# R. Cooper & Sons Paving **Trade:** Paving · **Address:** 321 Fremont Rd, Chester, NH 03036 · **Phone:** (603) 887-3468 · **Website:** http://rcooperpavingnh.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 24 reviews across 6 sources. 96% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 5 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read R. Cooper & Sons Paving is a family-owned Chester contractor whose work centers on asphalt driveways, parking areas, sealing, excavation, and grading. The company's website says it has operated since 1960, while BBB describes a 66-year family-owned paving business. The customer history is broad and consistently positive: Google shows 4.7 stars from 55 ratings, and HomeAdvisor shows 4.9 from 15 ratings. Reviews from 2026 describe driveway paving with clear explanations, on-time arrival, and efficient preparation; June 2026 customers also mention competitive pricing and work completed as promised. Older reviews describe driveway resurfacing, seal coating, parking-lot work, and concrete sidewalk repairs, with specific praise for communication and careful results. A 2022 review says a machine malfunction was followed by a return visit that left the driveway looking pristine. That response is useful context when discussing schedule and follow-through. The company appears suited to driveway, parking-area, and sealing work in Chester; confirm the written scope, drainage plan, materials, and schedule before booking. **Strengths:** - Driveway paving — repeated praise for professional, efficient work - Clear communication — reviewers mention responsive explanations and updates - Problem follow-through — returned after equipment trouble and corrected the result **Concerns:** - Equipment contingency — one 2022 job required a return visit after malfunction ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Customers across Google and HomeAdvisor describe professional, responsive, efficient paving and sealing work. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=R.%20Cooper%20%26%20Sons%20Paving&query_place_id=ChIJOxT5j-pX4okRLZ13LgKJlqI) — “Google: 4.7★ from 55 ratings” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkWFYxTk1XSGRwWlVFM05FMXNOREpITkUxd1VXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xa29689022e779d2d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOldXV1NMWHdpZUE3NE1sNDJHNE1wUWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recently had my driveway paved by Cooper Paving and I couldn’t be happier with the results. From the very first contact, their team was…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM5bC1md093EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xa29689022e779d2d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC9l-fwOw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had R. Cooper & Sons Paving pave our driveway during the beginning of Covid, and have had them seal it twice since then. We have never…” - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.RCooperandSonsPaving.23277301.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 4.9★ from 15 ratings” - A 2022 customer reports that the company returned after a machine malfunction and corrected the driveway result. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPdGU2NGdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xa29689022e779d2d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDOte64gQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great company. First time they came the machine malfunctioned so I wasn’t too happy with the end result. I gave them a call and they rea…” - The company says it is a family-owned Chester paving contractor operating since 1960. _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://rcooperpavingnh.com) — “R. Cooper & Sons Paving is a family-owned Chester paving contractor offering asphalt, driveway, maintenance, excavation, and grading service…” - [Official Website](http://rcooperpavingnh.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Family-owned paving contractor operating since 1960.” - [Official Website](http://rcooperpavingnh.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Family-owned paving company.” - The company offers asphalt, driveway maintenance, excavation, and grading services. _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://rcooperpavingnh.com) — “R. Cooper & Sons Paving is a family-owned Chester paving contractor offering asphalt, driveway, maintenance, excavation, and grading service…” - Google shows 4.7 stars from 55 ratings and HomeAdvisor shows 4.9 stars from 15 ratings. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=R.%20Cooper%20%26%20Sons%20Paving&query_place_id=ChIJOxT5j-pX4okRLZ13LgKJlqI) — “Google: 4.7★ from 55 ratings” - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.RCooperandSonsPaving.23277301.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 4.9★ from 15 ratings” - Specializes in Paving _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=R.