TL;DR
- Greene's Plumbing Heating & Electrical is the current #1 water well 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 private-water-system registration 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 water well 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 Water Well 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 (208)
Why this ranking: 80/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 5.0 average rating across 208 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 80/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.7 (12)
Why this ranking: 80/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.7 average rating across 12 public reviews, 109 years in business.
- Trust score
- 80/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.6 (22)
Why this ranking: 80/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.6 average rating across 22 public reviews, 80 years in business.
- Trust score
- 75/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.4 (15)
Why this ranking: 75/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.4 average rating across 15 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 75/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.3 (180)
Why this ranking: 75/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.3 average rating across 180 public reviews, 54 years in business.
- Trust score
- 75/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.0 (27)
Why this ranking: 75/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.0 average rating across 27 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 75/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 3.7 (43)
Why this ranking: 75/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 3.7 average rating across 43 public reviews, 75 years in business.
- Trust score
- 70/100 - Solid
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (96)
Why this ranking: 70/100 Trust Score (Solid), published license evidence, 5.0 average rating across 96 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 65/100 - Solid
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.4 (9)
Why this ranking: 65/100 Trust Score (Solid), published license evidence, 4.4 average rating across 9 public reviews, 64 years in business.
- Trust score
- 65/100 - Solid
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.3 (43)
Why this ranking: 65/100 Trust Score (Solid), published license evidence, 4.3 average rating across 43 public reviews.
Honorable mentions (11-20)
- #11A & D Excavating, LLC
New Riegel, OH - Trust 55/100 - permits 0
- #12A & G Well Drilling
Ravenna, OH - Trust 55/100 - permits 0
- #13A & H Bevard Water Well Drilling
Newark, OH - Trust 55/100 - permits 0
- #14A to Z Plumbing & Drain Service, LLC
Niles, OH - Trust 55/100 - permits 0
- #15A/C Plumbing Heating and Cooling LLC
Minerva, OH - Trust 55/100 - permits 0
- #16A1 Affordable Inspection Services
Canton, OH - Trust 55/100 - permits 0
- #17AAA Marksch Excavating & Demolition
Sylvania, OH - Trust 55/100 - permits 0
- #18Aaron Frey Plumbing, Htg & Cooling LTD
Forest, OH - Trust 55/100 - permits 0
- #19Ace Drilling, LLC
West Lafayette, OH - Trust 55/100 - permits 0
- #20Aces Well Service LLC
Hiram, 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#22 statewide: Active Pumps & Water Treatment (55/100, 0 permits)
Columbus
Metro hub#13 statewide: A & H Bevard Water Well Drilling (55/100, 0 permits)
Cincinnati
Metro hub#5 statewide: AA Plumbing (75/100, 0 permits)
Dayton
Metro hub#21 statewide: Acres Pump Sales & Service (55/100, 0 permits)
Toledo
Metro hub#17 statewide: AAA Marksch Excavating & Demolition (55/100, 0 permits)
Findlay
Metro hub#29 statewide: All Excavating & Demolition, LTD (55/100, 0 permits)
Akron
Metro hub#2 statewide: Anderson Drilling & Pump Inc (80/100, 0 permits)
Youngstown
Metro hub#14 statewide: A to Z Plumbing & Drain Service, LLC (55/100, 0 permits)
Canton
Metro hub#16 statewide: A1 Affordable Inspection Services (55/100, 0 permits)
Lima
Metro hub#30 statewide: Allen Hughes Septic Tank Service, LLC (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 water well 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 water well 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 water well contractor in Ohio for 2026?
Greene's Plumbing Heating & Electrical ranks #1 among published Ohio water well 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 water well contractor ranking fit best?
Use it for private wells, pumps, cisterns, ponds, sealing, pressure tanks, and water treatment. It is especially useful when the job looks like a new well, pump replacement, or rural water-system rehab, because license evidence, permit history, and tenure matter more when the downside risk is high.
What does this water well 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 new well, pump replacement, or rural water-system rehab may not be the best fit for a $200 pressure-switch or water-test follow-up.
What should I verify before hiring one of these Ohio water well 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 contamination, bad drilling records, and skipped local health-department steps.
Why does ProFix use permits in this water well contractor ranking?
Permit pulls are public proof that a contractor handled regulated work, not just marketing copy. For water well contractors, ProFix weights Ohio Department of Health private-water-system registration records alongside review depth, published hours, location evidence, and years in business.