Serving Bridgewater & Somerset County
Driveways, asphalt, pavers, patios, stoops, retaining walls and foundation work for homes and businesses in Bridgewater and across Somerset County.
Three decades paving NJ properties
Fully licensed NJ contractor
Owner-led, hands-on projects
Written, no-obligation quotes
Bridgewater, NJ
Quick answer
Old Irish Paving & Masonry is a family-owned, licensed and insured paving and masonry contractor serving Bridgewater, 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 Bridgewater (Martinsville, Finderne, Bradley Gardens and Green Knoll) is part of our regular service area. Bridgewater has everything from 1950s and ’60s ranches and split-levels in Finderne and Bradley Gardens to large colonials on wooded lots in the hills north of Route 22.
Land near the Raritan River is flat and can stay wet, while the northern neighborhoods climb toward the Watchung ridge with steeper driveways and shale-and-clay soils that need careful base work. 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 Bridgewater and nearby Somerset County: some are specific to local soils, terrain and housing, others are common across New Jersey.
What you seeOn sloped lots toward the Watchung ridge, storm water runs the length of the driveway and pools at the garage door.
Why it happensSteep grades with no interception point. Shale-and-clay soils don’t absorb runoff quickly.
How we fix itA trench drain across the driveway at the garage, piped to a swale or dry well, plus a regraded base so water is carried to the sides.
How to prevent itKeep the trench drain grate clear of leaves each fall.
What you seeThin asphalt or cracked concrete that has been patched for decades, often too narrow for two cars.
Why it happensDriveways from that era were often laid with minimal base, for one car.
How we fix itFull tear-out, new compacted base, and widening to a two-car layout within township limits.
How to prevent itBuild for today’s vehicles and add Belgian block edges to stop lawn creep.
What you seeA widening gap where the concrete stoop meets the house.
Why it happensStoops poured without frost footings settle independently of the foundation.
How we fix itDemolish and rebuild on a proper footing, often finished in brick with bluestone treads.
How to prevent itSeal the joint at the house and keep downspouts away from the stoop.
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 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 seeCracks, heaved slabs and a dated look.
Why it happensAge, freeze-thaw, roots and a slab poured without a proper base or joints.
How we fix itReplace it with pavers or bluestone on a compacted base, or overlay a structurally sound slab with pavers or stone if door heights allow.
How to prevent itChoose materials that can be repaired piece by piece.
Driveways: Many Bridgewater driveways built in the 1980s and ’90s are now reaching the end of their life. Two-car widening, a paver apron and Belgian block curbs are our most requested upgrades here, especially on the sloped lots north of Route 22 where proper pitch keeps water out of garages.
Masonry: On Bridgewater’s older ranches and splits we rebuild a lot of front stoops and brick steps that have pulled away from the house. On newer colonials, homeowners usually want stone-veneer stoops, retaining walls for sloped back yards and seat walls around patios.
Outdoor living: Bridgewater back yards are typically generous, so multi-level paver patios with seat walls, fire pits and steps down to the lawn are popular.
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
★★★★★
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
Yes. We visit your Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater Township, including Finderne, Bradley Gardens, Green Knoll and Martinsville, as well as neighboring Somerville, Raritan and Branchburg.
Most asphalt driveways take 1–2 days. Paver driveways and patios usually take 3–7 days depending on size and design.
Regrade the driveway so it pitches away from the garage, or install a trench drain across the driveway in front of the door, piped to a dry well or daylight.
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.
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
