Concrete Contractors in Forest Hills, TN

Forest Hills homeowners calling concrete contractors usually have large, sloped, heavily wooded properties. Most homes in this satellite city of Nashville sit on parcels of one to two acres, and the community is mostly steep, wooded hills. Forest Hills had 5,038 residents at the 2020 census across about 9.24 square miles, bounded by Old Hickory Boulevard, Granny White Pike, Harding Place and the Belle Meade side. We build driveways, patios, walks, steps and slabs, and we replace concrete that has cracked, heaved or sunk.

Steep, wooded ground

A hill north of Old Hickory Boulevard rises to 1,114 feet and carries TV and radio towers, and the south-central part of the city drains into the Otter Creek watershed. Lots here often climb or fall away sharply from the street. That affects nearly every concrete decision:

• Long, sloped driveways need traction, smooth transitions and a plan for runoff at the bottom
• Patios and terraces often step down the hill in levels
• Front walks may need landings between flights of steps
• Mature trees mean root zones to work around

We walk the whole route water takes across the lot before we design anything. On a hillside, a driveway can act like a channel, carrying water straight into a garage or across a walk.

Old homes and postwar estates

Thomas McCrory's log house on Old Hickory Boulevard, built in 1798, is the oldest building left in Forest Hills and was listed on the National Register in 1982. Henry Compton Sr. settled here in 1806, and homes such as Longleat, from 1932, and The Hibbettage, from 1939, came before the area developed as a suburb after World War II. Most older dwellings have been lost to development, so much of the housing dates from the postwar decades onward. Concrete on those properties is often 50 years old or more and due for replacement.

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Finishes that fit an estate

On large, private lots, concrete is often a design element. Owners here ask for: 1. Exposed or textured finishes on long driveways for grip and character 2. Stamped or colored patios that pair with stone and brick 3. Wide entry walks with generous landings 4. Borders and bands that break up large areas of concrete

We bring samples and talk through how each option handles shade, leaves and moisture, since wooded lots stay damp longer than open yards.

Rules in a satellite city

Forest Hills keeps its own municipal government with a mayor and board of commissioners, and like Belle Meade it has covenants on land size and use. Before we start, we confirm what the city requires for your project, check for any neighborhood restrictions, and call Tennessee 811 so buried utilities are marked.

Forest Hills services

• Driveways: long and sloped, replacements and new turnarounds
• Patios and terraces: single or multi-level, plain or decorative
• Walks and steps with landings on steep yards
• Garage and outbuilding slabs
• Repairs for root damage, cracks and settling

Call (615) 326-1447 to set up a visit in Forest Hills.