Serving Keansburg & Monmouth County
Stoops, steps, retaining walls, brick and stone work, Belgian block and masonry repairs for Keansburg, NJ homes and businesses.
Three decades paving NJ properties
Fully licensed NJ contractor
Owner-led, hands-on projects
Written, no-obligation quotes
Keansburg, NJ
Quick answer
Old Irish Paving & Masonry provides masonry services in Keansburg, NJ: front stoops and steps, retaining walls, brick and stone walls, pillars, Belgian block curbing, stucco and parging, and repointing and repairs. We build on proper footings with drainage behind walls, and we match existing materials on repairs.
Raised homes in Keansburg often need new masonry stairs and landings. We also repair salt-damaged brick and stoops.
Keansburg has compact lots with bungalows, capes and many homes rebuilt or raised after Hurricane Sandy, which often need new stairs, landings and driveways. Masonry in New Jersey has to survive freeze-thaw cycles and de-icing salt, so we focus on footings below frost depth, the right mortar for the brick or stone, and details that shed water.
Key facts
Problems we solve
These are the issues we’re called about most in Keansburg and nearby Monmouth County: some are specific to local soils, terrain and housing, others are common across New Jersey.
What you seeRaised homes with temporary or failing steps and landings.
Why it happensElevation changes after flood mitigation.
How we fix itNew masonry or paver stairs and landings with safe, consistent risers and proper footings.
How to prevent itChoose materials that tolerate salt and flooding.
What you seePavers and driveways settling or shifting.
Why it happensLoose sandy soils that drain fast but compact poorly when wet.
How we fix itWell-graded, compacted base and edge restraints designed for sandy conditions.
How to prevent itMaintain edges and joints.
What you seeHard to fit two cars or a usable patio.
Why it happensCompact bayfront lots.
How we fix itSpace-efficient layouts and drainage that keeps water moving to the street.
How to prevent itPlan the whole front yard together.
What you seeRailings that move when you lean on them, with rust stains around the posts.
Why it happensWater entering the post holes, rusting the steel and cracking the masonry.
How we fix itWe reset or replace the railings, core-drill fresh holes and seal them so water can’t get in.
How to prevent itKeep posts sealed and painted.
What you seeBrick faces popping off, exposing the softer inside.
Why it happensWater trapped in the brick freezing, often made worse by hard cement mortar or sealers that don’t let brick breathe.
How we fix itDamaged bricks are cut out and replaced with matching units, and the joints are repointed with compatible mortar.
How to prevent itAvoid sealing brick with non-breathable products, and fix water sources.
What you seeMulch and soil wash down every storm, and the lawn is too steep to mow.
Why it happensBare or steep slopes with concentrated runoff.
How we fix itTerraced retaining walls create level areas, with swales or drains to manage runoff.
How to prevent itPlan walls and drainage together.
Loose caps, a few cracked bricks and worn mortar joints can usually be repaired by repointing and resetting. If a stoop is pulling away from the house, a wall is leaning, or water has gotten inside the structure and is freezing, a rebuild on a proper footing is the lasting fix. We’ll show you what we see and quote both options when it’s close.
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.
Sandy soils, a high water table, salt air and flood risk along Raritan Bay all shape how we build in Keansburg. Retaining walls fail from water pressure behind them, so every wall we build gets a compacted base, a level first course, clean drainage stone behind the wall, a perforated drain at the base and geogrid reinforcement on taller walls. Read why quality wall construction matters.
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 repoint mortar joints, replace damaged brick, reset loose caps and stones, and match materials and mortar color as closely as possible.
Many towns, including in Monmouth County, require permits for stoop replacement, railings and retaining walls over a certain height. We’ll check Keansburg’s requirements during your estimate.
Yes. Salt air and floodwater are hard on masonry and pavement. We build on a well-compacted base, choose salt-tolerant materials and set pitch so water drains away quickly.
Typically 3–6 working days including demolition, footing, masonry and finishing.
Water gets under the tread, freezes and breaks the mortar bed. Resetting on a fresh bed with a slight forward pitch and good joints solves it.
When mortar joints are recessed, sandy or missing. Repointing with compatible mortar protects the brick and stops water getting in.
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
