Legacy Roofing Services
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+1 330-576-8408- Roofing Contractor serving Akron, Ohio — based at 800 Killian Rd, Akron, OH 44319.
- Jobs on the listing: roof repair, emergency repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof inspection.
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Hail record for Akron, Summit County
Summit County, the county around Akron, has 40 NOAA hail entries in the record since 2017. Hail of quarter size or larger came down on 11 different days. Golf-ball size or more turned up on 2 days, and the largest stone came in at 2.5 inches, about the size of a tennis ball. 2020 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
Adjusted for size, Summit County is number 4 of the 21 counties in Ohio that we compare, which is in the top third at 128.6 reports per 1,000 square miles.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 100 mph.
57 percent of reports fall between April and July, and May alone has 30 percent. 5 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Legacy Roofing Services included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 10 hail reports within 25 miles of Akron.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Density rank in state | 4 of 21 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Reports in April to July | 57% |
| Tornado reports on file | 6 |
| Reports, all years | 54 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.5 |
The largest single day in the record is March 28, 2020: a 2.5-inch stone, about the size of a tennis ball, reported near Akron.
| Year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 0.88 |
| 2019 | 17 | 1.75 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1.25 |
Housing around Akron
Half the homes in Akron were built before 1954; the typical house is about 72 years old. Before 1980, 83.5 percent of the housing stock went up. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1954 is on roof number 3 or later if each was replaced on schedule. Against a median home value of $111,200, a $10,237 mid-range asphalt roof is 9 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median build year | 1954 |
| Typical household income | $48,544 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 83.5% |
| Typical home value | $111,200 |
| Detached and attached houses | 71.1% |
Budgeting a roof 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. 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. Census County Business Patterns counts 55 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 63.6 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Price range | Lifespan | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,370-$10,465 | 15 to 20 years | $8,418 |
| Clay Tile | $21,840-$36,400 | 50 to 100 years | $29,120 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,650-$24,570 | 40 to 50 years | $19,110 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,740-$21,840 | 35 to 50 years | $17,290 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,740-$23,660 | 20 to 30 years | $18,200 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,840-$36,400 | 50 to 70 years | $29,120 |
Questions about roofing in Akron
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- What is a roof replacement price in Akron?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,370 to $14,105 in Akron, and the middle of that range is $10,237. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Summit County?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2.5 inches, comparable to a tennis ball, with 2 golf-ball days.
- 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 first at 30 percent.
- How old are homes in Akron?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1954. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
- Can I confirm Legacy Roofing Services is licensed?
- The Ohio lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
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