TL;DR for Franklin County
- Start with 1,401 public ProFix profiles mapped to Franklin County, then narrow by trade, Trust Score, license evidence, and permit signal.
- Permit questions route through City of Columbus Department of Building & Zoning Services; address and hours should be confirmed before visiting if the county source record is incomplete.
- Utility coordination matters when a job touches gas, electric service, meters, shutoffs, or outage response.
- Ohio trade licensing is state-level, but permits and final inspections are local to the city, township, or county where the work happens.
Verified contractors in Franklin County
Each trade panel shows up to 10 contractors ranked by ProFix Trust Score. The score weighs license evidence, published profile details, review signals, verification freshness, and permit evidence where county feeds exist.
Plumbers215
- Eaton Plumbing, Inc.Westerville, OH85
- The Local Plumber LLCColumbus, OH80
- Fritz Baumann & Sons, Inc.Columbus, OH75
- Gunther PlumbingHilliard, OH75
- The DrainworksWesterville, OH75
- Chandley Plumbing LLCColumbus, OH70
- A 3 Aces Plumbing & Drain CleaningHilliard, OH55
- A Affordable PlumberGrove City, OH55
- A Plumbing Inc.Columbus, OH55
- A-1 Advanced Plumbing, Inc.Plain City, OH55
HVAC Technicians226
- Columbus Worthington AirColumbus, OH85
- Eaton Plumbing, Inc.Westerville, OH85
- CARE Heating and Cooling, Inc.Westerville, OH75
- Fast Response Heating & CoolingGrove City, OH75
- Fritz Baumann & Sons, Inc.Columbus, OH75
- Atlas Butler Heating & CoolingColumbus, OH70
- 3 Brothers Heating & Cooling LLCReynoldsburg, OH55
- Aggressive Mechanical Inc.Columbus, OH55
- Air Cool Plus LLCColumbus, OH55
- Air Force One Inc.Dublin, OH55
Electricians220
- Confident ElectricColumbus, OH80
- Efficient Electric CorpColumbus, OH75
- Electric Solutions Inc.Gahanna, OH75
- Gibson Electrical, LLCColumbus, OH75
- Buckeye Electrical Holdings LLCColumbus, OH70
- Excel Electrical Services LLCReynoldsburg, OH70
- Joe Gioffre Electric Co.Columbus, OH70
- X F Electrical ContractorsColumbus, OH60
- Aall Electric Co. LLCDublin, OH55
- Absolute Power & Communication LLCColumbus, OH55
Appliance Repair29
- Appliance Man Columbus LLCWesterville, OH35
- Blue Dragon Appliance RepairColumbus, OH35
- Central Ohio Appliance Repair Inc.Columbus, OH35
- Jack's ApplianceHilliard, OH35
- V&V Appliance PartsColumbus, OH35
- V&V Appliance PartsColumbus, OH35
- YA Services Heating, Cooling, Appliance and PlumbingColumbus, OH35
- Appliance FactoryColumbus, OH30
- Appliance Fix ExpertsColumbus, OH30
- Capital City Appliance ServiceColumbus, OH30
Gas Technicians6
Concrete Contractors39
- Capital City ConcreteWesterville, OH35
- Supreme Concrete SolutionsColumbus, OH35
- Trujillo Quality ConcreteGahanna, OH35
- Able Basement and Structural SolutionsDublin, OH30
- Bruck ConstructionColumbus, OH30
- Columbus Stamp ConcreteColumbus, OH30
- Custom Concrete PlusDublin, OH30
- Maxima ConcreteColumbus, OH30
- MCL Concrete LLCWesterville, OH30
- Ohio Basement AuthorityDublin, OH30
Roofers134
- Allied Roofing IncColumbus, OH40
- DTE RoofingColumbus, OH40
- Hendo Roofing & RepairColumbus, OH40
- Innovative Roofing SystemsColumbus, OH40
- JF Baker Roofing CompanyColumbus, OH40
- Kerrigan Restoration and RestorationDublin, OH40
- Roof King & RestorationColumbus, OH40
- Roofing Siding Gutters Systems PlusGrove City, OH40
- The Roof DetectiveColumbus, OH40
- The Roofing GuysGahanna, OH40
Tree Service292
- A Woman's Touch Tree Care LLC.Columbus, OH40
- Bluegrass Tree & LawnReynoldsburg, OH40
- Bryant's Tree Service, LLCWesterville, OH40
- Russell Tree ExpertsWesterville, OH40
