Serving Hazlet & Monmouth County
Stoops, steps, retaining walls, brick and stone work, Belgian block and masonry repairs for Hazlet, NJ homes and businesses.
Three decades paving NJ properties
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Hazlet, NJ
Quick answer
Old Irish Paving & Masonry provides masonry services in Hazlet, 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.
Front stoop replacement is one of our most requested Hazlet services. Original concrete and brick stoops settle and crack, and we rebuild them on proper footings with brick, stone or pavers.
Hazlet is mostly 1950s–70s ranches, split-levels and capes, many with original concrete stoops and driveways that are now cracked and settling. 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 Hazlet and nearby Monmouth County: some are specific to local soils, terrain and housing, others are common across New Jersey.
What you seeCracked, settling stoops pulling away from 1950s–70s homes.
Why it happensNo frost footing, plus decades of salt and freeze-thaw.
How we fix itFull stoop replacement on a proper footing in brick, stone or pavers.
How to prevent itAvoid rock salt on masonry.
What you seeFaster wear on masonry joints, paving edges and metal railings.
Why it happensProximity to Raritan Bay and coastal storms.
How we fix itSalt-tolerant materials, well-compacted bases and good drainage.
How to prevent itRinse salt off surfaces in spring.
What you seeCracked, heaved back patios.
Why it happensOriginal slabs poured without a base or joints.
How we fix itReplacement with pavers on a compacted base.
How to prevent itPitch away from the house.
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.
Being close to Raritan Bay means sandier soils in places, salt in the air and heavy coastal storms, all of which affect masonry joints and paving edges. 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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Last fall the Old Irish Paving crew repaired our front slate porch and our paver walkway and they did a great job! They came back to complete a minor repair and we are very happy. We are considering using them again for another project.
— Kathleen N., 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 Monmouth County, require permits for stoop replacement, railings and retaining walls over a certain height. We’ll check Hazlet’s requirements during your estimate.
Yes. We demolish the old stoop, pour a proper footing and build a new stoop in brick, stone, pavers or concrete with safe, even steps. See front stoop replacement in Hazlet.
Typically 3–6 working days including demolition, footing, masonry and finishing.
Usually not permanently. The separation means the stoop has no proper footing. Rebuilding on a footing below frost depth is the lasting fix.
Water gets under the tread, freezes and breaks the mortar bed. Resetting on a fresh bed with a slight forward pitch and good joints solves it.
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
