62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Gary, IN (2026)
129 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Gary: Make It Black Sealcoating & Paving, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): A. Palmer's Asphalt Paving, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 129.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Kingdom Sealcoating, 507 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 129 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
129 Gary paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 59 open Saturdays and 34 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 129 rated businesses.
Top 10 paving contractors in Gary at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Make It Black Sealcoating & Paving | 62 | 4.8★ (50) | Gary | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | A. Palmer's Asphalt Paving | 60 | 4.5★ (48) | Lake Station, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Kingdom Sealcoating | 60 | 5.0★ (507) | Oak Forest, 21 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | Allied Asphalt | 60 | 4.9★ (105) | Hobart, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Pavement Maintenance Solutions, Inc | 59 | 5.0★ (46) | Dyer, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | American Sealcoating | 58 | 4.7★ (43) | Hobart, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | R&L Paving | 57 | 4.7★ (35) | Hobart, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Lake County Blacktop Paving | 57 | 3.6★ (17) | Lake Station, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | A-1 Asphalt | 57 | 5.0★ (58) | Crown Point, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | VBA paving | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | Gary | Sat | — |
The 129 best paving contractors in Gary, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lake Station, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Forest, 21 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 507 Google reviews, the most in Gary.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dyer, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#7 R&L Paving
Based in Hobart, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Station, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#9 A-1 Asphalt
Based in Crown Point, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 VBA paving
Based in Gary
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
#11 Site Services
Based in Highland, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 JIF Paving
Based in Saint John, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 D & M Striping
Based in Chicago, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gary
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#17 Gill Paving
Based in Chesterton, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tinley Park, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Riverdale, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Flossmoor, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Michigan City, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Gary
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gary
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gary
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 129 ranked paving contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Gary
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-1 Landscaping and Pavers, LLC | 4.9★ (53) | In Gary |
| A+ Sealcoating | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Artesan Concrete | 5.0★ (2) | In Gary |
| Ashphalt Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Asphalt Company | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Asphalt concrete services | In Gary | |
| Cementmex Inc | 2.5★ (2) | 23 mi |
| CPS paving co | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Crete Village Public Works | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Finishing Touch Sealcoating | 4.5★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Iroquois Paving Corporation | 4.5★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Jet-Black® of Chicago - Metro | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| L & B Sealcoating | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Legacy Paving & Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Milestone Contractors - Plant 4 | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Over The Top Management Services Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Precision Pavement Maintenance | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Sanchez Paving | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Shingle Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Stevens Seal Coating | In Gary |
How we ranked Gary paving contractors
We scored 129 Gary 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 Gary 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 Gary: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Gary?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Gary, IN is Make It Black Sealcoating & Paving with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. A. Palmer's Asphalt Paving (#2) and Kingdom Sealcoating (#3) follow. We ranked 129 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Gary?
ContractorsRanked ranks 129 paving contractors serving Gary, IN. 6 of them are based in Gary; 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 Gary are open 24/7?
11 ranked paving contractors in Gary post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Make It Black Sealcoating & Paving (#1), A. Palmer's Asphalt Paving (#2) and Pavement Maintenance Solutions, Inc (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which paving contractors in Gary work on weekends?
59 of 129 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 34 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Make It Black Sealcoating & Paving (#1), A. Palmer's Asphalt Paving (#2) and Kingdom Sealcoating (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Gary paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 129 rated paving contractors in Gary is 4.4★, with a median of 10 reviews. Kingdom Sealcoating has the most, 507 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Gary count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Gary 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 Gary
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 129 paving contractors serving Gary.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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