Paver & Concrete Contractor in Somerset, NJ
Somerset, in Franklin Township, sits on Piedmont clay and shale. That soil is the reason so many local patios heave, and the reason we start every job with the base.
Somerset is part of Franklin Township, running along Easton Avenue and Route 27 between New Brunswick and the Delaware & Raritan Canal. Homes range from mid-century neighborhoods to newer developments with larger yards.
The ground here is different from the sandy shore towns we also serve. Somerset sits in New Jersey’s Piedmont, where reddish clay over shale is common. Clay drains slowly and swells when it freezes, so building on it takes:
- excavation below the soft, wet layer;
- a compacted stone base built in lifts;
- grading and drainage planned before the first paver.
Popular projects in Somerset include backyard paver patios, driveways, walkways and retaining walls for sloped lots.
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Recent work from our Central NJ crews
The kind of projects we build for Somerset homeowners. Real photos, no stock images.
Questions from Somerset homeowners
Why do patios in Somerset heave?
The dense clay common in the area holds water, and water that freezes expands. A patio on a thin base over clay moves every winter. We excavate deeper, build a compacted stone base and make sure water has somewhere to go.
Is Somerset its own town?
Somerset is a community within Franklin Township, Somerset County. Franklin Township's rules apply for permits.
Planning a project in Somerset?
Call or text Manasses for a free, written estimate. Send a photo of your yard and we'll tell you what makes sense before anyone visits.