Homegrown Roofing and Construction
- Roofing Contractor serving Akron, Ohio — based at 207 E South St, Akron, OH 44311.
- Work covered: roof inspection, roof repair, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Looking up Homegrown Roofing and Construction in Ohio
Ohio roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
Storm record for Akron, Summit County
Summit County, the county around Akron, has 40 NOAA hail entries on file since 2017. Reports of 1 inch or more span 11 days. The rough of it: 2 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, capped by a 2.5-inch stone about the size of a tennis ball. Golf-ball hail last appears in the record in 2020.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 100 mph.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Homegrown Roofing and Construction included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
Counted per square mile, Summit County ranks 4 of 21 Ohio counties with 30 or more reports, placing it in the top third. Density works out to 128.6 reports per 1,000 square miles.
10 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Akron over the past 90 days.
The same record has 6 tornadoes, with EF1 the highest rating.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail events since 2017 | 40 |
| Reports in April to July | 57% |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 11 |
| Top month | May |
| Reports, all years | 54 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
The single largest day was March 28, 2020: a 2.5-inch stone, about the size of a tennis ball, reported near Akron.
| Year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0.88 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0.75 |
The homes under these roofs
Half the homes in Akron were built before 1954; the typical house is about 72 years old. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1954 is on roof number 3 or later if each was replaced on schedule. Pre-1980 construction makes up 83.5 percent of homes in Akron.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes lived in by owners | 50.8% |
| Built before 1980 | 83.5% |
| Single-family share | 71.1% |
| Median home value | $111,200 |
| Typical household income | $48,544 |
What a new roof costs in Akron
The Akron multiplier is below 1, about 9 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,370 to $14,105 for asphalt shingles. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Akron, OH Metro Area at $54,660. The last column divides the middle of each range by the middle of its lifespan, which is how a metal roof can beat asphalt over time.
| Material | Price range | Yearly cost | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,190 to $14,105 | $410 | $11,148 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,370 to $10,465 | $480 | $8,418 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,280 to $14,560 | $550 | $10,920 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,740 to $21,840 | $410 | $17,290 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,740 to $23,660 | $730 | $18,200 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,840 to $36,400 | $490 | $29,120 |
Questions about roofing in Akron
- How old are the roofs in Akron?
- The median home was built in 1954, so it is 72 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- Is the license for Homegrown Roofing and Construction on a state list?
- The Ohio lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- Does Akron get a lot of hail?
- From 2017 the county has 40 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 11 of those days, mostly in May.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- When is hail season in Akron?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 57 percent of reports come between April and July, May leading at 30 percent.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Akron?
- Plan on $6,370 to $14,105 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $10,237 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
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