57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Paving Contractors in Watsonville, CA (2026)
44 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Watsonville: Premier Striping Pros, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 16
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): JM Paving, Excavating & Underground Engineering, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #16 of 44.
- 2
Most-reviewed: K & D Landscaping, Inc., 425 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 44 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
44 Watsonville paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 44 rated businesses.
Top 10 paving contractors in Watsonville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premier Striping Pros | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Watsonville | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | K & D Landscaping, Inc. | 57 | 4.9★ (425) | Watsonville | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Betz Works | 55 | 4.6★ (25) | Capitola, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Graniterock - Corporate Headquarters | 55 | 4.6★ (10) | Watsonville | — | — |
| 5 | Watsonville Grading and Excavation, Inc | 55 | 4.6★ (10) | Watsonville | — | — |
| 6 | Atlantis Paving & Grading | 55 | 4.6★ (32) | Santa Cruz, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Top Grade Paving | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | Gilroy, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Freedom Earthworks | 54 | 5.0★ (24) | Aptos, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Coastal Pipeline Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (25) | Seaside, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Vander Landscape & Construction | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Morgan Hill, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 44 best paving contractors in Watsonville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Watsonville
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 425 Google reviews, the most in Watsonville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 Betz Works
Based in Capitola, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Watsonville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Santa Cruz, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Aptos, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
Based in Seaside, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Morgan Hill, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Monterey, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Sunnyvale, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
Based in Monterey, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 San Martin, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Cruz, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seaside, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Salinas, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Gilroy, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Santa Clara, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Monterey, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Morgan Hill, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
#23 Allstate Paving
Based in Gilroy, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scotts Valley, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in Watsonville
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 44 paving contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | James Steel Engineering | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 27 | Guerrero Underground Utilities | 49 | 5.0★ (7) | 10 mi |
| 28 | CA Palace Pavers | 49 | 5.0★ (11) | 8 mi |
| 29 | Granite Northwest Grading And Paving | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 16 mi |
| 30 | Norcal Interlocking Pavers Inc. | 49 | 5.0★ (14) | 18 mi |
| 31 | Central Home Supply | 48 | 4.8★ (27) | 17 mi |
| 32 | Kraemer Engineering Inc | 47 | 5.0★ (6) | 10 mi |
| 33 | K & D Landscaping, Inc. | 47 | 5.0★ (30) | 16 mi |
| 34 | Sunset Builders and Design | 47 | 5.0★ (12) | 25 mi |
| 35 | Brett George Grading and Paving Company | 46 | 5.0★ (8) | 20 mi |
| 36 | Bay Garden Landscaping | 46 | 5.0★ (12) | 22 mi |
| 37 | Oseguera Masonry | 46 | 5.0★ (6) | 23 mi |
| 38 | K & D Landscaping, Inc. | 46 | 4.9★ (45) | 25 mi |
| 39 | Lakota Design Group | 45 | 5.0★ (9) | 24 mi |
| 40 | Daniel's Landscaping Service | 45 | 5.0★ (9) | 23 mi |
| 41 | Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape, Inc. | 44 | 5.0★ (19) | 24 mi |
| 42 | Pacific Interlock Pavers | 44 | 4.3★ (18) | 20 mi |
| 43 | 101 Terra | 43 | 3.8★ (4) | 21 mi |
| 44 | Central Coast & Bay Concrete, Inc. | 43 | 5.0★ (5) | 20 mi |
Also serving Watsonville
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 & C Construction | In Watsonville | |
| Ace Asphalt | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Becker Paving | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| CA Palace Pavers | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Carlos J Romero Grading and Paving Contractors, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Clark's Construction | 1.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| DM Landscape INC | 5.0★ (10) | In Watsonville |
| Evergreen Supply | In Watsonville | |
| Gallatin Asphalt Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Watsonville |
| General Paving Service (GPS) | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Granite Northwest Grading & Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Graniterock: Monterey Bay Construction | In Watsonville | |
| Larry Clark's Paving & Grading | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| McKim Corporation | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Miller Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Santa Cruz Underground | 5.0★ (2) | In Watsonville |
| Scup Santa Cruz Underground | 5.0★ (1) | In Watsonville |
| Stanko and Sons Asphalt | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Trinchero Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Valley Paving & Tractor Services | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
How we ranked Watsonville paving contractors
We scored 44 Watsonville 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 Watsonville 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 Watsonville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Watsonville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Watsonville, CA is Premier Striping Pros with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. K & D Landscaping, Inc. (#2) and Betz Works (#3) follow. We ranked 44 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Watsonville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 44 paving contractors serving Watsonville, CA. 5 of them are based in Watsonville; 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 Watsonville are open 24/7?
2 ranked paving contractors in Watsonville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are JM Paving, Excavating & Underground Engineering (#16) and Allstate Paving (#23). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which paving contractors in Watsonville work on weekends?
26 of 44 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Premier Striping Pros (#1), Betz Works (#3) and Top Grade Paving (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Watsonville paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 44 rated paving contractors in Watsonville is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. K & D Landscaping, Inc. has the most, 425 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Watsonville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Watsonville 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 Watsonville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 44 paving contractors serving Watsonville.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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