- Westerville Tree ServiceWesterville, OH40
- Wright Way Tree CareColumbus, OH40
- Ahlum & Arbor Tree PreservationColumbus, OH35
- Ascher Tree Services LLCColumbus, OH35
- Challengers Tree ServiceGrove City, OH35
- Charter Oaks Tree & Landscaping Co., Inc.Westerville, OH35
Water/Fire/Mold Restoration25
- Thompson Restoration AssociatesColumbus, OH40
- Columbus Restoration Co.Hilliard, OH35
- Dry Out USA, IncColumbus, OH35
- iDryColumbus, OH35
- PuroClean Fire & Water ExpertsColumbus, OH35
- 1-800 Water Damage of Columbus NortheastWesterville, OH30
- Hina Environmental SolutionsColumbus, OH30
- Operation RestorationWorthington, OH30
- PuroClean Home SaversHilliard, OH30
- Rainbow Restoration of WestervilleColumbus, OH30
Lead Abatement Contractors32
- Atlas Technical Consultants LLCColumbus, OH55
- Black Bronco Construction LLCColumbus, OH55
- Blind Eye Restoration, LLCColumbus, OH55
- Branches Testing and Environmental ServicesUpper Arlington, OH55
- City of Columbus-Department of Development-HousingColumbus, OH55
- Coliseum Home ImprovementsColumbus, OH55
- Epiphany Consulting, LLCColumbus, OH55
- Franklin County Public HealthColumbus, OH55
- Full Spectrum ContractingWorthington, OH55
- Ground Up Industries LLCColumbus, OH55
Fire Protection Contractors153
- Capital Fire Protection CoColumbus, OH75
- Hard Fire Suppression SystemsWorthington, OH70
- X F Electrical ContractorsColumbus, OH60
- A R C Electrical ContractorsWesterville, OH55
- Aer Systems LLCColumbus, OH55
- Alert Alarms Inc.Columbus, OH55
- All Secured Security ServiceColumbus, OH55
- Allen Electric & Systems LLCWesterville, OH55
- Almur Construction Inc.Dublin, OH55
- Almur Construction Inc. DBA Citywide SolutionsDublin, OH55
Water Well Contractors6
Septic System Contractors18
- Hansel's Septic Tank ServiceColumbus, OH30
- Everclean Aeration ServicesGrove City, OH20
- Benchmark Environmental Labs Inc.Columbus, OH10
- Benchmark Environmental Labs Inc.Columbus, OH10
- Benchmark LabsColumbus, OH10
- Benchmark LabsColumbus, OH10
- Bennett & WilliamsWesterville, OH10
- K-Shaw Enterprises LLCColumbus, OH10
- K-Shaw Enterprises, LLC DBA Trucker JonsColumbus, OH10
- Performance Landscape Group LLCGrove City, OH10
Computer & Electronics Repair69
- CPR Cell Phone RepairGahanna, OH40
- uBreakiFix - Phone and Computer RepairColumbus, OH40
- uBreakiFix - Phone and Computer RepairColumbus, OH40
- uBreakiFix - Phone and Computer RepairColumbus, OH40
- Adam The Computer GuyColumbus, OH35
- Batteries Plus Phone RepairHilliard, OH35
- Batteries Plus Phone RepairColumbus, OH35
- Batteries Plus Phone RepairGahanna, OH35
- Camtronics Camera RepairColumbus, OH35
- Columbus Micro Systems, Inc.Columbus, OH35
Pest Control Services0
ProFix has not mapped live pest control services directly to Franklin County yet. Use the statewide trade hub while coverage builds.
Landscapers0
ProFix has not mapped live landscapers directly to Franklin County yet. Use the statewide trade hub while coverage builds.
Painters0
ProFix has not mapped live painters directly to Franklin County yet. Use the statewide trade hub while coverage builds.
Foundation Repair Contractors0
ProFix has not mapped live foundation repair contractors directly to Franklin County yet. Use the statewide trade hub while coverage builds.
Garage Door Companies0
ProFix has not mapped live garage door companies directly to Franklin County yet. Use the statewide trade hub while coverage builds.
Permit-pull leaderboard for Franklin County
ProFix ranks permit pullers where a county feed is live and matched to contractor profiles. The stat band above counts recent permits that can be assigned to this county over a rolling 365-day window.
