Protect your property and control elevation changes with professionally built structural retaining walls from Paramount Concrete & Hardscapes.
Our Knoxville-based team designs and installs walls that combine engineering strength, proper drainage, and long-term reliability for Tennessee terrain.

Purpose of a Structural Retaining Wall

Structural retaining walls hold back soil on sloped or elevated sites, preventing erosion and maintaining stable ground around homes, driveways, and outdoor living spaces.
These systems are essential when:

• Managing grade differences or hillside driveways

• Supporting patios, parking pads, or building foundations

• Creating usable flat areas on uneven terrain

• Protecting against soil movement or washouts after heavy rain

Key Benefits of a Professionally Engineered Wall

• Stability & Safety: Proper footing depth, reinforcement, and drainage keep the wall stable for decades.

• Long-Term Durability: Designed to handle Tennessee’s clay soils and freeze-thaw cycles.

• Improved Land Use: Turns unusable slopes into functional lawn or patio areas.

• Increased Property Value: Adds both structure and finished appeal to any landscape.

• Custom Design & Finish Options: Choose smooth, textured, or stone-faced surfaces for a natural look.

Each wall is built using precise excavation, compaction, and reinforced concrete or block systems that meet or exceed local standards.

Drainage & Reinforcement That Matter

Proper drainage is the heart of every structural retaining wall.
We integrate:

• Perforated drain lines behind the wall

• Washed-stone backfill to relieve hydrostatic pressure

• Geogrid reinforcement when required for tall walls

• Waterproof coatings where soil contact is constant

This ensures your wall performs season after season without shifting, cracking, or leaning.

Typical Applications

• Hillside driveways and walk-outs

• Basement or daylight foundation support

• Raised patios or pool decks

• Terraced yards and landscape transitions

• Boundary stabilization for residential properties

Maintenance Tips

A properly built structural wall needs minimal care, but routine checks help it last decades:

• Keep drain outlets clear of debris.

• Watch for erosion or water pooling near the base.

• Trim roots or vegetation near the wall face.

• Reseal decorative finishes every few years for protection.