TL;DR for Ohio electricians
- Electrical is state-licensed in Ohio through OCILB — confirm the contractor before any panel, service-upgrade, EV-charger, or sub-panel job.
- Local building departments still pull and inspect the permit; the OCILB license certifies the company, not the individual job.
- Aluminum-wiring or knob-and-tube remediation belongs in writing with NEC citations and inspection sign-off.
- Use the ProFix Trust Score to weigh license + permit pulls + recency together rather than relying on Google star ratings alone.
Top 10 verified electrician contractors statewide
Sorted by ProFix Trust Score, which weighs verification tier, license evidence, permit-pull signals, and recency. Trust Score is not paid placement — read the methodology before hiring.
- 1. Craftsman Electric, IncCincinnati, OH95
- 2. Kiess Electric, Inc.Bucyrus, OH85
- 3. The K Company Inc.Akron, OH85
- 4. Thomas & Galbraith Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & ElectricalFairfield, OH85
- 5. Aey ElectricYoungstown, OH80
- 6. Albright Electric LLCAlliance, OH80
- 7. All Spark Electric, LLCDayton, OH80
- 8. Clock Electric IncLakewood, OH80
- 9. Confident ElectricColumbus, OH80
- 10. Curry Electric Inc.Cincinnati, OH80
Permit-pull leaderboard
ProFix ranks Ohio electricians by the number of public building permits pulled in the last 365 days. This is a proof-of-work trust signal that no other directory exposes. Sourced from Lucas, Cuyahoga, Franklin, and Hamilton County permit data; honest about synthetic-fixture gaps outside Lucas County.
Buyer's guide
The ProFix Editorial Team published a long-form Ohio buyer's guide for this trade. It covers the full hiring process — license check, written scope, permit responsibility, payment schedule, change-order rules, warranty terms, and red flags.
How to choose an Ohio electrician (2026)A practical Ohio homeowner guide to hiring an electrician: license checks, permits, quotes, panel work, safety red flags, and ProFix evidence links.1,506 words · Published 2026-05-23What's licensed in Ohio for this trade
Electrical is one of four trades OCILB licenses at the state level. Confirm an active OCILB electrical-contractor license before any panel, service-entrance, EV-charger, or sub-panel job. Local building departments still pull and inspect the permit — the OCILB license certifies the company is allowed to operate, not that any one job is permitted.
Pricing in Ohio
Aggregated from ProFix Ohio cost guides for this trade. Range covers the lowest typical job start ($85) through the highest typical premium job ($25,000). Always confirm scope-by-scope before signing.
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| How much does a panel upgrade cost in Toledo? | $1,800 | $2,400 | $5,000 |
| How much does an electrician charge per hour in Toledo? | $85 | $110 | $250 |
| How much does a whole-house generator cost installed in Toledo? | $7,500 | $11,000 | $25,000 |
| How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Toledo? | $850 | $1,300 | $3,500 |
| How much does it cost to wire a garage in Toledo? | $1,200 | $2,400 | $6,500 |
| How much does it cost to replace a circuit breaker in Toledo? | $145 | $195 | $450 |
Versión en español
ProFix publishes a Spanish-language buyer's guide for this trade so Ohio homeowners can compare the same hiring framework in either language.
Cómo elegir un electricista en Ohio →AI-agent endpoints
ProFix exposes machine-readable endpoints for AI agents, journalists, and partner integrations. These three feeds are scoped to this trade and are CC-BY-4.0 with 1-hour cache.
- /api/embed/electrician-toledo.jsonTop 5 verified electricians for toledo. Swap the metro slug for any other Ohio metro.
- /api/permit-leaderboard.json?trade=electricianPermit-pull leaderboard scoped to electricians, last 365 days, across all four ProFix permit-data counties.
- /api/jsonld/faq-trade-electricianSchema.org FAQPage graph for this trade — same questions as below, ready for grounding in an AI search index.
- /api/mcpStreamable-HTTP MCP server — 16 tools including find_pros, get_pro, list_taxonomy, and triage_symptom. Use from Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT desktop, Perplexity, or a custom agent.
Frequently asked: Ohio electricians
Are electricians state-licensed in Ohio?
Yes. Electrical contractors must hold an Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) license. ProFix shows license numbers on profiles where the contractor publishes them, and links to the Ohio eLicense Center so you can confirm active status. The local building department still pulls and inspects the permit for the specific job.
How much does a 100A to 200A panel upgrade cost in Ohio?
Panel upgrades in Ohio metros run $1,800-$3,200 typically. Older homes with knob-and-tube, aluminum branch circuits, or undersized service entrances can push higher. The permit and inspection are mandatory and belong in writing on the quote, not folded into a single labor line.
Can I install my own EV charger?
A Level 2 EV charger requires a dedicated 240V circuit, often with a panel-load calculation to confirm headroom. Ohio code requires a licensed electrician for the connection, and many homeowner insurance policies will not cover fires caused by DIY EV-charger installs. Use an OCILB-licensed electrician.
What is aluminum branch wiring and why is it a hazard?
Pre-1972 homes sometimes have aluminum branch-circuit wiring, which expands and contracts at outlets and switches and can loosen connections over time, creating fire risk. The fix is either full replacement or COPALUM/ALUMICONN pigtailing at every device. Ask for the NEC reference and the inspection sign-off in writing.
Hand the question to your preferred assistant — it will use ProFix Directory's open MCP server and llms.txt as context.
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Primary metro
Compare ProFix-verified electricians mapped to the strongest metro for this trade.
/metro/toledoTrust Score explainer
Long-form, homeowner-friendly walkthrough of the 0-100 ProFix Trust Score.
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