Serving Clinton & Hunterdon County
New asphalt, paver and concrete driveways, plus widening, Belgian block, repairs and sealcoating for Clinton, NJ homes.
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Clinton, NJ
Quick answer
Old Irish Paving & Masonry installs, replaces, widens and repairs driveways in Clinton, NJ, in asphalt, interlocking pavers, concrete and Belgian block. Every driveway is built on excavated, compacted stone base with drainage set away from your garage and home. Most asphalt driveways are completed in 1–2 days.
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.
Properties near the South Branch can be low and wet, while the township rises into rolling hills with rocky, shale-rich soil. That’s why every driveway we build starts with removing the old surface and soft soil, then installing and compacting a new stone base before a single inch of asphalt or paver goes down.
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 seeA patch of interconnected cracks that looks like reptile skin, usually in wheel paths or near the garage.
Why it happensThe base underneath has failed. Water got through surface cracks, softened the stone and soil, and the asphalt is now flexing under every car. It’s a structural failure, not a surface one.
How we fix itWe saw-cut around the failed area, dig out the asphalt and the wet base, install and compact new stone, then patch with hot-mix asphalt. If more than about a quarter of the driveway looks like this, full replacement is the better value.
How to prevent itSeal cracks as soon as they appear, keep downspouts discharging away from the driveway, and sealcoat every 2–3 years.
What you seeGaps opening up between pavers, borders drifting into the lawn, cut pieces loosening.
Why it happensMissing or failed edge restraint. Without it, traffic pushes the paver field outward.
How we fix itWe reset the border on a compacted base and install a proper concrete or spiked edge restraint, then re-tighten and re-sand the field.
How to prevent itEdge restraint is non-negotiable on every paver job. Ask how it will be installed.
Isolated cracks, small potholes and faded asphalt are usually fixed with crack filling, patching and sealcoat. Widespread alligator cracking, sunken tire tracks, broken edges and standing water mean the base has failed, and replacement is the better value. Ask us to price both options so you can decide.
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Reviews
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I couldn't be happier with the work Old Irish Paving did on my driveway! The team was professional, efficient, and the quality of their work is outstanding. They made the whole process stress-free from start to finish.
— Angel G., Google review
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Old Irish put in a patio for us and we are extremely happy with the patio and their service. They were very responsive and got the job done very quickly. The patio and concrete pad underneath our hot tub look amazing!
— Alyssa M., Google review
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My sister hired Old Irish for cellar stairs and basement wall work. They arrived early, never left until 5 or after, and always cleaned up. They also told her about leakage inside her foundation and did a great job fixing it.
— Connie B., Google review
FAQ
Most asphalt driveways take 1–2 days. Paver driveways take about 3–7 days, and concrete takes 3–5 days plus about a week of curing.
Often yes. Many New Jersey towns, Clinton included, regulate driveway width, curb cuts and work in the road right-of-way. We’ll confirm what’s needed.
Yes. We serve the Town of Clinton, Clinton Township, Annandale and the surrounding Hunterdon County communities.
Yes. Belgian block curbing and aprons can be added to new or existing driveways.
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.
Most recurring cracks come from water getting into the base, not from the asphalt itself. Seal cracks while they’re small, fix drainage, and if alligator cracking has spread, rebuild the base in that area.
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.
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