60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Ames, IA (2026)
10 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Ames: MasterGrass Landscape & Lawn Care, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 10.
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Most-reviewed: Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation, 143 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Ames paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 10 rated businesses.
Top 10 paving contractors in Ames at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MasterGrass Landscape & Lawn Care | 60 | 4.9★ (81) | Ames | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation | 55 | 4.7★ (143) | Ankeny, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Asphalt Repair Service Of Des Moines | 54 | 4.7★ (12) | Des Moines, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Country Landscapes & Nursery - Ames | 53 | 4.5★ (73) | Ames | — | — |
| 5 | Cooper and Sons, Inc. | 48 | 3.4★ (22) | Ames | — | — |
| 6 | Riverbend Outdoor Improvements, LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (10) | Boone, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Quick Concrete Solutions | 47 | 4.7★ (28) | Clive, 25 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Des Moines Asphalt and Paving | 46 | 3.7★ (3) | Ankeny, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | EverLine Coatings and Services | 42 | 5.0★ (4) | Norwalk, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Paragon Concrete | 41 | 5.0★ (5) | Grimes, 25 mi away | — | — |
The 10 best paving contractors in Ames, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ankeny, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 143 Google reviews, the most in Ames.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 73 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames
48/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boone, 13 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 25 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 23 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 23 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Line marking service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#10 Paragon Concrete
Based in Grimes, 25 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Ames
11 more paving contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ames City Public Works | In Ames | |
| Ames Public Works Operations | In Ames | |
| Hallett Materials | 23 mi | |
| Iowa Concrete Paving Association | 21 mi | |
| Jepson Striping & Parking Lot Maintenance LLC | 17 mi | |
| Manatt's Ames Operations Office | 1.0★ (1) | In Ames |
| Mid-Iowa Enterprises LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Ames |
| MIDWEST ROOFING, SIDING, GUTTERS AND MORE | 4.6★ (27) | In Ames |
| Pacific Asphalt Company | In Ames | |
| Reader's Contracting L.L.C. | 5.0★ (1) | In Ames |
| StraightLine Striping & Sealing LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
How we ranked Ames paving contractors
We scored 10 Ames paving contractors on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 3, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Ames data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Paving contractors in Ames: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Ames?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Ames, IA is MasterGrass Landscape & Lawn Care with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation (#2) and Asphalt Repair Service Of Des Moines (#3) follow. We ranked 10 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Ames?
ContractorsRanked ranks 10 paving contractors serving Ames, IA. 3 of them are based in Ames; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 11 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which paving contractors in Ames are open 24/7?
3 ranked paving contractors in Ames post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are MasterGrass Landscape & Lawn Care (#1), Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation (#2) and Asphalt Repair Service Of Des Moines (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which paving contractors in Ames work on weekends?
5 of 10 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are MasterGrass Landscape & Lawn Care (#1), Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation (#2) and Asphalt Repair Service Of Des Moines (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ames paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated paving contractors in Ames is 4.7★, with a median of 17 reviews. Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation has the most, 143 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank paving contractors?
Each paving contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do paving contractors outside Ames count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ames city center, our service radius for paving contractors. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can paving contractors pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Ames
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 paving contractors serving Ames.
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