57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 137 Google reviews, the most in Tarboro.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Tarboro, NC (2026)
9 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Tarboro: AJ & Son Asphalt Specialist, CR Score 57/100; 4.6★ from 137 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cavalier Paving & Seal Coating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 9.
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Most-reviewed: Greenville Public Works Department, 41 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 9 ranked after AJ & Son Asphalt Specialist; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
9 Tarboro paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 9 rated businesses.
Top 9 paving contractors in Tarboro at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AJ & Son Asphalt Specialist | 57 | 4.6★ (137) | Greenville, 24 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Anderson & Co Inc | 53 | 4.0★ (8) | Tarboro | — | — |
| 3 | Garris Grading & Paving Inc | 53 | 4.7★ (26) | Wilson, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Cavalier Paving & Seal Coating | 52 | 4.0★ (4) | Rocky Mount, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Greenville Public Works Department | 51 | 4.3★ (41) | Greenville, 22 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Fred Smith Company - Greenville Office/Plant | 50 | 4.8★ (10) | Greenville, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Fred Smith Company - Wilson Office | 48 | 4.2★ (11) | Wilson, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Weaver's Asphalt | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | Rocky Mount, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Fred Smith Company - Gold Rock Plant | 46 | 3.7★ (3) | Rocky Mount, 20 mi away | — | — |
The 9 best paving contractors in Tarboro, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Tarboro
53/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilson, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rocky Mount, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt mixing plant”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilson, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rocky Mount, 16 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Rocky Mount, 20 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Tarboro paving contractors
We scored 9 Tarboro 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 Tarboro 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 Tarboro: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Tarboro?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Tarboro, NC is AJ & Son Asphalt Specialist with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.6★ from 137 Google reviews. Anderson & Co Inc (#2) and Garris Grading & Paving Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 9 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Tarboro?
ContractorsRanked ranks 9 paving contractors serving Tarboro, NC. 1 of them is based in Tarboro; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which paving contractors in Tarboro are open 24/7?
1 ranked paving contractor in Tarboro posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Cavalier Paving & Seal Coating (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which paving contractors in Tarboro work on weekends?
1 of 9 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Cavalier Paving & Seal Coating (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Tarboro paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 9 rated paving contractors in Tarboro is 4.3★, with a median of 10 reviews. AJ & Son Asphalt Specialist has the most, 137 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 Tarboro count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Tarboro 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 Tarboro
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 paving contractors serving Tarboro.
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