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title: "Empire Paving Inc"
description: "Empire Paving, Inc. says it has operated as a general contractor since 1967 and owns earth moving, paving and stone aggregate crushing equipment. Its BBB p"
doc_version: "2026-10-19"
last_updated: "2026-10-19"
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# Empire Paving Inc

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 30 Bernhard Rd., North Haven, CT 06473 · **Phone:** (203) 752-0002 · **Website:** https://www.empirepaving.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 2.5/5** (medium confidence) — from 9 reviews across 8 sources.
33% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 3 reviews, 3 negative.

## The honest read

Empire Paving, Inc. says it has operated as a general contractor since 1967 and owns earth moving, paving and stone aggregate crushing equipment. Its BBB profile describes paving, sealcoating, road building, excavating and site work, with an A+ grade. On Google it holds 3.4 stars from 17 ratings.

A page on constructionequipmentguide.com carries the headline "Empire Paving Rules Over I-95 Interchange Project in Stratford."

A 2026 customer said Empire Paving paved their marina and called Earl punctual, knowledgeable and fairly priced. A 2024 customer said they used Empire for a front walk, stoop, sidewalk, driveway and patio.

A recent customer said Earl's behavior toward the customer's wife was extremely disrespectful. A recent one-star reviewer called the experience awful on pricing and management. A 2025 reviewer said a vehicle damage claim filed with the CT DOT was forwarded to Empire Paving, that the general manager asked for a police report, and that the damaged area was paved a week later. A 2024 reviewer said rocks from a company truck on 95 South hit their Jeep, and that a message left with the company got no call back. A 2023 reviewer said they called twice for information and never got a return call.

Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0575665, as active, held by Empire Paving Inc.

**Strengths:**
- A paved marina — a 2026 customer called Earl punctual and fairly priced
- Driveway and patio work — a 2024 customer had walk, driveway and patio done

**Concerns:**
- Conduct toward a customer — a recent customer called Earl's behavior disrespectful
- A damage claim — a 2025 reviewer said the damaged area was paved over
- A missed callback — a 2023 reviewer said calls were never returned

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- The company says it has operated as a general contractor since 1967 _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.empirepaving.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Empire Paving, Inc. has been in continuous and successful operation as a General Contractor since 1967. Emp…”
- 3.4 stars from 17 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Empire%20Paving%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJW7uM8DTX54kRO5swenOaFq4) — “Google: 3.4★ from 17 ratings”
- A+ grade on the Better Business Bureau _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/north-haven/profile/paving-contractors/empire-paving-inc-0111-31000178) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
- A constructionequipmentguide.com page is headlined 'Empire Paving Rules Over I-95 Interchange Project in Stratford' _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Local News](https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/empire-paving-rules-over-i-95-interchange-project-in-stratford/53197) — “constructionequipmentguide.com — Empire Paving Rules Over I-95 Interchange Project in Stratford”
- A 2026 customer said Empire Paving paved their marina and called Earl punctual and fairly priced _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xZM1YybGtZalpJWjFWSWVtdHBWbE5PVms1dWEwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xae169a737a309b3b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlY3V2lkYjZIZ1VIemtpVlNOVk5ua0E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Empire Paving did an excellent job paving our marina. From start to finish, the work was professional, efficient, and high quality. Earl …”
- A 2024 customer said they used Empire for a front walk, stoop, sidewalk, driveway and patio _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUb0tiOHVBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xae169a737a309b3b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICToKb8uAE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We have used Empire for our entire property; front walk, stoop, sidewalk, driveway and patio.  The work was outstanding!! I would highly …”
- A recent customer said Earl's behavior toward the customer's wife was disrespectful _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2w5TVFUZ3hRV1pPTjBSb1YxQklRMmRCTkRJeVZIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xae169a737a309b3b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOl9MQTgxQWZON0RoV1BIQ2dBNDIyVHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ I had a very disappointing experience dealing with Earl. His behavior toward my wife was completely unacceptable and extremely disrespect…”
- A 2025 reviewer said a CT DOT vehicle damage claim was met with a request for a police report and the area was paved a week later _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twMFIyeG9ORmh1Vkc1elRFVTVPRGhIUkZWRFdFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xae169a737a309b3b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkp0R2xoNFhuVG5zTEU5ODhHRFVDWEE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Filed a state claim against the CT DOT for damage I received to my vehicle while driving on interstate 84 prior to exit 14. Followed the …”
- A 2024 reviewer said rocks from a company truck hit their Jeep and a message got no call back _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3NXRUbHVRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xae169a737a309b3b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID75tTluQE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ My Jeep was bombarded with rocks from their truck on 95 South, left a message with the company and no call back. I had 2 small children i…”
- A 2023 reviewer said two calls for information were never returned _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSOGRmZmdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xae169a737a309b3b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDR8dffgAE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Called twice to get some info, left messages, but never received return call.”
- Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0575665, as active, held by Empire Paving Inc. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0575665 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: EMPIRE PAVING INC”
- Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.empirepaving.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Empire Paving, Inc. has been in continuous and successful operation as a General Contractor since 1967. Emp…”
- Specializes in Paving _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xZM1YybGtZalpJWjFWSWVtdHBWbE5PVms1dWEwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xae169a737a309b3b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlY3V2lkYjZIZ1VIemtpVlNOVk5ua0E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Empire Paving did an excellent job paving our marina. From start to finish, the work was professional, efficient, and high quality. Earl …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUb0tiOHVBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xae169a737a309b3b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICToKb8uAE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We have used Empire for our entire property; front walk, stoop, sidewalk, driveway and patio.  The work was outstanding!! I would highly …”
- Also offers Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/north-haven/profile/paving-contractors/empire-paving-inc-0111-31000178) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): Empire Paving Inc. offers paving, sealcoating, road building, excavating and site work.”

