Serving Edison & Middlesex County
New blacktop driveways, private roads, parking lots, overlays and repairs in Edison, NJ, built on a compacted stone base.
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Edison, NJ
Quick answer
Old Irish Paving & Masonry provides asphalt paving in Edison, 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.
We pave residential driveways throughout Edison and handle larger commercial lots along Route 1 and Oak Tree Road.
Edison’s mostly flat terrain and clay soils mean water has nowhere to go unless paving is pitched correctly. 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 Edison and nearby Middlesex County: some are specific to local soils, terrain and housing, others are common across New Jersey.
What you seePuddles on driveways and patios, and water toward garages.
Why it happensVery flat terrain and clay soils.
How we fix itPrecise grading to the street or drains, and trench drains or dry wells where needed.
How to prevent itConfirm the drainage plan before paving.
What you seeMore cars than driveway space.
Why it happensCompact suburban lots.
How we fix itWidening and parking pads within township rules.
How to prevent itPlan for future cars.
What you seePotholes and worn lanes along Route 1 and Oak Tree Road.
Why it happensConstant traffic and deliveries.
How we fix itPatch, mill and overlay, re-stripe, and maintenance plans.
How to prevent itCrack seal regularly.
What you seeThe sides of the driveway are breaking off into the lawn, especially where cars drive close to the edge.
Why it happensAsphalt edges with no support underneath, or with base that stops short of the edge, crack under tire loads. Lawn sprinklers and runoff wash out the soil beside them.
How we fix itWe cut back to solid asphalt, extend and compact the base beyond the paved edge, repave, and often install Belgian block curbing to lock the edge in place.
How to prevent itBuild the base wider than the asphalt, tamp the edges at a bevel, and keep heavy vehicles off the outer foot of the driveway.
What you seeA lip has formed at the apron, the sidewalk or the garage slab.
Why it happensDifferent materials settle at different rates, and tree roots and frost lift edges.
How we fix itWe remove and rebuild the transition with a compacted base. At the street we can install a Belgian block or paver apron that ages well.
How to prevent itMake transitions part of the original design rather than an afterthought.
What you seeThe driveway has turned light gray, the stones are showing, and it feels rough underfoot.
Why it happensSun (UV), water and road salt oxidize the asphalt binder over time, making the surface brittle and porous.
How we fix itIf the surface is structurally sound, we fill cracks and sealcoat to restore color and protection. If the stone is coming loose (raveling), a 1.5–2″ overlay renews the surface.
How to prevent itSealcoat every 2–3 years starting 6–12 months after paving, and don’t over-seal yearly, which can cause peeling.
Edison’s commercial corridors and business parks need well-maintained lots, and we provide paving, milling, patching, sealcoating and striping. See commercial paving for details.
Plan with confidence
Reviews
★★★★★
We just had our driveway and front walkway paved and outlined in Belgian block by Old Irish. The company handled the project with very good expertise and experience. The crew was hardworking and went the extra mile, ensuring we were satisfied with the project details from start to finish.
— James M., Google review
★★★★★
I met with the owner Thomas, who gave me ideas and choices for the look I was trying to envision. The crew tore up my old cracked concrete patio and sidewalk and installed gorgeous new pavers. They did the work promptly and professionally and cleaned up well after the jobsite.
— Dawn G., Google review
★★★★★
Last month they did my backyard stoop, patio and walkway, and added a french drain to a sump pit in the yard. They did an amazing job! I highly recommend them for any paving and masonry work. Tom and crew are a pleasure to deal with.
— Bill P., 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 work throughout Edison Township and neighboring Metuchen, Piscataway, Woodbridge and South Plainfield.
Usually after 2–3 days, longer in hot weather. Avoid sharp turns while stationary for the first few weeks.
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.
No. Every 2–3 years is right for most driveways. Sealing too often builds up a film that can crack and peel.
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
