Serving Trenton & Mercer County
Driveways, asphalt, pavers, patios, stoops, retaining walls and foundation work for homes and businesses in Trenton and across Mercer County.
Three decades paving NJ properties
Fully licensed NJ contractor
Owner-led, hands-on projects
Written, no-obligation quotes
Trenton, NJ
Quick answer
Old Irish Paving & Masonry is a family-owned, licensed and insured paving and masonry contractor serving Trenton, NJ (Mercer County) and nearby towns. We install and repair asphalt and paver driveways, patios, walkways, stoops, steps and retaining walls, and provide basement waterproofing and foundation repair. Estimates are free.
We’ve been paving and building in Mercer County for more than three decades, and Trenton (Trenton’s neighborhoods including Chambersburg, Mill Hill and the West Ward) is part of our regular service area. Trenton’s rowhomes and older brick houses often have masonry stoops, steps and small front areas that need careful restoration.
Dense city lots with older infrastructure and limited space call for careful access planning and compact equipment. That local knowledge shapes every quote we write: how deep to dig, how much base to install, which way water should run, and which materials will look right on your home.
Key facts
Problems we solve
These are the issues we’re called about most in Trenton and nearby Mercer County: some are specific to local soils, terrain and housing, others are common across New Jersey.
What you seeLoose bricks, failing joints and broken treads.
Why it happensAge, salt and freeze-thaw.
How we fix itRepointing, rebuilding and matching brick.
How to prevent itAvoid rock salt.
What you seeLittle room for equipment or materials.
Why it happensDense city blocks.
How we fix itCompact equipment and careful scheduling.
How to prevent itPlan access and parking with us.
What you seePads that hold water and crack.
Why it happensThin base and poor drainage.
How we fix itRebuild with base and pitch to drain.
How to prevent itKeep water moving off.
What you seeA lip has formed at the apron, the sidewalk or the garage slab.
Why it happensDifferent materials settle at different rates, and tree roots and frost lift edges.
How we fix itWe remove and rebuild the transition with a compacted base. At the street we can install a Belgian block or paver apron that ages well.
How to prevent itMake transitions part of the original design rather than an afterthought.
What you seePeople trip on the top or bottom step.
Why it happensSteps settled or were built with inconsistent riser heights.
How we fix itWe rebuild with uniform risers and treads, a proper landing at the door, and railings where needed.
How to prevent itConsistent steps are a safety issue, not just a cosmetic one.
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.
Driveways: City driveways and rear parking pads in Trenton are compact, so we plan access carefully and build durable surfaces with good drainage to the street.
Masonry: Brick stoop restoration, step rebuilding and repointing on rowhomes and older brick buildings are the core of our Trenton masonry work.
Outdoor living: Small paver patios turn Trenton back yards into usable outdoor rooms.
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.
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
Yes. We visit your Trenton property, measure and discuss options, then give you a written, no-obligation quote. Call (908) 992-2345 to book.
Asphalt and paver driveways, patios, walkways, stoops and steps, retaining walls, concrete, parking lots, repairs and sealcoating, basement waterproofing and foundation repair.
Yes. We repoint, rebuild and replace brick stoops and steps on Trenton rowhomes and older brick homes, matching materials as closely as possible.
Most asphalt driveways take 1–2 days. Paver driveways and patios usually take 3–7 days depending on size and design.
Usually not permanently. The separation means the stoop has no proper footing. Rebuilding on a footing below frost depth is the lasting fix.
Water gets under the tread, freezes and breaks the mortar bed. Resetting on a fresh bed with a slight forward pitch and good joints solves it.
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
