Skip to content
ContractorsRanked

Best Paving Contractors in Knoxville, IA (2026)

5 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Knoxville: Sternquist Construction, CR Score 54/100; 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews.

  2. 5

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Iowa Lawn and Landscape, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 5.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Midwest Concrete Construction & Paving, 19 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 5 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

5 Knoxville paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 5 rated businesses.

Top 5 paving contractors in Knoxville at a glance

Top 5 paving contractors in Knoxville at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Sternquist Construction544.3★ (9)Indianola, 23 mi away—Overall
2Pella Public Works Department534.5★ (6)Pella, 12 mi away——
3Midwest Concrete Construction & Paving525.0★ (19)Indianola, 24 mi awayEveningsMost reviews
4Manatt's Inc514.3★ (4)Newton, 24 mi away——
5Iowa Lawn and Landscape495.0★ (5)Altoona, 24 mi away24/7Emergencies

The 5 best paving contractors in Knoxville, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Knoxville

    #1 Sternquist Construction

    Based in Indianola, 23 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 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.

    • 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    1601 E Orch Pl, Indianola, IA 50125
    View profile for Sternquist Construction(515) 961-8127

  2. #2 Pella Public Works Department

    Based in Pella, 12 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 Truman Rd, Pella, IA 50219
    View profile for Pella Public Works Department(641) 628-1601

  4. #4 Manatt's Inc

    Based in Newton, 24 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    3216 County Hwy S 74 S, Newton, IA 50208
    View profile for Manatt's Inc(641) 792-7500

  5. #5 Iowa Lawn and Landscape

    Based in Altoona, 24 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1650 NE 104th St, Mitchellville, IA 50169
    View profile for Iowa Lawn and Landscape(515) 414-7973

How we ranked Knoxville paving contractors

We scored 5 Knoxville 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Knoxville data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Paving contractors in Knoxville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best paving contractor in Knoxville?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Knoxville, IA is Sternquist Construction with a CR Score of 54/100. It has 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews. Pella Public Works Department (#2) and Midwest Concrete Construction & Paving (#3) follow. We ranked 5 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

Which paving contractors in Knoxville are open 24/7?

1 ranked paving contractor in Knoxville posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Iowa Lawn and Landscape (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which paving contractors in Knoxville work on weekends?

1 of 5 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Iowa Lawn and Landscape (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Knoxville paving contractors have?

The median Google rating among 5 rated paving contractors in Knoxville is 4.5★, with a median of 6 reviews. Midwest Concrete Construction & Paving has the most, 19 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Knoxville count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Knoxville 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 Knoxville

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 paving contractors serving Knoxville.

More paving contractors and Knoxville pages

Other trades in Knoxville