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Portage County, Ohio — home-services directory

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

Updated what's new
521
verified pros
27
trades covered
Akron
nearest metro
Akron-CantonNearest metro: Akron162,000 residents

TL;DR for Portage County

  • Start with 521 public ProFix profiles mapped to Portage County, then narrow by trade, Trust Score, license evidence, and permit signal.
  • Permit questions route through Portage 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 Portage 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
Plumbers31
  1. Belknap PlumbingRavenna, OH75
  2. Anthony Drago PlumbingRavenna, OH70
  3. Bilotto's Plumbing LLCStreetsboro, OH55
  4. Blatt Brothers Plumbing & Heating LLCTallmadge, OH55
  5. Correct Companies, LLCAkron, OH55
  6. Custom Quality Plumbing LLCRootstown, OH55
  7. Don Wartko Construction Inc.Kent, OH55
  8. Esp Services Inc.Hartville, OH55
  9. Ferrara Electric Inc.Ravenna, OH55
  10. Frecka Inc.Cuyahoga Falls, OH55
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
HVAC Technicians60
  1. 4URHOME GroupKent, OH55
  2. Absolute Comfort Technologies, LLCRootstown, OH55
  3. Air Quality Control Heating And Cooling, LLCSolon, OH55
  4. Airtech Energy Systems Inc.Kent, OH55
  5. Ambient Cooling & HeatingKent, OH55
  6. Brennan Mechanical, Inc.Aurora, OH55
  7. Chillz Heating & Cooling LLCKent, OH55
  8. DeANGELIS HEATING & A/C INCRavenna, OH55
  9. Esp Services Inc.Hartville, OH55
  10. Greer Heating & A/C Inc.Kent, OH55
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Electricians77
  1. Wesley Electric Inc.Ravenna, OH70
  2. 4URHOME GroupKent, OH55
  3. Aec Advanced Electric CompanyAkron, OH55
  4. Aurora-Mantua ElectricMantua, OH55
  5. Cassi Electric Inc.Rootstown, OH55
  6. Castle Rock Electric LLCBedford Hts, OH55
  7. Cianci Electric LLCStreetsboro, OH55
  8. Cline Mechanical Inc.Wadsworth, OH55
  9. Crimaldi And Son, Inc.Aurora, OH55
  10. Dave Davis ElectricMogadore, OH55
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Appliance Repair1
  1. Myers Appliance, Service and Sales Inc.Ravenna, OH35
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Gas Technicians1
  1. Apollo Heating, Cooling, and PlumbingKent, OH5
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Concrete Contractors12
  1. Beck Sand & GravelRavenna, OH30
  2. Mud Brothers ConcreteRavenna, OH30
  3. Allout Concrete & PoolsRavenna, OH25
  4. J Allen ContractingRavenna, OH25
  5. Sable Asphalt & ConcreteKent, OH25
  6. CBR Concrete & Excavating LLCRavenna, OH20
  7. Concrete WorksKent, OH20
  8. Roch Enterprise LLCRavenna, OH20
  9. JBL Concrete LLCKent, OH15
  10. A. Rhinehart Construction LLCKent, OH10
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Roofers9
  1. ARC Contracting of Ohio llcKent, OH35
  2. Badger Restoration and Roofing LLCKent, OH35
  3. Allpro Seamless Gutters and RoofingRavenna, OH30
  4. JBL Roofing & Construction Inc.Kent, OH30
  5. Precision Roofing Contractors of America - PRCARavenna, OH30
