54/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 541 Google reviews, the most in Central.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Central, SC (2026)
26 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Central: Walters Exterior, CR Score 54/100; 4.9★ from 541 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM.
- 21
Most-reviewed: Concrete Master Upstate LLC, 97 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 26 ranked after Walters Exterior; ranked #21.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
26 Central paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 26 rated businesses.
Top 10 paving contractors in Central at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walters Exterior | 54 | 4.9★ (541) | Piedmont, 18 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Clemson Public Works Department | 54 | 4.6★ (5) | Central | Sat | — |
| 3 | D & G Owens Asphalt Paving Co | 54 | 4.6★ (7) | Seneca, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Carolina Seal Coating | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Seneca, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Panagakos Asphalt Plant | 53 | 4.7★ (31) | Greenville, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Precision Asphalt | 52 | 5.0★ (8) | Sumter, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | McAbee Construction Asphalt Paving & Grading LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (12) | Anderson, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Seal-Pro Asphalt Maintenance | 52 | 5.0★ (17) | Greenville, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Childers Asphalt Paving | 51 | 3.8★ (5) | Easley, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Rogers Group, Inc. | 51 | 3.8★ (25) | Anderson, 14 mi away | — | — |
The 26 best paving contractors in Central, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Central
54/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seneca, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Seneca, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sumter, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Anderson, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easley, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ 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 Anderson, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easley, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easley, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Clemson, 4 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seneca, 10 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
Based in Anderson, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt mixing plant”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Piedmont, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boardman, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seneca, 14 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 97 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Anderson, 16 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 PMC L&T, LLC.
Based in Easley, 10 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 23 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving materials supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenwood, 23 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
All 26 paving contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Pastor Construction LLC | 44 | 5.0★ (9) | 18 mi |
Also serving Central
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bagwell Asphalt Co | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Carolina Finishers | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Cat Construction Company LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Dillard Construction Group LLC | 16 mi | |
| Earth Materials Grading | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Jessamine Landscaping - Hardscape and Design | 14 mi | |
| King Asphalt | 8 mi | |
| Kuma Concrete | 1.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Palmetto State Construction Co | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Palmetto Surface Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Pavement Maintenance Specialists Inc. | 13 mi | |
| Premier Paving and Grading | 1.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Priority Paving and Sealcoating | 16 mi | |
| Seal King Asphalt & Concrete Sealcoating | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Smiths Striping and Sealcoating | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| StoneWorks & Landscaping LLC | 13 mi | |
| Stuck-On-Concrete | 14 mi | |
| Tollison Asphalt Paving Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Tucker Concrete Paving | 16 mi | |
| Upstate Carolina Asphalt Resealing | 14 mi |
How we ranked Central paving contractors
We scored 26 Central 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 Central 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 Central: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Central?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Central, SC is Walters Exterior with a CR Score of 54/100. It has 4.9★ from 541 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 6 PM. Clemson Public Works Department (#2) and D & G Owens Asphalt Paving Co (#3) follow. We ranked 26 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Central?
ContractorsRanked ranks 26 paving contractors serving Central, SC. 1 of them is based in Central; 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 Central work on weekends?
11 of 26 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Walters Exterior (#1), Clemson Public Works Department (#2) and Panagakos Asphalt Plant (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Central paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 26 rated paving contractors in Central is 4.7★, with a median of 11 reviews. Walters Exterior has the most, 541 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 Central count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Central 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 Central
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 26 paving contractors serving Central.
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