Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
27 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Gilford: Paramount Paving & Seal Coating, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sapphire Paving and Masonry LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 27.
Most-reviewed: Harrison's Paving LLC, 68 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 27 ranked; ranked #3.
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27 Gilford paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 27 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paramount Paving & Seal Coating | 62 | 5.0★ (45) | Northfield, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | GSM Paving LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (14) | Laconia, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Harrison's Paving LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (68) | Hopkinton, 21 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Road One Paving LLC | 59 | 4.6★ (64) | Concord, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Bryant Paving | 58 | 4.9★ (21) | Gilford | — | — |
| 6 | Sunday Paving & Sealing | 58 | 4.3★ (23) | Gilford | — | — |
| 7 | Porter Paving | 57 | 4.8★ (44) | Franklin, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Sapphire Paving and Masonry LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | Franklin, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | G-FORCE Parking Lot Striping of Boston | 57 | 5.0★ (47) | Auburn, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | R&D Paving, Inc. | 56 | 4.2★ (21) | Franklin, 15 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laconia, 4 mi away
Ranked #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 Hopkinton, 21 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, the most in Gilford.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 24 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilford
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilford
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 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.
Based in Franklin, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Auburn, 18 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin, 15 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Laconia, 3 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gilford
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nashua, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilford
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilford
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laconia, 3 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northfield, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt mixing plant”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pembroke, 21 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gilford
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 21 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 25 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford, 14 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 24 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laconia, 3 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Public works department”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Pike Industries, Inc. | 44 | 3.4★ (5) | 22 mi |
| 27 | Tinkham Masonry | 43 | 3.7★ (3) | 24 mi |
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Goldstar Sealcoating | 1.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Lakes Region Paving | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Lakes Region Striping Co | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Roof & Home Solutions | In Gilford | |
| Sealcoating & paving | 21 mi | |
| Tilton Highway Department | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Town of Sandwich Highway Department | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| US Federal Highway Administration | 25 mi |
We scored 27 Gilford 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 October 31, 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 Gilford 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 |