How we rank
ProFix ranks Ohio painters 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 Painters 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 (145)
Why this ranking: 25/100 Trust Score (Minimal), 5.0 average rating across 145 public reviews, 19 years in business.
- 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)
- #11Arrowhead Home Renovation LLC
Waterville, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #12B & B Painting Service
Toledo, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #13B. Makebakken Painting & Paper Hanging
Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #14BNW Drywallers LLC
Toledo, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #15C & N Renovation
Dayton, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #16Case Painting & Staining Co.
Cleveland, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #17Cathcart & Co. Painting, LLC
Sidney, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #18CertaPro Painters
Dayton, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #19Cincinnati Powerwash Painting & Restoration, LLC
Cincinnati, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #20CLC Contractors Group LLC
Mansfield, 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#2 statewide: 100 Percent Quality LLC (10/100, 0 permits)
Columbus
Metro hub#22 statewide: College Works Painting (10/100, 0 permits)
Cincinnati
Metro hub#19 statewide: Cincinnati Powerwash Painting & Restoration, LLC (10/100, 0 permits)
Dayton
Metro hub#1 statewide: Quality Exterior and Restoration (25/100, 0 permits)
Toledo
Metro hub#3 statewide: 360 Painting of Toledo (10/100, 0 permits)
Findlay
Metro hub#37 statewide: Edward L. Myers, Inc. (10/100, 0 permits)
Akron
Metro hub#26 statewide: CP Property Management Services, LLC. (10/100, 0 permits)
Youngstown
Metro hub#54 statewide: J&R Interiors Plus (10/100, 0 permits)
Canton
Metro hub#32 statewide: DC’s Painting LLC (10/100, 0 permits)
Lima
Metro hub#77 statewide: Performance Paint (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 painters, 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 painters.
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 painters in Ohio?
ProFix ranks Quality Exterior and Restoration #1 among Ohio painters - Trust Score 25/100, 19 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 painter in Ohio for 2026?
Quality Exterior and Restoration ranks #1 among published Ohio painters 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 painter ranking fit best?
Use it for interior rooms, exterior repainting, trim, cabinets, prep work, and finish warranties. It is especially useful when the job looks like a full exterior repaint or cabinet refinishing project, because license evidence, permit history, and tenure matter more when the downside risk is high.
What does this painter 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 full exterior repaint or cabinet refinishing project may not be the best fit for a $200 touch-up or single-room repair.
What should I verify before hiring one of these Ohio painters?
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 poor prep, lead-safe mistakes in pre-1978 homes, and vague warranty terms.
Why does ProFix use permits in this painter ranking?
Permit pulls are public proof that a contractor handled regulated work, not just marketing copy. For painters, ProFix weights tenure, review depth, EPA RRP awareness, and clear specialty details alongside review depth, published hours, location evidence, and years in business.