Serving Bernardsville & Somerset County
Stoops, steps, retaining walls, brick and stone work, Belgian block and masonry repairs for Bernardsville, NJ homes and businesses.
Three decades paving NJ properties
Fully licensed NJ contractor
Owner-led, hands-on projects
Written, no-obligation quotes
Bernardsville, NJ
Quick answer
Old Irish Paving & Masonry provides masonry services in Bernardsville, 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.
Stone walls, pillars, bluestone steps, stone-veneer stoops and restoration of older masonry are typical of our Bernardsville work.
Bernardsville is known for estate properties with long private drives, stone walls and gate pillars, alongside older homes close to downtown. 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 Bernardsville and nearby Somerset County: some are specific to local soils, terrain and housing, others are common across New Jersey.
What you seeLong drives with raveling asphalt, broken Belgian block and settled areas.
Why it happensAge, heavy service vehicles and runoff on hilly terrain.
How we fix itRebuilding failed sections, resetting or replacing Belgian block, and overlays or full replacement with heavier sections.
How to prevent itSealcoat and crack-seal regularly to protect a large investment.
What you seeLeaning dry-laid walls and loose caps on entrance pillars.
Why it happensFrost movement, roots and missing footings.
How we fix itRebuild on proper footings, reset caps and repoint with compatible mortar.
How to prevent itKeep plows and vehicles away from pillars.
What you seeWater cutting across drives and into basements.
Why it happensSomerset Hills slopes concentrate runoff.
How we fix itSwales, culverts, trench drains and regrading as part of the paving design.
How to prevent itInspect drainage after big storms.
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 seeWhite powdery deposits on brick, block or stone.
Why it happensWater moving through masonry and carrying salts to the surface. It’s a sign of moisture.
How we fix itWe clean it properly and, more importantly, find and stop the water source.
How to prevent itGood caps, flashing and drainage.
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.
The Somerset Hills terrain means steep, winding driveways, rock and significant runoff, so careful grading and drainage are critical. 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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Wow! What an amazing paving & masonry company. This family-owned company is so knowledgeable and professional. The team gave our home such a clean and upgraded look.
— John Q., 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 Somerset County, require permits for stoop replacement, railings and retaining walls over a certain height. We’ll check Bernardsville’s requirements during your estimate.
Yes. Belgian block curbing and aprons are among our most common Bernardsville projects. They protect asphalt edges on long drives and suit the area’s classic estate style.
Typically 3–6 working days including demolition, footing, masonry and finishing.
Efflorescence: salts carried to the surface by moisture. Clean it, then find and stop the water source.
Almost always water pressure behind the wall with inadequate drainage, or a poor base. The section usually needs rebuilding with drainage stone, a drain pipe and geogrid.
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
