63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 82 Google reviews, the most in Portsmouth.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Portsmouth, NH (2026)
37 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Portsmouth: Pavemaster, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 82 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): K Patterson Paving, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 37.
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Most-reviewed: K Patterson Paving, 62 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 37 ranked after Pavemaster; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
37 Portsmouth paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 37 rated businesses.
Top 10 paving contractors in Portsmouth at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pavemaster | 63 | 4.8★ (82) | Hampton, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | K Patterson Paving | 61 | 4.7★ (62) | Chester, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | K Patterson Paving | 60 | 4.5★ (24) | Hampton, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | MHT Paving & Landscaping, LLC | 59 | 4.8★ (16) | Eliot, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | All Phase Paving & Excavating | 59 | 4.7★ (57) | Durham, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Proper Coating, LLC. | 58 | 5.0★ (25) | Amesbury, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | MWS Paving LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (15) | Hampton, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Armor-Guard Sealcoating | 58 | 5.0★ (6) | Portsmouth | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Asphalt Installations | 57 | 4.7★ (33) | Amesbury, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Seacoast Paving | 57 | 3.8★ (38) | Eliot, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 37 best paving contractors in Portsmouth, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Chester, 20 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampton, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eliot, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amesbury, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampton, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amesbury, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Seacoast Paving
Based in Eliot, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 American Paving
Based in Concord, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Haverhill, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Pavemaster
Based in Kingston, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 S & S Paving
Based in Rochester, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amesbury, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seabrook, 1 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Roys Sealcoating
Based in Rochester, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#19 JLP Sealcoating
Based in Barrington, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Action Paving
Based in Haverhill, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#21 One Way Paving
Based in Exeter, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Wells Beach Station, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 AK Earthworks
Based in Amesbury, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Bell & Flynn Inc
Based in Exeter, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 37 paving contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Whittier Paving | 51 | 3.0★ (6) | 15 mi |
| 27 | Libby Scott Paving | 50 | 4.5★ (4) | 13 mi |
| 28 | Road One Paving LLC | 50 | 4.4★ (5) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Benevento Bituminous LLC | 49 | 4.8★ (4) | 23 mi |
| 30 | Affordable Patio NH | 49 | 5.0★ (13) | 14 mi |
| 31 | Community Home Services | 49 | 4.7★ (19) | 16 mi |
| 32 | All About Asphalt | 49 | 4.6★ (9) | 18 mi |
| 33 | Sandown Highway Department | 47 | 4.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 34 | Pike Industries, Inc. | 44 | 5.0★ (3) | 7 mi |
| 35 | Rochester Public Works | 44 | 3.5★ (26) | 22 mi |
| 36 | Sargent Corporation | 42 | 3.1★ (7) | 20 mi |
| 37 | Pike Industries, Inc. | 42 | 3.4★ (5) | 25 mi |
Also serving Portsmouth
20 more paving contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| American Sealcoating Service Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Beaver Creek | 1.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Blacktop Bros | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Bourassa Construction | In Portsmouth | |
| BPR striping & sealcoating | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Eastern States Paving | 7 mi | |
| Eliot Highway Department | 5 mi | |
| Fenway Backbay Plowing and Management LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Hampton Highway Department | 4.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Kennebunk Public Works | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Merrimac Highway Department | 1.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Newmarket Public Works Department | 3.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Pathways Contracting and Paving, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Pave Tek Corporation | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Pavemaster | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Peltier Sealcoating | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Sanford Highway Department | 4.5★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Seabrook Highway Department | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| State Line Landscaping | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| York Highway Department | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
How we ranked Portsmouth paving contractors
We scored 37 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Portsmouth?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Portsmouth, NH is Pavemaster with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 82 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. K Patterson Paving (#2) and K Patterson Paving (#3) follow. We ranked 37 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Portsmouth?
ContractorsRanked ranks 37 paving contractors serving Portsmouth, NH. 2 of them are based in Portsmouth; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which paving contractors in Portsmouth are open 24/7?
2 ranked paving contractors in Portsmouth post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are K Patterson Paving (#2) and K Patterson Paving (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which paving contractors in Portsmouth work on weekends?
24 of 37 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pavemaster (#1), K Patterson Paving (#2) and K Patterson Paving (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Portsmouth paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 37 rated paving contractors in Portsmouth is 4.7★, with a median of 16 reviews. Pavemaster has the most, 82 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 Portsmouth count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 37 paving contractors serving Portsmouth.
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