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Best Paving Contractors in Santa Cruz, CA (2026)

53 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Santa Cruz: Atlantis Paving & Grading, CR Score 59/100; 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews.

  2. 6

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Wright Stone, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 53.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: K & D Landscaping, Inc., 425 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 53 ranked; ranked #5.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

53 Santa Cruz paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 35 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 53 rated businesses.

Top 10 paving contractors in Santa Cruz at a glance

Top 10 paving contractors in Santa Cruz at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Atlantis Paving & Grading594.6★ (32)Santa Cruz—Overall
2Betz Works574.6★ (25)Capitola, 5 mi awaySat—
3Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape, Inc.564.6★ (21)Santa Cruz——
4Top Grade Paving555.0★ (9)Gilroy, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5K & D Landscaping, Inc.534.9★ (425)Watsonville, 14 mi away—Most reviews
6Wright Stone535.0★ (6)San Jose, 24 mi away24/7Emergencies
7Premier Striping Pros535.0★ (4)Watsonville, 15 mi awaySat · Sun—
8James Steel Engineering535.0★ (3)Ben Lomond, 8 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Rock hard paving524.6★ (9)San Jose, 22 mi away24/7—
10Paving Masters525.0★ (5)Campbell, 21 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 53 best paving contractors in Santa Cruz, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  2. #2 Betz Works

    Based in Capitola, 5 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 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.

    • 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    310A Kennedy Dr, Capitola, CA 95010
    View profile for Betz Works(831) 400-8466

  4. #4 Top Grade Paving

    Based in Gilroy, 11 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    View profile for Top Grade Paving(408) 455-8723

  5. #5 K & D Landscaping, Inc.

    Based in Watsonville, 14 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 425 Google reviews, the most in Santa Cruz.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 425 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    62c Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
    View profile for K & D Landscaping, Inc.(831) 607-6248

  6. #6 Wright Stone

    Based in San Jose, 24 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2951 Monterey Rd Ste 5, San Jose, CA 95111
    View profile for Wright Stone(408) 214-4939

  7. #7 Premier Striping Pros

    Based in Watsonville, 15 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
    View profile for Premier Striping Pros(831) 238-9732

  8. #8 James Steel Engineering

    Based in Ben Lomond, 8 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for James Steel Engineering(831) 713-0961

  9. #9 Rock hard paving

    Based in San Jose, 22 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4750 Almaden Expy Ste. 124 # 160, San Jose, CA 95118
    View profile for Rock hard paving(408) 592-2433

  10. #10 Paving Masters

    Based in Campbell, 21 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1254 Dell Ave #10F, Campbell, CA 95008
    View profile for Paving Masters(669) 316-0972

  12. #12 Willow Glen Gardening

    Based in Campbell, 20 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 111 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 111 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun 8 AM–2:30 PM
    View profile for Willow Glen Gardening(408) 510-8303

  13. #13 Apex Asphalt Paving

    Based in Sunnyvale, 23 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
    View profile for Apex Asphalt Paving(408) 595-9084

  14. #14 Wenger Paving Inc.

    Based in Scotts Valley, 7 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.3★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Wenger Paving Inc.(831) 476-8400

  16. #16 Central Home Supply

    Based in Scotts Valley, 6 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    180 El Pueblo Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
    View profile for Central Home Supply(831) 440-0763

  19. #19 Freedom Earthworks

    Based in Aptos, 14 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7 AM–8 PM · Wed–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    134 Buena Vista Dr, Freedom, CA 95019
    View profile for Freedom Earthworks(831) 440-6042

  20. #20 Method Paving Inc.

