65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 253 Google reviews, the most in Bear.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Bear, DE (2026)
73 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Bear: Allen’s Sealcoating, CR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 253 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Driveway Doctors, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 73.
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Most-reviewed: Nu-Seal Sealcoating And Asphalt Maintenance, 251 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 73 ranked after Allen’s Sealcoating; ranked #21.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
73 Bear paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 46 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 73 rated businesses.
Top 10 paving contractors in Bear at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allen’s Sealcoating | 65 | 5.0★ (253) | Middletown, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Kelly's Sealcoating | 64 | 5.0★ (144) | North Star, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Black Rock Paving and Sealcoating Inc | 62 | 4.9★ (93) | Bear | Sat | — |
| 4 | Driveway Doctors | 61 | 4.9★ (29) | Newark, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Mr Asphalt | 61 | 5.0★ (26) | Bear | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | White's Custom Paving | 60 | 4.9★ (46) | Wilmington, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Progress Paving & Sealcoating | 59 | 4.9★ (63) | Wilmington, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Richards Paving | 59 | 3.8★ (11) | Bear | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Atlantic Asphalt | 59 | 4.8★ (39) | Newark, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | JNJ Asphalt Paving | 59 | 5.0★ (36) | Middletown, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
The 73 best paving contractors in Bear, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in North Star, 7 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bear
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#5 Mr Asphalt
Based in Bear
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bear
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Rocky's Paving
Based in Brookside, 2 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Glasgow, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookside, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glasgow, 1 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Chester, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 225 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hockessin, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Chester, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ridley Park, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Broomall, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 251 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Downingtown, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Tinos Paving
Based in Oxford, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Driveway Man
Based in Wilmington, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 141 Google reviews.
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 73 ranked paving contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Bear
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Paving Services | 8 mi | |
| All Sports Surfaces | Pickleball Court Paving Tennis & Basketball | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Area Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| B & F Paving Inc | 8 mi | |
| B Johnson Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Back To Blacktop Sealcoating | 1 mi | |
| Contractors Materials | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| D & D Contractors | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Del construction | 3 mi | |
| Dix Hollow Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Edgemoor Materials Inc | 10 mi | |
| Emerald Home Improvement LLC | 4 mi | |
| Fresh Hardscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Independence Construction Material | 11 mi | |
| Middletown Sealcoating | 16 mi | |
| R&J Construction, Inc. | 3 mi | |
| Refined Products Company/Think green Delaware | 11 mi | |
| Roy's Paving LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Tapias Paving | 12 mi | |
| WJV General Contractors | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
How we ranked Bear paving contractors
We scored 73 Bear 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 Bear 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 Bear: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Bear?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Bear, DE is Allen’s Sealcoating with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 253 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Kelly's Sealcoating (#2) and Black Rock Paving and Sealcoating Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 73 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Bear?
ContractorsRanked ranks 73 paving contractors serving Bear, DE. 3 of them are based in Bear; 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 Bear are open 24/7?
10 ranked paving contractors in Bear post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Driveway Doctors (#4), White's Custom Paving (#6) and Richards Paving (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which paving contractors in Bear work on weekends?
46 of 73 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Allen’s Sealcoating (#1), Kelly's Sealcoating (#2) and Black Rock Paving and Sealcoating Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Bear paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 73 rated paving contractors in Bear is 4.9★, with a median of 19 reviews. Allen’s Sealcoating has the most, 253 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Bear count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Bear 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 Bear
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 73 paving contractors serving Bear.
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