58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Independence, KY (2026)
54 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Independence: Hartz SealCoating, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Complete Seal Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 54.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Black Dawg of Greater Cincinnati, 271 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 54 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
54 Independence paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 54 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Paving contractors in Florence ranking. See Paving contractors in Florence
Top 10 paving contractors in Independence at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartz SealCoating | 58 | 4.9★ (107) | The Village of Indian Hill, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Complete Seal Solutions | 56 | 5.0★ (10) | Cincinnati, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Wood Fundi Paving LLC | 56 | 4.6★ (50) | Cincinnati, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Black Dawg of Greater Cincinnati | 56 | 4.6★ (271) | Cincinnati, 21 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | JK Meurer Paving | 55 | 4.8★ (157) | Loveland, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Palmer Paving | 55 | 4.4★ (18) | Independence | — | — |
| 7 | Nick's sealcoating and Paving | 55 | 5.0★ (11) | Cincinnati, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Covington Public Works Department | 55 | 4.4★ (15) | Covington, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Center Pavers | 54 | 5.0★ (16) | Mount Healthy, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Green's Sealcoat Kings | 54 | 4.8★ (17) | North College Hill, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 54 best paving contractors in Independence, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Cincinnati, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Cincinnati, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 271 Google reviews, the most in Independence.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loveland, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Covington, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mount Healthy, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in North College Hill, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Riegler Blacktop
Based in Florence, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt mixing plant”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Cinci Lot Lines
Based in Summerside, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hidden Valley, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Francisville, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Arrow Blacktop
Based in Mount Healthy, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Pave Protect Co
Based in Covington, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Cincinnati, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Jacobsen Sealing
Based in Cincinnati, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Sharonville, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#22 Hendy Inc
Based in Dent, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 109 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Independence paving contractors
We scored 54 Independence 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 2, 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 Independence 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 Independence: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Independence?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Independence, KY is Hartz SealCoating with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Complete Seal Solutions (#2) and Wood Fundi Paving LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 54 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Independence?
ContractorsRanked ranks 54 paving contractors serving Independence, KY. 1 of them is based in Independence; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which paving contractors in Independence are open 24/7?
4 ranked paving contractors in Independence post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hartz SealCoating (#1), Complete Seal Solutions (#2) and Greater Cincinnati Blacktop (#11). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which paving contractors in Independence work on weekends?
21 of 54 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hartz SealCoating (#1), Complete Seal Solutions (#2) and Wood Fundi Paving LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Independence paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 54 rated paving contractors in Independence is 4.6★, with a median of 15 reviews. Black Dawg of Greater Cincinnati has the most, 271 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 Independence count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Independence 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 Independence
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 54 paving contractors serving Independence.
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