%20Cooper%20%26%20Sons%20Paving&query_place_id=ChIJOxT5j-pX4okRLZ13LgKJlqI) — “Google: 4.7★ from 55 ratings” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/nh/chester/profile/paving-contractors/r-cooper-and-sons-paving-0051-92029986) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Paving Contractors, Asphalt, Driveway Installation, Driveway Sealer, Driveway Repair” - [Official Website](http://rcooperpavingnh.com) — “R. Cooper & Sons Paving is a family-owned Chester paving contractor offering asphalt, driveway, maintenance, excavation, and grading service…” - Also offers Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://rcooperpavingnh.com) — “R. Cooper & Sons Paving is a family-owned Chester paving contractor offering asphalt, driveway, maintenance, excavation, and grading service…” ## Ownership - Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified. ## License NH doesn't license or register this trade, so there's no state registry to check. That's true of every business in this trade, not specific to this one. ## Sources - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=R.%20Cooper%20%26%20Sons%20Paving&query_place_id=ChIJOxT5j-pX4okRLZ13LgKJlqI): 4.7★ from 55 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=R.%20Cooper%20%26%20Sons%20Paving&query_place_id=ChIJOxT5j-pX4okRLZ13LgKJlqI): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/nh/chester/profile/paving-contractors/r-cooper-and-sons-paving-0051-92029986): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://rcooperpavingnh.com): 66 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Exa](https://opengovus.com/motor-carrier/430758): 3 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.RCooperandSonsPaving.23277301.html): 4.9★ from 15 ratings ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “Since 1960, R. Cooper & Sons Paving, LLC has worked hard to become your trusted asphalt contractors across New Hampshire, establishing a paving contractors division, developing an excavating contracto…” — rcooperpavingus.com (2022-03-25) — https://rcooperpavingus.com/ - “31 Reviews | 4.4 Average” — topratedlocal.com — https://www.topratedlocal.com/r-cooper-and-sons-paving-reviews - “Clifford J Cooper is registered with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). The DOT (Department of Transportation) number is 430758.” — opengovus.com — https://opengovus.com/motor-carrier/430758 ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Scott M. · 2026-08-31**: R. Cooper & Son's Paving are total Rockstar's in the asphalt paving bizz. We recently had an 18x20 garage built. We had an existing driveway & parking area that was about 15yrs old. Although it was still in pretty good shape but, had drainage & puddeling issues. After a lot of talking & contempla… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lisa Thibodeau · 2026-07-21**: I recently had my driveway paved by Cooper Paving and I couldn’t be happier with the results. From the very first contact, their team was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. They showed up on time, clearly explained the process, and did an excellent job preparing the site before laying … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joseph Rozmus · 2026-06-13**: These guys came in with very competitive pricing. Showed up when they said they would. Worked quickly and efficiently. Result was just as expected. Highly recommend. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Steve Miles · 2026-06-12**: I am blown away with the quality. Your team is amazing 👏 - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Amy Smith · 2026-05-14**: Great company to work with! They paved our driveway in one day and they were awesome to deal with throughout the entire process. - **3/5 · Google Reviews · JZ · 2025-11-17**: Had them remove the old driveway and replace it mid-September of this year. Cost was competitive and they had done others in the neighborhood. Work was done on time and efficiently. They solved an issue with the entrance to the garage pitch and walkway. I would recommend but don't expect any hel… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · jaminhiscock · 2025-11-03**: Great price, great results! Coming from a blue collar background myself, I absolutely love watching a crew that knows their job and each other well enough that seeing them work is like a choreographed dance. Excellent value and work and absolutely at the pinochle of speed and efficiency. Extra point… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Liz McFadden · 2025-11-01**: Professional and responsive, did a great job! Would definitely recommend! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Robin · 2025-09-23**: They were not the cheapest of quotes, but definitely more bang for your buck. They are very meticulous with all aspects of the their jobs. They didn’t leave until everything was top notch!!!! I would recommend them 100 times over anyone else. - **2/5 · Google Reviews · Karen Levine · 2025-09-21**: Cliff and Julie came out for a quote the day after I called. Hired them right away, based on a great price and availability. It wasn't an easy job. A culvert had to be taken out and the driveway dug up. No complaints about the work, and the driveway looked better than ever. Called this year to hav… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-09-08T04:11:45.400Z. Cite as: R. Cooper & Sons Paving — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/r-cooper-and-sons-paving-chester) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/r-cooper-and-sons-paving-chester