor space on a sloped Franklin yard.
Problem solved
Weathered wood terraces on a failing slope were rebuilt into a terraced retaining wall system with improved drainage and more usable outdoor space.
Scope of Work
- Custom terraced retaining wall system
- Improved drainage performance for the slope
- Creation of more usable outdoor space
Project Facts
- Slope / grade
- Sloped Franklin yard where elevation changes required terracing rather than a single short wall face.
- Drainage considerations
- The terraced retaining wall system was built to improve drainage while creating more usable outdoor space on the slope.
- Installation decisions
- Replace failing weathered wood terraces with a custom terraced retaining wall system
- Plan wall work together with drainage and usable outdoor space on the slope
Slope and Wood Terrace Conditions Before Work
The yard stepped down on a slope with weathered wood terraces that were failing. The existing terraces did not provide reliable structure or drainage performance for the grade change.
Retaining Wall System Used
- Custom terraced retaining wall system replacing the prior wood terraces
Grade and Terrace Prep
Work addressed the failing slope and the layout needed for structured terraces rather than continuing with the deteriorated wood terrace system.
Terrace Rebuild Sequence
- Removed failing weathered wood terrace structure
- Built a custom terraced retaining wall system on the slope
- Integrated drainage improvements behind the wall face
- Finished terraces to create more usable outdoor space
Slope and Drainage Challenges
- Failing slope with deteriorated wood terraces
- Need for improved drainage performance on the grade change
- Creating usable flat areas within a sloped Franklin yard
Terraced Wall Solution
The weathered wood terraces were replaced with a custom terraced retaining wall system designed to improve drainage on the slope and add structured, usable outdoor space.
Finished Terrace Results
The completed wall improved drainage performance on the slope and created more usable outdoor space across the terraces, as shown in the after photos.
Retaining Wall Cost Factors for Similar Projects
Wall pricing depends on property-specific scope—not a generic online quote. Factors that affect estimates for terraced wall work include wall height and length, slope severity, excavation and base requirements, drainage details, material selection, site access, and how the wall connects to lawn or beds.
MRX Landscaping provides free on-site estimates after reviewing your slope. This project page does not publish fabricated dollar amounts.
How the Franklin Terrace Project Unfolded
The homeowner needed structured terraces on a sloped Franklin yard, with better drainage and more usable outdoor space.
Weathered wood terraces on a failing slope were replaced with a custom terraced retaining wall system.
The completed wall improved drainage performance on the slope and created more usable outdoor space across the terraces.
Related Services & Planning Resources
- Primary service: Retaining Walls
- Broader category: Hardscaping
- Also related: Hardscaping
- Service area: Franklin, TN
- Planning guide: Retaining wall permits in Tennessee
- Local service page: Retaining wall installation in Franklin
- Local service page: Retaining wall installation
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