Serving Branchburg & Somerset County
Driveways, asphalt, pavers, patios, stoops, retaining walls and foundation work for homes and businesses in Branchburg and across Somerset County.
Three decades paving NJ properties
Fully licensed NJ contractor
Owner-led, hands-on projects
Written, no-obligation quotes
Branchburg, NJ
Quick answer
Old Irish Paving & Masonry is a family-owned, licensed and insured paving and masonry contractor serving Branchburg, NJ (Somerset County) and nearby towns. We install and repair asphalt and paver driveways, patios, walkways, stoops, steps and retaining walls, and provide basement waterproofing and foundation repair. Estimates are free.
We’ve been paving and building in Somerset County for more than three decades, and Branchburg (North Branch, Neshanic Station and the rest of Branchburg Township) is part of our regular service area. Branchburg has 1970s–2000s colonials and split-levels on good-sized lots, plus farms and the historic villages of North Branch and Neshanic Station.
Gently rolling land near the North and South Branches of the Raritan River can hold water, so grading and base depth matter. That local knowledge shapes every quote we write: how deep to dig, how much base to install, which way water should run, and which materials will look right on your home.
Key facts
Problems we solve
These are the issues we’re called about most in Branchburg and nearby Somerset County: some are specific to local soils, terrain and housing, others are common across New Jersey.
What you seeFamilies outgrowing original two-car drives.
Why it happens1970s–90s layouts.
How we fix itWidening, parking pads and Belgian block borders.
How to prevent itCheck township rules before widening.
What you seeSoggy edges, standing water and patios that settle.
Why it happensLow-lying land near the North and South Branches of the Raritan.
How we fix itDeeper base, fabric and drainage improvements.
How to prevent itMaintain grading and gutters.
What you seeTruck-route potholes, faded striping and ponding.
Why it happensHeavy truck traffic.
How we fix itFull-depth patching, thicker sections, overlays and striping.
How to prevent itScheduled maintenance plans.
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 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 seeStones wobble, edges chip, and mortar joints crack and fall out.
Why it happensStone set on a thin or crumbling mortar bed, or a slab beneath that has cracked, with water freezing in the joints.
How we fix itLoose stones are lifted, the bed is cleaned and rebuilt, and stones are reset and repointed. If the slab underneath is broken, it gets rebuilt.
How to prevent itRepoint failing joints before water gets under the stone.
Driveways: Branchburg homeowners often widen original driveways, add parking pads for extra cars and finish with Belgian block curbs or paver aprons.
Masonry: Front stoops, paver walkways, retaining walls and patio seat walls make up most of our Branchburg masonry work.
Outdoor living: Paver and bluestone patios with fire pits and seat walls are favorites in Branchburg.
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.
Plan with confidence
Reviews
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
FAQ
Yes. We visit your Branchburg property, measure and discuss options, then give you a written, no-obligation quote. Call (908) 992-2345 to book.
Asphalt and paver driveways, patios, walkways, stoops and steps, retaining walls, concrete, parking lots, repairs and sealcoating, basement waterproofing and foundation repair.
Yes. We work throughout Branchburg Township, including North Branch and Neshanic Station, and in neighboring Bridgewater, Somerville and Readington.
Most asphalt driveways take 1–2 days. Paver driveways and patios usually take 3–7 days depending on size and design.
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
