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Putnam County, Ohio — home-services directory

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

Updated what's new
214
verified pros
16
trades covered
Lima
nearest metro
Lima/WestNearest metro: Lima33,500 residents

TL;DR for Putnam County

  • Start with 214 public ProFix profiles mapped to Putnam County, then narrow by trade, Trust Score, license evidence, and permit signal.
  • Permit questions route through Putnam County Building / Zoning; 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 Putnam 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
Plumbers15
  1. All Temp Refrigeration Inc.Findlay, OH55
  2. Basinger Plumbing & Heating LLCPandora, OH55
  3. D & M Heating & Electric LLCContinental, OH55
  4. Knueve & Sons Inc.Kalida, OH55
  5. Sarka Electric LLCKalida, OH55
  6. Schroeder Plumbing & HeatingColumbus Grove, OH55
  7. Scott Wagner Plumbing & HeatingOttawa, OH35
  8. Roberts Sewer ServiceOttawa, OH25
  9. Scott Wagner Plumbing & HeatingOttawa, OH25
  10. Ellerbrock's Plumbing & HeatingOttawa, OH20
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
HVAC Technicians28
  1. All Temp Refrigeration Inc.Findlay, OH55
  2. D & M Heating & Electric LLCContinental, OH55
  3. Eickholt Brothes Home & Building Improvments, LLCFort Jennings, OH55
  4. J Pfau MechanicalContinental, OH55
  5. Knueve & Sons Inc.Kalida, OH55
  6. Sarka Electric LLCKalida, OH55
  7. Schroeder Plumbing & HeatingColumbus Grove, OH55
  8. Scott Wagner Plumbing & HeatingOttawa, OH25
  9. ALL TEMP REFRIGERATION INCFindlay, OH20
  10. ALL TEMP REFRIGERATION INCFindlay, OH20
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Electricians21
  1. Altimate Electric LLCGlandorf, OH55
  2. D & M Heating & Electric LLCContinental, OH55
  3. Kahle Technologies Inc.Ottawa, OH55
  4. Knueve & Sons Inc.Kalida, OH55
  5. Pittman ElectricalOttawa, OH55
  6. Sarka Electric LLCKalida, OH55
  7. County Electric, LLCOttawa, OH30
  8. PowerHouse Electric Supply LLCOttawa, OH30
  9. County ElectricOttawa, OH25
  10. D and M HEATING and ELECTRIC LLCContinental, OH20
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Appliance Repair5
  1. Morman's Appliance ServicesOttawa, OH15
  2. Joe's RepairOttawa, OH0
  3. Metzger's Appliance ServiceFort Jennings, OH0
  4. Metzger's Appliance ServicesFort Jennings, OH0
  5. T & M AppliancesCloverdale, OH0
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Gas Technicians1
  1. Scott Wagner Plumbing & HeatingOttawa, OH25
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Concrete Contractors19
  1. Black Diamond Concrete Construction, LLC.Ottawa, OH20
  2. A&R Concrete LLCOttawa, OH10
  3. The Concrete DocPandora, OH10
  4. Concrete CoupleOttawa, OH0
  5. Countryside ExcavatingFort Jennings, OH0
  6. Custom Concrete & CoatingsLeipsic, OH0
  7. Dale's Concrete & Decorative StampingLeipsic, OH0
  8. Dan Wannemacher Masonry IncCloverdale, OH0
  9. Dean Sager MasonryOttawa, OH0
  10. Garcia's ConcreteLeipsic, OH0
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Roofers13
  1. Black Diamond Roofing and Construction LLCOttawa, OH25
  2. Alts Seamless SpoutingOttawa, OH0
  3. Art Schnipke ContractingFort Jennings, OH0
  4. Black Diamond Concrete ConstructionOttawa, OH0
  5. Gmr ConstructionLeipsic, OH0
  6. Klima's Gutters & DownsFort Jennings, OH0
  7. Knippen Roofing & ConstructionFort Jennings, OH0
  8. Kuhlman BuildersOttawa, OH0
  9. Roof JamesOttawa, OH0
  10. Schroeder RoofingColumbus Grove, OH0
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Tree Service73
  1. Tawa Tree ServicesOttawa, OH20
  2. The Tree GuyMarion, OH20
  3. Native LandscapesBlacklick, OH15
  4. BCA Express and Bowers FarmsGenoa, OH10
  5. Bird Dog Forestry ConsultingSomerdale, OH10
  6. Conservation Contracting, LLCGreenfield, OH10
  7. Davey Resource Group, IncKent, OH10
  8. Enviro Construction Company LLCAlexandria, OH10
  9. Game Plan Land ManagementKillbuck, OH10
  10. Greve <em>Tree</em> <em>Service</em>Ottawa, OH10
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Water/Fire/Mold Restoration1
  1. J and K environmental servicesColumbus Grove, OH25
Trade hubStatewide category
Lead Abatement Contractors1
  1. J and K environmental servicesColumbus Grove, OH25
Trade hubStatewide category
Fire Protection Contractors3
  1. County Electric LLCOttawa, OH55
  2. Miller Contracting Group Inc.Ottoville, OH55
  3. County Electric, LLCOttawa, OH30
Trade hubStatewide category
Water Well Contractors9
  1. Ellerbrock's Plumbing & Heating, Inc.Ottawa, OH55
  2. Forster Trucking & Excavating, LLCContinental, OH55
  3. Ohio Water SolutionsOttawa, OH55
  4. Sand Ridge Excavating, Inc.Cloverdale, OH55
  5. Scott Wagner Plumbing & Heating, IncOttawa, OH55
  6. Stoepfel Drilling, LLCOttawa, OH55
  7. The Vorst Plumbing & Heating Co. Inc.Kalida, OH55
  8. Thompson Water Works and More LLCOttawa, OH55
  9. Maas Brothers DrillingOttawa, OH15
Trade hubStatewide category
Septic System Contractors37
  1. A & D Excavating, LLCNew Riegel, OH10
  2. Adj ExcavatingLeipsic, OH10
  3. All Service Aeration, Inc.Bluffton, OH10
  4. Allen Hughes Septic Tank Service, LLCHarrod, OH10
  5. Beam Excavation LLCColumbus Grove, OH10
  6. Bluffton Aeration ServiceBluffton, OH10
  7. Bockrath Earthworks & Septics LLCFindlay, OH10
  8. Campbell SanitaryLima, OH10
  9. Fischer Plumbing & HeatingDelphos, OH10
  10. Forster Trucking & Exc. LLCContinental, OH10
Trade hubStatewide category
Computer & Electronics Repair2
  1. Computers Dunn RightOttawa, OH0
  2. Ottawa PC Repair Center LLCOttawa, OH0
Trade hubStatewide category
Pest Control Services0

