How we rank
ProFix ranks Ohio landscapers 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 Landscapers 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 (300)
Why this ranking: 25/100 Trust Score (Minimal), 5.0 average rating across 300 public reviews, 39 years in business.
- Trust score
- 20/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (490)
Why this ranking: 20/100 Trust Score (Minimal), 5.0 average rating across 490 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 15/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (12)
Why this ranking: 15/100 Trust Score (Minimal), 5.0 average rating across 12 public reviews.
- 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)
- #11Buckeye Building & Home Improvement LLC
Toledo, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #12C3 Services LLC
Holland, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #13Cleveland Rocks Services LLC
Elyria, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #14Cleveland's Own Custom Contracting, LLC
Parma, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #15Corps 1 Construction
Columbus, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #16Dayton Landscaping
Dayton, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #17Earth Concepts
Chardon, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #18Eddie's Lawn & Landscaping
Centerville, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #19Eli's Landscaping & Design Inc.
Solon, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #20Envirocare Lawn & Landscape, LLC.
Perrysburg, 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#24 statewide: Greenscape USA, Inc. (10/100, 0 permits)
Columbus
Metro hub#15 statewide: Corps 1 Construction (10/100, 0 permits)
Cincinnati
Metro hub#81 statewide: Larry Loves Landscaping, LLC (5/100, 0 permits)
Dayton
Metro hub#2 statewide: Mr. Electric of Dayton (20/100, 0 permits)
Toledo
Metro hub#1 statewide: Great Lakes Electrical Contracting, Inc. (25/100, 0 permits)
Findlay
Metro hub#55 statewide: AWC Landscape, Deck & Fence (10/100, 0 permits)
Akron
Metro hubNo rankable regional entry yet for this trade.
Youngstown
Metro hubNo rankable regional entry yet for this trade.
Canton
Metro hub#96 statewide: RNB Landscape & Construction, LLC. (5/100, 0 permits)
Lima
Metro hubNo rankable regional entry yet for this trade.
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 landscapers, 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 landscapers.
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 landscapers in Ohio?
ProFix ranks Great Lakes Electrical Contracting, Inc. #1 among Ohio landscapers - Trust Score 25/100, 39 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 landscaper in Ohio for 2026?
Great Lakes Electrical Contracting, Inc. ranks #1 among published Ohio landscapers 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 landscaper ranking fit best?
Use it for mowing, cleanup, planting, hardscapes, drainage-aware patios, and native-plant work. It is especially useful when the job looks like a yard redesign, retaining wall, drainage correction, or hardscape build, because license evidence, permit history, and tenure matter more when the downside risk is high.
What does this landscaper 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 yard redesign, retaining wall, drainage correction, or hardscape build may not be the best fit for a $200 cleanup or mulch visit.
What should I verify before hiring one of these Ohio landscapers?
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 unclear scope, plant failure, and retaining-wall work that should have a permit or engineered plan.
Why does ProFix use permits in this landscaper ranking?
Permit pulls are public proof that a contractor handled regulated work, not just marketing copy. For landscapers, ProFix weights portfolio clarity, specialty depth, tenure, and local review volume alongside review depth, published hours, location evidence, and years in business.