For homeowners from horse country to the beach
Asphalt Paving in Monmouth County, NJ That Holds Up on Clay and Salt Air
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- No More Puddles
- Estate-Ready Entrance
- Storm-Tough Surface
Sound familiar?
Wet clay and coastal storms tear up driveways that were built too thin.
- Water sits in low spots for days after rain, and the top slowly turns into a web of cracks.
- Long farm drives in Colts Neck rut and sag where trucks and horse trailers turn around.
- Wind, sun and salt fade the asphalt to gray and pit it, so it looks old after a few seasons.
Local conditions
Greensand hills inland, loose sand at the shore
Monmouth County sits on the inner coastal plain. Through the Colts Neck, Holmdel and Marlboro belt, the ground is greensand marl and clayey loam that drains slowly and stays wet after rain. Closer to the ocean the soil turns sandy, which drains fast but slides under weight. The Navesink, Shrewsbury and Manasquan rivers, the Swimming River Reservoir and nor'easters off the Atlantic all mean one thing for a driveway here: water is the main enemy.
What we see most in Monmouth County
Soft, wet base
Clay that holds rain lets the stone underneath pump and sink, so cracks show up in the tire paths first.
Birdbath puddles
Flat spots hold water after every storm, and each freeze opens the surface a little wider.
Salt and sun wear
Near the beach the top layer dries out, turns gray and starts to shed loose stones.
Crushed edges on long drives
Trucks, trailers and mowers roll off the side of narrow estate drives and break the unsupported edge.
The solution
A Driveway Built From the Ground Up for Monmouth Soil
We get it. You paid for a driveway once, and it did not last.
Maybe it looked great for a year. Then the puddles came back, the cracks spread and the edges began to break off. That is not bad luck. In much of this area the ground holds water, and asphalt laid over a thin base moves right along with it. You deserve a crew that fixes the cause, not just the surface.
Gallagher and Sons Paving has been in business for 61 years. Our grandfather started the company, and four generations of our family have learned this trade on the job. Owner Patrick Gallagher runs a licensed and insured crew, and we put a 3-year guarantee on our workmanship and materials.
We dig out soft soil, build a firm, graded base and pitch the new asphalt so water runs off and away. You get a driveway you can finally stop worrying about.
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What you get
Water Goes Where It Should
Grading and pitch set on site
We shape the base so rain runs to the lawn or the gutter, not toward your garage or down into the stone.
A Base That Won't Pump
Excavation and compacted stone
Soggy clay squeezes up through thin stone. We remove the soft layer and build back with packed stone set to your soil.
A Finish That Fits the Home
Clean edges and tight seams
Crisp lines at the garage and street and a deep black top that suits a colonial, a farmhouse or a beach cottage.
How it works
3 simple steps
- Step 1
Ask for your free estimate
Call or fill out the form. We set a time to walk the property, watch how water moves and look at the ground.
- Step 2
We rebuild it right
Our crew lifts the old surface, fixes soft spots, grades the stone base and lays fresh hot asphalt, then rolls it tight.
- Step 3
Pull in on solid ground
You come home to a dark, even driveway that drains well, with a written 3-year guarantee behind it.
The difference
Why Monmouth homeowners pick us over the usual paving crews
When you work with Gallagher and Sons Paving
- One family, 61 years, four generations of pavers
- We check the ground before we price the job
- Base depth and asphalt thickness written on your quote
- 3-year guarantee on workmanship and materials
- Licensed, insured and on call for emergencies
Traditional companies
- Door-knocking crews that may be gone next year
- Price it from the curb without looking at the soil
- Vague quotes that skip the base entirely
- Promises made out loud and never written down
- Hard to reach once the check has cleared
Features
Built to make it easy
We Know This Ground
From marl in the hills to sand by the beach, we plan each job around the soil under it.
Built Up in Layers
A compacted stone base goes in first, then hot asphalt rolled smooth and dense.
Long Drives Welcome
Winding estate drives and farm lanes get the same care as a short front apron.
Neat Work on Tight Lots
On narrow shore lots we protect lawns, curbs and the cars next door while we work.
Three-Year Guarantee
Our workmanship and materials are covered for three years after the job.
Help After a Storm
Washout or a sudden sinkhole? Call our emergency line and we will come make it safe.
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Monmouth County
Towns we work in
County seat: Freehold Borough
- Colts Neck
- Freehold
- Marlboro
- Manalapan
- Rumson
- Wall
- Manasquan
- Millstone
- Englishtown
- Morganville
- Holmdel
- Middletown
- Lincroft
- Little Silver
- Red Bank
- Shrewsbury
- Tinton Falls
- Eatontown
- Hazlet
- Matawan
- Farmingdale
- Ocean Township
- Deal
- Belmar
- Sea Girt
Typical projects here
- Long estate driveways in Rumson and horse farm lanes
- Full driveway replacement on clay soil
- Narrow driveways at shore homes in Wall and Manasquan
- Sealcoating and crack filling
- Storm damage and washout repair
- Regrading for drainage before paving
Our recommendation
If your driveway is worn out, do not just add a new layer on top. On clay, that buries the problem and it comes back. Have us check the base first. If it is sound, an overlay may be all you need. If it is soft, a full rebuild is the fix that lasts. Near the shore, plan on regular sealcoating to keep salt and sun off the surface.
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Monmouth County questions
Still have questions? Call (908) 720-2444. We pick up.
Why do driveways crack so fast in Colts Neck and Holmdel?+
Much of that area sits on greensand and clay that hold water. When the base stays wet it shifts, and the asphalt on top cracks. We dig out soft spots and build a stronger stone base where the soil calls for it.
Can you pave a long estate or horse farm driveway?+
Yes. Long drives are a big part of our work in this county. We plan the grade so water leaves the drive, and we set the base to carry trucks, trailers and farm equipment.
Do shore homes in Belmar and Sea Girt need anything different?+
Sun, salt and wind dry out the top of the asphalt over time. Sealcoating keeps it dark and keeps water out. Many of those driveways are also narrow, so we bring the right size equipment and work clean.
My street near the Shrewsbury River floods. Can a new driveway help?+
Often, yes. We look at where the water comes from and pitch the new surface away from the house. We cannot stop a flood, but we can help your driveway drain fast and dry out sooner.
Do you also work in Freehold, Manalapan and Millstone?+
Yes. We pave all over the county, from the western farm towns out to the coast. Estimates are always free, and we will tell you plainly what your driveway needs.
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