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

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Landscapers0

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

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Painters0

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

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Deck Builders0

ProFix has not mapped live deck builders directly to Putnam County yet. Use the statewide trade hub while coverage builds.

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Patio Installers0

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

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Pool Installers0

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

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Fence Contractors0

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

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Shed & Pole-Barn Builders0

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

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Window & Door Installers0

ProFix has not mapped live window & door installers directly to Putnam County yet. Use the statewide trade hub while coverage builds.

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Gutter Installers and Cleaners0

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

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Pressure-Washing Services0

ProFix has not mapped live pressure-washing services directly to Putnam County yet. Use the statewide trade hub while coverage builds.

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Lawn Care and Maintenance1
  1. Croy's Mowing Ltd.Ottawa, OH10
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Asphalt Sealcoat and Repair0

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

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
EV Charger Installers1
  1. Endera MotorsOttawa, OH5
Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Heat Pump Installers0

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

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
Insulation Contractors0

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

Trade hubStatewide categoryCost guide
General Contractors0

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

Trade hubStatewide category
Handymen0

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

Trade hubStatewide category

Permit-pull leaderboard for Putnam 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.

Putnam 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.

Putnam County Building / Zoning
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. Putnam 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
33,500
County seat
Ottawa
Covered cities
1

Note: county seat is named Ottawa, OH (different city than Ottawa County). Strongly Catholic German heritage. Heavy ag industry.

What homeowners search for in Putnam County

Who are the top plumbers in Putnam County?

Start with All Temp Refrigeration Inc., Basinger Plumbing & Heating LLC, D & M Heating & Electric LLC and compare Trust Score evidence before calling.

Open reference

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

Standard 50-gallon gas water heaters install for $1,099–$1,599 in Putnam 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 Putnam County?

Most Putnam 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 Putnam County?

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

Open reference

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

Does Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam County?

Putnam 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 Putnam County page?

Yes. The Spanish county hub is available at /es/condado/putnam, 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=putnam/api/permit-leaderboard.json?county=putnam
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