59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Ashland, KY (2026)
14 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Ashland: J&J Paving Essentials LLC, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Tri State Enterprise, 52 Google reviews at 3.7★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Ashland paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.1★ across 14 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Paving contractors in Ironville ranking. See Paving contractors in Ironville
Top 10 paving contractors in Ashland at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J&J Paving Essentials LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (15) | Ashland | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Ironton City Street Department | 51 | 2.8★ (5) | Ironton, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Tri-State Lawn & Landscape Pros. | 50 | 4.1★ (23) | Huntington, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Brandon Terry Paving LLC | 50 | 4.7★ (12) | Pea Ridge, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Tri State Enterprise | 49 | 3.7★ (52) | Flatwoods, 5 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Paving Solutions | 49 | 4.1★ (22) | Huntington, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Rick Eplion Paving Inc | 48 | 4.8★ (19) | Huntington, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Southern West Virginia Asphalt, Inc. - Huntington Asphalt | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | Huntington, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Marathon Petroleum Big Sandy Asphalt Terminal | 48 | 4.0★ (4) | Meads, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | proper concrete and sealcoating | 47 | 4.6★ (9) | Huntington, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
The 14 best paving contractors in Ashland, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ironton, 5 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pea Ridge, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Flatwoods, 5 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 52 Google reviews, the most in Ashland.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 10 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 15 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 15 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Meads, 11 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 6 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 16 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheelersburg, 20 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth, 21 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Public Works
Based in Huntington, 11 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Public works department”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
How we ranked Ashland paving contractors
We scored 14 Ashland 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 2, 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 Ashland 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 Ashland: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Ashland?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Ashland, KY is J&J Paving Essentials LLC with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Ironton City Street Department (#2) and Tri-State Lawn & Landscape Pros. (#3) follow. We ranked 14 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Ashland?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 paving contractors serving Ashland, KY. 1 of them is based in Ashland; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which paving contractors in Ashland work on weekends?
3 of 14 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are J&J Paving Essentials LLC (#1), Tri-State Lawn & Landscape Pros. (#3) and proper concrete and sealcoating (#10). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ashland paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated paving contractors in Ashland is 4.1★, with a median of 11 reviews. Tri State Enterprise has the most, 52 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Ashland count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ashland 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 Ashland
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 paving contractors serving Ashland.
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