Serving Long Valley & Morris County
Stoops, steps, retaining walls, brick and stone work, Belgian block and masonry repairs for Long Valley, NJ homes and businesses.
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Long Valley, NJ
Quick answer
Old Irish Paving & Masonry provides brick and stone masonry in Long Valley, 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.
Retaining walls, stone stoops and bluestone steps are core Long Valley projects on sloped lots.
Long Valley homes sit on large lots, many on Schooley’s Mountain, with long, steep driveways, well water and septic systems. 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 Long Valley and nearby Morris County: some are specific to local soils, terrain and housing, others are common across New Jersey.
What you seeWashed-out edges, slick winter surfaces and runoff damage.
Why it happensSteep grades and heavy runoff.
How we fix itHeavier base, crowned surfaces, swales, culverts and Belgian block edges.
How to prevent itClear drainage each season.
What you seeLedge and large stones when digging.
Why it happensRocky glacial terrain.
How we fix itProper equipment and design adjustments, priced transparently.
How to prevent itExpect it and plan for it.
What you seeErosion and unusable slopes.
Why it happensHillside lots.
How we fix itRetaining walls and terraced patios with drainage.
How to prevent itKeep downspouts away from walls.
What you seeBrick faces popping off, exposing the softer inside.
Why it happensWater trapped in the brick freezing, often made worse by hard cement mortar or sealers that don’t let brick breathe.
How we fix itDamaged bricks are cut out and replaced with matching units, and the joints are repointed with compatible mortar.
How to prevent itAvoid sealing brick with non-breathable products, and fix water sources.
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 seeThe wall tilts forward or bulges in the middle, and blocks have shifted.
Why it happensWater pressure behind the wall with no drainage stone or drain pipe, a poor base, or no geogrid on a taller wall.
How we fix itUsually the section has to be taken down, the base rebuilt, drainage stone and a perforated drain added, geogrid installed where needed, and the wall rebuilt.
How to prevent itDrainage behind the wall is the single most important detail.
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.
Steep grades, rock ledge and heavy runoff, especially on Schooley’s Mountain, demand strong bases, crowned surfaces and proper drainage. On sloped Long Valley properties, a well-built retaining wall creates usable yard space and stops erosion. We design for drainage first, because water behind a wall causes most failures, and build with segmental block or natural stone to suit your home.
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 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 Morris County, require permits for stoop replacement, railings and retaining walls over a certain height. We’ll check Long Valley’s requirements during your estimate.
Yes. We grade, base and compact steep driveways carefully, and add drainage swales, culverts or trench drains so runoff doesn’t wash out the edges.
Typically 3–6 working days including demolition, footing, masonry and finishing.
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.
When mortar joints are recessed, sandy or missing. Repointing with compatible mortar protects the brick and stops water getting in.
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
