59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 11 Google reviews, the most in Marquette.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Marquette, MI (2026)
5 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Marquette: United Asphalt, CR Score 59/100; 3.7★ from 11 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Negaunee Public Works Department, 6 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 5 ranked after United Asphalt; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
5 Marquette paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 5 rated businesses.
Top 5 paving contractors in Marquette at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Asphalt | 59 | 3.7★ (11) | Marquette | Overall |
| 2 | Paisano Paving | 57 | 4.0★ (4) | Marquette | — |
| 3 | Jet-Black by The Compound | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Marquette | — |
| 4 | Negaunee Public Works Department | 54 | 4.7★ (6) | Ishpeming, 10 mi away | Most reviews |
| 5 | Superior Paving Inc. | 52 | 4.8★ (5) | Marquette | — |
The 5 best paving contractors in Marquette, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Marquette
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Marquette
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Ishpeming, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marquette
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Marquette paving contractors
We scored 5 Marquette 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 Marquette 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 Marquette: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Marquette?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Marquette, MI is United Asphalt with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 3.7★ from 11 Google reviews. Paisano Paving (#2) and Jet-Black by The Compound (#3) follow. We ranked 5 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Marquette?
ContractorsRanked ranks 5 paving contractors serving Marquette, MI. 4 of them are based in Marquette; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
What Google rating do Marquette paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 5 rated paving contractors in Marquette is 4.7★, with a median of 5 reviews. United Asphalt has the most, 11 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 Marquette count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Marquette 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 Marquette
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 paving contractors serving Marquette.
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