Serving Martinsville & Somerset County
Stoops, steps, retaining walls, brick and stone work, Belgian block and masonry repairs for Martinsville, NJ homes and businesses.
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Martinsville, NJ
Quick answer
Old Irish Paving & Masonry provides masonry services in Martinsville, 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.
Retaining walls, stone stoops, bluestone steps and pillars at the end of the driveway are the masonry projects we do most in Martinsville.
Martinsville is known for larger homes on wooded, hilly lots, often with long, sloping driveways and back yards that need retaining walls. 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 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 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.
Steep grades and wooded lots in Martinsville mean runoff, tree roots and shale soils all affect how paving is built. On sloped Martinsville 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
★★★★★
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 Somerset County, require permits for stoop replacement, railings and retaining walls over a certain height. We’ll check Martinsville’s requirements during your estimate.
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.
Typically 3–6 working days including demolition, footing, masonry and finishing.
Usually not permanently. The separation means the stoop has no proper footing. Rebuilding on a footing below frost depth is the lasting fix.
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.
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
