61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews, the most in North Mankato.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in North Mankato, MN (2026)
6 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in North Mankato: Jet-Black® of Mankato, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews; open evenings.
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Most-reviewed: Nielsen Blacktopping, 32 Google reviews at 3.6★, the most of 6 ranked after Jet-Black® of Mankato; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 North Mankato paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 6 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Paving contractors in Mankato ranking. See Paving contractors in Mankato
Top 6 paving contractors in North Mankato at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jet-Black® of Mankato | 61 | 4.9★ (103) | Mankato, 5 mi away | Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Nielsen Blacktopping | 55 | 3.6★ (32) | Saint Peter, 9 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | W W Blacktopping Inc | 52 | 3.2★ (11) | Mankato, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Ground Zero Services | 52 | 4.1★ (11) | New Ulm, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | St Peter Public Works Department | 51 | 4.5★ (4) | Saint Peter, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Kobers Nursery, Inc. | 47 | 4.3★ (4) | Mankato, 2 mi away | — | — |
The 6 best paving contractors in North Mankato, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Saint Peter, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Mankato, 3 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in New Ulm, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Saint Peter, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 2 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
How we ranked North Mankato paving contractors
We scored 6 North 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In North Mankato 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 North Mankato: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in North Mankato?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in North Mankato, MN is Jet-Black® of Mankato with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews. It is open evenings. Nielsen Blacktopping (#2) and W W Blacktopping Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 6 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in North Mankato?
ContractorsRanked ranks 6 paving contractors serving North Mankato, MN. Counts are as of November 2026.
What Google rating do North Mankato paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated paving contractors in North Mankato is 4.2★, 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 North Mankato count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the North 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 North Mankato
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 paving contractors serving North Mankato.
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