How we rank
ProFix ranks Ohio insulation 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 Insulation 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
- 65/100 - Solid
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0
Why this ranking: 65/100 Trust Score (Solid), published license evidence.
- Trust score
- 25/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (696)
Why this ranking: 25/100 Trust Score (Minimal), 5.0 average rating across 696 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 25/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (290)
Why this ranking: 25/100 Trust Score (Minimal), 5.0 average rating across 290 public reviews, 37 years in business.
- Trust score
- 25/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (1,277)
Why this ranking: 25/100 Trust Score (Minimal), 4.9 average rating across 1,277 public reviews, 39 years in business.
- Trust score
- 20/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (621)
Why this ranking: 20/100 Trust Score (Minimal), 5.0 average rating across 621 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 20/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (372)
Why this ranking: 20/100 Trust Score (Minimal), 5.0 average rating across 372 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 20/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.7 (560)
Why this ranking: 20/100 Trust Score (Minimal), 4.7 average rating across 560 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 20/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- n/a
Why this ranking: 20/100 Trust Score (Minimal), published license evidence.
- 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)
- #11AIRLOCK Insulation, LLC
Valley View, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #12Arnold's Home Improvement, LLC
Toledo, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #13Barnes Wildlife Control South
Troy, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #14Bone Dry Roofing
West Chester, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #15C & S Construction and Snow Plowing, LLC
Mentor, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #16Canaan Companies, Inc.
Toledo, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #17Century Commercial Roofing, Inc.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #18Cincinnati RetroFoam
Cincinnati, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #19Classic Exteriors Inc.
Columbus, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #20CM Dye Enterprises
Akron, 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#7 statewide: MK Roofing & Construction (20/100, 0 permits)
Columbus
Metro hub#3 statewide: Bone Dry Roofing (25/100, 0 permits)
Cincinnati
Metro hub#2 statewide: Deer Park Roofing, LLC (25/100, 0 permits)
Dayton
Metro hub#71 statewide: Comfort World Products, LLC (5/100, 0 permits)
Toledo
Metro hub#5 statewide: Victors Home Solutions (20/100, 0 permits)
Findlay
Metro hubNo rankable regional entry yet for this trade.
Akron
Metro hub#20 statewide: CM Dye Enterprises (10/100, 0 permits)
Youngstown
Metro hubNo rankable regional entry yet for this trade.
Canton
Metro hub#62 statewide: Accel Pest and Termite Control (10/100, 0 permits)
Lima
Metro hub#28 statewide: EnerSol, LLC (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 insulation 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 insulation 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 insulation contractors in Ohio?
ProFix ranks American Electric LLC #1 among Ohio insulation contractors - Trust Score 65/100. 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 insulation contractor in Ohio for 2026?
American Electric LLC ranks #1 among published Ohio insulation contractors in this ProFix list because it combines a 65/100 Trust Score, 0 recent matched permits, and the strongest public evidence signals in the current dataset.
What jobs does this insulation contractor ranking fit best?
Use it for attic blown cellulose, spray foam, wall cavity insulation, rim joist sealing, and energy audits. It is especially useful when the job looks like a whole-house spray foam and air-seal project tied to an energy audit and HERS rating, because license evidence, permit history, and tenure matter more when the downside risk is high.
What does this insulation 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 whole-house spray foam and air-seal project tied to an energy audit and HERS rating may not be the best fit for a $200 rim-joist seal or attic top-off.
What should I verify before hiring one of these Ohio insulation 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 no R-value confirmation, no air-sealing before insulation, spray foam without EPA SPF cert, and missing vapor barrier.
Why does ProFix use permits in this insulation contractor ranking?
Permit pulls are public proof that a contractor handled regulated work, not just marketing copy. For insulation contractors, ProFix weights BPI Certified Building Analyst, RESNET HERS Rater, ICAA, SPFA, and review depth (the federal §25C credit ended for installs placed in service after December 31, 2025) alongside review depth, published hours, location evidence, and years in business.