63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Columbia, MO (2026)
10 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: Apex Asphalt Solutions, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Rost Landscaping, 62 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Columbia paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 10 rated businesses.
Top 10 paving contractors in Columbia at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apex Asphalt Solutions | 63 | 4.8★ (42) | Brentwood, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Christensen Asphalt | 60 | 4.3★ (21) | Columbia | — | — |
| 3 | MoSeal Asphalt Services | 55 | 4.9★ (31) | Fulton, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Rost Landscaping | 54 | 4.4★ (62) | Columbia | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Frech Paving Co. | 54 | 4.8★ (4) | Columbia | — | — |
| 6 | Capital Paving & Construction | 53 | 3.7★ (3) | Columbia | — | — |
| 7 | Danny's Landscaping Inc. | 52 | 5.0★ (15) | Columbia | — | — |
| 8 | Emery Sapp & Sons - Columbia | 51 | 3.8★ (21) | Columbia | — | — |
| 9 | Central Pro Supply | 47 | 4.3★ (3) | Columbia | — | — |
| 10 | Watson Concrete Inc. | 47 | 3.7★ (3) | Columbia | — | — |
The 10 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 Columbia
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fulton, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 62 Google reviews, the most in Columbia.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Columbia
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
47/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaping supply store”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
47/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Columbia
14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Athens of Missouri Asphalt Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbia |
| Central Mo Pavement Markings | In Columbia | |
| Copas Asphalt | In Columbia | |
| Cornerstone Landscaping | 5.0★ (21) | In Columbia |
| Emery Sapp & Sons - Columbia West Broadway Office | 5.0★ (2) | In Columbia |
| GreenForge Landscaping Columbia MO | In Columbia | |
| JBW Concrete and Masonry | In Columbia | |
| MidMo Driveway Replacement | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbia |
| MidMo Gravel Driveways | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbia |
| Missouri Brothers Asphalt | 5.0★ (2) | In Columbia |
| Relleum Line Striping | 25 mi | |
| Spellman Roofing & Pavement LLC | In Columbia | |
| The Gardener | 5.0★ (2) | In Columbia |
| Tier One Softwash | 5.0★ (82) | In Columbia |
How we ranked Columbia paving contractors
We scored 10 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, MO is Apex Asphalt Solutions with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Christensen Asphalt (#2) and MoSeal Asphalt Services (#3) follow. We ranked 10 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Columbia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 10 paving contractors serving Columbia, MO. 8 of them are based in Columbia; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 14 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which paving contractors in Columbia work on weekends?
1 of 10 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Apex Asphalt Solutions (#1). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Columbia paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated paving contractors in Columbia is 4.3★, with a median of 18 reviews. Rost Landscaping has the most, 62 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 10 paving contractors serving Columbia.
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