TL;DR
- Unique Plumbing & Drain, Inc. is the current #1 plumber 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 license-linked plumbing credentials and recent plumbing permits; 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 plumbers 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 Plumbers 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
- 90/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.8 (138)
Why this ranking: 90/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.8 average rating across 138 public reviews, 21 years in business.
- Trust score
- 90/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.7 (71)
Why this ranking: 90/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.7 average rating across 71 public reviews, 33 years in business.
- Trust score
- 90/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.6 (209)
Why this ranking: 90/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.6 average rating across 209 public reviews, 29 years in business.
- Trust score
- 90/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.5 (119)
Why this ranking: 90/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.5 average rating across 119 public reviews, 30 years in business.
- Call (937) 837-2333#5 in Ohio
Korrect Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Dayton, OH - Dayton metro / Montgomery County
- Trust score
- 85/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (2,696)
Why this ranking: 85/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.9 average rating across 2,696 public reviews, 76 years in business.
- Trust score
- 85/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (114)
Why this ranking: 85/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.9 average rating across 114 public reviews, 61 years in business.
- Call (330) 967-0147#7 in Ohio
J&J Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric
Akron, OH - Cleveland-Akron-Canton region / Summit County
- Trust score
- 85/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.8 (3,898)
Why this ranking: 85/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.8 average rating across 3,898 public reviews, 37 years in business.
- Trust score
- 85/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.8 (2,285)
Why this ranking: 85/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.8 average rating across 2,285 public reviews, 48 years in business.
- Trust score
- 85/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.8 (327)
Why this ranking: 85/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.8 average rating across 327 public reviews, 22 years in business.
- Trust score
- 85/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.8 (48)
Why this ranking: 85/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.8 average rating across 48 public reviews, 64 years in business.
Honorable mentions (11-20)
- #11Thomas & Galbraith Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical
Fairfield, OH - Trust 85/100 - permits 0
- #12Eaton Plumbing, Inc.
Westerville, OH - Trust 85/100 - permits 0
- #13Waker Plumbing
Kettering, OH - Trust 85/100 - permits 0
- #14Herrmann Services
Cincinnati, OH - Trust 85/100 - permits 0
- #15Ayers Mechanical Group
Van Wert, OH - Trust 85/100 - permits 0
- #16The Local Plumber LLC
Columbus, OH - Trust 80/100 - permits 0
- #17Greene's Plumbing Heating & Electrical
Tiffin, OH - Trust 80/100 - permits 0
- #18Tri-D Plumbing LLC
Mentor, OH - Trust 80/100 - permits 0
- #19Halpin Plumbing Inc
Cincinnati, OH - Trust 80/100 - permits 0
- #20T&H Plumbing Services, Inc
Pickerington, OH - Trust 80/100 - 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#3 statewide: Valu-Rooter (90/100, 0 permits)
Columbus
Metro hub#2 statewide: Cruikshank Plumbing (90/100, 0 permits)
Cincinnati
Metro hub#8 statewide: Nixco Plumbing Inc. (85/100, 0 permits)
Dayton
Metro hub#5 statewide: Korrect Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. (85/100, 0 permits)
Toledo
Metro hub#64 statewide: Free & Son Plumbing & Heating (70/100, 0 permits)
Findlay
Metro hub#165 statewide: Al's Plumbing (55/100, 0 permits)
Akron
Metro hub#1 statewide: Unique Plumbing & Drain, Inc. (90/100, 0 permits)
Youngstown
Metro hub#89 statewide: 4HALOS Plumbing LLC (55/100, 0 permits)
Canton
Metro hub#58 statewide: Doug Mullaly Plumbing (70/100, 0 permits)
Lima
Metro hub#181 statewide: Alltek Plumbing Heating & A/C Co. (55/100, 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 plumbers, 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 plumbers.
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 plumber in Ohio for 2026?
Unique Plumbing & Drain, Inc. ranks #1 among published Ohio plumbers in this ProFix list because it combines a 90/100 Trust Score, 0 recent matched permits, and the strongest public evidence signals in the current dataset.
What jobs does this plumber ranking fit best?
Use it for water heaters, drain cleaning, sewer laterals, fixture rough-ins, and leak repairs. It is especially useful when the job looks like a repipe, sewer replacement, or multi-bath remodel, because license evidence, permit history, and tenure matter more when the downside risk is high.
What does this plumber 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 repipe, sewer replacement, or multi-bath remodel may not be the best fit for a $200 water heater repair.
What should I verify before hiring one of these Ohio plumbers?
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 hidden water damage and unpermitted drain or gas-piping changes.
Why does ProFix use permits in this plumber ranking?
Permit pulls are public proof that a contractor handled regulated work, not just marketing copy. For plumbers, ProFix weights license-linked plumbing credentials and recent plumbing permits alongside review depth, published hours, location evidence, and years in business.