TL;DR
- Craftsman Electric, Inc is the current #1 electrician 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 electrical permits, state license links, and repeat service-upgrade work; 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 electricians 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 Electricians 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
- 95/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 3
- Reviews
- 4.9 (816)
Why this ranking: 95/100 Trust Score (Elite), 3 matched permits in the last 12 months, published license evidence, 4.9 average rating across 816 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 85/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (234)
Why this ranking: 85/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.9 average rating across 234 public reviews, 54 years in business.
- Call (513) 914-2898#3 in Ohio
Thomas & Galbraith Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical
Fairfield, OH - Cincinnati metro / Butler County
- Trust score
- 85/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.7 (7,071)
Why this ranking: 85/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.7 average rating across 7,071 public reviews, 49 years in business.
- Trust score
- 85/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.7 (76)
Why this ranking: 85/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.7 average rating across 76 public reviews, 92 years in business.
- Trust score
- 80/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (238)
Why this ranking: 80/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 5.0 average rating across 238 public reviews, 86 years in business.
- Trust score
- 80/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (364)
Why this ranking: 80/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.9 average rating across 364 public reviews, 9 years in business.
- Trust score
- 80/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.8 (342)
Why this ranking: 80/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.8 average rating across 342 public reviews, 70 years in business.
- Trust score
- 80/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.8 (161)
Why this ranking: 80/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.8 average rating across 161 public reviews, 81 years in business.
- Trust score
- 80/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.8 (143)
Why this ranking: 80/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.8 average rating across 143 public reviews, 13 years in business.
- Trust score
- 80/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.8 (8)
Why this ranking: 80/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.8 average rating across 8 public reviews, 48 years in business.
Honorable mentions (11-20)
- #11Confident Electric
Columbus, OH - Trust 80/100 - permits 0
- #12Curry Electric Inc.
Cincinnati, OH - Trust 80/100 - permits 0
- #13Peerless Electric Co Inc
Mentor, OH - Trust 80/100 - permits 0
- #14McGill Electric, LLC
Sidney, OH - Trust 75/100 - permits 0
- #15CADA Solutions LLC
Vermilion, OH - Trust 75/100 - permits 0
- #16Hometown Electrical Doctor
Lorain, OH - Trust 75/100 - permits 0
- #17Bonham Electric, Inc.
Dayton, OH - Trust 75/100 - permits 0
- #18Cogburn Electric, Inc
Marion, OH - Trust 75/100 - permits 0
- #19Electric Solutions Inc.
Gahanna, OH - Trust 75/100 - permits 0
- #20Pauli Electric Inc
Alliance, OH - Trust 75/100 - 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#10 statewide: Clock Electric Inc (80/100, 0 permits)
Columbus
Metro hub#11 statewide: Confident Electric (80/100, 0 permits)
Cincinnati
Metro hub#1 statewide: Craftsman Electric, Inc (95/100, 3 permits)
Dayton
Metro hub#9 statewide: All Spark Electric, LLC (80/100, 0 permits)
Toledo
Metro hub#60 statewide: OK Electric Inc. (65/100, 0 permits)
Findlay
Metro hub#81 statewide: Morrison Electric (60/100, 0 permits)
Akron
Metro hub#2 statewide: The K Company Inc. (85/100, 0 permits)
Youngstown
Metro hub#7 statewide: Aey Electric (80/100, 0 permits)
Canton
Metro hub#5 statewide: Albright Electric LLC (80/100, 0 permits)
Lima
Metro hub#64 statewide: Sprint Electric Inc (65/100, 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 electricians, 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 electricians.
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 electrician in Ohio for 2026?
Craftsman Electric, Inc ranks #1 among published Ohio electricians in this ProFix list because it combines a 95/100 Trust Score, 3 recent matched permits, and the strongest public evidence signals in the current dataset.
What jobs does this electrician ranking fit best?
Use it for panel upgrades, service replacements, EV chargers, generators, outlets, and rewiring. It is especially useful when the job looks like a $50,000 panel, service, and whole-home rewiring project, because license evidence, permit history, and tenure matter more when the downside risk is high.
What does this electrician 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 $50,000 panel, service, and whole-home rewiring project may not be the best fit for a $200 outlet or breaker troubleshooting call.
What should I verify before hiring one of these Ohio electricians?
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 unsafe panels, missing permits, and hidden code violations behind finished walls.
Why does ProFix use permits in this electrician ranking?
Permit pulls are public proof that a contractor handled regulated work, not just marketing copy. For electricians, ProFix weights electrical permits, state license links, and repeat service-upgrade work alongside review depth, published hours, location evidence, and years in business.