  6. TCS Roofing Ltd.Kent, OH30
  7. Roofing By Simon Inc.Kent, OH25
  8. Tarheel Roofing and Construction Inc.Kent, OH25
  9. Experienced Roofing LLPRavenna, OH20
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Tree Service150
  1. APEX SOLUTIONZ TREE SERVICERavenna, OH35
  2. Cline Tree ServiceRavenna, OH30
  3. Lumberjack Tree ServiceRavenna, OH20
  4. The Davey Tree Expert CompanyKent, OH20
  5. The Tree GuyMarion, OH20
  6. APEX SOLUTIONZ Tree ServiceRavenna, OH15
  7. Native LandscapesBlacklick, OH15
  8. BCA Express and Bowers FarmsGenoa, OH10
  9. Bird Dog Forestry ConsultingSomerdale, OH10
  10. Conservation Contracting, LLCGreenfield, OH10
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Water/Fire/Mold Restoration4
  1. Dedicated EnvironmentalRavenna, OH30
  2. Taylor Companies of Ohio, Property Restoration Specialist, 24 Hour Emergency ServiceKent, OH20
  3. Bell ConstructionKent, OH10
  4. Kulesza Construction and Home Improvements LLCRavenna, OH10
Trade hubStatewide category
Lead Abatement Contractors3
  1. NDS IncRavenna, OH55
  2. Paps Construction Services, LLCKent, OH55
  3. Catastrophe Response Team, LLCRavenna, OH10
Trade hubStatewide category
Fire Protection Contractors20
  1. Afh Electric LLCRootstown, OH55
  2. American Security & Av Systems Inc.Hudson, OH55
  3. Ashton Sound Communications Inc.Ravenna, OH55
  4. Certasite LLCKent, OH55
  5. Detect Alarm Systems Inc.Atwater, OH55
  6. Don Wartko Construction Inc.Kent, OH55
  7. Emshoff Excavating Inc.Mantua, OH55
  8. Fire Protection Inc.Mantua, OH55
  9. Kent Machinery Sales Inc.Kent, OH55
  10. Km Electric CoRavenna, OH55
Trade hubStatewide category
Water Well Contractors17
  1. A & G Well DrillingRavenna, OH55
  2. Aces Well Service LLCHiram, OH55
  3. Ark Home Inspection LLCKent, OH55
  4. Blazek Pump and Well, LLCHiram, OH55
  5. Burrows Drilling CoHiram, OH55
  6. Chris BorkholderGarrettsville, OH55
  7. Dean B. BurrowsMantua, OH55
  8. Denny Herr & Sons Well Drilling LLCMantua, OH55
  9. Donald Burl BurrowsMantua, OH55
  10. Harper Well & Pump, Inc.Mantua, OH55
Trade hubStatewide category
Septic System Contractors112
  1. 5 C Excavating & Septic LLCRootstown, OH10
  2. A Rooter ManTallmadge, OH10
  3. Ace Aeration Service, LLCAkron, OH10
  4. Active Wastewater SystemsSunbury, OH10
  5. Advanced Aeration, LLCChagrin Falls, OH10
  6. Aeration Septic, Inc.Canal Fulton, OH10
  7. All Clean Septic ServiceAtwater, OH10
  8. All Town & Country SepticNorton, OH10
  9. All Town & Country Septic ServiceNorton, OH10
  10. Allen Drain Service, Inc.Kent, OH10
Trade hubStatewide category
Computer & Electronics Repair5
  1. Campus Camera & ImagingKent, OH40
  2. PC SurgeonsKent, OH35
  3. iRepair MoreKent, OH30
  4. Metro by T-MobileRavenna, OH30
  5. Computer Technology Management Services LLCKent, OH0
Trade hubStatewide category
Pest Control Services2
  1. GAR Trapping LLCRavenna, OH10
  2. Portage Turf and PestRavenna, OH10
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Landscapers0

