60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, the most in Cloquet.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Cloquet, MN (2026)
12 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Cloquet: Sinnott Blacktop, LLC, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Heyer Grounds Landscape Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 12.
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Most-reviewed: Northland Constructors, 21 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 12 ranked after Sinnott Blacktop, LLC; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Cloquet paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 12 rated businesses.
Top 10 paving contractors in Cloquet at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinnott Blacktop, LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (42) | Hermantown, 11 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Kiminski Paving | 59 | 4.2★ (10) | Cloquet | — | — |
| 3 | Fortune Asphalt Duluth | 57 | 5.0★ (19) | Duluth, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Asphalt of Duluth | 56 | 4.6★ (18) | Hermantown, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Heyer Grounds Landscape Solutions | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | Cloquet | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Northland Constructors | 54 | 4.2★ (21) | Duluth, 17 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Dept-Public Works & Utilities | 53 | 4.7★ (6) | Duluth, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Monarch Paving Company | 53 | 4.4★ (11) | Superior, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | KTM Paving Inc | 52 | 3.5★ (6) | Hermantown, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Inter City Asphalt LLC | 51 | 3.7★ (3) | Superior, 16 mi away | — | — |
The 12 best paving contractors in Cloquet, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Cloquet
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Duluth, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Hermantown, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cloquet
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duluth, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duluth, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Superior, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hermantown, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Superior, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Duluth, 18 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cloquet
47/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Cloquet
5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-1 Asphalt Co. | 17 mi | |
| Duluth's Parking Lot Maintenance Experts | 11 mi | |
| Hermantown Public Works Department | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Premier Co Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Premier Land Design and Asphalt Services | 14 mi |
How we ranked Cloquet paving contractors
We scored 12 Cloquet 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 Cloquet 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 Cloquet: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Cloquet?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Cloquet, MN is Sinnott Blacktop, LLC with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews. Kiminski Paving (#2) and Fortune Asphalt Duluth (#3) follow. We ranked 12 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Cloquet?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 paving contractors serving Cloquet, MN. 3 of them are based in Cloquet; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 5 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which paving contractors in Cloquet are open 24/7?
1 ranked paving contractor in Cloquet posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Heyer Grounds Landscape Solutions (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which paving contractors in Cloquet work on weekends?
2 of 12 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Fortune Asphalt Duluth (#3) and Heyer Grounds Landscape Solutions (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Cloquet paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated paving contractors in Cloquet is 4.5★, with a median of 11 reviews. Sinnott Blacktop, LLC has the most, 42 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 Cloquet count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Cloquet 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 Cloquet
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 paving contractors serving Cloquet.
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