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Hardin County, Ohio — home-services directory

ProFix rolls contractor evidence, county permits, utility territory, license checks, and local demographics into one county view for Hardin County homeowners. Editorial attribution: ProFix Editorial Team.

178
verified pros
0
permits in last 365d
11
trades covered
Lima/WestNearest metro: Lima31,000 residents

TL;DR for Hardin County

  • Start with 178 public ProFix profiles mapped to Hardin County, then narrow by trade, Trust Score, license evidence, and permit signal.
  • Permit questions route through Hardin County Building Department; 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 Hardin 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.

Trust Score method
Plumbers19
  1. Burris General Contracting LLCAlger, OH55
  2. King Plumbing And HVAC LLCKenton, OH55
  3. Rise Mechanical LLCKenton, OH55
  4. Dan King Plumbing, LLCKenton, OH25
  5. J&J Handyman & Remodeling Service’sKenton, OH25
  6. Sarka Electric Plumbing and HeatingKalida, OH20
  7. F & L Septic CleaningKenton, OH15
  8. T & M Svc LLCKenton, OH15
  9. Beltz Home Service Co.Findlay, OH5
  10. Aaron Frey Heating PlumbingForest, OH0
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
HVAC Technicians18
  1. King Plumbing And HVAC LLCKenton, OH55
  2. Rise Mechanical LLCKenton, OH55
  3. Sarka Electric Plumbing and HeatingKalida, OH20
  4. Beltz Home Service Co.Findlay, OH5
  5. Perry's Heating & Air ConditioningLima, OH5
  6. Quality Mechanical ServicesKenton, OH5
  7. Aaron Frey Heating PlumbingForest, OH0
  8. Ada ServicesAda, OH0
  9. Ada ServicesAda, OH0
  10. Amburgey Construction CoAda, OH0
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Electricians15
  1. Challenge Electric Ii Ltd.Saint Henry, OH55
  2. Jakobs Electric LLCKenton, OH55
  3. Hoover Electric & HydraulicKenton, OH20
  4. Sarka Electric Plumbing and HeatingKalida, OH20
  5. Beltz Home Service Co.Findlay, OH5
  6. 1879 Electric LTDKenton, OH0
  7. Ansley's RepairKenton, OH0
  8. B W Construction Plumbing & ElectricForest, OH0
  9. Bob's Electrical ServicesKenton, OH0
  10. Carter Plumbing Electric & HeatingKenton, OH0
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Appliance Repair2
  1. Mr. Appliance of Western OhioLima, OH0
  2. Ted's Service CenterKenton, OH0
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Gas Technicians0

ProFix has not mapped live gas technicians directly to Hardin County yet. Use the statewide trade hub while coverage builds.

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Concrete Contractors6
  1. Hensel Ready MixKenton, OH20
  2. Combs ConcreteDunkirk, OH0
  3. Dunlap Masonry IncAlger, OH0
  4. Grindell MasonryKenton, OH0
  5. Tice Construction / Tice EnterprisesKenton, OH0
  6. Tice Construction CoKenton, OH0
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Roofers17
  1. CSE Flat Roofs & VentsKenton, OH5
  2. A & B Remodeling Inc.Kenton, OH0
  3. Able RoofColumbus, OH0
  4. Bontrager Roofing LLCKenton, OH0
  5. Bubba's Roofing LLCKenton, OH0
  6. Conte RemodelingForest, OH0
  7. David Yoder ConstructionKenton, OH0
  8. Diamond Mobile Seamless GutterAda, OH0
  9. Elevation ConstructionAda, OH0
  10. Five C Roofing ProfessionalsAda, OH0
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Tree Service96
  1. Don Hull Tree CareKenton, OH40
  2. Adam Haudenschield's Tree ServiceKenton, OH20
  3. The Tree GuyMarion, OH20
  4. Gammon's Tree ServiceKenton, OH15
  5. Native LandscapesBlacklick, OH15
  6. Wilcox Stump GrindingKenton, OH15
  7. BCA Express and Bowers FarmsGenoa, OH10
  8. Bird Dog Forestry ConsultingSomerdale, OH10
  9. Conservation Contracting, LLCGreenfield, OH10
  10. Davey Resource Group, IncKent, OH10
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Water/Fire/Mold Restoration0

ProFix has not mapped live water/fire/mold restoration directly to Hardin County yet. Use the statewide trade hub while coverage builds.

Trade hubStatewide category
Lead Abatement Contractors0

ProFix has not mapped live lead abatement contractors directly to Hardin County yet. Use the statewide trade hub while coverage builds.

