60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Best Paving Contractors in Santa Barbara, CA (2026)
12 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Santa Barbara: Ramsey Asphalt Construction, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Vision Landscape & Construction, 51 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 12 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Santa Barbara paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 12 rated businesses.
Top 10 paving contractors in Santa Barbara at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramsey Asphalt Construction | 60 | 4.8★ (24) | Santa Barbara | — | Overall |
| 2 | Santa Barbara's Paving Stone People | 58 | 4.5★ (17) | Montecito, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Reyes Gardening Services | 56 | 4.8★ (32) | Goleta, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Granite Construction Co - Debbie Lane | 56 | 4.0★ (8) | Santa Barbara | — | — |
| 5 | Challenge Asphalt | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Santa Barbara | — | — |
| 6 | Asphalt Syndicate L.L.C. | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Mira Monte, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Vision Landscape & Construction | 53 | 5.0★ (51) | Escondido, 22 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 8 | EverLine Coatings and Services | 53 | 5.0★ (13) | National City, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Ellwood Landscape & Construction | 52 | 5.0★ (10) | Goleta, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | C And R Pavers | 52 | 5.0★ (12) | Oceanside, 25 mi away | — | — |
The 12 best paving contractors in Santa Barbara, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Montecito, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based in Goleta, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based in Santa Barbara
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based in Santa Barbara
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based in Mira Monte, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based in Escondido, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, the most in Santa Barbara.
Based in National City, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based in Goleta, 3 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
#10 C And R Pavers
Based in Oceanside, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based in Carpinteria, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based in Ventura, 25 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete product supplier”.
Also serving Santa Barbara
14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 805 Tile Guys | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| California Concrete and Asphalt Solutions | 14 mi | |
| Carpinteria Public Works | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Genesis Stoneworks - Pavers, Artificial Turf, Walls, Yard Remodels, and More | 3.0★ (2) | In Santa Barbara |
| Holliday Rock | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| La Tierra Landscaping Corp | In Santa Barbara | |
| Liberty Paving & Concrete | 2.0★ (2) | In Santa Barbara |
| Martinez pro landscaping inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Santa Barbara |
| Ramsey Asphalt Construction | 20 mi | |
| Rock Mill Tile & Stone | 5.0★ (1) | In Santa Barbara |
| Santa Barbara Asphalt Paving | In Santa Barbara | |
| Scarlett's Landscape, Inc | In Santa Barbara | |
| Swiss Designs Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| System Pavers | 5.0★ (2) | In Santa Barbara |
How we ranked Santa Barbara paving contractors
We scored 12 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Santa Barbara?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Santa Barbara, CA is Ramsey Asphalt Construction with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews. Santa Barbara's Paving Stone People (#2) and Reyes Gardening Services (#3) follow. We ranked 12 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Santa Barbara?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 paving contractors serving Santa Barbara, CA. 3 of them are based in Santa Barbara; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 14 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which paving contractors in Santa Barbara work on weekends?
5 of 12 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Santa Barbara's Paving Stone People (#2), Reyes Gardening Services (#3) and Asphalt Syndicate L.L.C. (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Santa Barbara paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated paving contractors in Santa Barbara is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Vision Landscape & Construction has the most, 51 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Santa Barbara count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 paving contractors serving Santa Barbara.
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