How we rank
ProFix ranks Ohio foundation repair 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 Foundation Repair 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
- 25/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (1,472)
Why this ranking: 25/100 Trust Score (Minimal), 5.0 average rating across 1,472 public reviews, 50 years in business.
- Trust score
- 25/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (836)
Why this ranking: 25/100 Trust Score (Minimal), 5.0 average rating across 836 public reviews, 50 years in business.
- Trust score
- 10/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0
Why this ranking: 10/100 Trust Score (Minimal).
- Trust score
- 10/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0
Why this ranking: 10/100 Trust Score (Minimal).
- Trust score
- 10/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0
Why this ranking: 10/100 Trust Score (Minimal).
- Trust score
- 10/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0
Why this ranking: 10/100 Trust Score (Minimal).
- Trust score
- 10/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0
Why this ranking: 10/100 Trust Score (Minimal).
- Trust score
- 10/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0
Why this ranking: 10/100 Trust Score (Minimal).
- Trust score
- 10/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0
Why this ranking: 10/100 Trust Score (Minimal).
- Trust score
- 10/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0
Why this ranking: 10/100 Trust Score (Minimal).
Honorable mentions (11-20)
- #11Beck Restoration Management Group
Akron, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #12Buckeye Basement Solutions LLC
Delaware, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #13C&H Roofing
Cleveland, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #14Campea & Sons Construction Inc.
North Royalton, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #15City Waterproofing
Akron, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #16Erie Home
Akron, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #17Erie Home
Columbus, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #18Erie Home Basement Solutions
Akron, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #19Erie Home Basement Solutions
Toledo, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #20Erie Home Basement Solutions
Columbus, OH - Trust 10/100 - 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#3 statewide: A & D Enterprises, LLC (10/100, 0 permits)
Cincinnati
Metro hub#21 statewide: Erie Home Basement Solutions (10/100, 0 permits)
Findlay
Metro hubNo rankable regional entry yet for this trade.
Akron
Metro hub#9 statewide: Basement Masters (10/100, 0 permits)
Youngstown
Metro hubNo rankable regional entry yet for this trade.
Canton
Metro hub#7 statewide: ARK Basement Services Inc (10/100, 0 permits)
Lima
Metro hub#22 statewide: Forever <em>Foundation</em> <em>Repair</em> (10/100, 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 foundation repair 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 foundation repair 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 are the best foundation repair contractors in Ohio?
ProFix ranks Erie Home #1 among Ohio foundation repair contractors - Trust Score 25/100, 50 years in business. Use this as a shortlist, then confirm license, insurance, written scope, and crew fit before hiring. Methodology follows the answer: Trust Score, recent permit count, review depth, profile evidence, tenure, and public verification.
Who is the #1 foundation repair contractor in Ohio for 2026?
Erie Home ranks #1 among published Ohio foundation repair contractors in this ProFix list because it combines a 25/100 Trust Score, 0 recent matched permits, and the strongest public evidence signals in the current dataset.
What jobs does this foundation repair contractor ranking fit best?
Use it for crack repair, waterproofing systems, structural piers, egress windows, and basement drainage. It is especially useful when the job looks like a structural pier, waterproofing, or wall-stabilization project, because license evidence, permit history, and tenure matter more when the downside risk is high.
What does this foundation repair 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 structural pier, waterproofing, or wall-stabilization project may not be the best fit for a $200 crack inspection or moisture diagnosis.
What should I verify before hiring one of these Ohio foundation repair 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 over-selling structural fixes without engineering and ignoring drainage causes.
Why does ProFix use permits in this foundation repair contractor ranking?
Permit pulls are public proof that a contractor handled regulated work, not just marketing copy. For foundation repair contractors, ProFix weights permit signals, tenure, warranty clarity, and foundation-specific service depth alongside review depth, published hours, location evidence, and years in business.