10,307 local businesses · real & local · rankings never for saleDayton & the Greater Miami Valley, Ohio
Real & local · Never pay-to-play

The valley’s best pros, on the record.

10,307 real, local businesses across 83 trades and 92 Miami Valley cities — every ranking earned from public reputation, never sold. Nobody buys their way up the List.

Popular — Hair SalonGeneral ContractorAuto RepairInsuranceLaw Firm

10,307Businesses
83Categories
92Cities
100%Local & verified
Sec. 01 — The Index

Browse by category

From plumbers to painters — the valley's best in every line of work, ranked by reputation.

01Hair Salon706 pros→02General Contractor672 pros→03Auto Repair640 pros→04Insurance541 pros→05Law Firm380 pros→06Landscaping354 pros→07Massage349 pros→08Electrical330 pros→09Concrete317 pros→10Used Cars306 pros→11Barber268 pros→12Event Venue261 pros→13Nail Salon244 pros→14HVAC232 pros→15Roofing223 pros→16Plumbing218 pros→17Bakery214 pros→18Painting208 pros→19Tree Service195 pros→20Flooring178 pros→21Tires & Wheels163 pros→22Business Consulting161 pros→23Photography149 pros→24Drywall117 pros→25Auto Body116 pros→26Auto Detailing115 pros→27Florist105 pros→28Pest Control104 pros→29Day Spa102 pros→30Financial Advisor102 pros→31Accounting102 pros→32Decks97 pros→33Fencing90 pros→34Gutters88 pros→35Pressure Washing84 pros→36Carpet Cleaning82 pros→37Travel80 pros→38Towing78 pros→39Handyman77 pros→40Party Rentals75 pros→41Garage Doors72 pros→42RV & Trailer72 pros→43Diesel & Fleet72 pros→44Windows71 pros→45Esthetics67 pros→46Paving65 pros→47Catering64 pros→48Restoration56 pros→49Excavating56 pros→50Home Inspection55 pros→51Moving53 pros→52Septic51 pros→53Chimney45 pros→54Duct Cleaning40 pros→55Junk Removal40 pros→56Event Planning38 pros→57DJ36 pros→58Car Audio33 pros→59Masonry33 pros→60Med Spa31 pros→61Locksmith28 pros→62Vehicle Wraps28 pros→63Insulation28 pros→64Transmission27 pros→65Pool Service26 pros→66Window Tinting25 pros→67Motorcycle24 pros→68Appliance Repair24 pros→69Photo Booth21 pros→70Food Truck18 pros→71Siding17 pros→72Oil Change15 pros→73Auto Glass12 pros→74Auto Upholstery12 pros→75Classic & Restoration10 pros→76Foundation Repair8 pros→77Garden Center7 pros→78Cabinets6 pros→79Countertops6 pros→80Solar4 pros→81Metal Buildings3 pros→82Races & Events2 pros→83Bartending1 pros→
Sec. 02 — Coverage

Browse by city

92 cities across the greater Miami Valley — and growing.

Dayton 1867Springfield 709Troy 391Beavercreek 361Sidney 282Xenia 280Miamisburg 273Centerville 253Bellefontaine 251Lebanon 242Greenville 237Springboro 236Fairborn 232Celina 214Kettering 203Urbana 196Wapakoneta 170Middletown 165Franklin 162Englewood 156Huber Heights 153West Chester Township 150Eaton 148Vandalia 145St Marys 122Tipp City 114Piqua 110Hamilton 84Morrow 83Mason 82Brookville 81Moraine 80Fairfield 78Maineville 72Liberty Township 68Coldwater 66Fort Recovery 63Loveland 62Trotwood 60Germantown 59Waynesville 55Versailles 54Arcanum 52Bellbrook 50West Carrollton 49Minster 49Washington Township 47St Paris 47New Carlisle 46West Alexandria 45St Henry 44Camden 42Clayton 41Lakeview 39West Liberty 39New Lebanon 39Fort Loramie 39New Bremen 38Lewisburg 36Anna 35Mechanicsburg 30Oxford 27Yellow Springs 25Huntsville 25Union City 24Covington 22Carlisle 21Riverside 20South Lebanon 19Russells Point 18West Milton 18Belle Center 18De Graff 17Botkins 16Spring Valley 16Enon 15Monroe 15Union 15Bradford 15North Lewisburg 13Jamestown 12New Knoxville 12Farmersville 11Trenton 10Medway 10Russia 10Rockford 9Pleasant Hill 9New Paris 9Beavercreek Township 9Cridersville 9Pleasant Plain 8
Sec. 03 — The Standings

Top of the List

Positions are earned from public ratings weighted by review volume. Nobody can buy № 1 — bold type is the only thing for sale in this book.

