Akron Roofing & Repair
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+1 330-576-5838- Roofing Contractor serving Akron, Ohio — based at 3867 W Market St #227, Akron, OH 44333.
- Work covered: storm damage repair, roof repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof replacement.
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Checking Akron Roofing & Repair against 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
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
Hail and wind history for Akron, Summit County
NOAA's Storm Events file lists 40 hail reports for Summit County since 2017. Quarter-sized stones or bigger appear on 11 days. Golf-ball size or more turned up on 2 days, and the biggest stone measured 2.5 inches, about the size of a tennis ball. 2020 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Akron Roofing & Repair or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
57 percent of reports fall between April and July, and May alone has 30 percent. In 5 months of the year, hail is nearly absent in the record.
10 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Akron over the past 90 days.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 100 mph.
6 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF1.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail events since 2017 | 40 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Density rank in state | 4 of 21 |
| Hail reports, all years | 54 |
| Busiest month | May |
| Tornado reports on file | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 0.88 |
| 2020 | 8 | 2.5 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Akron predate 1954; the typical house is about 72 years old. Pre-1980 construction makes up 83.5 percent of homes in Akron. Against a median home value of $111,200, a $10,237 mid-range asphalt roof is 9 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes counted | 93,503 |
| Detached and attached houses | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1954 |
| Median home value | $111,200 |
| Owner-occupied share | 50.8% |
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. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the Akron, OH Metro Area is $54,660 a year.
| Material | Installed range | Lifespan | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $12,740-$23,660 | 20-30 yrs | $18,200 |
| Clay Tile | $21,840-$36,400 | 50-100 yrs | $29,120 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,650-$24,570 | 40-50 yrs | $19,110 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,280-$14,560 | 15-25 yrs | $10,920 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,740-$21,840 | 35-50 yrs | $17,290 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,840-$36,400 | 50-70 yrs | $29,120 |
Asked about roofing in Akron
- 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.
- What does a new roof cost in Akron?
- Count on $6,370 to $14,105 for a standard asphalt job in Akron; the middle is $10,237.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- How do I check Akron Roofing & Repair's license?
- Use the steps above with the Ohio registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- Is Akron an older housing market?
- 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.
- How much hail does Summit County see?
- NOAA lists 40 hail reports for Summit County since 2017, on 11 days with stones of 1 inch or more. May is the peak month.
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