58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 143 Google reviews, the most in Grimes.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Grimes, IA (2026)
29 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Grimes: Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation, CR Score 58/100; 4.7★ from 143 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Asphalt Repair Service Of Des Moines, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 29.
- 9
Most-reviewed: I-80 Design, 133 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 29 ranked after Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
29 Grimes paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 29 rated businesses.
Top 10 paving contractors in Grimes at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation | 58 | 4.7★ (143) | Ankeny, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Asphalt Repair Service Of Des Moines | 57 | 4.7★ (12) | Des Moines, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | D and R Asphalt | 57 | 5.0★ (14) | Des Moines, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Blackford Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (33) | West Des Moines, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Urbandale City Public Works | 55 | 4.3★ (9) | Urbandale, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Quality Striping Inc | 54 | 4.6★ (10) | Des Moines, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | MasterGrass Landscape & Lawn Care | 54 | 4.9★ (81) | Ames, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | InRoads Paving | 54 | 4.5★ (23) | Des Moines, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | I-80 Design | 53 | 4.7★ (133) | Clive, 6 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | G & H Asphalt Corp | 53 | 4.7★ (11) | Des Moines, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 29 best paving contractors in Grimes, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Des Moines, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Des Moines, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 West Des Moines, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Urbandale, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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, 11 mi away
54/100CR 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 Ames, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 11 mi away
54/100CR 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.
#9 I-80 Design
Based in Clive, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Des Moines, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 West Des Moines, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Des Moines, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Johnston, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Waukee, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Des Moines, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Clive, 5 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Norwalk, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Clive, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Ankeny, 11 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 Speck USA
Based in West Des Moines, 12 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Grimes
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.2★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 4 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Line marking service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#23 Paragon Concrete
Based in Grimes
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Des Moines, 21 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 29 paving contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Belieu Concrete | 45 | 5.0★ (5) | 16 mi |
| 27 | Construction Materials Inc/ CMI | 44 | 4.8★ (5) | 11 mi |
| 28 | Professional Contracting Services | 43 | 3.8★ (4) | 10 mi |
| 29 | Cooper and Sons, Inc. | 42 | 3.4★ (22) | 25 mi |
Also serving Grimes
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 | 1 mi | |
| Advanced Asphalt | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Classic Pavers | 11 mi | |
| Des Moines Asphalt | 11 mi | |
| DSM Pavers | 5 mi | |
| Hallett Materials | 11 mi | |
| Heartland Outdoor Services, L.L.C. | In Grimes | |
| Henningsen Construction Inc | 12 mi | |
| Hill Brothers Asphalt | 14 mi | |
| Iowa Concrete Paving Association | 11 mi | |
| Johnston Public Works | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| LineWorks Striping Company, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Midwest paving and sealcoating | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Paco's Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Paver Installation Pros Des Moines | 13 mi | |
| Pinnacle Asphalt Paving & Striping | 13 mi | |
| PLS Paving | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| StraightLine Striping & Sealing LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Topline Construction | 11 mi | |
| Viewpoint Handy Home Construction | 7 mi |
How we ranked Grimes paving contractors
We scored 29 Grimes 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 Grimes 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 Grimes: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Grimes?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Grimes, IA is Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.7★ from 143 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Asphalt Repair Service Of Des Moines (#2) and D and R Asphalt (#3) follow. We ranked 29 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Grimes?
ContractorsRanked ranks 29 paving contractors serving Grimes, IA. 2 of them are based in Grimes; 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 Grimes are open 24/7?
6 ranked paving contractors in Grimes post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation (#1), Asphalt Repair Service Of Des Moines (#2) and Blackford Inc (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which paving contractors in Grimes work on weekends?
13 of 29 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation (#1), Asphalt Repair Service Of Des Moines (#2) and D and R Asphalt (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Grimes paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 29 rated paving contractors in Grimes is 4.7★, with a median of 12 reviews. Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation has the most, 143 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Grimes count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Grimes 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 Grimes
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 29 paving contractors serving Grimes.
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