Serving Edison & Middlesex County
Stoops, steps, retaining walls, brick and stone work, Belgian block and masonry repairs for Edison, NJ homes and businesses.
Three decades paving NJ properties
Fully licensed NJ contractor
Owner-led, hands-on projects
Written, no-obligation quotes
Edison, NJ
Quick answer
Old Irish Paving & Masonry provides brick and stone masonry in Edison, 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.
Brick stoops, steps, walkways and garden walls are our core Edison masonry work, along with repairs to older brick homes.
Edison combines dense post-war neighborhoods with larger homes in North Edison and a huge commercial base along Route 1, Oak Tree Road and Raritan Center. 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 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 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 seeBluestone or brick treads rock when stepped on, and caps have popped off.
Why it happensFailed mortar bed, water freezing beneath the tread, and salt damage.
How we fix itWe lift the treads, clean and rebuild the mortar bed, reset them level with a slight forward pitch, and repoint the joints.
How to prevent itRepoint failing joints early and pitch treads so water runs off.
What you seeMud stains and soil pouring through the joints after rain.
Why it happensNo filter fabric or drainage aggregate behind the wall.
How we fix itWe rebuild with clean drainage stone wrapped in filter fabric so water passes through and soil stays put.
How to prevent itNever backfill a wall with clay.
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.
Edison’s mostly flat terrain and clay soils mean water has nowhere to go unless paving is pitched correctly. 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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Tom, his son, and their crew replaced our front walkway and steps and repaired a foundation wall on our home. They were here on time every morning and cleaned up before they left for the day. The quality of their work is outstanding.
— Kate L., 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 Middlesex County, require permits for stoop replacement, railings and retaining walls over a certain height. We’ll check Edison’s requirements during your estimate.
Yes. We work throughout Edison Township and neighboring Metuchen, Piscataway, Woodbridge and South Plainfield.
Typically 3–6 working days including demolition, footing, masonry and finishing.
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.
Almost always water pressure behind the wall with inadequate drainage, or a poor base. The section usually needs rebuilding with drainage stone, a drain pipe and geogrid.
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
