60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, the most in Joplin.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Joplin, MO (2026)
23 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Joplin: Bailey's Asphalt & Sealcoating, CR Score 60/100; 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Tri-State Chip Seal Paving, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 23.
- 15
Most-reviewed: Emery Sapp & Sons - Joplin Office & Asphalt Plant, 20 Google reviews at 3.2★, the most of 23 ranked after Bailey's Asphalt & Sealcoating; ranked #15.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
23 Joplin paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 23 rated businesses.
Top 10 paving contractors in Joplin at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bailey's Asphalt & Sealcoating | 60 | 4.4★ (27) | Webb City, 5 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Tri-State Chip Seal Paving | 59 | 5.0★ (5) | Joplin | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Shane's Asphalt Paving | 59 | 5.0★ (9) | Carl Junction, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Jack Lowery’s asphalt paving | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Joplin | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Southwest Dirt & Paving | 56 | 4.5★ (4) | Joplin | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Quality paving | 56 | 4.4★ (7) | Joplin | Sat | — |
| 7 | Bailey’s Asphalt & Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Joplin | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Ward's Asphalt | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Carl Junction, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Bettes paving | 55 | 4.1★ (9) | Joplin | — | — |
| 10 | Hicklin Asphalt | 54 | 3.9★ (7) | Carthage, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 23 best paving contractors in Joplin, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Joplin
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carl Junction, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Joplin
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Joplin
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Carl Junction, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Joplin
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Hicklin Asphalt
Based in Carthage, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Carthage, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Webb City, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Joplin
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Webb City, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.2★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Neosho, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Pittsburg, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carthage, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Asphalt Express
Based in Carl Junction, 10 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miami, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ 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 Carthage, 13 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parsons, 19 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Joplin
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Asphalt Construction | 5 mi | |
| American Paving | In Joplin | |
| Arrow Asphalt Paving LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Joplin |
| Arrow Asphalt Paving LLC | In Joplin | |
| Crawford County Highway Department | 24 mi | |
| Highway Maintenance Department | 18 mi | |
| Logan Paving | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Miami Street Department | 4.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| R & R Paving | 13 mi | |
| SIMON'S ASPHALT | 8 mi | |
| Stewart's Asphalt Paving | 17 mi | |
| Tri-State Sealing And Striping | In Joplin | |
| Worton Painting | In Joplin |
How we ranked Joplin paving contractors
We scored 23 Joplin 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 Joplin 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 Joplin: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Joplin?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Joplin, MO is Bailey's Asphalt & Sealcoating with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Tri-State Chip Seal Paving (#2) and Shane's Asphalt Paving (#3) follow. We ranked 23 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Joplin?
ContractorsRanked ranks 23 paving contractors serving Joplin, MO. 9 of them are based in Joplin; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 13 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which paving contractors in Joplin are open 24/7?
3 ranked paving contractors in Joplin post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Tri-State Chip Seal Paving (#2), Shane's Asphalt Paving (#3) and Jack Lowery’s asphalt paving (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which paving contractors in Joplin work on weekends?
9 of 23 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bailey's Asphalt & Sealcoating (#1), Tri-State Chip Seal Paving (#2) and Shane's Asphalt Paving (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Joplin paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 23 rated paving contractors in Joplin is 4.4★, with a median of 7 reviews. Bailey's Asphalt & Sealcoating has the most, 27 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 Joplin count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Joplin 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 Joplin
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 23 paving contractors serving Joplin.
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