64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Paving Contractors in Salem, NH (2026)
197 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: A Plus Paving LLC, CR Score 64/100; 4.7★ from 162 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): American Asphalt Paving, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 197.
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Most-reviewed: American Asphalt Paving, LLC, 285 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 197 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
197 Salem paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 28 are open 24/7, 107 open Saturdays and 68 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 197 rated businesses.
Top 10 paving contractors in Salem at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Plus Paving LLC | 64 | 4.7★ (162) | Salem | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | American Asphalt Paving, LLC | 63 | 4.9★ (285) | Auburn, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Vaillancourt Sealcoating LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (150) | Dracut, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Over The Top Sealcoating and Plowing | 61 | 4.9★ (73) | Pelham, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | US Asphalt Paving | 60 | 5.0★ (19) | Lawrence, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Cooper Bros Asphalt Paving, Inc. | 60 | 4.7★ (60) | Lynnfield, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Massachusetts Sealcoating Services | 60 | 5.0★ (72) | Billerica, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Striper Property Maintenance and Management | 59 | 5.0★ (14) | Methuen, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Pavers by Pace | 59 | 4.9★ (28) | Pelham, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | K Patterson Paving | 59 | 4.7★ (62) | Chester, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 197 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 Auburn, 21 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 285 Google reviews, the most in Salem.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dracut, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pelham, 8 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynnfield, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 60 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 #7 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 Methuen, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pelham, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 17 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
#11 Tarmac Paving
Based in Manchester, 20 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dracut, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Londonderry, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester, 23 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Haverhill, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
#16 Ace Paving , LLC
Based in Derry, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 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
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
#18 Stan's Paving
Based in Hudson, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Derry, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Pavemaster
Based in Hampton, 21 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Haverhill, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Foundation”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Hudson, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt 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 197 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 800 Pavement Network | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| American Sealcoating Service Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| B Gifford Patriot Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Blacktop Sealcoating | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Commonwealth Pavement Maintenance | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Cooper Bros Asphalt Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| CP Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| D.R. Wisnosky Enterprise LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Felix A. Marino Co., Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| J E Harrington & Sons Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Mass Highway Department | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| New England Sealcoating Co., Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Pressed Asphalt & Seal Coating | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Property Innovation-Sealcoating | 1.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Richard's Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Seal It | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| State Line Landscaping | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Town & Country Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Triboro Sealcoating | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Westford Highway Department | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
How we ranked Salem paving contractors
We scored 197 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, NH is A Plus Paving LLC with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.7★ from 162 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. American Asphalt Paving, LLC (#2) and Vaillancourt Sealcoating LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 197 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Salem?
ContractorsRanked ranks 197 paving contractors serving Salem, NH. 2 of them are based in Salem; 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 Salem are open 24/7?
28 ranked paving contractors in Salem post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are American Asphalt Paving, LLC (#2), US Asphalt Paving (#5) and Cooper Bros Asphalt Paving, Inc. (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which paving contractors in Salem work on weekends?
107 of 197 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 68 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are A Plus Paving LLC (#1), American Asphalt Paving, LLC (#2) and Vaillancourt Sealcoating LLC (#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 197 rated paving contractors in Salem is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. American Asphalt Paving, LLC has the most, 285 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 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 197 paving contractors serving Salem.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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