Serving Whitehouse Station & Hunterdon County
Asphalt, pavers and concrete for driveways, patios, walkways and parking areas in Whitehouse Station, NJ, built on a properly compacted base.
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Whitehouse Station, NJ
Quick answer
Old Irish Paving & Masonry provides paving services in Whitehouse Station, 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 Hunterdon County.
Whitehouse Station mixes village homes near the station with farm properties and larger subdivisions on generous lots across Readington Township. Whatever you’re paving in Whitehouse Station, the result depends on what’s underneath: excavation to stable ground, a compacted stone base, and drainage that moves water away from your home.
Rural lots with long frontage, farm fields and clay soils mean long driveways and lanes that need a strong base and good drainage.
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 seeWater ponds near the garage door, along the edges or in tire ruts long after the rain stops.
Why it happensThe driveway was graded flat or sloped the wrong way, or the base has settled in spots. Standing water seeps into cracks and accelerates every other kind of damage.
How we fix itSmall birdbaths can sometimes be corrected with an infrared or hot-mix leveling patch. Where the overall pitch is wrong, the surface has to come out so the base can be regraded, sometimes with a trench drain or dry well added.
How to prevent itPitch matters most at installation. Ask any contractor exactly where water will go before they pave.
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 seeSlabs have dropped at one end, creating a step or a puddle.
Why it happensBase washout, poor compaction or erosion under the slab.
How we fix itWe remove and repour on a compacted base, correcting drainage.
How to prevent itKeep water from running under slabs.
Long driveways and farm lanes are common around Whitehouse Station. We build them with a deeper stone base, a crown or cross-pitch to shed water, and turnarounds so you don’t back onto Route 22 or 523.
We pave long residential drives, farm lanes and business lots around Whitehouse Station, matching asphalt thickness to the vehicles that use them.
Every Whitehouse Station 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 |
Businesses along Route 22 and in Readington Township rely on us for lot paving and maintenance. For homeowners, see residential paving, and for businesses see commercial paving.
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
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 Whitehouse Station homeowners and parking lots and access drives for local businesses.
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.
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.
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.
No. Every 2–3 years is right for most driveways. Sealing too often builds up a film that can crack and peel.
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
