Serving Flemington & Hunterdon County
Stoops, steps, retaining walls, brick and stone work, Belgian block and masonry repairs for Flemington, NJ homes and businesses.
Three decades paving NJ properties
Fully licensed NJ contractor
Owner-led, hands-on projects
Written, no-obligation quotes
Flemington, NJ
Quick answer
Old Irish Paving & Masonry provides masonry services in Flemington, NJ: front stoops and steps, retaining walls, brick and stone walls, pillars, Belgian block curbing, stucco and parging, and repointing and repairs. We build on proper footings with drainage behind walls, and we match existing materials on repairs.
Flemington’s older homes need sympathetic repair: matched brick, repointed joints and restored stoops. Newer homes nearby get new stone stoops, walls and patio masonry.
Flemington’s historic borough has Victorian and early 20th-century homes with brick walks and stoops, while surrounding Raritan Township has larger lots and newer subdivisions. Masonry in New Jersey has to survive freeze-thaw cycles and de-icing salt, so we focus on footings below frost depth, the right mortar for the brick or stone, and details that shed water.
Key facts
Problems we solve
These are the issues we’re called about most in Flemington and nearby Hunterdon County: some are specific to local soils, terrain and housing, others are common across New Jersey.
What you seeSoft, sticky subsoil, settling pavers and puddles that linger.
Why it happensClay-heavy soils hold water and lose strength when wet.
How we fix itDeeper excavation, geotextile fabric and a thicker compacted stone base on every paving job.
How to prevent itKeep surface water moving off and away from paved areas.
What you seeHeaved brick walks and crumbling stoops on Victorian-era homes.
Why it happensAge, roots and soft historic brick.
How we fix itWe rebuild walks on a proper base, reuse sound brick and match replacement units.
How to prevent itRepoint before water gets in.
What you seePotholes and worn surfaces in high-traffic retail and office lots.
Why it happensConstant turning traffic and trucks.
How we fix itFull-depth patching, mill and overlay, and re-striping, phased around business hours.
How to prevent itScheduled crack sealing and sealcoating.
What you seePeople trip on the top or bottom step.
Why it happensSteps settled or were built with inconsistent riser heights.
How we fix itWe rebuild with uniform risers and treads, a proper landing at the door, and railings where needed.
How to prevent itConsistent steps are a safety issue, not just a cosmetic one.
What you seeWhite powdery deposits on brick, block or stone.
Why it happensWater moving through masonry and carrying salts to the surface. It’s a sign of moisture.
How we fix itWe clean it properly and, more importantly, find and stop the water source.
How to prevent itGood caps, flashing and drainage.
What you seeThe wall tilts forward or bulges in the middle, and blocks have shifted.
Why it happensWater pressure behind the wall with no drainage stone or drain pipe, a poor base, or no geogrid on a taller wall.
How we fix itUsually the section has to be taken down, the base rebuilt, drainage stone and a perforated drain added, geogrid installed where needed, and the wall rebuilt.
How to prevent itDrainage behind the wall is the single most important detail.
Loose caps, a few cracked bricks and worn mortar joints can usually be repaired by repointing and resetting. If a stoop is pulling away from the house, a wall is leaning, or water has gotten inside the structure and is freezing, a rebuild on a proper footing is the lasting fix. We’ll show you what we see and quote both options when it’s close.
Our process
Tom or a family member walks the property, measures, checks drainage and talks through materials and budget.
You get a clear, itemised quote covering excavation, base depth, materials, finish and clean-up. No pressure.
Our own crew excavates, builds the compacted base and installs the surface using quality materials.
We clean up, walk the finished job with you, explain aftercare and stand behind the work.
Hunterdon County’s clay-heavy soils drain slowly, so we pay extra attention to base depth, fabric and drainage on every Flemington project. Retaining walls fail from water pressure behind them, so every wall we build gets a compacted base, a level first course, clean drainage stone behind the wall, a perforated drain at the base and geogrid reinforcement on taller walls. Read why quality wall construction matters.
Plan with confidence
Reviews
★★★★★
I couldn't be happier with the work Old Irish Paving did on my driveway! The team was professional, efficient, and the quality of their work is outstanding. They made the whole process stress-free from start to finish.
— Angel G., Google review
★★★★★
Old Irish put in a patio for us and we are extremely happy with the patio and their service. They were very responsive and got the job done very quickly. The patio and concrete pad underneath our hot tub look amazing!
— Alyssa M., Google review
★★★★★
My sister hired Old Irish for cellar stairs and basement wall work. They arrived early, never left until 5 or after, and always cleaned up. They also told her about leakage inside her foundation and did a great job fixing it.
— Connie B., Google review
FAQ
Yes. We repoint mortar joints, replace damaged brick, reset loose caps and stones, and match materials and mortar color as closely as possible.
Many towns, including in Hunterdon County, require permits for stoop replacement, railings and retaining walls over a certain height. We’ll check Flemington’s requirements during your estimate.
Yes. We work throughout Flemington Borough and Raritan Township, along with Readington, Clinton and the rest of Hunterdon County.
Typically 3–6 working days including demolition, footing, masonry and finishing.
Almost always water pressure behind the wall with inadequate drainage, or a poor base. The section usually needs rebuilding with drainage stone, a drain pipe and geogrid.
Usually not permanently. The separation means the stoop has no proper footing. Rebuilding on a footing below frost depth is the lasting fix.
Free, no-obligation quote
Tell us about your driveway, patio, steps or masonry project. Tom or a member of the family will call you back promptly to book a free on-site visit and a written quote.
Prefer to talk? (908) 992-2345
