Serving Middletown & Monmouth County
Stoops, steps, retaining walls, brick and stone work, Belgian block and masonry repairs for Middletown, NJ homes and businesses.
Three decades paving NJ properties
Fully licensed NJ contractor
Owner-led, hands-on projects
Written, no-obligation quotes
Middletown, NJ
Quick answer
Old Irish Paving & Masonry provides masonry services in Middletown, 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.
We build stoops, steps, retaining walls and patio masonry across Middletown, and restore older brick and stone on established homes.
Middletown is one of Monmouth County’s largest towns, with bayshore cottages in Belford and Port Monmouth, post-war neighborhoods near Route 35, and large homes in Lincroft and Navesink. 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 Middletown and nearby Monmouth County: some are specific to local soils, terrain and housing, others are common across New Jersey.
What you seeFaster wear on masonry and paving in Belford, Port Monmouth and Leonardo.
Why it happensSalt air and coastal storms.
How we fix itSalt-tolerant materials, compatible mortars and drainage that sheds storm water quickly.
How to prevent itSpring rinsing and sealing.
What you seeWorn estate-style driveways and broken Belgian block.
Why it happensAge and heavy use.
How we fix itRebuilds, overlays and Belgian block resetting.
How to prevent itRegular sealcoating.
What you seePatios settling where backfill meets the foundation.
Why it happensLoose backfill soil compacting over time.
How we fix itExcavating and compacting properly before rebuilding the patio base.
How to prevent itPitch away from the house.
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 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 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.
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.
Conditions range from sandy bayshore lots to hilly, wooded properties near the Navesink River, so we tailor base and drainage to each neighborhood. 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
★★★★★
I couldn't be happier with the work Old Irish Paving did on my driveway! The team was professional, efficient, and the quality of their work is outstanding. They made the whole process stress-free from start to finish.
— Angel G., Google review
★★★★★
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
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 Monmouth County, require permits for stoop replacement, railings and retaining walls over a certain height. We’ll check Middletown’s requirements during your estimate.
Yes. We work throughout Middletown Township, including Lincroft, Navesink, Belford, Leonardo, Port Monmouth and River Plaza.
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
