What Claypool Electric does

Claypool Electric is a full-service electrical contractor founded in 1954 in Lancaster, Ohio, and continuously owned and operated by the Claypool family across three generations. The company self-performs electrical construction, technology/low-voltage systems (structured cabling, fiber optics, security and access control, audio/visual), medium-voltage distribution (5KV-15KV), design/build delivery, and renewable energy installations including solar arrays and microgrids. Its underlying capability stack is built around a multi-skilled, non-subcontracted workforce, in-house panelboard and in-wall prefabrication, on-staff engineers for value engineering and constructability review, and a four-year NCCER-accredited apprenticeship program producing certified journeymen — all of which underpin its ability to manage complex, multi-phase projects in occupied facilities such as hospitals and universities.

The company serves commercial, industrial, healthcare, K-12 and higher education, municipal water/wastewater, renewable energy, historical restoration, and public-use clients across Central and Southern Ohio, with offices in Lancaster (headquarters), Newark, Columbus, and Athens. Named institutional customers include The Ohio State University, Fairfield Medical Center, Denison University, Muskingum University, the City of Columbus Division of Water, the City of Lancaster, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Carvana, Magna Seating, and Genesis Coshocton Medical Center, with individual disclosed project values ranging from approximately $178K to $15.4M+.

Claypool Electric generates revenue through project-based professional-services contracts, bidding as a prime contractor or subcontractor to general contractors on design-build, design-assist, and traditional contract structures, with pricing determined by competitive bid or negotiation against scope and complexity. Distribution is exclusively B2B, accessed through general contractor relationships, direct institutional client engagement, and public-sector competitive bidding, the latter supported by WBE certification through the Ohio Development Services Agency and WBENC. The firm holds Ohio electrical contractor license No. 28874 and is privately held with no institutional investors identified.

Name

Claypool Electric

Legal name

Claypool Electric, Inc.

Website

https://claypoolelectric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Claypool Electric is a privately held, family-owned Ohio electrical contractor founded in 1954 that self-performs commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and municipal water/wastewater electrical construction, low-voltage technology, and renewable energy installations across Central and Southern Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial/Process Piping & Mechanical Contracting (IMAFALAG)

Keywords

• Electrical contracting services
• Design build electrical
• Commercial electrical installation
• Medium voltage systems
• Low voltage infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Lancaster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Electrical Construction Services: Project-based revenue from electrical construction services including new installations, renovations, and upgrades for commercial, industrial, healthcare, and educational facilities. Work is performed as prime contractor or subcontractor to general contractors. Revenue recognized upon project completion.
2. Design/Build Services: Integrated design and construction services where the company provides both engineering design and installation, offering single-source communication and value engineering.
3. Technology & Low-Voltage Systems: Installation of structured cabling, fiber optics, security systems, access control, audio/visual systems, and network infrastructure.
4. Renewable Energy Systems: Solar array installation, microgrid systems, and renewable energy electrical work for commercial and institutional clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Claypool Electric is a full-service electrical contractor that self-performs design, installation, maintenance, and service of electrical systems for commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, public, and historical facilities. The company offers design/build delivery, medium and low voltage system work, voice/data infrastructure, renewable energy solutions, and sports, water/wastewater, and historical restoration electrical services.

