Serving Flemington & Hunterdon County
New asphalt, paver and concrete driveways, plus widening, Belgian block, repairs and sealcoating for Flemington, NJ homes.
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Flemington, NJ
Quick answer
Old Irish Paving & Masonry installs, replaces, widens and repairs driveways in Flemington, 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.
In the borough, driveways are often narrow and shared with older brick or stone walls. In Raritan Township, we install wider asphalt and paver driveways with Belgian block borders and extra parking pads.
Hunterdon County’s clay-heavy soils drain slowly, so we pay extra attention to base depth, fabric and drainage on every Flemington project. 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 Flemington and nearby Hunterdon County: some are specific to local soils, terrain and housing, others are common across New Jersey.
What you seeSoft, sticky subsoil, settling pavers and puddles that linger.
Why it happensClay-heavy soils hold water and lose strength when wet.
How we fix itDeeper excavation, geotextile fabric and a thicker compacted stone base on every paving job.
How to prevent itKeep surface water moving off and away from paved areas.
What you seeHeaved brick walks and crumbling stoops on Victorian-era homes.
Why it happensAge, roots and soft historic brick.
How we fix itWe rebuild walks on a proper base, reuse sound brick and match replacement units.
How to prevent itRepoint before water gets in.
What you seePotholes and worn surfaces in high-traffic retail and office lots.
Why it happensConstant turning traffic and trucks.
How we fix itFull-depth patching, mill and overlay, and re-striping, phased around business hours.
How to prevent itScheduled crack sealing and sealcoating.
What you seeWater pools at the garage door or seeps under it after storms.
Why it happensThe driveway slopes toward the house, has settled near the slab, or there’s simply nowhere for water from a sloped driveway to go.
How we fix itWe regrade the base so water runs away from the house, or install a trench drain across the driveway in front of the garage, piped to daylight or a dry well.
How to prevent itKeep the joint between the driveway and garage slab sealed, and keep downspouts discharging away from the driveway.
What you seeThe driveway has turned light gray, the stones are showing, and it feels rough underfoot.
Why it happensSun (UV), water and road salt oxidize the asphalt binder over time, making the surface brittle and porous.
How we fix itIf the surface is structurally sound, we fill cracks and sealcoat to restore color and protection. If the stone is coming loose (raveling), a 1.5–2″ overlay renews the surface.
How to prevent itSealcoat every 2–3 years starting 6–12 months after paving, and don’t over-seal yearly, which can cause peeling.
What you seeGrass and weeds sprouting between pavers, sand piles from ants, and joints washing out.
Why it happensPlain sand in the joints, joints that were never fully filled, or polymeric sand that has worn away.
How we fix itWe clean out the joints, let them dry, sweep in fresh polymeric sand, compact and mist it so it hardens and locks the pavers.
How to prevent itKeep joints topped up, sweep debris off, and consider sealing every few years.
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
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Last fall the Old Irish Paving crew repaired our front slate porch and our paver walkway and they did a great job! They came back to complete a minor repair and we are very happy. We are considering using them again for another project.
— Kathleen N., 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, Flemington included, regulate driveway width, curb cuts and work in the road right-of-way. We’ll confirm what’s needed.
Yes. We work throughout Flemington Borough and Raritan Township, along with Readington, Clinton and the rest of Hunterdon County.
Yes. Belgian block curbing and aprons can be added to new or existing driveways.
No. Bagged cold patch is a temporary fix. A permanent repair is saw-cut, excavated, rebuilt with compacted stone and filled with hot-mix asphalt.
No. Every 2–3 years is right for most driveways. Sealing too often builds up a film that can crack and peel.
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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