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Professional retaining walls for Hewlett homeowners. Five Towns, established neighborhoods
Hewlett homeowners turn to Brothers Paving & Masonry for retaining wall installations that solve real grading problems while adding architectural dimension to flat South Shore properties. From the tree-lined blocks along Broadway to the waterfront-adjacent homes near Hewlett Bay, our retaining walls transform underused yards into structured outdoor living spaces with defined planting beds, elevated patio zones, and clean transitions between grade levels that make modest lots feel far more expansive.
Our retaining wall projects in Hewlett range from 18-inch seat walls that double as garden borders to 4-foot structural walls supporting raised patios, pool surrounds, and tiered landscape beds. We build with Cambridge Olde English Wall, Nicolock Colonial Wall, Belgard Belair, natural fieldstone, and architectural block — selecting materials that complement your home's style and handle the specific soil and moisture conditions on your property.
Every retaining wall we install in Hewlett starts with a proper footing trench excavated below the frost line, compacted aggregate base, and engineered drainage behind the wall face. We install perforated pipe wrapped in filter fabric, backfill with clean gravel, and ensure every course is level and battered correctly so the wall performs structurally for decades — not just the first few seasons.
Hewlett sits on low-lying South Shore terrain where the water table can be surprisingly close to the surface, particularly in the blocks nearest Hewlett Bay and the East Rockaway Channel. This high water table creates unique challenges for retaining wall construction — footings must be engineered to remain stable even when surrounding soil is saturated, and drainage behind the wall is not optional, it is critical. Brothers Paving addresses this with oversized drainage stone beds behind every wall and properly sloped perforated pipe that daylight to grade or connect to existing storm systems.
Many Hewlett properties are relatively flat, which might seem like retaining walls are unnecessary. The opposite is true — flat lots benefit enormously from grade changes that create visual depth and functional zones. A 24-inch wall around a raised patio creates a destination feel. Tiered planting beds built with natural stone give a flat backyard the structure of a professionally designed garden. Pool surrounds framed by seat walls eliminate the "pool plopped in a lawn" look that diminishes so many South Shore properties.
The housing stock in Hewlett ranges from classic Colonials and split-levels built in the 1950s and 1960s to renovated contemporary homes, many of which have aging concrete or timber retaining elements that are failing. Pressure-treated railroad ties were a common landscaping shortcut in this area 20-30 years ago, and most have rotted, shifted, or split. We regularly demolish these failing structures and replace them with properly engineered block or stone walls that will last.
Hewlett is part of the Hewlett-Woodmere School District and sits within the Town of Hempstead, which means building department oversight for walls exceeding 4 feet in height. Brothers Paving handles all permit research and applications so homeowners do not have to navigate the process alone. Property values in Hewlett support quality hardscape investment, and a well-built retaining wall system adds both function and measurable curb appeal.
Explore the full range of retaining walls solutions we offer to Hewlett residents.
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Learn MoreHewlett's proximity to Hewlett Bay and the South Shore waterline means soil conditions trend toward sandy with clay lenses and a high seasonal water table. During spring thaw and heavy rain events, groundwater can saturate the soil behind retaining walls and create hydrostatic pressure that pushes poorly built walls forward. Our Hewlett installations include a minimum 12-inch drainage stone zone behind the wall face, continuous perforated pipe at the footing level, and filter fabric separating drainage aggregate from native soil to prevent clogging. For walls exceeding 3 feet, we use geogrid reinforcement anchored into compacted backfill to resist lateral earth pressure. The Town of Hempstead requires permits for retaining walls over 4 feet measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall — we handle the entire permitting process.
Real projects we've completed for Hewlett homeowners.
Built a 36-inch Cambridge Olde English retaining wall to create a raised patio zone on a flat lot. Included two integrated seat walls, LED cap lighting, and a planting bed tier with natural stone accents. Replaced a rotted timber wall that had shifted 6 inches off plumb.
Scope: 65 linear ft retaining wall, seat walls, cap lighting, raised patio
Installed tiered Nicolock Colonial walls framing an above-ground-to-inground pool conversion. Engineered heavy-duty drainage to handle the high water table — 18-inch gravel bed behind walls with dual perforated pipe runs daylighting to the side yard swale.
Scope: 90 linear ft tiered walls, pool surround, drainage system
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