57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Apex, NC (2026)
76 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Apex: BlackPeak Asphalt Driveway, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): JF Asphalt Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 76.
- 32
Most-reviewed: Fred Smith Company., 170 Google reviews at 2.8★, the most of 76 ranked; ranked #32.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
76 Apex paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 31 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 76 rated businesses.
Top 10 paving contractors in Apex at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackPeak Asphalt Driveway | 57 | 5.0★ (10) | Durham, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | EM Landscaping Service | 57 | 4.9★ (42) | Cary, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Clark Pavement Marking Inc | 57 | 4.4★ (14) | Apex | — | — |
| 4 | Raleigh Paving | 57 | 4.7★ (30) | Apex | — | — |
| 5 | JF Asphalt Services LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Graham, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Paved Assets | 56 | 4.9★ (55) | Raleigh, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Gutierrez Asphalt | 56 | 4.8★ (19) | Apex | — | — |
| 8 | Tier One Asphalt & Sealcoating | 56 | 5.0★ (19) | Rolesville, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Set In Stone Outdoor Co., LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Cary, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Ramirez general landscaping | 55 | 4.8★ (112) | Raleigh, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 76 best paving contractors in Apex, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Cary, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Apex
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Graham, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#6 Paved Assets
Based in Raleigh, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rolesville, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 80 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Unlimited Paving
Based in Raleigh, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Pavement Sealers
Based in Cary, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fuquay-Varina, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 129 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holly Springs, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt mixing plant”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt mixing plant”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Paving contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 76 ranked paving contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Apex
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Concrete Contractor | 5.0★ (2) | In Apex |
| Apex Concrete Crafting Co. | In Apex | |
| Apex Driveways | In Apex | |
| Bartholomew Paving Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Brick City Grading and Drainage | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Bumble Roofing of Northeast Raleigh | In Apex | |
| Castillo Sealcoating | In Apex | |
| Durham City Public Works | 1.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| EverLine Coatings and Services | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| JPG Masonry & Brick and Block | 1.0★ (1) | In Apex |
| Laborbudyz | 4.9★ (15) | In Apex |
| Landscaper | In Apex | |
| Local Concrete Co | In Apex | |
| Powell Masonry | 5.0★ (2) | In Apex |
| Reliant Outdoor Services | 5.0★ (6) | In Apex |
| SunSouth Carolinas | Patio Contractor & Landscape Designer | 5.0★ (8) | In Apex |
| Superior Roofing of NC | 4.9★ (97) | In Apex |
| T & G Asphalt Services | In Apex | |
| West Lake Landscaping | 5.0★ (11) | In Apex |
| WITS Paving & Traffic Control Company | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
How we ranked Apex paving contractors
We scored 76 Apex 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 Apex 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 Apex: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Apex?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Apex, NC is BlackPeak Asphalt Driveway with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. EM Landscaping Service (#2) and Clark Pavement Marking Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 76 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Apex?
ContractorsRanked ranks 76 paving contractors serving Apex, NC. 3 of them are based in Apex; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which paving contractors in Apex are open 24/7?
3 ranked paving contractors in Apex post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are JF Asphalt Services LLC (#5) and Turner Asphalt & Sealcoating (#16). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which paving contractors in Apex work on weekends?
31 of 76 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are BlackPeak Asphalt Driveway (#1), EM Landscaping Service (#2) and JF Asphalt Services LLC (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Apex paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 76 rated paving contractors in Apex is 4.7★, with a median of 16 reviews. Fred Smith Company. has the most, 170 reviews, and ranks #32. 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 Apex count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Apex 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 Apex
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 76 paving contractors serving Apex.
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