Serving Flemington & Hunterdon County
New blacktop driveways, private roads, parking lots, overlays and repairs in Flemington, NJ, built on a compacted stone base.
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Flemington, NJ
Quick answer
Old Irish Paving & Masonry provides asphalt paving in Flemington, 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.
Our asphalt work in Flemington ranges from residential driveway replacement to commercial lot resurfacing near the Route 202/31 corridor.
Hunterdon County’s clay-heavy soils drain slowly, so we pay extra attention to base depth, fabric and drainage on every Flemington project. 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 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 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 seeCars park on the lawn, doors hit each other, or someone always has to move a car to get out.
Why it happensMany New Jersey driveways were built for one smaller car decades ago.
How we fix itWe widen with matching material on a full-depth base, add a parking pad or turnaround, and check your town’s limits on driveway width and curb cuts.
How to prevent itPlan for the cars you’ll own in ten years, not the ones you have today.
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.
| 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.
Retail and office properties along Routes 31 and 202 rely on us for lot paving, repairs, sealcoating and striping. See commercial paving for details.
Plan with confidence
Reviews
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Wow! What an amazing paving & masonry company. This family-owned company is so knowledgeable and professional. The team gave our home such a clean and upgraded look.
— John Q., 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 Flemington Borough and Raritan Township, along with Readington, Clinton and the rest of Hunterdon County.
Usually after 2–3 days, longer in hot weather. Avoid sharp turns while stationary for the first few weeks.
You can, but it rarely looks or performs right next to asphalt or pavers, and many towns limit driveway width. A paved widening on a matching base is the lasting fix.
Well-built pavers and properly air-entrained concrete can last 30+ years, and asphalt 15–25 years. The base and drainage matter more than the surface.
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
