TL;DR
- Midwest Environmental Inc is the current #1 lead abatement contractor 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 Ohio Department of Health license-linked contractor records; 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 lead abatement 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 Lead Abatement 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
- 80/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (207)
Why this ranking: 80/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 5.0 average rating across 207 public reviews, 43 years in business.
- Trust score
- 80/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (100)
Why this ranking: 80/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.9 average rating across 100 public reviews, 26 years in business.
- Trust score
- 80/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.4 (140)
Why this ranking: 80/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.4 average rating across 140 public reviews, 44 years in business.
- Trust score
- 75/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.7 (94)
Why this ranking: 75/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.7 average rating across 94 public reviews, 9 years in business.
- Call (216) 799-1000#5 in Ohio
Moody Environmental and Consulting, LLC
Cleveland, OH - Cleveland-Akron-Canton region / Cuyahoga County
- Trust score
- 65/100 - Solid
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (6)
Why this ranking: 65/100 Trust Score (Solid), published license evidence, 5.0 average rating across 6 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 65/100 - Solid
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 2.2 (10)
Why this ranking: 65/100 Trust Score (Solid), published license evidence, 2.2 average rating across 10 public reviews.
- Call (216) 412-1347#7 in Ohio
AA Metal & Dimensional Roofing
Euclid, OH - Cleveland-Akron-Canton region / Cuyahoga County
- Trust score
- 55/100 - Solid
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- n/a
Why this ranking: 55/100 Trust Score (Solid), published license evidence.
- Trust score
- 55/100 - Solid
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- n/a
Why this ranking: 55/100 Trust Score (Solid), published license evidence.
- Call (330) 740-0100#9 in Ohio
American Pinnacle Construction, Inc.
Youngstown, OH - Cleveland-Akron-Canton region / Mahoning County
- Trust score
- 55/100 - Solid
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- n/a
Why this ranking: 55/100 Trust Score (Solid), published license evidence.
- Trust score
- 55/100 - Solid
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- n/a
Why this ranking: 55/100 Trust Score (Solid), published license evidence.
Honorable mentions (11-20)
- #11Atlas Technical Consultants LLC
Columbus, OH - Trust 55/100 - permits 0
- #12Aviles Construction Co Inc
Cleveland, OH - Trust 55/100 - permits 0
- #13Baile Houses, LLC
Akron, OH - Trust 55/100 - permits 0
- #14Black Bronco Construction LLC
Columbus, OH - Trust 55/100 - permits 0
- #15Blind Eye Restoration, LLC
Columbus, OH - Trust 55/100 - permits 0
- #16BMJ Enterprises, LLC
Toledo, OH - Trust 55/100 - permits 0
- #17Bond Paint Inspection
Strongsville, OH - Trust 55/100 - permits 0
- #18Bond Paint Inspections and RRP, LLC
Cleveland, OH - Trust 55/100 - permits 0
- #19Bond Paint Inspections and RRP., LLC
Cleveland, OH - Trust 55/100 - permits 0
- #20Branches Testing and Environmental Services
Upper Arlington, OH - Trust 55/100 - 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#2 statewide: Integrated Restoration (80/100, 0 permits)
Columbus
Metro hub#11 statewide: Atlas Technical Consultants LLC (55/100, 0 permits)
Cincinnati
Metro hub#6 statewide: Sunesis Environmental LLC (65/100, 0 permits)
Dayton
Metro hub#4 statewide: DryMaxx Ohio (75/100, 0 permits)
Toledo
Metro hub#1 statewide: Midwest Environmental Inc (80/100, 0 permits)
Findlay
Metro hub#168 statewide: King Environmental Group (25/100, 0 permits)
Akron
Metro hub#13 statewide: Baile Houses, LLC (55/100, 0 permits)
Youngstown
Metro hub#9 statewide: American Pinnacle Construction, Inc. (55/100, 0 permits)
Canton
Metro hub#99 statewide: Mvok Estate & Improvement LLC (55/100, 0 permits)
Lima
Metro hub#185 statewide: Allied Environmental Services, Inc. (15/100, 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 lead abatement 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 lead abatement 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 is the #1 lead abatement contractor in Ohio for 2026?
Midwest Environmental Inc ranks #1 among published Ohio lead abatement contractors in this ProFix list because it combines a 80/100 Trust Score, 0 recent matched permits, and the strongest public evidence signals in the current dataset.
What jobs does this lead abatement contractor ranking fit best?
Use it for lead-paint hazard control, containment, removal, disposal, and clearance-sensitive work. It is especially useful when the job looks like a grant-funded or health-department-ordered lead hazard reduction project, because license evidence, permit history, and tenure matter more when the downside risk is high.
What does this lead abatement 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 grant-funded or health-department-ordered lead hazard reduction project may not be the best fit for a $200 lead-safe consultation or scope review.
What should I verify before hiring one of these Ohio lead abatement 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 unsafe disturbance of pre-1978 paint and missing clearance documentation.
Why does ProFix use permits in this lead abatement contractor ranking?
Permit pulls are public proof that a contractor handled regulated work, not just marketing copy. For lead abatement contractors, ProFix weights Ohio Department of Health license-linked contractor records alongside review depth, published hours, location evidence, and years in business.