Serving Long Valley & Morris County
Custom paver, bluestone and natural stone patios with seat walls, steps and fire pits for Long Valley, NJ homes.
Three decades paving NJ properties
Fully licensed NJ contractor
Owner-led, hands-on projects
Written, no-obligation quotes
Long Valley, NJ
Quick answer
Old Irish Paving & Masonry designs and builds patios in Long Valley, NJ, using interlocking pavers, bluestone, natural stone and concrete. Each patio is pitched away from the house, built on a compacted stone base, and can include seat walls, steps, fire pits and planters. Most patios are completed in 3–7 days.
Natural stone and bluestone patios with walls and fire pits suit Long Valley’s rural setting.
Steep grades, rock ledge and heavy runoff, especially on Schooley’s Mountain, demand strong bases, crowned surfaces and proper drainage. So we design every patio with drainage in mind, sloped away from the house and built on a base that won’t settle.
Key facts
Problems we solve
These are the issues we’re called about most in Long Valley and nearby Morris County: some are specific to local soils, terrain and housing, others are common across New Jersey.
What you seeWashed-out edges, slick winter surfaces and runoff damage.
Why it happensSteep grades and heavy runoff.
How we fix itHeavier base, crowned surfaces, swales, culverts and Belgian block edges.
How to prevent itClear drainage each season.
What you seeLedge and large stones when digging.
Why it happensRocky glacial terrain.
How we fix itProper equipment and design adjustments, priced transparently.
How to prevent itExpect it and plan for it.
What you seeErosion and unusable slopes.
Why it happensHillside lots.
How we fix itRetaining walls and terraced patios with drainage.
How to prevent itKeep downspouts away from walls.
What you seeCracks, heaved slabs and a dated look.
Why it happensAge, freeze-thaw, roots and a slab poured without a proper base or joints.
How we fix itReplace it with pavers or bluestone on a compacted base, or overlay a structurally sound slab with pavers or stone if door heights allow.
How to prevent itChoose materials that can be repaired piece by piece.
What you seeChalky white film (efflorescence), oil spots, rust marks or dull color.
Why it happensEfflorescence is natural salts migrating out of concrete pavers. Oil and rust come from cars, fertilizer and furniture, and UV fades color over time.
How we fix itWe clean with the correct product for each stain, then optionally apply a sealer to enhance color and make future cleaning easier.
How to prevent itWipe up oil quickly, keep fertilizer off pavers, and seal if you want a richer, easier-to-clean surface.
What you seeDifferent colors and materials from years of spot repairs.
Why it happensRepairs made without matching materials.
How we fix itWe replace the walk in a cohesive material that ties into the driveway and steps, or source the closest match for small repairs.
How to prevent itPlan driveway, walk and steps together.
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.
Sunken pavers, loose bluestone and crumbling joints can often be repaired by rebuilding the base and resetting the surface. See patio repair.
Plan with confidence
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
Price depends on size, material, excavation, access and features like walls and steps. We provide free written quotes after a design visit.
Pavers offer more colors and are easy to repair, while bluestone gives a classic natural look. We bring samples of both.
Yes. We grade, base and compact steep driveways carefully, and add drainage swales, culverts or trench drains so runoff doesn’t wash out the edges.
Very little. Sweep, top up joint sand occasionally and, if you like, seal pavers every few years.
Usually a thin or poorly compacted base, or water undermining it. The fix is to lift the pavers, rebuild the base in compacted lifts and reset them.
Clean the joints and refill with polymeric sand, which hardens when misted. Keep joints topped up and swept.
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
