Serving Flanders & Morris County
Stoops, steps, retaining walls, brick and stone work, Belgian block and masonry repairs for Flanders, NJ homes and businesses.
Three decades paving NJ properties
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Flanders, NJ
Quick answer
Old Irish Paving & Masonry provides masonry services in Flanders, 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.
Flanders homeowners call us for front stoops and steps that have settled, retaining walls on sloped lots, and paver walkways that tie into the driveway.
Flanders has many 1980s–2000s single-family neighborhoods and townhouse communities, where driveways, walkways and stoops are now due for replacement. 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 Flanders and nearby Morris County: some are specific to local soils, terrain and housing, others are common across New Jersey.
What you seeAlligator cracking, sunken edges and patches on 25–35-year-old driveways.
Why it happensBuilder-grade base from the original construction, plus decades of freeze-thaw.
How we fix itFull replacement with a compacted base, often widened for extra vehicles.
How to prevent itSealcoat every 2–3 years and crack-fill promptly.
What you seeSettled stoops, cracked walks and trip hazards across multiple units.
Why it happensUniform construction from the same era means problems appear at the same time.
How we fix itPhased repair and replacement programs with written proposals for HOA boards.
How to prevent itAnnual inspections by the community to catch hazards early.
What you seeLarge rocks and cobbles turn up when digging for walls and patios.
Why it happensMorris County’s glacial soils.
How we fix itWe screen, remove or reuse stone and adjust base design to firm conditions.
How to prevent itExpect some rock and build it into the plan.
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 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 seeMud stains and soil pouring through the joints after rain.
Why it happensNo filter fabric or drainage aggregate behind the wall.
How we fix itWe rebuild with clean drainage stone wrapped in filter fabric so water passes through and soil stays put.
How to prevent itNever backfill a wall with clay.
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.
Hilly terrain and glacial, rocky soils make drainage and base compaction the key to long-lasting paving in Flanders. On sloped Flanders properties, a well-built retaining wall creates usable yard space and stops erosion. We design for drainage first, because water behind a wall causes most failures, and build with segmental block or natural stone to suit your home.
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Reviews
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
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 Morris County, require permits for stoop replacement, railings and retaining walls over a certain height. We’ll check Flanders’s requirements during your estimate.
Yes. We provide written proposals for HOA boards and property managers for driveway, roadway, parking area, walkway and stoop projects.
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
