Serving Middletown & Monmouth County
Asphalt, pavers and concrete for driveways, patios, walkways and parking areas in Middletown, NJ, built on a properly compacted base.
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 paving services in Middletown, NJ, including asphalt and blacktop driveways, interlocking pavers, concrete, patios, walkways and parking lots, plus repairs and sealcoating. We’re family-owned, licensed and insured, with 30+ years of experience in Monmouth County.
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. Whatever you’re paving in Middletown, the result depends on what’s underneath: excavation to stable ground, a compacted stone base, and drainage that moves water away from your home.
Conditions range from sandy bayshore lots to hilly, wooded properties near the Navesink River, so we tailor base and drainage to each neighborhood.
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 seeA patch of interconnected cracks that looks like reptile skin, usually in wheel paths or near the garage.
Why it happensThe base underneath has failed. Water got through surface cracks, softened the stone and soil, and the asphalt is now flexing under every car. It’s a structural failure, not a surface one.
How we fix itWe saw-cut around the failed area, dig out the asphalt and the wet base, install and compact new stone, then patch with hot-mix asphalt. If more than about a quarter of the driveway looks like this, full replacement is the better value.
How to prevent itSeal cracks as soon as they appear, keep downspouts discharging away from the driveway, and sealcoat every 2–3 years.
What you seeDips, waves or ruts in a paver driveway, patio or walk, often where cars turn or near downspouts.
Why it happensA base that was too thin, not compacted in lifts, or laid over soft clay without fabric, or too much bedding sand used to level a bad base.
How we fix itWe lift the pavers, remove the bedding and failed base, install and compact new stone in thin lifts (adding geotextile on clay), re-screed and reset the same pavers.
How to prevent itInsist on the right base depth for the use (about 6″ for patios, 8–12″ for driveways) and compaction in 2–3″ lifts.
What you seeThe top layer of concrete is peeling off in flakes or patches.
Why it happensFreeze-thaw cycles combined with de-icing salts, especially on concrete without air entrainment, or concrete that was overworked or finished with water on top.
How we fix itSmall areas can be resurfaced. Widespread scaling means replacement with air-entrained concrete, proper finishing and curing, then sealing.
How to prevent itNo rock salt or ammonium de-icers in the first winter, and seal every few years.
Middletown driveway projects range from tight bayshore drives to long Lincroft and Navesink driveways with paver aprons and Belgian block curbing.
Our asphalt crews pave and repair driveways throughout Middletown, plus commercial lots along Routes 35 and 36.
Every Middletown quote lists the excavation depth, base depth and finished thickness in writing so you can compare contractors fairly.
Compare them in our guide: asphalt vs. concrete vs. pavers.
Shopping centers and offices along Routes 35 and 36 rely on us for lot paving, repairs and sealcoating. For homeowners, see residential paving, and for businesses see commercial paving.
Plan with confidence
Reviews
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
FAQ
It depends on size, the condition of the existing surface, how much excavation and base is needed, access and the material. We give free written quotes after a short site visit.
Yes. We pave driveways, patios and walkways for Middletown homeowners and parking lots and access drives for local businesses.
Yes. We work throughout Middletown Township, including Lincroft, Navesink, Belford, Leonardo, Port Monmouth and River Plaza.
Spring through late fall, when asphalt plants are open and ground temperatures are above roughly 40–50°F. Book early, because spring and fall fill up quickly.
Most recurring cracks come from water getting into the base, not from the asphalt itself. Seal cracks while they’re small, fix drainage, and if alligator cracking has spread, rebuild the base in that area.
No. Bagged cold patch is a temporary fix. A permanent repair is saw-cut, excavated, rebuilt with compacted stone and filled with hot-mix asphalt.
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