RankBusinessCity · TradeRatingCall direct
№ 1
Service Experts BeavercreekHVAC
Beavercreek, OH · HVAC
4.86,199 rev.
(937) 862-0699
№ 2
Thomas & Galbraith Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & ElectricalHVAC
Fairfield, OH · HVAC
4.77,223 rev.
(513) 914-2898
№ 3
Logan Services A/C, Heat & PlumbingDuct Cleaning
Vandalia, OH · Duct Cleaning
4.85,247 rev.
(937) 224-3200
№ 4
1-Tom-PlumberPlumbing
Dayton, OH · Plumbing
53,500 rev.
(937) 203-8499
№ 5
McAfee Heating, Air Conditioning, and PlumbingHVAC
Kettering, OH · HVAC
4.93,792 rev.
(937) 438-1976
№ 6
A-Abel Family of CompaniesPlumbing
Centerville, OH · Plumbing
4.93,692 rev.
(937) 434-4343
№ 7
Sandy's TowingTowing
Middletown, OH · Towing
4.93,574 rev.
(800) 762-4357
№ 8
Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC TechniciansDuct Cleaning
Dayton, OH · Duct Cleaning
4.83,915 rev.
(937) 697-1223
Sec. 04 — Display Advertising

Featured this month

Paid placement, clearly labeled — it never changes who ranks where on the List.

Featured · Paid Placement
Spiveys Premier Painting
№ 2747 on the List
(513) 932-1931
Featured · Paid Placement
Local Pest Control
№ 6144 on the List
(937) 203-0836
Featured · Paid Placement
Spivey Power Wash LLC
№ 8211 on the List
(513) 932-1931
Sec. 05 — Marginalia

What neighbors are saying

Real reviews from businesses on the List.

“

Brandon is a great technician and very knowledgeable. He was very professional and friendly. If I had anymore plumbing issue, I would happily have him back again!

— Charles Girdler, on 1-Tom-Plumber
“

The crew was great respectful and did a phenomenal job! We have gained 1200 sq ft of living space now!

— Jessica Best, on EVERDRY Waterproofing Cincinnati
“

Mike from Garage Door Experts was professional and trustworthy. They provide a high quality product and service at a fair price. I recommend them 100%!

— Jennifer Green, on Garage Door Experts of Cincinnati
Sec. 06 — The Method

How the List works

1

Curated, not scraped & dumped

We start from real local reputation data and keep out chains, lead-gen fronts, and ghost businesses.

2

Verified by a human

Owners claim their listing free, and we verify every claim before the badge goes on. No bots, no fakes.

3

Ranked by reputation

Order on the List is earned from public reviews — never sold. What’s № 1 deserves to be.

Sec. 07 — Terms

Free to be on. Free to use.

Every listing is free, forever. Your ranking can’t be bought — visibility can, the honest way phone books always sold it. Bold type is the only thing for sale; nobody can buy № 1.

Free listing
$0 / forever
  • Full listing — name, phone, reviews, hours
  • Owner-verified badge & cover photo on claim
  • Earned position on the List
Claim your listing
Every business starts here.
Featured
$29$19 / mo · $190 / yr
Founding rate — first 25, locked for life
  • Everything in Free
  • Featured placement in your trade & city
  • Max 3 Featured per trade, per city
Get Featured
Annual = two months free.
Featured + AI
$59$49 / mo · $490 / yr
Founding rate — first 25, locked for life
  • Everything in Featured
  • AI assistant answers for your business
  • Lead capture straight to your inbox
See the details
Never changes your ranking.
Sec. 08 — For the Record

Questions, answered

What is The Miami Valley List? +

The Miami Valley List is a curated directory of 10,307 real, local businesses across Dayton and the Miami Valley, Ohio — covering 83 home-service and local trade categories in 92 cities including Dayton, Springfield, Troy, Beavercreek, and Kettering. Unlike national directories, every listing is a real, local, independently operated business.

How much does a listing cost? +

Nothing. Every business on the List gets a full listing free — name, phone, reviews, hours, and a claim option. Paid Featured placements exist for businesses that want extra visibility, but the List itself is free to be on and free to use.

How are businesses verified? +

When an owner claims a listing, we verify it against the business's published contact details before the Owner-verified badge goes on. Ratings and review counts come from public Google review data.

How is the List ordered? +

Rankings are earned, not sold. Each business's position comes from its public reputation — star rating weighted by review volume. Nobody can pay to be No. 1.

What areas does The Miami Valley List cover? +

The greater Miami Valley: Dayton, Springfield, Troy, Beavercreek, Centerville, Huber Heights, Fairborn, Xenia, Springboro, Kettering, Englewood, Trotwood, Vandalia, Miamisburg, Riverside, and West Carrollton — 92 cities and growing.

I own a business — how do I get on the List? +

If you're already listed, claim your listing free and we'll verify you by phone. If you're not listed yet, add your business on the claim page — local, independently operated businesses in the Miami Valley are always welcome.

Own a business in the Miami Valley?

Your listing is free — and every claim is verified. That’s what keeps the List worth trusting.

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