55/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Grand Island, NE (2026)
8 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Grand Island: Gary Smith Construction Co, CR Score 55/100; 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Werner Construction Co, 35 Google reviews at 3.4★, the most of 8 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
8 Grand Island paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 8 rated businesses.
Top 8 paving contractors in Grand Island at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Smith Construction Co | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Grand Island | Overall |
| 2 | Werner Construction Co | 53 | 4.7★ (20) | Hastings, 23 mi away | — |
| 3 | JIL Asphalt Paving Co. Inc. | 53 | 4.4★ (7) | Grand Island | — |
| 4 | Werner Construction Co | 52 | 3.4★ (35) | Hastings, 24 mi away | Most reviews |
| 5 | Vontz Paving Inc | 50 | 4.0★ (14) | Hastings, 25 mi away | — |
| 6 | L & L Concrete & Construction Inc | 48 | 4.4★ (7) | Grand Island | — |
| 7 | Hastings Street Department | 48 | 4.5★ (6) | Hastings, 24 mi away | — |
| 8 | Ott Concrete Construction | 46 | 3.2★ (9) | Grand Island | — |
The 8 best paving contractors in Grand Island, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Hastings, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Grand Island
53/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hastings, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 35 Google reviews, the most in Grand Island.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hastings, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Grand Island
48/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hastings, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Grand Island
46/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Grand Island paving contractors
We scored 8 Grand Island 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 Grand Island 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 Grand Island: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Grand Island?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Grand Island, NE is Gary Smith Construction Co with a CR Score of 55/100. It has 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews. Werner Construction Co (#2) and JIL Asphalt Paving Co. Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 8 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Grand Island?
ContractorsRanked ranks 8 paving contractors serving Grand Island, NE. 4 of them are based in Grand Island; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
What Google rating do Grand Island paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 8 rated paving contractors in Grand Island is 4.4★, with a median of 8 reviews. Werner Construction Co has the most, 35 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 Grand Island count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Grand Island 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 Grand Island
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 8 paving contractors serving Grand Island.
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