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

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Painters2
  1. Alan Painting, LLC.Ravenna, OH5
  2. BMR Construction, LLC.Ravenna, OH5
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Foundation Repair Contractors3
  1. Healthy House SystemsRavenna, OH10
  2. R. Cooley Ent.Ravenna, OH10
  3. Ohio Basement AuthorityKent, OH5
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Garage Door Companies2
  1. A & L <em>Garage</em> <em>Door</em> Service, LLC.Ravenna, OH10
  2. H & W Door Company, Inc.Kent, OH10
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Deck Builders2
  1. Custom Creations Construction & Remodeling,LLCKent, OH10
  2. J. Hunter Construction, LLCRavenna, OH10
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Patio Installers2
  1. DECKMASTER Construction, Inc.Kent, OH10
  2. Lilly Lawn and Landscape, LLCRavenna, OH10
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Pool Installers1
  1. Litehouse Products, LLCRavenna, OH10
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Fence Contractors2
  1. Meyers Fence Company, LLC.Kent, OH10
  2. Mick's FencingRavenna, OH10
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Shed & Pole-Barn Builders0

ProFix has not mapped live shed & pole-barn builders directly to Portage County yet. Use the statewide trade hub while coverage builds.

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Siding Contractors0

ProFix has not mapped live siding contractors directly to Portage County yet. Use the statewide trade hub while coverage builds.

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Window & Door Installers3
  1. Glazing Systems IncKent, OH10
  2. Gotcha Covered of HudsonRavenna, OH10
  3. D & J Properties of Ohio, IncRavenna, OH5
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Gutter Installers and Cleaners0

ProFix has not mapped live gutter installers and cleaners directly to Portage County yet. Use the statewide trade hub while coverage builds.

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Pressure-Washing Services3
  1. Famous Touch Cleaners, LLC.Ravenna, OH10
  2. Ferrari Painting & <em>Pressure</em> <em>Washing</em>Ravenna, OH10
  3. Melin Landscaping, LLC.Kent, OH10
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Lawn Care and Maintenance3
  1. KLC <em>Lawn</em> <em>Care</em>, LLCKent, OH10
  2. TS Landscaping, LLCRavenna, OH10
  3. Shelley Landscaping, LLC.Ravenna, OH5
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Asphalt Sealcoat and Repair0

ProFix has not mapped live asphalt sealcoat and repair directly to Portage County yet. Use the statewide trade hub while coverage builds.

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Outdoor Lighting Installers0

ProFix has not mapped live outdoor lighting installers directly to Portage County yet. Use the statewide trade hub while coverage builds.

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Solar Installers0

ProFix has not mapped live solar installers directly to Portage County yet. Use the statewide trade hub while coverage builds.

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
EV Charger Installers0

ProFix has not mapped live ev charger installers directly to Portage County yet. Use the statewide trade hub while coverage builds.

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Heat Pump Installers0

ProFix has not mapped live heat pump installers directly to Portage County yet. Use the statewide trade hub while coverage builds.

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Insulation Contractors1
  1. INSULATION NORTHWESTKent, OH0
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
General Contractors4
  1. DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, INC.Kent, OH0
  2. DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY, THEKent, OH0
  3. DAVEY TREE SURGERY COKent, OH0
  4. METIS CONSTRUCTION SVS LLCKent, OH0
Trade hubStatewide category
Handymen0

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

Trade hubStatewide category

Permit-pull leaderboard for Portage County

ProFix ranks permit pullers where a county feed is live and matched to contractor profiles. The building-permit activity card is shown only when real matched public permit records are available for this county over a rolling 365-day window.

Portage 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.

Portage 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
FirstEnergy
electric - Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison, and The Illuminating Company counties from the FirstEnergy guide
1-888-544-4877

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. Portage 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
162,000
County seat
Kent
Covered cities
2

Kent State University drives student-rental market. Ravenna county seat.

What homeowners search for in Portage County

Who are the top plumbers in Portage County?

Start with Belknap Plumbing, Anthony Drago Plumbing, Bilotto's Plumbing LLC and compare Trust Score evidence before calling.

Open reference

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

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

Open reference

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

Most Portage 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 reference

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

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

Open reference

How do I verify a contractor license in Portage 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 Portage 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 Portage County or the city where the home sits.

Does Portage 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 Portage 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 Portage 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 Portage County?

Portage 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 Portage County page?

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

Cross-references

Akron 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=portage/api/permit-leaderboard.json?county=portage
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