Serving Martinsville & Somerset County
New asphalt, paver and concrete driveways, plus widening, Belgian block, repairs and sealcoating for Martinsville, NJ homes.
Three decades paving NJ properties
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Owner-led, hands-on projects
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Martinsville, NJ
Quick answer
Old Irish Paving & Masonry installs, replaces, widens and repairs driveways in Martinsville, 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.
Martinsville driveways are often long and steep, so we pitch them carefully, add trench drains at the garage when needed and use Belgian block edging to protect the edges from runoff.
Steep grades and wooded lots in Martinsville mean runoff, tree roots and shale soils all affect how paving is built. 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 Martinsville and nearby Somerset County: some are specific to local soils, terrain and housing, others are common across New Jersey.
What you seeLong sloped drives with roots lifting asphalt and runoff carving the edges.
Why it happensSteep grades on wooded lots in the Washington Valley area.
How we fix itRoot management, heavier base, careful compaction on the grade, Belgian block edges and drainage at the bottom.
How to prevent itKeep gutters, swales and drains clear of leaves.
What you seeHard-to-use yards with eroding slopes.
Why it happensHilly terrain.
How we fix itRetaining walls and terraced patios with steps, designed with drainage behind every wall.
How to prevent itPlant slopes and direct downspouts away from walls.
What you seeTannin stains on patios and blocked drains every fall.
Why it happensHeavy tree cover.
How we fix itCleaning, sealing pavers for stain resistance, and drain grates that are easy to clear.
How to prevent itBlow off leaves weekly in fall.
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 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 seeChalky white film (efflorescence), oil spots, rust marks or dull color.
Why it happensEfflorescence is natural salts migrating out of concrete pavers. Oil and rust come from cars, fertilizer and furniture, and UV fades color over time.
How we fix itWe clean with the correct product for each stain, then optionally apply a sealer to enhance color and make future cleaning easier.
How to prevent itWipe up oil quickly, keep fertilizer off pavers, and seal if you want a richer, easier-to-clean surface.
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.
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. We’ll walk the driveway with you and explain what we see.
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
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, Martinsville included, regulate driveway width, curb cuts and work in the road right-of-way. We’ll confirm what’s needed.
Yes. On Martinsville’s sloped lots we often install a trench drain in front of the garage, regrade the driveway and redirect water to a swale or dry well.
Yes. Belgian block curbing and aprons can be added to new or existing driveways.
No. Every 2–3 years is right for most driveways. Sealing too often builds up a film that can crack and peel.
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.
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
