57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Salinas, CA (2026)
29 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Salinas: Coastal Paving & Excavating Inc., CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): JM Paving, Excavating & Underground Engineering, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 29.
- 9
Most-reviewed: K & D Landscaping, Inc., 425 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 29 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
29 Salinas paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 29 rated businesses.
Top 10 paving contractors in Salinas at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coastal Paving & Excavating Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (61) | Monterey, 11 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Coastal Pipeline Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (25) | Seaside, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Greener Bay Landscaping Inc. | 55 | 4.9★ (69) | Monterey, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Robert Clark Construction | 55 | 5.0★ (20) | Ben Lomond, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | The Don Chapin Company, Inc. | 55 | 4.3★ (11) | Salinas | — | — |
| 6 | JM Paving, Excavating & Underground Engineering | 54 | 5.0★ (15) | Seaside, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | SILVERSTONE LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICE | 54 | 4.1★ (9) | Monterey, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Coastal Paving & Excavating | 53 | 5.0★ (36) | Monterey, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | K & D Landscaping, Inc. | 52 | 4.9★ (425) | Watsonville, 19 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | Brett George Grading and Paving Company | 51 | 5.0★ (8) | Salinas | — | — |
The 29 best paving contractors in Salinas, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Seaside, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Monterey, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ben Lomond, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Salinas
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seaside, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 425 Google reviews, the most in Salinas.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morgan Hill, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Watsonville, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Watsonville, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Salinas
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Oseguera Masonry
Based in Monterey, 9 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prunedale, 11 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prunedale, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Monterey, 11 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey, 12 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 101 Terra
Based in Seaside, 11 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 22 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 29 paving contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Watsonville Public Works | 46 | 4.4★ (24) | 17 mi |
| 27 | CA Palace Pavers | 45 | 5.0★ (11) | 24 mi |
| 28 | Pacific Interlock Pavers | 44 | 4.3★ (18) | 20 mi |
| 29 | Central Coast & Bay Concrete, Inc. | 43 | 5.0★ (5) | 19 mi |
Also serving Salinas
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-1 Sweeping Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Salinas |
| CA Palace Pavers | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Carlos J Romero Grading and Paving Contractors, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Clark's Construction | 1.0★ (2) | In Salinas |
| FRC Pavers | In Salinas | |
| Gallatin Asphalt Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Granite Construction Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Salinas |
| Granite Northwest Grading & Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Kraemer Engineering Inc | In Salinas | |
| Larry Clark's Paving & Grading | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| McKim Corporation | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| NXP Engineering | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Pedro Pro Landscaping | In Salinas | |
| Public Works Department | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Salinas Parking Lot Maintenance and Line Striping | In Salinas | |
| Santa Cruz Underground | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Seaside Public Works Department | 2.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| SILVERSTONE CONTRACTING general contractor | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Standard Emulsions Co. | In Salinas | |
| Terra Bella | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
How we ranked Salinas paving contractors
We scored 29 Salinas 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 Salinas 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 Salinas: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Salinas?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Salinas, CA is Coastal Paving & Excavating Inc. with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews. Coastal Pipeline Inc. (#2) and Greener Bay Landscaping Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 29 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Salinas?
ContractorsRanked ranks 29 paving contractors serving Salinas, CA. 3 of them are based in Salinas; 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 Salinas are open 24/7?
1 ranked paving contractor in Salinas posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is JM Paving, Excavating & Underground Engineering (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which paving contractors in Salinas work on weekends?
16 of 29 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Coastal Pipeline Inc. (#2), Greener Bay Landscaping Inc. (#3) and Robert Clark Construction (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Salinas paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 29 rated paving contractors in Salinas is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. K & D Landscaping, Inc. has the most, 425 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Salinas count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Salinas 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 Salinas
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 29 paving contractors serving Salinas.
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