58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Columbia, IL (2026)
96 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Columbia: Arrow Asphalt Paving, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): AFFORDABLE ASPHALT MAINTENANCE, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 96.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Joint Sealing Solutions / JSS Concrete and Asphalt, 165 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 96 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
96 Columbia paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 33 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 96 rated businesses.
Top 10 paving contractors in Columbia at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrow Asphalt Paving | 58 | 4.8★ (66) | Swansea, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Brooks Construction | 58 | 5.0★ (85) | Granite City, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | AFFORDABLE ASPHALT MAINTENANCE | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | O'Fallon, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Amplified Asphalt LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (29) | Concord, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Big City Asphalt | 56 | 4.5★ (64) | Fairview Heights, 16 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Pellin Asphalt | 56 | 4.3★ (7) | Barnhart, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Joint Sealing Solutions / JSS Concrete and Asphalt | 56 | 5.0★ (165) | Arnold, 13 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Veaths Affordable Asphalt Solutions | 56 | 4.6★ (24) | Granite City, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Smooth Sealing LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Arnold, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Arch City Sealcoating | 55 | 5.0★ (23) | St. Louis, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 96 best paving contractors in Columbia, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Granite City, 20 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in O'Fallon, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairview Heights, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barnhart, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arnold, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 165 Google reviews, the most in Columbia.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granite City, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arnold, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 East Saint Louis, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballwin, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Overland, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Shiloh, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maryland Heights, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belleville, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Maryland Heights, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barnhart, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Creve Coeur, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brentwood, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Sarabia Sealing
Based in Fairview Heights, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 St. Louis, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Pioneer Paving
Based in Barnhart, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
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 96 ranked paving contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Columbia
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A+ Concrete & Asphalt Services | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Aplin Concrete & Seal Coating, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Asphalt Paving Co | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Atlanta Asphalt Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Centreville Twp Highway Department | 4.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Columbia Public Works Department | 2.0★ (1) | In Columbia |
| Des Peres City Public Works | 4.5★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Ferguson Public Works Department | 1.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Jelm Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Madura Concrete Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Marion Paving & Trucking | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Midwest Asphalt | In Columbia | |
| Missouri Sealing Co | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Money Saving Paving, Seal Coating & Tree Service in St. Louis - Certified Tree Arborist St. Louis | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Moore Pavement Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Moore Recycling Concrete & Asphalt, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| O'Fallon City Information Technology | 4.5★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Pace Construction Co | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| St. Louis Ponds & Waterfalls | 1.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Stookey Township Highway Department | 1.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
How we ranked Columbia paving contractors
We scored 96 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Columbia?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Columbia, IL is Arrow Asphalt Paving with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Brooks Construction (#2) and AFFORDABLE ASPHALT MAINTENANCE (#3) follow. We ranked 96 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Columbia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 96 paving contractors serving Columbia, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which paving contractors in Columbia are open 24/7?
5 ranked paving contractors in Columbia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are AFFORDABLE ASPHALT MAINTENANCE (#3), Pellin Asphalt (#6) and Smooth Sealing LLC (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which paving contractors in Columbia work on weekends?
33 of 96 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Arrow Asphalt Paving (#1), Brooks Construction (#2) and AFFORDABLE ASPHALT MAINTENANCE (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Columbia paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 96 rated paving contractors in Columbia is 4.4★, with a median of 8 reviews. Joint Sealing Solutions / JSS Concrete and Asphalt has the most, 165 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Columbia count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Columbia 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 Columbia
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 96 paving contractors serving Columbia.
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