DroCo Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Akron, Ohio — based at 60 Shiawassee Ave E, Fairlawn, OH 44333.
- Typical jobs: storm damage repair, roof replacement, roof repair, roof inspection, emergency repair.
Services Offered
How to check DroCo Roofing on the Ohio record
Ohio roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
Storm history for Akron and Summit County
Since 2017, NOAA has recorded 40 hail entries in Summit County. 11 distinct days produced hail of at least 1 inch. Golf ball hail or larger came on 2 days. The top size reported was 2.5 inches, comparable to a tennis ball. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the file in 2020.
Among 21 Ohio counties with enough reports to compare, Summit County places 4 by density: 128.6 reports per 1,000 square miles, upper-third territory.
The same record has 6 tornadoes, with EF1 the highest rating.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from DroCo Roofing or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
Reports cluster in May (30 percent of the total); April through July account for 57 percent. 5 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 100 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1 inch or more | 11 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Density rank in state | 4 of 21 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 40 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.5 |
| Reports, all years | 54 |
The single largest day was March 28, 2020: a 2.5-inch stone, about the size of a tennis ball, reported near Akron.
| Calendar year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 17 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0.75 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1.25 |
Housing around Akron
Akron's median year built is 1954, which makes the typical home 72 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 3 roofs, and many are on their second or third. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,237 equals 9 percent of the median home value of $111,200. Before 1980, 83.5 percent of the housing stock went up.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 93,503 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 50.8% |
| Detached and attached houses | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1954 |
| Typical household income | $48,544 |
Replacement 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. For the Akron, OH Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $54,660 a year. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Typical life | Cost per year | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 years | $410 | $11,148 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 years | $420 | $19,110 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $730 | $18,200 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 years | $480 | $8,418 |
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 years | $410 | $17,290 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 years | $390 | $29,120 |
Questions about roofing in Akron
- How do I check DroCo Roofing's license?
- Follow the steps above with the Ohio registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- How big does hail get near Akron?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.5 inches, near a tennis ball. 2 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- Does Akron get a lot of hail?
- Since 2017 the county has 40 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 11 of those days, mostly in May.
- 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 cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- When is hail season in Akron?
- 57 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and May alone has 30 percent.
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