61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews, the most in Charleston.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Charleston, WV (2026)
14 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Charleston: Capitol Paving, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Tri-State Service Center LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 14.
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Most-reviewed: Tri State Paving, 16 Google reviews at 2.4★, the most of 14 ranked after Capitol Paving; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Charleston paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 paving contractors in Charleston at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capitol Paving | 61 | 4.8★ (43) | Charleston | — | Overall |
| 2 | Charleston Street Department | 57 | 4.4★ (9) | Charleston | — | — |
| 3 | Tri-State Service Center LLC | 56 | 4.4★ (8) | Cross Lanes, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Carr's Driveway & Gen Contractor | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Charleston | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Kanawha surface maintenance | 55 | 4.6★ (11) | Saint Albans, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Dunbar Public Works Director | 53 | 4.0★ (6) | Dunbar, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | A&B Paving and Sealing | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Cross Lanes, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | American Asphalt & Aggregates | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | Nitro, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | West Virginia Paving, Inc. - Main Office | 51 | 3.7★ (7) | Dunbar, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Nitro City Public Works | 51 | 4.0★ (9) | Nitro, 13 mi away | — | — |
The 14 best paving contractors in Charleston, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Charleston
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cross Lanes, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Saint Albans, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dunbar, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cross Lanes, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nitro, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dunbar, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nitro, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nitro, 13 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving materials supplier”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#12 SealMaster
Based in Charleston
47/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving materials supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Tri State Paving
Based in Hurricane, 21 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.4★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cross Lanes, 12 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Property maintenance”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Charleston
16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute Asphalt& Asphalt Maintenance Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Charleston |
| Construction Management Services | 23 mi | |
| Dep Of Highways | 5.0★ (1) | In Charleston |
| Highway Department | 1.0★ (1) | In Charleston |
| Highway Department | 3 mi | |
| Hobbs Asphalt Maintenance | 5.0★ (1) | In Charleston |
| MR ASPHALT INC | 10 mi | |
| Multicoat Products Inc | 13 mi | |
| Paving & Resurfacing Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Charleston |
| Quality Lawn Service Solutions | 17 mi | |
| Reed's Paving | 5.0★ (1) | In Charleston |
| Roy Young & Sons Paving Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Scary Division Of Highways | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| West Virginia Division of Highways - Garage Headquarters | In Charleston | |
| West Virginia Paving Inc | 12 mi | |
| Willie & Son Paving | 1.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
How we ranked Charleston paving contractors
We scored 14 Charleston 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 Charleston 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 Charleston: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Charleston?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Charleston, WV is Capitol Paving with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews. Charleston Street Department (#2) and Tri-State Service Center LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 14 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Charleston?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 paving contractors serving Charleston, WV. 4 of them are based in Charleston; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 16 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which paving contractors in Charleston are open 24/7?
2 ranked paving contractors in Charleston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Tri-State Service Center LLC (#3) and Carr's Driveway & Gen Contractor (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which paving contractors in Charleston work on weekends?
4 of 14 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Tri-State Service Center LLC (#3), Kanawha surface maintenance (#5) and A&B Paving and Sealing (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Charleston paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated paving contractors in Charleston is 4.4★, with a median of 7 reviews. Capitol Paving has the most, 43 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 Charleston count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Charleston 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 Charleston
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 paving contractors serving Charleston.
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