60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Des Moines, IA (2026)
31 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Des Moines: Asphalt Repair Service Of Des Moines, CR Score 60/100; 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 31.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation, 143 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
31 Des Moines paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 31 rated businesses.
Top 10 paving contractors in Des Moines at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asphalt Repair Service Of Des Moines | 60 | 4.7★ (12) | Des Moines | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | D and R Asphalt | 59 | 5.0★ (14) | Des Moines | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Ridgeline Striping | 59 | 5.0★ (13) | Des Moines | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation | 58 | 4.7★ (143) | Ankeny, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 5 | M.A.C Asphalt | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Des Moines | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Quality Striping Inc | 57 | 4.6★ (10) | Des Moines | — | — |
| 7 | G & H Asphalt Corp | 57 | 4.7★ (11) | Des Moines | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | InRoads Paving | 56 | 4.5★ (23) | Des Moines | — | — |
| 9 | Central Asphalt Paving, Inc | 55 | 4.5★ (15) | Des Moines | — | — |
| 10 | Blackford Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (33) | West Des Moines, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 31 best paving contractors in Des Moines, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Des Moines
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 143 Google reviews, the most in Des Moines.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Des Moines
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Blackford Inc
Based in West Des Moines, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbandale, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 West Des Moines, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnston, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#15 I-80 Design
Based in Clive, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 133 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 3 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indianola, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Des Moines
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukee, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 12 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indianola, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Speck USA
Based in West Des Moines, 10 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 60 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 31 paving contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Belieu Concrete | 47 | 5.0★ (5) | 7 mi |
| 27 | Construction Materials Inc/ CMI | 47 | 4.8★ (5) | In Des Moines |
| 28 | Professional Contracting Services | 46 | 3.8★ (4) | In Des Moines |
| 29 | EverLine Coatings and Services | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | 10 mi |
| 30 | The Driveway Company | 46 | 3.2★ (40) | 9 mi |
| 31 | Paragon Concrete | 44 | 5.0★ (5) | 12 mi |
Also serving Des Moines
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acme Paving | In Des Moines | |
| Advanced Asphalt | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Asphalt Maintenance and Construction Co. | 5.0★ (1) | In Des Moines |
| Classic Pavers | In Des Moines | |
| DSM Pavers | In Des Moines | |
| Generations Paving LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Des Moines |
| Henningsen Construction Inc | In Des Moines | |
| Hill Brothers Asphalt | In Des Moines | |
| Iowa Plains Signing, Inc. | In Des Moines | |
| Johnston Public Works | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| LineWorks Striping Company, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Des Moines |
| Midwest paving and sealcoating | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Paco's Construction LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Des Moines |
| Paco's Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Des Moines |
| Paver Installation Pros Des Moines | In Des Moines | |
| Pinnacle Asphalt Paving & Striping | In Des Moines | |
| PLS Paving | 5.0★ (1) | In Des Moines |
| StraightLine Striping & Sealing LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Des Moines |
| Topline Construction | 2 mi | |
| Viewpoint Handy Home Construction | In Des Moines |
How we ranked Des Moines paving contractors
We scored 31 Des Moines 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 2, 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Des Moines?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Des Moines, IA is Asphalt Repair Service Of Des Moines with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. D and R Asphalt (#2) and Ridgeline Striping (#3) follow. We ranked 31 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Des Moines?
ContractorsRanked ranks 31 paving contractors serving Des Moines, IA. 12 of them are based in Des Moines; 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 Des Moines are open 24/7?
5 ranked paving contractors in Des Moines post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Asphalt Repair Service Of Des Moines (#1), Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation (#4) and Blackford Inc (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which paving contractors in Des Moines work on weekends?
14 of 31 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Asphalt Repair Service Of Des Moines (#1), D and R Asphalt (#2) and Ridgeline Striping (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Des Moines paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 31 rated paving contractors in Des Moines is 4.7★, with a median of 11 reviews. Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation has the most, 143 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 Des Moines count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Des Moines 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 Des Moines
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 31 paving contractors serving Des Moines.
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