How we rank
ProFix ranks Ohio outdoor lighting installers 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 Outdoor Lighting Installers 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
- 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).
- Trust score
- 10/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0
Why this ranking: 10/100 Trust Score (Minimal).
Honorable mentions (11-20)
- #11Conklin Landscape Solutions, LLC
Springfield, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #12Deck Art LLC
Findlay, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #13Falling Waters Ohio LLC
Avon, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #14Gold N Touch Landscaping Inc.
Dayton, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #15Grodhaus Landscape Design Build
Delaware, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #16IC Powerwashing LLC
Toledo, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #17Irrigation Inc.
North Ridgeville, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #18Landscape Design Solutions LLC
Plain City, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #19Landscape Escape LLC
Rossford, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #20Lawn Masters Lawn & Landscaping, Inc.
Springfield, 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 hubNo rankable regional entry yet for this trade.
Columbus
Metro hub#47 statewide: Brothers Irrigation and Lighting (5/100, 0 permits)
Cincinnati
Metro hub#46 statewide: Beyond the Curb <em>Landscape</em> & <em>Lighting</em>, LLC (5/100, 0 permits)
Dayton
Metro hub#1 statewide: Chase Electric (65/100, 0 permits)
Toledo
Metro hub#8 statewide: Bedford Tree Service (10/100, 0 permits)
Findlay
Metro hub#12 statewide: Deck Art LLC (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#34 statewide: Warstler Bros. Landscaping Inc. (10/100, 0 permits)
Lima
Metro hub#36 statewide: AquaScape Irrigation 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 outdoor lighting installers, 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 outdoor lighting installers.
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 outdoor lighting installers in Ohio?
ProFix ranks Chase Electric #1 among Ohio outdoor lighting installers - 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 outdoor lighting installer in Ohio for 2026?
Chase Electric ranks #1 among published Ohio outdoor lighting installers 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 outdoor lighting installer ranking fit best?
Use it for low-voltage landscape lighting, security floodlights, smart landscape control, and holiday lighting. It is especially useful when the job looks like a 30-fixture smart Kichler / Lutron landscape system with hardscape lighting, because license evidence, permit history, and tenure matter more when the downside risk is high.
What does this outdoor lighting installer 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 30-fixture smart Kichler / Lutron landscape system with hardscape lighting may not be the best fit for a $200 fixture repair or transformer swap.
What should I verify before hiring one of these Ohio outdoor lighting installers?
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 120V work without OCILB Electrical license, no GFCI, no ground bonding, and undersized wire gauge.
Why does ProFix use permits in this outdoor lighting installer ranking?
Permit pulls are public proof that a contractor handled regulated work, not just marketing copy. For outdoor lighting installers, ProFix weights AOLP certification, Kichler / Lutron authorized, and OCILB Electrical for line-voltage portion alongside review depth, published hours, location evidence, and years in business.