Serving Flanders & Morris County
Asphalt, pavers and concrete for driveways, patios, walkways and parking areas in Flanders, NJ, built on a properly compacted base.
Three decades paving NJ properties
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Flanders, NJ
Quick answer
Old Irish Paving & Masonry provides paving services in Flanders, 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 Morris County.
Flanders has many 1980s–2000s single-family neighborhoods and townhouse communities, where driveways, walkways and stoops are now due for replacement. Whatever you’re paving in Flanders, the result depends on what’s underneath: excavation to stable ground, a compacted stone base, and drainage that moves water away from your home.
Hilly terrain and glacial, rocky soils make drainage and base compaction the key to long-lasting paving in Flanders.
Key facts
Problems we solve
These are the issues we’re called about most in Flanders and nearby Morris County: some are specific to local soils, terrain and housing, others are common across New Jersey.
What you seeAlligator cracking, sunken edges and patches on 25–35-year-old driveways.
Why it happensBuilder-grade base from the original construction, plus decades of freeze-thaw.
How we fix itFull replacement with a compacted base, often widened for extra vehicles.
How to prevent itSealcoat every 2–3 years and crack-fill promptly.
What you seeSettled stoops, cracked walks and trip hazards across multiple units.
Why it happensUniform construction from the same era means problems appear at the same time.
How we fix itPhased repair and replacement programs with written proposals for HOA boards.
How to prevent itAnnual inspections by the community to catch hazards early.
What you seeLarge rocks and cobbles turn up when digging for walls and patios.
Why it happensMorris County’s glacial soils.
How we fix itWe screen, remove or reuse stone and adjust base design to firm conditions.
How to prevent itExpect some rock and build it into the plan.
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 seeGaps opening up between pavers, borders drifting into the lawn, cut pieces loosening.
Why it happensMissing or failed edge restraint. Without it, traffic pushes the paver field outward.
How we fix itWe reset the border on a compacted base and install a proper concrete or spiked edge restraint, then re-tighten and re-sand the field.
How to prevent itEdge restraint is non-negotiable on every paver job. Ask how it will be installed.
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.
Many Flanders driveways are original to the house and showing alligator cracking and sunken edges. Replacing them with a properly compacted base, and widening where families now have more cars, is our most common Flanders job.
We pave driveways for single-family homes and work with HOAs and property managers on community roads and parking areas around Flanders.
Every Flanders quote lists the excavation depth, base depth and finished thickness in writing so you can compare contractors fairly.
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.
| Surface | Why choose it | Upkeep |
|---|---|---|
| Asphalt / blacktop | Best value; handles plowing and salt | Sealcoat every 2–3 years |
| Interlocking pavers | Premium curb appeal; easy repairs | Re-sand joints occasionally |
| Concrete | Clean, bright, long-lasting | Seal periodically; avoid harsh de-icers |
| Bluestone / natural stone | Classic look for patios and walks | Repoint or reset occasionally |
HOAs, townhouse communities and businesses along Route 206 use us for parking area paving, patching and sealcoating. For homeowners, see residential paving, and for businesses see commercial paving.
Plan with confidence
Reviews
★★★★★
Last fall the Old Irish Paving crew repaired our front slate porch and our paver walkway and they did a great job! They came back to complete a minor repair and we are very happy. We are considering using them again for another project.
— Kathleen N., Google review
★★★★★
Wow! What an amazing paving & masonry company. This family-owned company is so knowledgeable and professional. The team gave our home such a clean and upgraded look.
— John Q., Google review
★★★★★
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
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 Flanders homeowners and parking lots and access drives for local businesses.
Yes. We provide written proposals for HOA boards and property managers for driveway, roadway, parking area, walkway and stoop projects.
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.
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