    Based in Los Gatos, 20 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1484 Pollard Rd #181, Los Gatos, CA 95032
    View profile for Method Paving Inc.(408) 866-7878

  25. #25 EARTHTEK Paving & Concrete

    Based in San Jose, 24 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    950 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
    View profile for EARTHTEK Paving & Concrete(408) 459-6354

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 53 ranked paving contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

paving contractors in Santa Cruz, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Great Builders Inc495.0★ (5)25 mi
27Express Concrete Breaking494.8★ (5)25 mi
28Graham Contractors Inc493.1★ (19)25 mi
29Allstate Paving495.0★ (4)23 mi
30Sunset Builders and Design485.0★ (12)17 mi
31Coastal Paving & Excavating Inc485.0★ (6)24 mi
32Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape, Inc.474.6★ (129)23 mi
33E.H scapes design Llc475.0★ (9)21 mi
34CA Palace Pavers465.0★ (11)17 mi
35Granite Northwest Grading And Paving465.0★ (3)24 mi
36Decorative Paving, Inc.464.7★ (3)24 mi
37Superior Paving Systems463.7★ (3)22 mi
38JC Grading Paving Solution, Inc.465.0★ (5)22 mi
39Bay Garden Landscaping465.0★ (12)22 mi
40Watsonville Public Works464.4★ (24)16 mi
41Prins Pool Remodeling455.0★ (5)21 mi
42Lakota Design Group455.0★ (9)22 mi
43Golden Space Construction455.0★ (11)24 mi
44Blackstone Landscape and Design454.7★ (12)23 mi
45Calvac Paving Asphalt & Concrete455.0★ (9)25 mi
46Outertainment Construction Inc455.0★ (9)23 mi
47786 Construction445.0★ (7)24 mi
48Proscaping, Inc444.8★ (8)25 mi
49McTighe Landscaping435.0★ (5)24 mi
50CAL Landscaping424.5★ (8)23 mi

Also serving Santa Cruz

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.

Unranked paving contractors serving Santa Cruz
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ace Asphalt5.0★ (2)23 mi
Aloha Landscape IncIn Santa Cruz
Becker Paving5.0★ (1)4 mi
CA Palace Pavers5.0★ (2)25 mi
Cazares landscaping4.0★ (4)In Santa Cruz
Clark's Construction1.0★ (2)23 mi
Clean cutt excavation grading pavingIn Santa Cruz
Galante Brothers Demolition & Construction3.0★ (2)25 mi
Gallatin Asphalt Inc5.0★ (2)13 mi
Johnson Paving Inc5.0★ (1)In Santa Cruz
Miller Paving5.0★ (2)7 mi
On-Line Stripping ServicesIn Santa Cruz
Q-Vo Paving & Sealcoating LLC5.0★ (1)20 mi
Santa Cruz Underground5.0★ (2)17 mi
Scup Santa Cruz Underground5.0★ (1)15 mi
Southbay Paving Inc.5.0★ (1)19 mi
Stanko and Sons Asphalt5.0★ (2)24 mi
System PaversIn Santa Cruz
Valley Paving & Tractor Services5.0★ (2)In Santa Cruz
Valley Paving & Tractor Services5.0★ (1)8 mi

How we ranked Santa Cruz paving contractors

We scored 53 Santa Cruz 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Santa Cruz data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Paving contractors in Santa Cruz: frequently asked questions

Who is the best paving contractor in Santa Cruz?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Santa Cruz, CA is Atlantis Paving & Grading with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews. Betz Works (#2) and Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 53 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many paving contractors are there in Santa Cruz?

ContractorsRanked ranks 53 paving contractors serving Santa Cruz, CA. 3 of them are based in Santa Cruz; 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 Santa Cruz are open 24/7?

3 ranked paving contractors in Santa Cruz post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Wright Stone (#6) and Rock hard paving (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which paving contractors in Santa Cruz work on weekends?

35 of 53 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 18 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Betz Works (#2), Top Grade Paving (#4) and Wright Stone (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Santa Cruz paving contractors have?

The median Google rating among 53 rated paving contractors in Santa Cruz is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. K & D Landscaping, Inc. has the most, 425 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Cruz count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Santa Cruz 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 Cruz

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 53 paving contractors serving Santa Cruz.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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