Rocket Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Akron, Ohio — based at 2643 Sourek Rd, Akron, OH 44333.
- Services: roof inspection, roof replacement, roof repair, emergency repair, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Checking Rocket Roofing against the Ohio record
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- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
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- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
Storm history for Akron, Summit County
The NOAA Storm Events record lists 40 hail entries for Summit County since 2017. Across 11 days at least one stone reached 1 inch or larger. The worst part: 2 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, capped by a 2.5-inch stone near a tennis ball. 2020 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
Measured 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.
NOAA also lists 6 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
57 percent of reports fall between April and July, and May alone has 30 percent. In 5 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 10 hail reports within 25 miles of Akron.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 100 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail density rank in state | 4 of 21 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 11 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.5 |
| Tornado reports on file | 6 |
| Peak gust, mph | 100 |
| Reports, all years | 54 |
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.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 | 1 |
| 2019 | 17 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Akron predate 1954; the typical house is about 72 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,237 equals 9 percent of the median home value of $111,200. 83.5 percent of homes in Akron were built before 1980. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1954 is on roof number 3 or later if each was replaced on schedule.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied share | 50.8% |
| Homes counted | 93,503 |
| Single-family homes | 71.1% |
| Typical household income | $48,544 |
| Median year built | 1954 |
What a new roof costs in Akron
Prices in Akron run about 9 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,370 to $14,105. 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. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the Akron, OH Metro Area is $54,660 a year.
| Material | Service life | Cost per year | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | 20-30 yrs | $730 | $18,200 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15-20 yrs | $480 | $8,418 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15-25 yrs | $550 | $10,920 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40-70 yrs | $390 | $21,385 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25-30 yrs | $410 | $11,148 |
| Clay Tile | 50-100 yrs | $390 | $29,120 |
Akron roofing questions
- How old are the roofs in Akron?
- Median year built is 1954, which gives 72 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- How much is a roof replacement in 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. Other materials are in the cost table.
- What time of year does Akron get hail?
- Hail concentrates in May (30 percent), and April through July total 57 percent of the record.
- How big does hail get near Akron?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.5 inches, close to a tennis ball. 2 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- Where can I look up the license for Rocket Roofing?
- The Ohio lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
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