Analyzing 5,760,1035.8M ReviewsFor 15,83615.8K Experts
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 1,399 Google reviews of 15 top-rated paving contractors nationwide; 10 of them in Keego Harbor, MI. Updated October 28, 2026.
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Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of paving contractors).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  American Asphalt Paving & Sealcoating LLCKeego Harbor, MI | A 95How 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 59%95+55.8Reliability 26%93+24.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 95Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 4.95 | — |
| 2 |  Clifford SealcoatingKeego Harbor, MI | A 91How 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%94+51.3Reliability 24%89+21.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%81+5.7Craft & service penalty81−1.9Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.92 | — |
| 3 |  SealRite Sealcoating-AsphaltKeego Harbor, MI | A 88How 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%90+49.1Reliability 24%80+19.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%81+5.7Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.90 | — |
| 4 |  H D Sealcoating & Paving SolutionsKeego Harbor, MI | A 86How 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%87+47.5Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%92+13Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty84−1.6Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.85 | — |
| 5 |  Statewide Asphalt Paving LLCKeego Harbor, MI | A 81How 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 59%86+50.5Reliability 26%75+19.6Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty95−0.5Momentum penalty66−3.4Experts Score= 81Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAB– | 4.90 | — |
| 6 |  Omar's Concrete LLCKeego Harbor, MI | B 72How 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%75+40.9Reliability 24%50+12.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty97−0.3Momentum penalty78−2.2Experts Score= 72Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCAABA | 4.79 | — |
| 7 |  Odd Jobs Landscape & PaversKeego Harbor, MI | B 71How 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%77+42Reliability 24%66+16Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%94+6.6Craft & service penalty23−7.7Experts Score= 71Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBDAAA | 4.71 | — |
| 8 |  Michigan Asphalt PavingKeego Harbor, MI | B 71How 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%77+42Reliability 24%56+13.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%52+3.7Craft & service penalty81−1.9Experts Score= 71Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCAAAC | 4.60 | — |
| 9 |  Nexus Asphalt Paving & SealcoatKeego Harbor, MI | B 70How 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%80+43.6Reliability 24%61+14.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%69+4.9Craft & service penalty98−0.2Momentum penalty29−7.1Experts Score= 70Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAADB | 4.88 | — |
| 10 |  Payless Paving & ConstructionKeego Harbor, MI | B 66How 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%75+40.9Reliability 24%68+16.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%26+1.8Craft & service penalty73−2.7Momentum penalty56−4.4Experts Score= 66Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBBACD | 4.77 | — |
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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How the 10 paving contractors we rated in Keego Harbor, MI compare, and what customers praise most.
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
Average stars per company.
Share of Google review highlights.
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.
The 10 best-rated paving contractors in Keego Harbor, MI average 4.8★ on Google across 1,139 reviews. American Asphalt Paving & Sealcoating LLC has the top rating (5.0★), and H D Sealcoating & Paving Solutions has the most reviews (266). Updated October 28, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (1,139 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“We used this company years ago and again yesterday. Both times they were the best crew! We usually do it ourselves but this year hired HD again & Im so glad we did. Caden & his crew were thorough, pleasant & very…” — Google review
“Clifford Sealcoatimg did a great job on my driveway. They are very efficient, respond quickly to calls or texts. Craig is very personable and I’m sure you will be happy both with the price and with the work. Highly…” — Google review
“Extremely real and likeable. Not there just to sell you and take your money. they actually care about you and will work with you on any and all needs. Their work was A+ and i have zero complaints. Would highly…” — Google review
“Thank you for the wonderful job you did on sealing my driveway. My driveway was looking "tired," and it looks positively refreshed. Thank you for the quality of work, and for the friendliness in dealing with your…” — Google review
“On June 24th, I had American Asphalt come to my home to sealcoat my driveway, like I do every year. Todd and his crew of professionals came out and did an outstanding job. His team also took the time to walk me…” — Google review
“Omar and his crew did an excellent job dealing with a potentially dangerous sinkhole on our property. He was prompt, professional, and very helpful in terms of diagnosing our problem and coming up with a good solution.” — Google review
“Josh, Max and the Odd Jobs team were great to work with start to finish. Quality work, made adjustments on the go and delivered to our expectations. Will work with again and refer to friend and family!” — Google review
“Rick and his crew were fantastic. They did everything promised in the quote and left the jobsite spotless. You could tell they take pride in their work, all equipment was clean, they paid attention to the details…” — Google review
“Highly recommend for driveway resurfacing. Luke and the crew did a great job. Started project around 8:00 and finished by 3:00. Results look great” — Google review
“It was easy to give MI Asphalt 5 stars. The crew was wonderful. Very efficient and friendly. It was a three step process that went so fast. The office staff kept me informed along the way as to what to expect…” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for paving contractor listings in and around Keego Harbor, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
American Asphalt Paving & Sealcoating LLC has the highest Google rating on our Keego Harbor list: 5.0 out of 5 from 41 reviews (as of October 28, 2026).
H D Sealcoating & Paving Solutions has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 266, with a 4.9★ average.
Only open Keego Harbor-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
Analyzing 5,760,1035.8M ReviewsFor 15,83615.8K Experts