Product overview

Claypool Electric is a full-service electrical contracting company offering a comprehensive portfolio of services centered on electrical construction, technology systems, and specialized vertical market solutions. The company's core offerings include electrical contracting (from design/build through installation and maintenance), technology/low-voltage services (networking, security, fiber optics, audio/video), and specialized expertise across sectors including healthcare, education, industrial, renewable energy, water/wastewater, and historical restoration. Services are delivered through various delivery methods including design/build, design-assist, and traditional construction management. The company also operates a four-year apprenticeship training program. The portfolio spans from standard electrical infrastructure to complex medium-voltage systems, renewable energy installations, and specialized historic preservation work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design/Build Electrical Services
• Medium Voltage Electrical Services Installation, testing, and maintenance of medium voltage power distribution systems for commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and public-sector facilities.
• Voice/Data Infrastructure Services Low-voltage voice and data cabling infrastructure installation delivered by BICSI-certified technicians for commercial, healthcare, education, and industrial facilities.
• Healthcare Electrical Solutions Code-compliant electrical construction, power distribution, life-safety, and low-voltage systems for hospitals, medical office buildings, and outpatient facilities.
• Educational Facilities Electrical Services Electrical systems construction, renovation, and infrastructure upgrades for K-12 schools, colleges, and university campuses.
• Industrial Electrical Services Power distribution, equipment hookup, controls, and electrical maintenance for manufacturing plants, processing facilities, and industrial operations.
• Water and Wastewater Electrical Services Electrical and instrumentation services for water treatment plants, wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and related municipal infrastructure.
• Renewable Energy Solutions Design and installation of solar PV and other renewable energy electrical systems for commercial, industrial, education, and public-sector clients.
• Sports Facilities Electrical Services Electrical distribution, sports lighting, scoreboard, and audio/visual systems for athletic venues, stadiums, arenas, and recreation facilities.
• Public Use Facilities Electrical Services Electrical construction, renovation, and maintenance for government, municipal, and public-use buildings.
• Historical Restoration Electrical Services Electrical installation, system modernization, and preservation-sensitive wiring services for historical buildings and restoration projects.
• Electrical Service and Maintenance Preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and emergency service for installed electrical systems across all served verticals.

Named customers17 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and support.

• ABC of Central OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) of Central Ohio to sponsor an in-house Electrical Apprenticeship Program using online and classroom instruction at Lancaster headquarters. The program is approved by Department of Labor and State of Ohio Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, and is an NCCER accredited training site.
• Columbus State Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectrical Apprenticeship program is accredited through Columbus State. Apprentices are enrolled as students at Columbus State during the program and are eligible for 30 hours of college credit upon completion.
• Third Sun SolarkeyTechnology or IntegrationPartnered with Third Sun Solar for design and construction of renewable energy projects including the 2.3-megawatt Denison University solar array and Columbus Zoo AEP microgrid project.
• UnitedHealthcare / UMR / HealthSCOPE BenefitssupportOthersHealth insurance provider through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits. Company publishes Machine-Readable Files for transparency in coverage as required.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Faith Technologies: Large U.S. electrical and specialty systems contractor offering design/build electrical construction, low-voltage technology, and renewable energy solutions across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and mission-critical markets — directly overlapping Claypool's full-service electrical contractor model.
• Hunt Electric Corporation: Mid-market full-service electrical contractor offering design/build, commercial, industrial, healthcare, and renewable energy construction, with self-performing crews and on-staff engineering — closely mirrors Claypool's integrated delivery model.
• Gaylor Electric: Midwest-based, employee-owned electrical contractor with design/build, prefabrication, and in-house engineering capabilities serving commercial, industrial, healthcare, and institutional clients — closely comparable in size, capability mix, and self-perform philosophy.
• ERMCO (Electrical Resource Management / ERMCO, Inc.): Mid-market electrical contractor providing design/build, commercial, industrial, and institutional electrical construction with self-performing crews and prefabrication — directly comparable in service mix, delivery model, and target customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Rosendin Electric: One of the largest employee-owned electrical contractors in the U.S., providing electrical construction, design-build, BIM, and renewable energy services across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and infrastructure — a broader, multi-region incumbent with overlapping service lines.
• IES Holdings (IES Commercial & Industrial): National electrical and communications contractor delivering commercial, industrial, healthcare, and data center electrical construction, including design/build and low-voltage services — comparable service portfolio and delivery model to Claypool at greater scale.

Regional players

• Capital Electric Construction (Capital Electric Line Builders / CE Power): Electrical contractor serving the Midwest/Mid-Atlantic with utility, commercial, and industrial electrical construction, including medium voltage and renewable energy — a regional peer with overlapping capabilities serving similar institutional and infrastructure customers.
• Continental Electrical Construction: Midwest commercial and industrial electrical contractor offering design/build, low-voltage, and electrical construction services for healthcare, education, and manufacturing clients — directly comparable in scope and customer verticals, operating in a similar regional footprint.
• Cannon & Wendt Electric: Southwest/Midwest-based full-service electrical contractor serving commercial, healthcare, education, and industrial markets with design/build, medium voltage, and technology services — similar mid-size contractor profile with overlapping verticals.
• Romanoff Electric: Mid-size electrical contractor offering commercial, industrial, healthcare, and data center electrical construction with design/build and prefabrication capabilities — comparable in scale, services, and customer verticals to Claypool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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