Serving Clinton & Hunterdon County
Driveways, asphalt, pavers, patios, stoops, retaining walls and foundation work for homes and businesses in Clinton and across Hunterdon County.
Three decades paving NJ properties
Fully licensed NJ contractor
Owner-led, hands-on projects
Written, no-obligation quotes
Clinton, NJ
Quick answer
Old Irish Paving & Masonry is a family-owned, licensed and insured paving and masonry contractor serving Clinton, NJ (Hunterdon 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 Hunterdon County for more than three decades, and Clinton (the historic Town of Clinton, Clinton Township and Annandale) is part of our regular service area. The Town of Clinton is full of historic homes with brick and stone details close to the street, while Clinton Township and Annandale have newer subdivisions with two- and three-car garages.
Properties near the South Branch can be low and wet, while the township rises into rolling hills with rocky, shale-rich soil. 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 Clinton and nearby Hunterdon County: some are specific to local soils, terrain and housing, others are common across New Jersey.
What you seeCrumbling joints, spalled brick and mismatched past repairs on older Clinton homes.
Why it happensOld soft brick repaired with hard modern cement, plus decades of weather.
How we fix itRepointing with compatible, softer mortar and replacing damaged units with salvaged or closely matched brick and stone.
How to prevent itAvoid sealers and hard mortars on historic masonry.
What you seeSoggy lawns, puddling driveways and damp basements after heavy rain.
Why it happensLow-lying ground and a high water table near the river.
How we fix itRaise and pitch driveways and patios, add drainage stone and fabric, and improve basement drainage where needed.
How to prevent itKeep gutters and downspouts flowing away from the house.
What you seeNarrow drives between houses with old walls, fences and sidewalks right at the edge.
Why it happensHistoric lot layouts never planned for modern cars.
How we fix itCareful sawcutting, protecting neighboring masonry, and smaller equipment to rebuild the drive properly.
How to prevent itChoose durable edges like Belgian block where space is tight.
What you seeSlabs have cracked, lifted at the joints, or the surface is flaking off in patches.
Why it happensFreeze-thaw, road salt, tree roots, a weak base or concrete poured without air entrainment and proper control joints.
How we fix itIsolated slabs can be removed and repoured. If the whole driveway is scaling or heaving, replacing it with new concrete, asphalt or pavers on a properly built base is the lasting fix.
How to prevent itAvoid rock salt and ammonium-based de-icers, and seal concrete every few years.
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 seeThe table barely fits, chairs fall off the edge, and there’s no room for a grill or fire pit.
Why it happensPatios are often sized to the house or to a budget rather than to how the family actually uses them.
How we fix itWe extend in matching or complementary materials, add a second zone with steps, or redesign with seat walls to add seating without crowding.
How to prevent itSize for use: about 12×12 ft for a six-person dining set, plus room for walking and a grill.
Driveways: Historic Clinton homes often have narrow driveways and tight curb cuts, so we take care with neighboring walls and sidewalks. In Clinton Township and Annandale, paver and asphalt driveways with Belgian block borders are the most common projects.
Masonry: In historic Clinton, masonry repair means matching old brick and stone and using mortar that’s compatible with older materials. Out in the township it’s more often new stoops, retaining walls and patio walls.
Outdoor living: Bluestone and paver patios are popular here and suit both historic and newer homes.
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
★★★★★
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 visit your Clinton 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 serve the Town of Clinton, Clinton Township, Annandale and the surrounding Hunterdon County communities.
Most asphalt driveways take 1–2 days. Paver driveways and patios usually take 3–7 days depending on size and design.
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.
Usually not permanently. The separation means the stoop has no proper footing. Rebuilding on a footing below frost depth 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
