64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, the most in Ithaca.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Ithaca, NY (2026)
12 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Ithaca: Lambert and Sons Paving, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 11
Most-reviewed: GT Roofing, 16 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 12 ranked after Lambert and Sons Paving; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Ithaca paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 12 rated businesses.
Top 10 paving contractors in Ithaca at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lambert and Sons Paving | 64 | 5.0★ (33) | Ithaca | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Pete's absolute asphalt | 59 | 4.7★ (15) | Ithaca | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Mancini-Ferrara & Sons, Inc | 53 | 4.4★ (5) | Ithaca | — | — |
| 4 | Suit-Kote Corporation | 51 | 2.9★ (15) | Cortland, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Economy Paving Co Inc | 51 | 4.1★ (8) | Cortland, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Suit-Kote Corporation | 50 | 3.5★ (8) | Cortland, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Bellisario Excavating & Drainage | 50 | 4.8★ (11) | Ithaca | — | — |
| 8 | asphalt doctor | 48 | 3.7★ (3) | DuBois, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Seneca Pavement Marking | 48 | 3.8★ (4) | Horseheads, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Suit-Kote Corporation | 47 | 1.5★ (4) | Cortland, 21 mi away | — | — |
The 12 best paving contractors in Ithaca, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ithaca
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ithaca
53/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Cortland, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cortland, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cortland, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ithaca
50/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in DuBois, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Horseheads, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ 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 Cortland, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#11 GT Roofing
Based in Elmira, 19 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Cortland, 21 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Ithaca
10 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+ Sealing | 21 mi | |
| Baccile Alan J | 1.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Baccile Sealcoating | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Burlingame & Sons Parking Lot Striping and Pressure Washing | 19 mi | |
| Cortland Asphalt Products | 22 mi | |
| Horseheads Highway Department | 24 mi | |
| Howard Paving & Contracting | 1.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Lansing Village Public Works | 5.0★ (1) | In Ithaca |
| Pro Lawn Landscaping & Excavating | In Ithaca | |
| Suit-Kote Emulsion Blacktop Asphalt | 22 mi |
How we ranked Ithaca paving contractors
We scored 12 Ithaca 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 Ithaca 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 Ithaca: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Ithaca?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Ithaca, NY is Lambert and Sons Paving with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Pete's absolute asphalt (#2) and Mancini-Ferrara & Sons, Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 12 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Ithaca?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 paving contractors serving Ithaca, NY. 4 of them are based in Ithaca; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 10 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which paving contractors in Ithaca work on weekends?
2 of 12 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lambert and Sons Paving (#1) and Pete's absolute asphalt (#2). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ithaca paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated paving contractors in Ithaca is 4.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Lambert and Sons Paving has the most, 33 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 Ithaca count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ithaca 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 Ithaca
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 paving contractors serving Ithaca.
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