Premier Paving Of Northern Illinois A Proud Veteran Owned Company
Paving contractor · Lindenhurst, IL · reviewed since 2018
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%69+37.6Reliability 24%47+11.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%87+6.2Craft & service penalty55−4.5Experts Score= 65Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.65SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#22 of 24 paver contractorsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 9%
4.6★★★★★223 Google reviews · 24 photos
89%five-star reviews
4.71★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
8.2%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Premier Paving Of Northern Illinois A Proud Veteran Owned Company at a glance
Google reviewers rate Premier Paving 4.6 out of 5 based on 223 reviews, with the owner responding to 87 percent of them. Customers frequently praise the company for punctuality, clear communication, competitive pricing, and high-quality driveway installations that include proper grading and clean site restoration. However, some low-star reviews highlight recurring issues with missed appointments, delayed quote follow-ups, and a lack of responsiveness when addressing post-project concerns or scheduling changes.
Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 223 reviews (89% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 223 Google reviews (201 with written comments, 26 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 87% of reviews.
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.
This companyPaver Contractors median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Premier Paving Of Northern Illinois A Proud Veteran Owned Company: 69/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.B
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ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Premier Paving Of Northern Illinois A Proud Veteran Owned Company: 47/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.C
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Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Premier Paving Of Northern Illinois A Proud Veteran Owned Company: 55/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.C
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Premier Paving Of Northern Illinois A Proud Veteran Owned Company: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Premier Paving Of Northern Illinois A Proud Veteran Owned Company: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Premier Paving Of Northern Illinois A Proud Veteran Owned Company: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Star ratings
223 Google reviews we collected
4.6of 5
5 stars19989%
4 stars52%
3 stars00%
2 stars10%
1 star188%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 201 written reviews
94%praise
Praise45894%
Complaints276%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price2148%
Reasonable2352%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Quality & results10121%
Staff & attitude8718%
Speed & response7916%
Price & value7315%
Would recommend7115%
Communication6614%
Honesty & trust82%
What customers talk about
We read 201 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Premier paving was outstanding a quality job ,guys were very nice,everyone new what job they had to do,,also they cleaned up very neatly ,I would reco…”
“After a week when I noticed I asked them to come back to fix the poor quality work they did.”
“Jena was always helpful, knowledgeable and nice to work with.”
“The owner is really rude to low level, underpaid essential workers.”
“They were great with communication and showing up on time.”
“He was a no show, and no call to let me know he couldn’t make it.”
“They were communicative, did a great job and came in at a very competitive price.”
“Received a quote back in April or May of this year.”
“…yone new what job they had to do,,also they cleaned up very neatly ,I would recommend them giving even a 5 star…”
“They did not fix it and will not return texts, emails or phone calls.”
“Liz was also very easy to work with and was always communicating with us in regards to the timeline.”
“Luis, Efrain and their company have always been professional and honest from start to finish.”
People customers mention
Luis12 reviews
Nicole9 reviews
Lily8 reviews
Grant7 reviews
Liz5 reviews
Efrain5 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Premier Paving Of Northern Illinois A Proud Veteran Owned Company for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
don1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 days ago★★★★★
Premier paving was outstanding a quality job ,guys were very nice,everyone new what job they had to do,,also they cleaned up very neatly ,I would recommend them giving even a 5 star
Great priceAsphalt paving & repairDriveway replacement
Lauren3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
They were a great team to work with! They were communicative, did a great job and came in at a very competitive price.
Driveway installation
Denise2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
Very professional ! From getting a quote to a high quality finished product. They were great with communication and showing up on time.
Reasonable priceDriveway installation
Jordan6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 weeks ago★
Received a quote back in April or May of this year. Took some time to save up for it and then reached out and asked for an updated quote at the beginning of this month. A rep called me and went over the original quote and the changes I wanted with it and said they would have an updated quote sent over soon as I said…
Beth3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Had a very good experience with Premier Paving. Jena was always helpful, knowledgeable and nice to work with. Liz was also very easy to work with and was always communicating with us in regards to the timeline.
Great priceDriveway replacement
Kal1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★
Very pleased with our new driveway and appreciate using local
Company with a military presence. The workers were efficient and precise. Office managers communicated clearly and very professionally.
Premier paving was outstanding a quality job ,guys were very nice,everyone new what job they had to do,,also they cleaned up very neatly ,I would recommend them giving even a 5 star
Received a quote back in April or May of this year. Took some time to save up for it and then reached out and asked for an updated quote at the beginning of this month. A rep called me and went over the original quote and the changes I wanted with it and said they would have an updated quote sent over soon as I said I was trying to get my driveway done before the winter. Tomorrow will be 4 weeks since I asked for the updated quote and I still haven’t received anything. I texted the rep that called me last week Wednesday and he has ignored me.
Replying to owner’s response: Wait, what? I tell you I haven’t received an updated quote in what is now over a month and that the sales rep ignored me when I reached out for an update and you don’t think that warrants a bad review?
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Dear Jordan,
We understand that you are waiting for an updated estimate and hope to complete the work before winter. However, since our initial estimate was provided five months ago, we are now at the end of our current season. Leaving a negative review is unfair given the delay in reaching back out to us.
Beth Peterson3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Beth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Had a very good experience with Premier Paving. Jena was always helpful, knowledgeable and nice to work with. Liz was also very easy to work with and was always communicating with us in regards to the timeline.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Driveway replacement
Material: Asphalt
Kal1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Kal has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Very pleased with our new driveway and appreciate using local
Company with a military presence. The workers were efficient and precise. Office managers communicated clearly and very professionally.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Driveway replacement
Material: Asphalt
Peter DeJesu3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Peter has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Premier was outstanding! Our driveway was more than 20 yrs old and really beat up. Premier crews dug out the old driveway and installed a beautiful new one. Price was more than fair, office staff was a dream to work with and the entire crew was polite, answered my questions and left the area cleaner than it was. Highly, highly recommend.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Asphalt resurfacing
Material: Asphalt
Mike Czipo10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Mike has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.