Serving Somerville & Somerset County
Driveways, patios, walkways and steps for Somerville, NJ homeowners, designed with you and built by a family crew.
Three decades paving NJ properties
Fully licensed NJ contractor
Owner-led, hands-on projects
Written, no-obligation quotes
Somerville, NJ
Quick answer
Old Irish Paving & Masonry provides residential paving in Somerville, NJ: asphalt and paver driveways, patios, walkways, stoops and steps, Belgian block and repairs. We’re family-owned, licensed and insured with 30+ years of experience, and we offer free on-site estimates.
Somerville is the Somerset County seat, with older homes on compact lots, narrow driveways, front porches and brick stoops.
Narrow Somerville driveways are often shared or squeezed between houses. We replace and widen where possible, and use pavers or Belgian block to dress them up.
Key facts
Problems we solve
These are the issues we’re called about most in Somerville and nearby Somerset County: some are specific to local soils, terrain and housing, others are common across New Jersey.
What you seeTight drives between houses with cracked surfaces.
Why it happensOlder compact lots.
How we fix itCareful rebuilds protecting neighbors’ foundations and fences.
How to prevent itDurable edges and good pitch to the street.
What you seeLoose treads, crumbling brick and wobbly railings.
Why it happensAge and weather.
How we fix itRepoint, reset or rebuild with matched materials.
How to prevent itAvoid rock salt.
What you seeDamp basements and puddles near the foundation.
Why it happensFlat lots and paving pitched the wrong way.
How we fix itRe-pitching paving and adding drainage.
How to prevent itExtend downspouts.
What you seeSlabs have cracked, lifted at the joints, or the surface is flaking off in patches.
Why it happensFreeze-thaw, road salt, tree roots, a weak base or concrete poured without air entrainment and proper control joints.
How we fix itIsolated slabs can be removed and repoured. If the whole driveway is scaling or heaving, replacing it with new concrete, asphalt or pavers on a properly built base is the lasting fix.
How to prevent itAvoid rock salt and ammonium-based de-icers, and seal concrete every few years.
What you seeUneven brick, wide joints and bricks tipping at the edges.
Why it happensBrick laid on soil or sand without a compacted base or edge restraint.
How we fix itWe lift and clean the brick, build a compacted base, and relay it with a solid edge restraint.
How to prevent itEdge restraint and polymeric sand keep brick tight.
What you seeRailings that move when you lean on them, with rust stains around the posts.
Why it happensWater entering the post holes, rusting the steel and cracking the masonry.
How we fix itWe reset or replace the railings, core-drill fresh holes and seal them so water can’t get in.
How to prevent itKeep posts sealed and painted.
Compact paver patios make the most of Somerville’s smaller back yards. We bring samples, discuss how you use the space and suggest layouts that suit your home and budget, so the driveway, walkway and steps look like one design.
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.
We protect lawns and plantings, keep the site safe and tidy each day, and explain the schedule clearly. Read what customers say on our reviews page.
Plan with confidence
Reviews
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
FAQ
Yes. Our crew handles paving and masonry, so the whole front of your home can be designed and built at once.
Financing may be available for qualifying projects. See financing.
Yes. We plan access carefully, protect neighboring property and foundations, and build a properly pitched driveway in asphalt, pavers or concrete.
It depends on the season. Call (908) 992-2345 and we’ll give you a realistic start window with your quote.
Regrade the driveway so it pitches away from the garage, or install a trench drain across the driveway in front of the door, piped to a dry well or daylight.
You can, but it rarely looks or performs right next to asphalt or pavers, and many towns limit driveway width. A paved widening on a matching base is the lasting fix.
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
