63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Salem, VA (2026)
36 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: Whittaker Paving Pros, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 8 PM.
- 9
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Back to Black Asphalt Sealcoating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #9 of 36.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Donnie's Driveway Sealing & Patchwork, 230 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
36 Salem paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 36 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Paving contractors in Roanoke ranking. See Paving contractors in Roanoke
Top 10 paving contractors in Salem at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whittaker Paving Pros | 63 | 5.0★ (177) | Roanoke, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Richard E. Asphalt Paving | 61 | 4.9★ (34) | Roanoke, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Advanced Quality Paving Salem | 60 | 4.9★ (20) | Forest, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | James R Carter Paving | 59 | 4.8★ (39) | Roanoke, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Driveway Sealing of Roanoke Valley | 59 | 4.5★ (14) | Cave Spring, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Donnie's Driveway Sealing & Patchwork | 59 | 5.0★ (230) | Blacksburg, 18 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Mattox Sealer Co | 58 | 4.4★ (20) | Salem | — | — |
| 8 | Blacktop Sealers Inc | 57 | 4.8★ (26) | Salem | — | — |
| 9 | Back to Black Asphalt Sealcoating | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | Roanoke, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 10 | Prime Sealcoating - Roanoke | 56 | 5.0★ (12) | Roanoke, 6 mi away | — | — |
The 36 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 Roanoke, 3 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Forest, 1 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 1 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blacksburg, 18 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 230 Google reviews, the most in Salem.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Salem
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pulaski, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blacksburg, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Roanoke, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Christiansburg, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 SealMaster
Based in Roanoke, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Christiansburg, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Radford, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blacksburg, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
How we ranked Salem paving contractors
We scored 36 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, VA is Whittaker Paving Pros with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 8 PM. Richard E. Asphalt Paving (#2) and Advanced Quality Paving Salem (#3) follow. We ranked 36 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Salem?
ContractorsRanked ranks 36 paving contractors serving Salem, VA. 5 of them are based in Salem; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which paving contractors in Salem are open 24/7?
2 ranked paving contractors in Salem post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Back to Black Asphalt Sealcoating (#9) and Adams Construction Co. (#11). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which paving contractors in Salem work on weekends?
17 of 36 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Whittaker Paving Pros (#1), Richard E. Asphalt Paving (#2) and Advanced Quality Paving Salem (#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 36 rated paving contractors in Salem is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Donnie's Driveway Sealing & Patchwork has the most, 230 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 36 paving contractors serving Salem.
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