Serving Whitehouse Station & Hunterdon County
Stoops, steps, retaining walls, brick and stone work, Belgian block and masonry repairs for Whitehouse Station, NJ homes and businesses.
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Whitehouse Station, NJ
Quick answer
Old Irish Paving & Masonry provides masonry services in Whitehouse Station, 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.
Whitehouse Station projects include stone stoops, retaining walls, pillars and Belgian block curbing that suit the area’s rural character.
Whitehouse Station mixes village homes near the station with farm properties and larger subdivisions on generous lots across Readington Township. 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 Whitehouse Station and nearby Hunterdon County: some are specific to local soils, terrain and housing, others are common across New Jersey.
What you seePotholes, ruts and washouts on long gravel or thin asphalt lanes.
Why it happensLong runs with farm equipment, delivery trucks and runoff from open fields.
How we fix itRegrade and crown, add culverts, build a heavier base and pave with sections sized for the vehicles.
How to prevent itKeep ditches and culverts clear.
What you seeDangerous backing out into fast traffic.
Why it happensDriveways built without turnarounds.
How we fix itAdd a paved turnaround or hammerhead so you can exit forward.
How to prevent itPlan turnarounds into any driveway replacement.
What you seePatios and walks that settle, and driveways that rut.
Why it happensHunterdon clay holding water.
How we fix itGeotextile fabric, deeper stone base and good drainage.
How to prevent itBuild up and pitch surfaces so water leaves quickly.
What you seePeople trip on the top or bottom step.
Why it happensSteps settled or were built with inconsistent riser heights.
How we fix itWe rebuild with uniform risers and treads, a proper landing at the door, and railings where needed.
How to prevent itConsistent steps are a safety issue, not just a cosmetic one.
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 seeThe wall tilts forward or bulges in the middle, and blocks have shifted.
Why it happensWater pressure behind the wall with no drainage stone or drain pipe, a poor base, or no geogrid on a taller wall.
How we fix itUsually the section has to be taken down, the base rebuilt, drainage stone and a perforated drain added, geogrid installed where needed, and the wall rebuilt.
How to prevent itDrainage behind the wall is the single most important detail.
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.
Rural lots with long frontage, farm fields and clay soils mean long driveways and lanes that need a strong base and good drainage. On sloped Whitehouse Station 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.
Plan with confidence
Reviews
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Tom, his son, and their crew replaced our front walkway and steps and repaired a foundation wall on our home. They were here on time every morning and cleaned up before they left for the day. The quality of their work is outstanding.
— Kate L., 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 Hunterdon County, require permits for stoop replacement, railings and retaining walls over a certain height. We’ll check Whitehouse Station’s requirements during your estimate.
Yes. We grade, base and pave long driveways and farm lanes around Whitehouse Station and Readington, with drainage designed for open fields and heavy equipment.
Typically 3–6 working days including demolition, footing, masonry and finishing.
When mortar joints are recessed, sandy or missing. Repointing with compatible mortar protects the brick and stops water getting in.
Efflorescence: salts carried to the surface by moisture. Clean it, then find and stop the water source.
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
