Ranked #1 in Salem
Based in Fox Lake, 13 mi away
59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,396 Google reviews, the most in Salem.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Salem, WI (2026)
138 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Salem: Express Sealcoating - Asphalt Driveway Sealcoating, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 1,396 Google reviews.
- 20
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Lakes Blacktop Sealcoating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #20 of 138.
- 13
Most-reviewed: Kaplan Paving Company - Commercial & Residential Asphalt Driveway Pavers, 911 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 138 ranked after Express Sealcoating - Asphalt Driveway Sealcoating; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
138 Salem paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 67 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 138 rated businesses.
Top 10 paving contractors in Salem at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Express Sealcoating - Asphalt Driveway Sealcoating | 59 | 4.8★ (1,396) | Fox Lake, 13 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Strictly Sealcoating INC. | 59 | 4.9★ (480) | McHenry, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Mike's Seal Coating & Services, Inc | 58 | 4.9★ (207) | Fox Lake, 6 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 4 | Total Paving and Brick Services | 57 | 4.8★ (704) | Park City, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Jet-Black | 56 | 4.8★ (84) | Fox Lake, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Two Brothers sealcoating and paving Inc | 55 | 4.9★ (66) | Zion, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Fire Guys Services | 55 | 5.0★ (13) | Gurnee, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Strictly Stone Inc | 55 | 4.8★ (59) | Round Lake Park, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Armored Asphalt | 55 | 4.8★ (64) | Kenosha, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | JR Sealcoating & Striping | 55 | 4.9★ (38) | Mundelein, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 138 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 McHenry, 16 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 480 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 207 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Park City, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 704 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#5 Jet-Black
Based in Fox Lake, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Zion, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gurnee, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Round Lake Park, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kenosha, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mundelein, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kenosha, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Round Lake, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 911 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grayslake, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodstock, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Round Lake, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antioch, 1 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Harvard, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukegan, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakemoor, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Round Lake Beach, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Chicago, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Harvard, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 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 138 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alanis Brick Paving | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Continental Sealcoating | 1.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Curran Contracting Company | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Diamond sealcoating.LLC brick,concrete and asphalt | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Elite Springs Hardscaping and Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| First Class Paving Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Gold medal sealcoating | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| GS Sealcoating & Asphalt | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| K&J Sealcoating & Services Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Lake Villa Twp Highway Department | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Lakemoor Village Public Works | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Ozinga | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Ozinga | 1.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Ozinga - Concrete, Materials & Logistics | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Perrine Property Maintenance | 3.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Pioneer Pavers | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Sealcoating Asphalt | 1.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Sherwin Industries, Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| USA Seal & Stripe LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Waterford Public Works Department | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
How we ranked Salem paving contractors
We scored 138 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, WI is Express Sealcoating - Asphalt Driveway Sealcoating with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,396 Google reviews. Strictly Sealcoating INC. (#2) and Mike's Seal Coating & Services, Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 138 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Salem?
ContractorsRanked ranks 138 paving contractors serving Salem, WI. 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?
5 ranked paving contractors in Salem post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Lakes Blacktop Sealcoating (#20) and Garelli Pavement Service (#21). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which paving contractors in Salem work on weekends?
67 of 138 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Strictly Sealcoating INC. (#2), Jet-Black (#5) and Two Brothers sealcoating and paving Inc (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Salem paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 138 rated paving contractors in Salem is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Express Sealcoating - Asphalt Driveway Sealcoating has the most, 1,396 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 138 paving contractors serving Salem.
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