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Best Paving Contractors in Arcata, CA (2026)

5 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Arcata: G R Sundberg Inc, CR Score 57/100; 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Alves Inc, 31 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 5 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

5 Arcata paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 5 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Paving contractors in Eureka ranking. See Paving contractors in Eureka

Top 5 paving contractors in Arcata at a glance

Top 5 paving contractors in Arcata at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1G R Sundberg Inc574.8★ (8)ArcataSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Alves Inc534.3★ (31)ArcataSatMost reviews
3Figas Construction524.8★ (4)Eureka, 5 mi away——
4Mercer-Fraser Co462.9★ (21)Eureka, 6 mi away——
5Kernen Construction464.5★ (8)McKinleyville, 5 mi away——

The 5 best paving contractors in Arcata, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Arcata

    #1 G R Sundberg Inc

    Based in Arcata

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    5211 Boyd Rd, Arcata, CA 95521
    View profile for G R Sundberg Inc(707) 825-6565

  2. #2 Alves Inc

    Based in Arcata

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 31 Google reviews, the most in Arcata.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4200 West End Rd, Arcata, CA 95521
    View profile for Alves Inc(707) 825-4725

  3. #3 Figas Construction

    Based in Eureka, 5 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    115 Redmond Rd, Eureka, CA 95503
    View profile for Figas Construction(707) 442-2620

  4. #4 Mercer-Fraser Co

    Based in Eureka, 6 mi away

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.9★ from 21 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 2.9★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    77 W 2nd St, Eureka, CA 95501
    View profile for Mercer-Fraser Co(707) 443-6371

  5. #5 Kernen Construction

    Based in McKinleyville, 5 mi away

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2350 Glendale Dr, McKinleyville, CA 95519
    View profile for Kernen Construction(707) 826-8686

How we ranked Arcata paving contractors

We scored 5 Arcata 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Arcata data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Paving contractors in Arcata: frequently asked questions

Who is the best paving contractor in Arcata?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Arcata, CA is G R Sundberg Inc with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Alves Inc (#2) and Figas Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 5 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many paving contractors are there in Arcata?

ContractorsRanked ranks 5 paving contractors serving Arcata, CA. 2 of them are based in Arcata; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which paving contractors in Arcata work on weekends?

2 of 5 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are G R Sundberg Inc (#1) and Alves Inc (#2). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Arcata paving contractors have?

The median Google rating among 5 rated paving contractors in Arcata is 4.5★, with a median of 8 reviews. Alves Inc has the most, 31 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 Arcata count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Arcata 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 Arcata

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 paving contractors serving Arcata.

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