Aspen Contracting Inc.
- Roofing Contractor serving Akron, Ohio — based at 1732 E Waterloo Rd, Akron, OH 44306.
- Services: roof inspection, roof replacement, emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof repair.
Services Offered
How to check Aspen Contracting Inc. 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
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
Storm history for Akron, Summit County
In Summit County, the NOAA record since 2017 lists 40 hail reports. Reports of 1 inch or larger fall on 11 days. 2 of those days had golf-ball hail or bigger. The biggest stone was 2.5 inches, near the size of a tennis ball. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the file in 2020.
The same record has 6 tornadoes, with EF1 the highest rating.
Within 25 miles of Akron, the last 90 days produced 10 NOAA hail reports.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Aspen Contracting Inc. or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
Reports cluster in May (30 percent of the total); April through July carry 57 percent. 5 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 100 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Tornadoes on file | 6 |
| Peak month | May |
| Top gust, mph | 100 |
| Density rank in state | 4 of 21 |
| Hail reports, all years | 54 |
The record's top day is March 28, 2020: a 2.5-inch stone, about the size of a tennis ball, reported near Akron.
| Year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0.75 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1.25 |
Housing around Akron
The median home in Akron went up in 1954, so the typical house is 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. That is long enough for roughly 3 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | $111,200 |
| Built before 1980 | 83.5% |
| Housing units | 93,503 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 50.8% |
| Typical 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. 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 | Lifespan | Per year of life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 yr | $420 | $19,110 |
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 yr | $410 | $17,290 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 yr | $480 | $8,418 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 yr | $410 | $11,148 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 yr | $490 | $29,120 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 yr | $730 | $18,200 |
Akron roofing questions
- What is the typical house age in Akron?
- Median year built is 1954, which gives 72 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- Where can I look up the license for Aspen Contracting Inc.?
- Follow the steps above with the Ohio registry. Match the exact name, read the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- Has Summit County had large hail?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2.5 inches, close to a tennis ball, with 2 golf-ball days.
- What time of year does Akron get hail?
- 57 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and May alone has 30 percent.
- 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 does a new roof cost in Akron?
- Expect $6,370 to $14,105 for a standard asphalt job in Akron; the middle is $10,237.
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