Serving Middlesex & Middlesex County
Asphalt, pavers and concrete for driveways, patios, walkways and parking areas in Middlesex, NJ, built on a properly compacted base.
Three decades paving NJ properties
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Middlesex, NJ
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Old Irish Paving & Masonry provides paving services in Middlesex, NJ, including asphalt and blacktop driveways, interlocking pavers, concrete, patios, walkways and parking lots, plus repairs and sealcoating. We’re family-owned, licensed and insured, with 30+ years of experience in Middlesex County.
Middlesex is mostly post-war capes, ranches and split-levels on modest lots, where single-width driveways, front stoops and walkways are reaching the end of their life. Whatever you’re paving in Middlesex, the result depends on what’s underneath: excavation to stable ground, a compacted stone base, and drainage that moves water away from your home.
Flat terrain and the borough’s history of flooding along the Green Brook make drainage and basement water control especially important here.
Key facts
Problems we solve
These are the issues we’re called about most in Middlesex and nearby Middlesex County: some are specific to local soils, terrain and housing, others are common across New Jersey.
What you seeWet basements, water against foundations and driveways that hold water after storms.
Why it happensFlat terrain near a flood-prone brook, with high groundwater during heavy storms.
How we fix itRe-pitching driveways and patios away from the house, extending downspouts, and interior drainage with sump pumps and battery backups.
How to prevent itTest sump pumps before storm season and keep drains clear.
What you seeCars parked on the street or lawn, and narrow cracked drives.
Why it happensPost-war lots designed for one car.
How we fix itWidening within borough rules and replacing on a proper base.
How to prevent itAsk us to check the width rules before you plan.
What you seePatches of coating missing from the foundation exterior.
Why it happensAge and moisture on older homes.
How we fix itRemove loose parging and re-parge on a prepared surface, fixing grading so water drains away.
How to prevent itKeep mulch and soil below the parging line.
What you seeA patch of interconnected cracks that looks like reptile skin, usually in wheel paths or near the garage.
Why it happensThe base underneath has failed. Water got through surface cracks, softened the stone and soil, and the asphalt is now flexing under every car. It’s a structural failure, not a surface one.
How we fix itWe saw-cut around the failed area, dig out the asphalt and the wet base, install and compact new stone, then patch with hot-mix asphalt. If more than about a quarter of the driveway looks like this, full replacement is the better value.
How to prevent itSeal cracks as soon as they appear, keep downspouts discharging away from the driveway, and sealcoat every 2–3 years.
What you seeChalky white film (efflorescence), oil spots, rust marks or dull color.
Why it happensEfflorescence is natural salts migrating out of concrete pavers. Oil and rust come from cars, fertilizer and furniture, and UV fades color over time.
How we fix itWe clean with the correct product for each stain, then optionally apply a sealer to enhance color and make future cleaning easier.
How to prevent itWipe up oil quickly, keep fertilizer off pavers, and seal if you want a richer, easier-to-clean surface.
What you seeThe top layer of concrete is peeling off in flakes or patches.
Why it happensFreeze-thaw cycles combined with de-icing salts, especially on concrete without air entrainment, or concrete that was overworked or finished with water on top.
How we fix itSmall areas can be resurfaced. Widespread scaling means replacement with air-entrained concrete, proper finishing and curing, then sealing.
How to prevent itNo rock salt or ammonium de-icers in the first winter, and seal every few years.
Many Middlesex homes have narrow, single-car driveways. Widening to fit two cars, replacing cracked concrete with asphalt or pavers, and correcting pitch so water runs to the street are our most common driveway projects here.
We replace and widen residential asphalt driveways across Middlesex and handle paving for small businesses and multi-family properties.
Every Middlesex quote lists the excavation depth, base depth and finished thickness in writing so you can compare contractors fairly.
Compare them in our guide: asphalt vs. concrete vs. pavers.
Small businesses and multi-family properties in Middlesex use us for parking area repairs, sealcoating and paving. For homeowners, see residential paving, and for businesses see commercial paving.
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
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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
It depends on size, the condition of the existing surface, how much excavation and base is needed, access and the material. We give free written quotes after a short site visit.
Yes. We pave driveways, patios and walkways for Middlesex homeowners and parking lots and access drives for local businesses.
Yes. Along with paving, we provide basement waterproofing and drainage corrections such as regrading, downspout extensions and re-pitching driveways and patios away from the house.
Spring through late fall, when asphalt plants are open and ground temperatures are above roughly 40–50°F. Book early, because spring and fall fill up quickly.
Most recurring cracks come from water getting into the base, not from the asphalt itself. Seal cracks while they’re small, fix drainage, and if alligator cracking has spread, rebuild the base in that area.
No. Bagged cold patch is a temporary fix. A permanent repair is saw-cut, excavated, rebuilt with compacted stone and filled with hot-mix asphalt.
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
