Serving Long Valley & Morris County
Driveways, asphalt, pavers, patios, stoops, retaining walls and foundation work for homes and businesses in Long Valley and across Morris County.
Three decades paving NJ properties
Fully licensed NJ contractor
Owner-led, hands-on projects
Written, no-obligation quotes
Long Valley, NJ
Quick answer
Old Irish Paving & Masonry is a family-owned, licensed and insured paving and masonry contractor serving Long Valley, NJ (Morris 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 Morris County for more than three decades, and Long Valley (Long Valley, Schooley’s Mountain and the rest of Washington Township) is part of our regular service area. Long Valley homes sit on large lots, many on Schooley’s Mountain, with long, steep driveways, well water and septic systems.
Steep grades, rock ledge and heavy runoff, especially on Schooley’s Mountain, demand strong bases, crowned surfaces and proper drainage. 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 Long Valley and nearby Morris County: some are specific to local soils, terrain and housing, others are common across New Jersey.
What you seeWashed-out edges, slick winter surfaces and runoff damage.
Why it happensSteep grades and heavy runoff.
How we fix itHeavier base, crowned surfaces, swales, culverts and Belgian block edges.
How to prevent itClear drainage each season.
What you seeLedge and large stones when digging.
Why it happensRocky glacial terrain.
How we fix itProper equipment and design adjustments, priced transparently.
How to prevent itExpect it and plan for it.
What you seeErosion and unusable slopes.
Why it happensHillside lots.
How we fix itRetaining walls and terraced patios with drainage.
How to prevent itKeep downspouts away from walls.
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 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 seeStones wobble, edges chip, and mortar joints crack and fall out.
Why it happensStone set on a thin or crumbling mortar bed, or a slab beneath that has cracked, with water freezing in the joints.
How we fix itLoose stones are lifted, the bed is cleaned and rebuilt, and stones are reset and repointed. If the slab underneath is broken, it gets rebuilt.
How to prevent itRepoint failing joints before water gets under the stone.
Driveways: Steep Long Valley driveways need asphalt that’s compacted well on grades and drainage that stops water from running down the drive. We add swales, culverts and Belgian block where needed.
Masonry: Retaining walls, stone stoops and bluestone steps are core Long Valley projects on sloped lots.
Outdoor living: Natural stone and bluestone patios with walls and fire pits suit Long Valley’s rural setting.
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
Yes. We visit your Long Valley 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 grade, base and compact steep driveways carefully, and add drainage swales, culverts or trench drains so runoff doesn’t wash out the edges.
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