County permit office
Confirm the exact jurisdiction before work starts. Inside city limits, a city office may own the permit even when the county office is listed here.
- Address
- Address not published in the county data record; verify on the official office page before visiting.
- Hours
- Call the office before visiting; county hours can change around holidays and board meetings.
- Phone
- (614) 645-7433
County-level contact from the ProFix county source table. For a canonical office list, start at /permits.
Open permit quick-referenceLocal utilities
These matches come from the five ProFix utility pages. Always confirm address-level service territory before a disconnect, reconnect, rebate, or emergency call.
Licensing for this county
Ohio licensing does not change county by county: OCILB covers regulated plumbing, HVAC, electrical, hydronics, and gas-related contractor scopes; Ohio Department of Health covers lead abatement, private water systems, and many sewage-system registrations; the State Fire Marshal licenses fire-protection companies; and the Ohio Department of Agriculture licenses commercial pesticide applicators. Franklin County still controls local permits, inspections, and which office signs off on the address.
Population + demographics
Ohio's most populous county and the seat of state government. Columbus + 9 large suburbs covered initially (Dublin, Westerville, Hilliard, Upper Arlington, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, Worthington, Bexley, Whitehall). Older urban housing (German Village, Short North, Clintonville) drives knob-and-tube + galvanized-pipe work; outer suburbs drive new-construction warranty work. Different utilities than NW Ohio: AEP Ohio for electric, Columbia Gas for gas, Columbus Division of Water for water.
What homeowners search for in Franklin County
Who are the top plumbers in Franklin County?
Start with Eaton Plumbing, Inc., The Local Plumber LLC, Fritz Baumann & Sons, Inc. and compare Trust Score evidence before calling.
Open referenceHow much does a new water heater cost in Franklin County?
Standard 50-gallon gas water heaters install for $1,099–$1,599 in Franklin County. Tankless gas units run $2,800–$3,800. Heat-pump (hybrid) electric units $2,500–$3,500.
Open referenceHow much does a furnace tune-up cost in Franklin County?
Most Franklin County HVAC pros charge $89–$129 for a fall furnace tune-up. Typical price is $99. Several offer early-bird pricing in August–September that drops to $69.
Open referenceDo I need a permit for home work in Franklin County?
For plumbing, HVAC, electrical, gas, roofing, lead, well, septic, and fire-protection work, assume a permit or inspection may apply until City of Columbus Department of Building & Zoning Services or the city office says otherwise.
Open referenceHow do I verify a contractor license in Franklin County?
Use the Ohio eLicense Center through ProFix /verify for state-licensed trades, then confirm the local permit office for the project address.
Open referenceFAQ
What is the best way to find a contractor in Franklin County?
Start with the trade panel on this page, compare Trust Score, confirm license evidence where Ohio requires it, and ask whether the contractor regularly pulls permits in Franklin County or the city where the home sits.
Does Franklin County license contractors?
Ohio handles most trade licensing at the state level, while counties and cities handle permits and inspections. Some local registrations can still apply, especially for roofing, right-of-way, or specialty work.
Who pulls the permit in Franklin County?
For regulated trades, the contractor should normally pull the permit and schedule inspection. Homeowners should keep the permit number, scope, inspection result, invoice, and warranty in the home file.
Why do some trades have few Franklin County pros?
County pages use public ProFix records. Smaller counties may have fewer direct profiles, so the page emphasizes countywide records first and routes sparse trades to statewide or nearby metro hubs.
Are permit leaderboards available for Franklin County?
Franklin County is in the current permit-feed set. Leaderboards appear when ProFix can match recent permits to public contractor profiles.
Is there a Spanish version of this Franklin County page?
Yes. The Spanish county hub is available at /es/condado/franklin, with the same county slug and bilingual alternates in metadata.
Cross-references
Nearest metro context, utilities, and market-level hiring notes.
All ProFix trade hubs with buyer guides, license framing, and pricing references.
Check Ohio license status before a contractor opens walls or pulls a permit.
Compare permit-pull evidence where county feeds are live.
La misma guía de condado en español para propietarios bilingües.
Public ProFix feeds for agents, researchers, and local partners.
Open data for this county
These public endpoints are designed for researchers, AI agents, and local partners. Query strings carry the county slug so consumers can request county-specific slices as feeds evolve.