Trade hubStatewide category
Fire Protection Contractors1
  1. Right At Home Technologies Ltd.Ada, OH55
Trade hubStatewide category
Water Well Contractors5
  1. Clean Water Ohio Inc.Forest, OH55
  2. Hempy Water Conditioning IncorporatedForest, OH55
  3. Bierly G H Well Drilling IncAda, OH0
  4. G. H. Bierly Well Drilling Inc.Ada, OH0
  5. Well Drilling Northwest OhioAda, OH0
Trade hubStatewide category
Septic System Contractors7
  1. F & L SepticKenton, OH10
  2. Daniel ThielUpper Sandusky, OH0
  3. F & L Septic CleaningKenton, OH0
  4. Legge ExcavatingKenton, OH0
  5. Manns Septic & Drain CleaningKenton, OH0
  6. Upper Scioto Drainage Conservancy DistrictKenton, OH0
  7. Vanderpool ExcavatingForest, OH0
Trade hubStatewide category
Computer & Electronics Repair9
  1. VerizonKenton, OH30
  2. The Nerd Room, LLCKenton, OH20
  3. Ada Computer ServiceAda, OH0
  4. Ada Computer ServiceAlger, OH0
  5. Comp-U-WizForest, OH0
  6. Fringe PCAlger, OH0
  7. GameOver RepairKenton, OH0
  8. Hunsicker TV & Security SystsAda, OH0
  9. The Nerd Room, LLCKenton, OH0
Trade hubStatewide category
Pest Control Services0

ProFix has not mapped live pest control services directly to Hardin County yet. Use the statewide trade hub while coverage builds.

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Landscapers0

ProFix has not mapped live landscapers directly to Hardin County yet. Use the statewide trade hub while coverage builds.

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Painters0

ProFix has not mapped live painters directly to Hardin County yet. Use the statewide trade hub while coverage builds.

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Foundation Repair Contractors0

ProFix has not mapped live foundation repair contractors directly to Hardin County yet. Use the statewide trade hub while coverage builds.

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Garage Door Companies0

ProFix has not mapped live garage door companies directly to Hardin County yet. Use the statewide trade hub while coverage builds.

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide

Permit-pull leaderboard for Hardin 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.

Hardin County does not have a county-specific permit-feed leaderboard yet. Use the statewide permit leaderboard while ProFix expands county crawlers.

See statewide leaderboard

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.

Hardin County Building Department
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.

County-level contact from the ProFix county source table. For a canonical office list, start at /permits.

Open permit quick-reference

Local utilities

These matches come from the five ProFix utility pages. Always confirm address-level service territory before a disconnect, reconnect, rebate, or emergency call.

Columbia Gas of Ohio
gas - statewide natural-gas territory from the Columbia Gas utility guide
1-800-344-4077
AEP Ohio
electric - Columbus, southeast Ohio, and northwest counties from the AEP Ohio guide
1-800-672-2231

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. Hardin County still controls local permits, inspections, and which office signs off on the address.

PlumberHVAC TechnicianElectricianGas TechnicianLead Abatement ContractorFire Protection ContractorWater Well ContractorSeptic System ContractorVerify any Ohio license

Population + demographics

Population estimate
31,000
County seat
Kenton
Covered cities
1

Rural ag county between Lima and Marion. Ohio Northern University in Ada.

What homeowners search for in Hardin County

Who are the top plumbers in Hardin County?

Start with Burris General Contracting LLC, King Plumbing And HVAC LLC, Rise Mechanical LLC and compare Trust Score evidence before calling.

Open reference

How much does a new water heater cost in Hardin County?

Standard 50-gallon gas water heaters install for $1,099–$1,599 in Hardin County. Tankless gas units run $2,800–$3,800. Heat-pump (hybrid) electric units $2,500–$3,500.

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How much does a furnace tune-up cost in Hardin County?

Most Hardin 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.

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Do I need a permit for home work in Hardin County?

For plumbing, HVAC, electrical, gas, roofing, lead, well, septic, and fire-protection work, assume a permit or inspection may apply until Hardin County Building Department or the city office says otherwise.

Open reference

How do I verify a contractor license in Hardin County?

Use the Ohio eLicense Center through ProFix /verify for state-licensed trades, then confirm the local permit office for the project address.

Open reference

FAQ

What is the best way to find a contractor in Hardin 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 Hardin County or the city where the home sits.

Does Hardin 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 Hardin 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 Hardin 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 Hardin County?

Hardin County is not in the current county-specific permit-feed set. Use the statewide leaderboard while ProFix expands permit crawlers.

Is there a Spanish version of this Hardin County page?

Yes. The Spanish county hub is available at /es/condado/hardin, with the same county slug and bilingual alternates in metadata.

Cross-references

Lima metro hub

Nearest metro context, utilities, and market-level hiring notes.

Trades index

All ProFix trade hubs with buyer guides, license framing, and pricing references.

Verification tools

Check Ohio license status before a contractor opens walls or pulls a permit.

Permit leaderboards

Compare permit-pull evidence where county feeds are live.

Spanish version

La misma guía de condado en español para propietarios bilingües.

Open data

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.

/api/pros.csv?county=hardin/api/permit-leaderboard.json?county=hardin
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