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Best Paving Contractors in Mankato, MN (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Mankato: Jet-Black® of Mankato, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews; open evenings.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Kelly's Sweep & Stripe, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 7.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Nielsen Blacktopping, 32 Google reviews at 3.6★, the most of 7 ranked after Jet-Black® of Mankato; ranked #3.

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

7 Mankato 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 4.3★ across 7 rated businesses.

Top 7 paving contractors in Mankato at a glance

Top 7 paving contractors in Mankato at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Jet-Black® of Mankato634.9★ (103)MankatoEveningsOverall
2Kelly's Sweep & Stripe575.0★ (3)Mankato24/7Emergencies
3Nielsen Blacktopping553.6★ (32)Saint Peter, 10 mi away—Most reviews
4W W Blacktopping Inc533.2★ (11)Mankato——
5Ground Zero Services524.1★ (11)New Ulm, 18 mi away——
6St Peter Public Works Department514.5★ (4)Saint Peter, 13 mi away——
7Kobers Nursery, Inc.484.3★ (4)Mankato——

The 7 best paving contractors in Mankato, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Mankato

    #1 Jet-Black® of Mankato

    Based in Mankato

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews, the most in Mankato.

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

    • 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Jet-Black® of Mankato(507) 340-7621

  3. #3 Nielsen Blacktopping

    Based in Saint Peter, 10 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 32 Google reviews
    Address
    305 E Industrial St, Kasota, MN 56050
    View profile for Nielsen Blacktopping(507) 931-6115

  4. #4 W W Blacktopping Inc

    Based in Mankato

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.

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

    • 3.2★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    700 Industrial Rd, Mankato, MN 56001
    View profile for W W Blacktopping Inc(507) 387-1518

  5. #5 Ground Zero Services

    Based in New Ulm, 18 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    308 4th St, Courtland, MN 56021
    View profile for Ground Zero Services(507) 354-3973

  7. #7 Kobers Nursery, Inc.

    Based in Mankato

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    710 Madison Ave, Mankato, MN 56001
    View profile for Kobers Nursery, Inc.(507) 625-3673

How we ranked Mankato paving contractors

We scored 7 Mankato 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 Mankato 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 Mankato: frequently asked questions

Who is the best paving contractor in Mankato?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Mankato, MN is Jet-Black® of Mankato with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews. It is open evenings. Kelly's Sweep & Stripe (#2) and Nielsen Blacktopping (#3) follow. We ranked 7 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many paving contractors are there in Mankato?

ContractorsRanked ranks 7 paving contractors serving Mankato, MN. 4 of them are based in Mankato; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which paving contractors in Mankato are open 24/7?

1 ranked paving contractor in Mankato posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Kelly's Sweep & Stripe (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which paving contractors in Mankato work on weekends?

1 of 7 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Kelly's Sweep & Stripe (#2). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Mankato paving contractors have?

The median Google rating among 7 rated paving contractors in Mankato is 4.3★, with a median of 11 reviews. Jet-Black® of Mankato has the most, 103 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 Mankato count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 paving contractors serving Mankato.

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