## License

Status: **active** (#HIC.0575665, hic) — verified against the official CT state registry on 2026-10-19, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx

## Sources

- [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/elderscrollsonline/comments/1ftqh47/the_gamer_didnt_pay_attention_to_the_lore/): 0 community mentions discussing this business
- [Exa](https://www.empirepaving.com/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Empire%20Paving%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJW7uM8DTX54kRO5swenOaFq4): 3.4★ from 17 ratings
- [Procore Construction Network](https://network.procore.com/p/empire-paving-inc-north-haven): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.empirepaving.com): 59 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Empire%20Paving%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJW7uM8DTX54kRO5swenOaFq4): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/north-haven/profile/paving-contractors/empire-paving-inc-0111-31000178): Listed on this source
- [Local News](https://www.herald-dispatch.com/online_features/press_releases/empire-paving-completes-large-scale-commercial-terminal-repaving-without-interrupting-client-operations/article_72e7c37d-67a1-50fb-8f79-1f8687ccad1e.html): Listed on this source

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “Empire Paving Rules Over I-95 Interchange Project in Stratford” — constructionequipmentguide.com — https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/empire-paving-rules-over-i-95-interchange-project-in-stratford/53197

## Recent reviews

- **1/5 · Google Reviews · David L. · 2026-08-30**: Awful experience, pricing and management.
Stay away from this company.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Gabriel · 2026-08-07**: Driving like a mad man. Cutting people off and break checking people. Saw him yell at another car and throw a cup at them. Crazy representation for a paving company that’s on the brink of bankruptcy.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Edward Girard · 2026-05-01**: I had a very disappointing experience dealing with Earl. His behavior toward my wife was completely unacceptable and extremely disrespectful. There is absolutely no excuse for speaking to a customer the way he did.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Robert Defeo · 2026-01-14**: Empire Paving did an excellent job paving our marina. From start to finish, the work was professional, efficient, and high quality. Earl was extremely punctual, very knowledgeable, and fairly priced, which made the entire process smooth and stress-free. What really stands out is the team — every tim…
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Frank Berretta · 2025-10-24**: Filed a state claim against the CT DOT for damage I received to my vehicle while driving on interstate 84 prior to exit 14. Followed the procedures outlined in the CT DOT claims process, who forwarded my claim to Empire paving and when I contacted them to check the status of the claim they said ther…
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · melissa kirdzik · 2024-08-24**: My Jeep was bombarded with rocks from their truck on 95 South, left a message with the company and no call back. I had 2 small children in the vehicle who are now scared to drive after being woken up by the loud cracks on my windshield. The driver was a disaster and should not have been operating a …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brendan McGrath · 2024-05-09**: We have used Empire for our entire property; front walk, stoop, sidewalk, driveway and patio.  The work was outstanding!! I would highly  recommend them.

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- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Miguel Jimenez · 2023-11-05**: Great personnel treat you with respect
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Anthony Smith · 2023-04-27**: Called twice to get some info, left messages, but never received return call.

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