Serving Clinton & Hunterdon County
New blacktop driveways, private roads, parking lots, overlays and repairs in Clinton, NJ, built on a compacted stone base.
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Clinton, NJ
Quick answer
Old Irish Paving & Masonry provides asphalt paving in Clinton, NJ, including new and replacement blacktop driveways, private roads, parking lots, overlays, patching and sealcoating. Typical residential builds include excavation, a 4–6 inch compacted stone base and 2–3 inches of compacted hot-mix asphalt, adjusted to your soil and traffic.
Clinton’s mix of town lots and larger township properties keeps our asphalt crews busy with driveway replacements, overlays and private lanes.
Properties near the South Branch can be low and wet, while the township rises into rolling hills with rocky, shale-rich soil. Asphalt is flexible and handles winter plowing and salt well, but only when the base underneath is solid and the surface drains.
Key facts
Problems we solve
These are the issues we’re called about most in Clinton and nearby Hunterdon County: some are specific to local soils, terrain and housing, others are common across New Jersey.
What you seeCrumbling joints, spalled brick and mismatched past repairs on older Clinton homes.
Why it happensOld soft brick repaired with hard modern cement, plus decades of weather.
How we fix itRepointing with compatible, softer mortar and replacing damaged units with salvaged or closely matched brick and stone.
How to prevent itAvoid sealers and hard mortars on historic masonry.
What you seeSoggy lawns, puddling driveways and damp basements after heavy rain.
Why it happensLow-lying ground and a high water table near the river.
How we fix itRaise and pitch driveways and patios, add drainage stone and fabric, and improve basement drainage where needed.
How to prevent itKeep gutters and downspouts flowing away from the house.
What you seeNarrow drives between houses with old walls, fences and sidewalks right at the edge.
Why it happensHistoric lot layouts never planned for modern cars.
How we fix itCareful sawcutting, protecting neighboring masonry, and smaller equipment to rebuild the drive properly.
How to prevent itChoose durable edges like Belgian block where space is tight.
What you seeTwo depressions where the car always parks or drives, sometimes holding water.
Why it happensToo thin a base, poor compaction, or heavy vehicles (work trucks, RVs, dumpsters) on a driveway designed for cars.
How we fix itRuts mean the base deformed. Small areas are excavated and rebuilt. Widespread rutting calls for replacement with a thicker base and asphalt section sized for the heavier vehicles.
How to prevent itTell your contractor about any heavy vehicles before paving, and use plywood under dumpster wheels and trailer jacks.
What you seeWater pools at the garage door or seeps under it after storms.
Why it happensThe driveway slopes toward the house, has settled near the slab, or there’s simply nowhere for water from a sloped driveway to go.
How we fix itWe regrade the base so water runs away from the house, or install a trench drain across the driveway in front of the garage, piped to daylight or a dry well.
How to prevent itKeep the joint between the driveway and garage slab sealed, and keep downspouts discharging away from the driveway.
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.
| Layer | What we do | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Subgrade | Excavate soft soil, grade for drainage | Prevents sinking and puddles |
| Fabric | Geotextile over soft clay (when needed) | Keeps stone from pushing into the soil |
| Stone base | 4–6″+ quarry-processed stone, compacted | Carries the load and resists frost |
| Asphalt | 2–3″+ hot mix, rolled hot | Dense, smooth, watertight surface |
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.
Downtown businesses and properties along Routes 31 and 173 count on us for lot repairs, sealcoating and paving. See commercial paving for details.
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
Typically 15–25 years with good base work, drainage, sealcoating every 2–3 years and prompt crack filling.
Only if the base is sound and the surface has minor damage. Otherwise we remove it and rebuild. See paving over old asphalt.
Yes. We serve the Town of Clinton, Clinton Township, Annandale and the surrounding Hunterdon County communities.
Usually after 2–3 days, longer in hot weather. Avoid sharp turns while stationary for the first few weeks.
No. Every 2–3 years is right for most driveways. Sealing too often builds up a film that can crack and peel.
Regrade the driveway so it pitches away from the garage, or install a trench drain across the driveway in front of the door, piped to a dry well or daylight.
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
