65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 185 Google reviews, the most in Salem.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Salem, MA (2026)
183 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Salem: US Asphalt Paving, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 185 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 8
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): North Shore Sealcoating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 183.
- 20
Most-reviewed: AQM - Adam's Quality Masonry, 163 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 183 ranked after US Asphalt Paving; ranked #20.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
183 Salem paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 27 are open 24/7, 113 open Saturdays and 71 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 183 rated businesses.
Top 10 paving contractors in Salem at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US Asphalt Paving | 65 | 4.9★ (185) | Everett, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Baystate Sealcoating & Paving | 62 | 5.0★ (99) | Winchester, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Massachusetts Asphalt Services | 62 | 5.0★ (40) | Danvers, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Scottop Paving & Construction | 61 | 4.8★ (63) | Saugus, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Essex Sealcoating & Paving | 61 | 5.0★ (33) | Lynnfield, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Massachusetts Sealcoating Services | 60 | 5.0★ (72) | Billerica, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Pave Tech LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (142) | Newton, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | North Shore Sealcoating | 60 | 4.3★ (20) | Chelsea, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | Primo Paving Inc | 60 | 4.8★ (23) | Arlington, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Oasis Asphalt | 59 | 5.0★ (20) | South Peabody, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 183 best paving contractors in Salem, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Winchester, 13 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danvers, 3 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saugus, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynnfield, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billerica, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newton, 21 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chelsea, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Oasis Asphalt
Based in South Peabody, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 23 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 162 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 16 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Andover, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Excel Paving Co
Based in Danvers, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Beverly, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Marblehead, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peabody, 2 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peabody, 2 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wakefield, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 163 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynn, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynn, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Medford, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 RB Masonry
Based in Quincy, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Paving contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 183 ranked paving contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Salem
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 🍃 Eden Landscaping and Snow Removal | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| 800 Pavement Network | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Bresnahan Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| C&f seal coat &snow plowing | 5.0★ (1) | In Salem |
| Cooper Bros Asphalt Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| CP Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Felix A. Marino Co., Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| J E Harrington & Sons Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Massachusetts professional Sealcoating | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Newton Public Works Department | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Nolo masonry.hardscaping&paving | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Plow King Property Management | 1.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Pressed Asphalt & Seal Coating | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Quality Paving and Masonry | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Richard's Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Riverside Asphalt Services Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Royal Paving | In Salem | |
| Saugus Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Town & Country Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Triboro Sealcoating | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
How we ranked Salem paving contractors
We scored 183 Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Salem?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Salem, MA is US Asphalt Paving with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 185 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Baystate Sealcoating & Paving (#2) and Massachusetts Asphalt Services (#3) follow. We ranked 183 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Salem?
ContractorsRanked ranks 183 paving contractors serving Salem, MA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which paving contractors in Salem are open 24/7?
27 ranked paving contractors in Salem post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are US Asphalt Paving (#1), North Shore Sealcoating (#8) and Primo Paving Inc (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which paving contractors in Salem work on weekends?
113 of 183 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 71 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are US Asphalt Paving (#1), Baystate Sealcoating & Paving (#2) and Massachusetts Asphalt Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Salem paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 183 rated paving contractors in Salem is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. US Asphalt Paving has the most, 185 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 Salem count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Salem 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 Salem
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 183 paving contractors serving Salem.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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