63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 213 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in El Cerrito, CA (2026)
145 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in El Cerrito: System Pavers, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 213 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Evermont Landscape, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 145.
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Most-reviewed: Evermont Landscape, 235 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 145 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
145 El Cerrito paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 86 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 145 rated businesses.
Top 10 paving contractors in El Cerrito at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | System Pavers | 63 | 4.9★ (213) | Vallejo, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Evermont Landscape | 61 | 4.9★ (235) | Richmond, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Bright & Clean Landscaping | 58 | 5.0★ (31) | Pittsburg, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Aguila's Pavers | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Hercules, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Unique Pavers | 57 | 5.0★ (20) | East Foothills, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | GR PAVER | 56 | 5.0★ (27) | San Rafael, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Smartscaping | 56 | 4.9★ (29) | Berkeley, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | SOLO PAVERS EXPERT, INC | 56 | 5.0★ (10) | Richmond, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Alpha Asphalt San Francisco | 56 | 4.7★ (13) | San Francisco, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Pavers By The bay | 56 | 5.0★ (10) | Richmond, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
The 145 best paving contractors in El Cerrito, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Richmond, 3 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 235 Google reviews, the most in El Cerrito.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsburg, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hercules, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Foothills, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#6 GR PAVER
Based in San Rafael, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#7 Smartscaping
Based in Berkeley, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Francisco, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sunnyvale, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Corte Madera, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Sobrante, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 APCO PAVING CO.
Based in Concord, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petaluma, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Pinole, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hercules, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Pittsburg, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Burlingame, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Healdsburg, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonita, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berkeley, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in Bloomington, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete 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 145 ranked paving contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving El Cerrito
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.J.Crowton | 3.5★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Always Paving Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Asphalt & Beyond | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Asphalt Striping Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Best-1 New Construction Company Oakland | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Black Hawk Construction & Landscape | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| BREAKSTONE | HOME IMPROVEMENT | SAN PABLO - CA | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Castro Valley Pavers | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Contact Durango Paving & Grading, Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Diamond Pavers | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Golden Stone Pavers | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Hometown Asphalt Paving of San Francisco | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Iconic Construction Engineering | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Impact Paver Installation | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| O'Neill's Green Services Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Paver Life Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| QA Constructors Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Stripe A Lot | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Thornton Paving Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Valero Asphalt | 3.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
How we ranked El Cerrito paving contractors
We scored 145 El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in El Cerrito?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in El Cerrito, CA is System Pavers with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 213 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Evermont Landscape (#2) and Bright & Clean Landscaping (#3) follow. We ranked 145 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in El Cerrito?
ContractorsRanked ranks 145 paving contractors serving El Cerrito, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which paving contractors in El Cerrito are open 24/7?
3 ranked paving contractors in El Cerrito post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Evermont Landscape (#2) and BLUE LANDSCAPE & DESIGN CORP (#20). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which paving contractors in El Cerrito work on weekends?
86 of 145 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 30 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are System Pavers (#1), Evermont Landscape (#2) and Bright & Clean Landscaping (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do El Cerrito paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 145 rated paving contractors in El Cerrito is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Evermont Landscape has the most, 235 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 El Cerrito count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 145 paving contractors serving El Cerrito.
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