Hardscapes & outdoor living
Natural stone, pavers and travertine, laid by our own crew. Patios, walkways, retaining walls, pool decks and fire pits, built for the way you use the yard.
Golf-course residence · Middle Tennessee
Most hardscape projects in Columbia and across Middle Tennessee begin with one of these. Here is what we build for each, from retaining walls on a slope to a new patio and a fire pit for the evenings.
Three common starts
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Stacked-stone retaining walls turn a slope into level ground you can use, with steps where you need them and drainage planned behind the wall.
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A patio sized for the way you use it, in pavers, natural stone or travertine, laid level on a compacted base.
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A fire pit or outdoor kitchen gives the patio a reason to stay out, and path and accent lighting make it usable after dark.
Natural stone, pavers and travertine, designed with the rest of the landscape and built by one crew.
Paver, natural stone and travertine patios, laid level on a compacted base.
Stacked-stone walls and steps that hold a slope and give you level ground.
Stone walks and steps that lead people where they should go.
Travertine pool decks and terraces, laid level around the water.
Planned into the patio, with room for the seating around them.
Large boulders set for walls, steps and water features.
Dig-out, base, stone and cleanup by the same people.
A typical sloped backyard in Middle Tennessee, before and after a wall-and-patio build. Drag the handle to compare.
Backyard wall & patio
Design concept rendering, for illustration
Plans range from hand drawings to 3D views. The person who draws yours works directly with the crew that builds it.
Size, shape, steps and walls laid out on paper first.
See the stone, the levels and the fire pit before anything is ordered.
Planting, lighting and drainage drawn alongside the stone.
You'll know the plan, the price and the start date before anything is ordered.
We walk the yard with you and look at slope, access and where water goes.
The size, the levels and the stone, drawn in-house, from a sketch to a 3D view.
We excavate, grade and compact the base the stone sits on.
Stone, pavers or travertine set level and finished at the edges.
We walk it with you, clean up and leave the yard ready to use.
Recent hardscape projects around Middle Tennessee, photographed by our crew.
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Private residence
Grading and drainage first, then a boulder water feature, a travertine terrace, planting and sod. Same crew from the first trench to the last plant.
Residential hardscapes
Stacked stone retaining walls and steps to hold a sloped lot, grading for new patios, and concrete pads poured on a compacted gravel base.
Richardson has worked yards around Columbia since 2006. The crew that digs out your patio is the crew that lays the stone.
The person who draws your plan works directly with the crew building it.
Our own people do the work, from the first visit to the last.
You hear about timing, costs and weather delays before they surprise you.
Justin Richardson is out on jobs, checking the work is done right.
Every yard is different, so we price yours after we've walked it. These five things move the number most.
A clear scope and price before anything is ordered.
How much patio, wall or walk, and how many curves, steps and levels.
Pavers, natural stone or travertine each have their own price and look.
Slopes, digging and how close our equipment can get.
How much base, grading and drainage the ground needs first.
Fire pits, kitchens, steps and lighting built into the plan.
“We are so incredibly happy with the job Richardson Lawn and Landscape did on our fire pit. Justin and his team were courteous and quick.”
Rated 5 out of 5 on GoogleDrainage
“Justin's team delivered exceptional results with a curtain drain installation that resolved the problem efficiently and at a fair price.”
Rated 5 out of 5 on GoogleLandscape lighting
“The landscape lighting that Richardson offers is incredible! In addition, the design work and being able to go from vision to reality is phenomenal!”
Rated 5 out of 5 on GoogleLandscaping
“Justin and his team did an amazing job at communicating the project schedule, budgeting/costs, as well as any delays because of weather and pricing changes.”
Rated 5 out of 5 on GoogleSod & irrigation
“The lawn and irrigation turned out wonderful and I am very happy. I would recommend Justin and his crew to anyone needing a solid job done.”
Rated 5 out of 5 on GoogleLandscaping
“Transparent, fair and highly qualified - I highly recommend them to anyone and for any job!”
Rated 5 out of 5 on GoogleNew home build
“We built a new home this past year, and they helped us navigate an irrigation install, sodding, tree planting, all landscaping, rock walls, and outdoor lighting… The owner was often onsite making sure everything was done right. He made great suggestions and offered many options on how to handle the challenging slope of our lot.”
Rated 5 out of 5 on GoogleLighting & planting
“He exceeded our 'vision' for what we wanted with our lighting and plant design. Everyone in our new development wants to know who did our work...it is the envy of the neighborhood!”
Rated 5 out of 5 on GoogleCommercial
“Richardson Lawn service does excellent work for our Goodwill Properties. If you have commercial landscaping that is needed you won't be disappointed.”
Rated 5 out of 5 on GoogleLawn care
“Justin is the best. Honest, hard working and very responsive. I have hired him for many years and I wouldn't consider switching.”
Rated 5 out of 5 on GoogleDrainage
“We had a serious flooding issue in our yard. His company has been diligent to monitor the situation closely and has creatively implemented a strategy that is working!”
Rated 5 out of 5 on GoogleLawn care
“Richardson Lawn & Landscape came to our rescue and assured us we will keep the lawn we have grown to love. Justin and Alison have made this transition absolutely seamless.”
Rated 5 out of 5 on GoogleChurch grounds
“We've used Richardson Lawn & Landscape for our church property for a few years and they always do a great job!”
Natural stone, pavers and travertine. We talk through how each looks and wears on your site before you choose.
Yes. We build stacked-stone retaining walls and steps that turn a slope into usable ground, and plan drainage behind the wall so water has somewhere to go.
Yes, as part of a patio or outdoor living project. We plan the size and placement with the rest of the layout.
Yes. We lay travertine pool decks and terraces, like the golf-course residence on our work page.
Yes. Our crew also handles landscape lighting, planting, irrigation and drainage, so they can be planned in while the ground is open.
It depends on the size of the property and the scope of work. We give you a free on-site estimate before any work begins, so you know what to expect before you commit.
Yes. From our yard on Mainsail Drive in Columbia, we work across Maury and Williamson counties, including Spring Hill, Thompson's Station, Franklin and Brentwood. The on-site estimate is free anywhere in that area.
Lighting, structures, planting and drainage are easiest while the ground is open. We plan them into your design, so you deal with one team.
All services
Custom landscape designs drawn in-house, then planted by our own crew, from new-build yards to full makeovers.
Path, accent and uplighting that shows off your home and makes the yard usable after dark.
Pergolas, gazebos and patio covers that add shade and a place to gather outdoors.
French drains, curtain drains, drain tile and grading that move water away from your home and lawn.
Tell us a little about the property and we'll set up your free on-site estimate. No pressure, no obligation.
4.8 from 47 Google reviews · Locally owned since 2006
