Walls that glow from the top down.
Lights hidden under wall caps or at the base of terraced walls, washing the stone face with warm light and making steps and slopes safer.
- Fixtures: Under-cap strip lights, small wall lights and base grazers
- Effects: Wash from above, graze from below
- Wire: Hidden in or behind the wall
What it is, and why it matters.
Retaining walls add structure to a sloped yard, and with light they become a feature. Fixtures hidden under the cap stones wash the wall face with a gentle light from above, and low fixtures at the base can graze the stone from below. Either way, the wall glows, the plants above and below are lit and the steps beside it are safe.
We light retaining walls for homes in Nashville and across Middle Tennessee. We plan wire routes before or during construction when possible, or find clean ways to add lights to existing walls, and we match the fixtures and color to the stone.
Four things done right.
A glowing wall face
Light from under the cap washes the stone evenly.
Hidden fixtures
Lights tuck beneath caps and behind plants.
Safe grade changes
Steps and landings along the wall are visible.
Planned wire
Wire routes are planned with the wall, or hidden carefully afterward.
From first call to retaining wall lighting.
- 01
Look at the wall
We look at the stone, the cap and how wire can reach.
- 02
Choose the effect
We choose wash from above or graze from below.
- 03
Install
Fixtures and wire are installed and hidden.
- 04
Adjust
We adjust brightness at night to avoid hot spots.
Retaining Wall Lighting across Middle Tennessee.
We do this work in 28 cities, from Nashville and Franklin to Murfreesboro, Gallatin, Columbia and Dickson.
Retaining Wall Lighting: common questions
Can lights be added to an existing wall?
Often, yes. Fixtures can go under many cap stones, or at the base of the wall, with wire hidden along the back. We look at how the wall is built.
What's best for stone walls, washing or grazing?
Grazing from below brings out texture, and washing from above gives even light. We test both on your wall at night.
How do I get a price for retaining wall lighting?
Fill in the form or call or text 615-431-3789. We confirm what is involved and send a written price, and most projects start with a free visit.
Ready to talk about retaining wall lighting?
A visit at dusk and a written price. A real person calls back, usually the same day.