TL;DR
- Crown Excavating Inc is the current #1 concrete contractor in this statewide ProFix ranking.
- The ranking starts with ProFix Trust Score, then uses recent permit count as the strongest tie-breaker for regulated or permit-visible work.
- This list favors tenure, documented concrete specialties, public permits, and local review volume; it does not promise the cheapest quote or the fastest appointment.
- Use /compare for side-by-side filtering and /verify before signing a contract.
How we rank
ProFix ranks Ohio concrete contractors with a transparent, repeatable method. The first pass is the Trust Score: license-linked verification where Ohio publishes it, license or registration evidence, review depth, photos, hours, service area, specialties, tenure, and permit-verified status. The second pass uses the published algorithm and recent permit counts to break close calls. If two contractors remain tied, we prefer stronger public review volume, longer tenure, fresher verification, and then business-name order.
Top 10 Concrete Contractors in Ohio
Each ranked entry shows position, contractor profile, Trust Score tier, 12-month permit count, metro or county context, a quick-call CTA, and the short evidence summary behind the placement.
- Trust score
- 85/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (13)
Why this ranking: 85/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 5.0 average rating across 13 public reviews, 33 years in business.
- Trust score
- 40/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.7 (777)
Why this ranking: 40/100 Trust Score (Starter), 4.7 average rating across 777 public reviews, 40 years in business.
- Call (330) 272-9204#3 in Ohio
Alexander Concrete Coatings LLC
Youngstown, OH - Cleveland-Akron-Canton region / Mahoning County
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (82)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 82 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (79)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 79 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (69)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 69 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (50)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 50 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (18)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 18 public reviews, 13 years in business.
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (16)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 16 public reviews, 46 years in business.
- Call (440) 488-6310#9 in Ohio
Popik Construction & Landscaping
Painesville, OH - Cleveland-Akron-Canton region / Lake County
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (16)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 16 public reviews, 8 years in business.
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (10)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 10 public reviews, 29 years in business.
Honorable mentions (11-20)
- #11RC Concrete Leveling
Stow, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #12Buckeye Concrete & Design LLC
Stow, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #13Capital City Concrete
Westerville, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #14Cemco Construction Corporation
Euclid, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #15Bella Cement
Strongsville, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #16MM Concrete
Loveland, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #17Samson Concrete LLC
Newark, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #18The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati
Loveland, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #19Jaco Waterproofing
Fairfield, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #20Cost Effective Concrete | Concrete Contractor
Cincinnati, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
Regional best
Statewide rankings can over-reward the biggest metros. This view pulls the top available contractor for each Ohio region so Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo, Findlay, Akron, Youngstown, Canton, and Lima homeowners can start closer to home.
Cleveland
Metro hub#9 statewide: Popik Construction & Landscaping (35/100, 0 permits)
Columbus
Metro hub#4 statewide: Trujillo Quality Concrete (35/100, 0 permits)
Cincinnati
Metro hub#16 statewide: MM Concrete (35/100, 0 permits)
Dayton
Metro hub#30 statewide: Sam The Concrete Man Dayton (30/100, 0 permits)
Toledo
Metro hub#6 statewide: Better Way Land Management LLC (35/100, 0 permits)
Findlay
Metro hub#2 statewide: EverDry Findlay (40/100, 0 permits)
Akron
Metro hub#5 statewide: PMC Concrete (35/100, 0 permits)
Youngstown
Metro hub#3 statewide: Alexander Concrete Coatings LLC (35/100, 0 permits)
Canton
Metro hub#7 statewide: Level X Concrete Leveling LLC (35/100, 0 permits)
Lima
Metro hub#54 statewide: The Concrete Protector (30/100, 0 permits)
What "best" actually means
This ranking favors permit-pulling, license-linked, tenure-rich contractors. It does NOT favor lowest-price or fastest-quote. A "best" contractor for a $50,000 panel upgrade is different from a "best" contractor for a $200 water heater repair. For concrete contractors, ProFix is really asking: which companies leave the clearest public trail that they exist, do the work, and can be checked before money changes hands?
Filters to apply yourself
Start with the ranking, then narrow it for your project. Open /compare to compare up to three contractors on Trust Score, permit count, license evidence, reviews, insurance signals, tenure, service area, and profile freshness. Use /verify for license checks before you sign. For trade-specific hiring questions, read the Ohio buyer's guide for concrete contractors.
When "best" might be wrong
A statewide list can miss a small local company that does excellent work but has few public records. It can also underrate a newer contractor with strong crews and limited tenure. Permit data varies by county and by trade, especially for jobs that do not require a building permit. Always match the ranking to the job size, confirm the person who will be on site, and get a written scope before paying a deposit.
FAQ
Who is the #1 concrete contractor in Ohio for 2026?
Crown Excavating Inc ranks #1 among published Ohio concrete contractors in this ProFix list because it combines a 85/100 Trust Score, 0 recent matched permits, and the strongest public evidence signals in the current dataset.
What jobs does this concrete contractor ranking fit best?
Use it for driveways, sidewalks, garage slabs, stamped patios, sealing, and foundation crack work. It is especially useful when the job looks like a full driveway replacement or structural slab tied to drainage, because license evidence, permit history, and tenure matter more when the downside risk is high.
What does this concrete contractor ranking not measure?
It does not measure the lowest price, fastest callback, or whether a contractor has a same-week opening. A contractor that is best for a full driveway replacement or structural slab tied to drainage may not be the best fit for a $200 crack patch or small trip-hazard repair.
What should I verify before hiring one of these Ohio concrete contractors?
Confirm the business name, insurance, written scope, permit responsibility, and any license or registration number shown on the profile. For this trade, the key risk to control is thin pours, bad base prep, freeze-thaw failure, and missing expansion control.
Why does ProFix use permits in this concrete contractor ranking?
Permit pulls are public proof that a contractor handled regulated work, not just marketing copy. For concrete contractors, ProFix weights tenure, documented concrete specialties, public permits, and local review volume alongside review depth, published hours, location evidence, and years in business.