TL;DR
- Specialty Gas House is the current #1 gas technician 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 licensed plumbing or HVAC overlap, gas specialties, and permit-linked fuel-line 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 gas technicians 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 Gas Technicians 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
- 40/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (1,192)
Why this ranking: 40/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 1,192 public reviews, 38 years in business.
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (429)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 429 public reviews, 29 years in business.
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (23)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 23 public reviews, 23 years in business.
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (196)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 4.9 average rating across 196 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.8 (114)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 4.8 average rating across 114 public reviews, 37 years in business.
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.8 (105)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 4.8 average rating across 105 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 3.5 (107)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 3.5 average rating across 107 public reviews, 34 years in business.
- Trust score
- 30/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (10)
Why this ranking: 30/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 10 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 30/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (1,993)
Why this ranking: 30/100 Trust Score (Starter), 4.9 average rating across 1,993 public reviews, 10 years in business.
- Trust score
- 30/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (131)
Why this ranking: 30/100 Trust Score (Starter), 4.9 average rating across 131 public reviews, 69 years in business.
Honorable mentions (11-20)
- #11Chimney Solutions
Troy, OH - Trust 30/100 - permits 0
- #12Ferguson Plumbing Supply
Toledo, OH - Trust 30/100 - permits 0
- #13Waterville Gas & Oil Co.
Waterville, OH - Trust 30/100 - permits 0
- #14Vonderhaar
Cincinnati, OH - Trust 30/100 - permits 0
- #15Baker's Gas & Welding Supplies
Wauseon, OH - Trust 30/100 - permits 0
- #16A & S Plumbing
Fredericktown, OH - Trust 30/100 - permits 0
- #17Metleg Plumbing & Design
Mount Vernon, OH - Trust 30/100 - permits 0
- #18Adkins Terry L
Hamilton, OH - Trust 25/100 - permits 0
- #19Columbus Gas Line Co
Columbus, OH - Trust 25/100 - permits 0
- #20Trenchless Pipe Repair
Lancaster, OH - Trust 25/100 - 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#6 statewide: Embers Custom Fireplace & Gas (35/100, 0 permits)
Columbus
Metro hub#1 statewide: Specialty Gas House (40/100, 0 permits)
Cincinnati
Metro hub#2 statewide: DBA Gas Fireplace (35/100, 0 permits)
Dayton
Metro hub#3 statewide: All American Plumbing, LLC (35/100, 0 permits)
Toledo
Metro hub#12 statewide: Ferguson Plumbing Supply (30/100, 0 permits)
Findlay
Metro hubNo rankable regional entry yet for this trade.
Akron
Metro hubNo rankable regional entry yet for this trade.
Youngstown
Metro hub#22 statewide: Thacker Plumbing & Heating (25/100, 0 permits)
Canton
Metro hub#26 statewide: Lindsay Plumbing and Heating, Inc. (25/100, 0 permits)
Lima
Metro hub#36 statewide: Enbridge Gas (20/100, 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 gas technicians, 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 gas technicians.
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 gas technician in Ohio for 2026?
Specialty Gas House ranks #1 among published Ohio gas technicians in this ProFix list because it combines a 40/100 Trust Score, 0 recent matched permits, and the strongest public evidence signals in the current dataset.
What jobs does this gas technician ranking fit best?
Use it for gas-line repair, appliance hookups, leak testing, combustion checks, and water-heater conversions. It is especially useful when the job looks like a new gas manifold, commercial appliance hookup, or long fuel-line run, because license evidence, permit history, and tenure matter more when the downside risk is high.
What does this gas technician 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 new gas manifold, commercial appliance hookup, or long fuel-line run may not be the best fit for a $200 range hookup after the utility clears the site.
What should I verify before hiring one of these Ohio gas technicians?
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 carbon monoxide, improper fittings, and work that should wait until the utility makes the scene safe.
Why does ProFix use permits in this gas technician ranking?
Permit pulls are public proof that a contractor handled regulated work, not just marketing copy. For gas technicians, ProFix weights licensed plumbing or HVAC overlap, gas specialties, and permit-linked fuel-line work alongside review depth, published hours, location evidence, and years in business.