60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Santa Fe, NM (2026)
7 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Santa Fe: Santa Fe Asphalt, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Española Transit Mix, 18 Google reviews at 3.9★, the most of 7 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
7 Santa Fe paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 3.9★ across 7 rated businesses.
Top 7 paving contractors in Santa Fe at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Fe Asphalt | 60 | 5.0★ (8) | Santa Fe | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | AFJ Custom Paving | 60 | 4.9★ (7) | Santa Fe | — | — |
| 3 | GM Emulsion, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Santa Fe | — | — |
| 4 | Del Fuego Paving | 55 | 2.7★ (3) | Santa Fe | — | — |
| 5 | Santa Fe City Public Works | 53 | 1.0★ (3) | Santa Fe | — | — |
| 6 | Vulcan Materials Company | 51 | 3.4★ (5) | Santa Fe | Sat | — |
| 7 | Española Transit Mix | 47 | 3.9★ (18) | Española, 24 mi away | — | Most reviews |
The 7 best paving contractors in Santa Fe, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Santa Fe
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ 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 Santa Fe
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Española, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 18 Google reviews, the most in Santa Fe.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Santa Fe paving contractors
We scored 7 Santa Fe 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 Fe 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 Fe: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Santa Fe?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Santa Fe, NM is Santa Fe Asphalt with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. AFJ Custom Paving (#2) and GM Emulsion, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 7 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Santa Fe?
ContractorsRanked ranks 7 paving contractors serving Santa Fe, NM. 6 of them are based in Santa Fe; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which paving contractors in Santa Fe work on weekends?
2 of 7 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Santa Fe Asphalt (#1) and Vulcan Materials Company (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Santa Fe paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 7 rated paving contractors in Santa Fe is 3.9★, with a median of 5 reviews. Española Transit Mix has the most, 18 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 Fe count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Santa Fe 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 Fe
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 paving contractors serving Santa Fe.
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