Hardscaping · Nashville, TN
Patios, walls, fire pits, decks and fences for Nashville yards
Brick, pavers, natural stone and concrete, plus the decks and fences that finish the yard. Owner Jose Rodriguez has spent more than ten years building them.
What we build
Everything from the patio to the fence line
Eleven kinds of outdoor work under one roof, so the patio, the walls, the deck and the fence can be planned as one yard.
- 01 Paver & Brick Patios Concrete pavers or clay brick in the pattern and shape that suits the house, on a base that keeps the patio flat.
- 02 Fire Pits & Outdoor Fireplaces Round or square fire pits, wood or gas, and full masonry fireplaces with a hearth and chimney.
- 03 Retaining Walls Block and natural stone walls that hold back a slope, level the lawn or terrace a hillside into usable space.
- 04 Brick & Stone Walls Garden walls, seat walls, columns and entry pillars in brick or stone, matched to the house.
- 05 Walkways & Steps Paver, brick and flagstone paths and steps linking the driveway, the front door and the backyard.
- 06 Driveways New and replacement driveways in concrete, pavers or brick, built to carry a loaded truck.
- 07 Outdoor Kitchens Grill islands, prep counters and bars in block, brick or stone, with the gas and power planned in.
- 08 Pergolas, Pavilions & Patio Covers Pergolas, pavilions, patio covers and arbors for shade or a solid roof over the space below.
- 09 Outdoor Lighting Low-voltage lights for steps, walls, paths and patios, so the yard is safe and inviting after dark.
- 10 Decks Wood and composite decks with stairs and railings that step down onto the patio and yard.
- 11 Fences Privacy, picket and metal fences with gates, on posts set to stay straight.
One yard, one plan
Plan the whole backyard at once
Most yards get built one piece at a time: a patio one year, a fence the next, lights when someone finally trips on the steps. Planned together, the pieces line up. The fire pit sits where the patio was already sized for chairs, the pergola posts land on footings poured with the paving, and the lighting cable goes in before the walls are capped.
Jose Rodriguez, who owns Nashville Outdoor Works, has more than ten years in hardscapes, decks, fencing and concrete, so all of it can come from one company. Because we build decks and fences as well as stonework, the stairs off the deck can come down onto the patio, the fence can close off the yard around both, and one crew works out where the water goes. Start with the piece you need most and tell us what might come later.
- A fire pit or fireplace at the end of the patio
- An outdoor kitchen a few steps from the back door
- A pergola or pavilion for shade over the table
- Lights on the steps and walls so the yard works after dark
Answers
Hardscaping questions, answered
What people usually want to know before they pick up the phone.
How much does hardscaping cost in Nashville?
It depends on the size, the material and the yard, so a fair number comes after someone has measured. Equipment access, removing an old patio or deck, and any steps or walls in the plan all move the price. Send the address and a rough idea of the project through the estimate form to get started.
What is the difference between hardscaping and landscaping?
Hardscaping is the built part of a yard: patios, walls, walkways, steps, driveways, fire pits, outdoor kitchens and pergolas. Landscaping is the living part, meaning the lawn, beds, trees and shrubs. The hardscape usually goes in first, so new plants don’t get trampled or dug up while the stonework is built.
What hardscape projects add the most to a backyard?
The ones you’ll use every week. A patio big enough for a table and chairs comes first for most families, then a fire pit or an outdoor kitchen, then shade from a pergola. Lighting on the steps and paths makes all of it usable after dark. Many people build in phases from one plan.
Do I need a permit for hardscaping in Nashville?
It depends on the project. Metro Codes requires a permit for a new deck and says fences need none outside historic overlays, and Metro Water Services doesn’t require a grading permit for retaining walls. Larger pergolas, pavilions and tall walls are worth checking with Metro Codes, drawing in hand, before anything goes up.
Do you build decks and fences as well as stonework?
Yes. Along with patios, walls, walkways, driveways, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, pergolas and lighting, we build wood and composite decks and wood or metal fences. That means the deck stairs, the patio at the bottom of them and the fence around the yard can all be planned and built as one project.
Request an Estimate
Tell us what you’d like to build
A few lines about the project and the address of the house are enough to get started.
- Call(615) 873-9975