59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Carthage, MO (2026)
21 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Carthage: RoadCo Paving, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Shane's Asphalt Paving, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 21.
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Most-reviewed: Bailey's Asphalt & Sealcoating, 27 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 21 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
21 Carthage paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 21 rated businesses.
Top 10 paving contractors in Carthage at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RoadCo Paving | 59 | 5.0★ (8) | Carthage | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Bailey's Asphalt & Sealcoating | 59 | 4.4★ (27) | Webb City, 9 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Shane's Asphalt Paving | 58 | 5.0★ (9) | Carl Junction, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Blevins Asphalt Construction | 57 | 3.4★ (10) | Carthage | — | — |
| 5 | Hicklin Asphalt | 57 | 3.9★ (7) | Carthage | — | — |
| 6 | Mullen's Asphalt Paving | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Carthage | Sat | — |
| 7 | Ward's Asphalt | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Carl Junction, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Jack Lowery’s asphalt paving | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Joplin, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Joplin Striping & Sealing | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Webb City, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Tri-State Chip Seal Paving | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Joplin, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 21 best paving contractors in Carthage, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Webb City, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, the most in Carthage.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carl Junction, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carthage
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Carthage
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Carthage
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carl Junction, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Webb City, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Quality paving
Based in Joplin, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Bettes paving
Based in Joplin, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Webb City, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.2★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Neosho, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#19 Asphalt Express
Based in Carl Junction, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carthage
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 13 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Carthage
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Asphalt Construction | 15 mi | |
| American Paving | 13 mi | |
| Arrow Asphalt Paving LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Highway Maintenance Department | 23 mi | |
| Logan Paving | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| R & R Paving | 3 mi | |
| SIMON'S ASPHALT | 8 mi | |
| Tri-State Sealing And Striping | 23 mi | |
| Worton Painting | 16 mi |
How we ranked Carthage paving contractors
We scored 21 Carthage 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 Carthage 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 Carthage: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Carthage?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Carthage, MO is RoadCo Paving with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Bailey's Asphalt & Sealcoating (#2) and Shane's Asphalt Paving (#3) follow. We ranked 21 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Carthage?
ContractorsRanked ranks 21 paving contractors serving Carthage, MO. 5 of them are based in Carthage; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 9 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which paving contractors in Carthage are open 24/7?
4 ranked paving contractors in Carthage post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are RoadCo Paving (#1), Shane's Asphalt Paving (#3) and Jack Lowery’s asphalt paving (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which paving contractors in Carthage work on weekends?
10 of 21 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are RoadCo Paving (#1), Bailey's Asphalt & Sealcoating (#2) and Shane's Asphalt Paving (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Carthage paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 21 rated paving contractors in Carthage is 4.4★, with a median of 7 reviews. Bailey's Asphalt & Sealcoating has the most, 27 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 Carthage count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Carthage 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 Carthage
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 21 paving contractors serving Carthage.
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