48/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.3★ from 32 Google reviews, the most in Rantoul.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Rantoul, IL (2026)
10 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Rantoul: Champaign Public Works Department, CR Score 48/100; 2.3★ from 32 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Cross Construction, Inc., 24 Google reviews at 3.6★, the most of 10 ranked after Champaign Public Works Department; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Rantoul paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 10 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Paving contractors in Urbana ranking. See Paving contractors in Urbana
Top 10 paving contractors in Rantoul at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Champaign Public Works Department | 48 | 2.3★ (32) | Champaign, 13 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Better Paving | 47 | 4.0★ (8) | Champaign, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Emulsicoat Inc | 47 | 3.5★ (6) | Urbana, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Pohl Asphalt Sealing | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | Washington, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Evergreen Roadworks | 45 | 3.0★ (6) | Urbana, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Cross Construction, Inc. | 44 | 3.6★ (24) | Urbana, 11 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | B & W Asphalt Paving & Sealcoating II | 44 | 4.5★ (11) | Decatur, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Asphalt Materials, Inc. - Urbana, IL | 43 | 4.5★ (4) | Urbana, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | A-1 Pavement Maintenance | 41 | 4.0★ (8) | Urbana, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Alborne Services LLC | 41 | 5.0★ (5) | Bloomington, 16 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 10 best paving contractors in Rantoul, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Champaign, 19 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 14 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Washington, 13 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 13 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Urbana, 11 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 21 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 11 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 11 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 16 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Rantoul paving contractors
We scored 10 Rantoul 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 Rantoul 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 Rantoul: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Rantoul?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Rantoul, IL is Champaign Public Works Department with a CR Score of 48/100. It has 2.3★ from 32 Google reviews. Better Paving (#2) and Emulsicoat Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 10 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
Which paving contractors in Rantoul work on weekends?
4 of 10 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Better Paving (#2), Pohl Asphalt Sealing (#4) and B & W Asphalt Paving & Sealcoating II (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Rantoul paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated paving contractors in Rantoul is 4.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Champaign Public Works Department has the most, 32 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 Rantoul count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Rantoul 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 Rantoul
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 paving contractors serving Rantoul.
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