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Best Paving Contractors in Pontiac, IL (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 Pontiac: John's Chip Seal Paving, CR Score 53/100; 3.9★ from 12 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM.

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    Most-reviewed: Danchris Nursery, 24 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 5 ranked; ranked #2.

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

5 Pontiac paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 5 rated businesses.

Top 5 paving contractors in Pontiac at a glance

Top 5 paving contractors in Pontiac at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1John's Chip Seal Paving533.9★ (12)Crest Hill, 22 mi awaySatOverall
2Danchris Nursery514.8★ (24)Streator, 19 mi awaySatMost reviews
3Public Works Department494.0★ (3)Streator, 20 mi away——
4Streator Asphalt463.7★ (3)Streator, 18 mi awaySun · Evenings—
5Lovell Excavating, Inc.414.0★ (3)Canton, 17 mi away——

The 5 best paving contractors in Pontiac, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Pontiac

    #1 John's Chip Seal Paving

    Based in Crest Hill, 22 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for John's Chip Seal Paving(779) 230-0018

  2. #2 Danchris Nursery

    Based in Streator, 19 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, the most in Pontiac.

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

    • 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1000 Bernstein St, Streator, IL 61364
    View profile for Danchris Nursery(815) 672-8135

  3. #3 Public Works Department

    Based in Streator, 20 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    307 Murdock St, Streator, IL 61364
    View profile for Public Works Department(815) 672-2542

  4. #4 Streator Asphalt

    Based in Streator, 18 mi away

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat closed · Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1019 E Livingston Rd, Streator, IL 61364
    View profile for Streator Asphalt(815) 672-8683

  5. #5 Lovell Excavating, Inc.

    Based in Canton, 17 mi away

    41/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    709 S Old Rte 66, Dwight, IL 60420
    View profile for Lovell Excavating, Inc.(815) 584-1184

How we ranked Pontiac paving contractors

We scored 5 Pontiac 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 Pontiac 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 Pontiac: frequently asked questions

Who is the best paving contractor in Pontiac?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Pontiac, IL is John's Chip Seal Paving with a CR Score of 53/100. It has 3.9★ from 12 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 6 PM. Danchris Nursery (#2) and Public Works Department (#3) follow. We ranked 5 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

Which paving contractors in Pontiac work on weekends?

2 of 5 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are John's Chip Seal Paving (#1) and Danchris Nursery (#2). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Pontiac paving contractors have?

The median Google rating among 5 rated paving contractors in Pontiac is 4.0★, with a median of 3 reviews. Danchris Nursery has the most, 24 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Pontiac count in this ranking?

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

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

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