Storm Kings, LLC
- Roofing Contractor serving Akron, Ohio.
- Jobs on the listing: roof replacement, emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof repair, roof inspection.
Services Offered
How to check Storm Kings, LLC 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
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
Hail and wind history for Akron, Summit County
The NOAA Storm Events record holds 40 hail reports for Summit County since 2017. 11 different days saw hail of at least 1 inch. 2 of those days had golf-ball hail or bigger. The largest stone was 2.5 inches, about a tennis ball. The most recent golf-ball day on file falls in 2020.
NOAA also lists 6 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Storm Kings, LLC, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Among 21 Ohio counties with enough reports to compare, Summit County ranks 4 by density: 128.6 reports per 1,000 square miles, top-third territory.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 10 hail reports within 25 miles of Akron.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 57 percent from April to July, 30 percent in May. 5 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports, all years | 54 |
| Peak month | May |
| Peak gust, mph | 100 |
| Tornado reports on file | 6 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 57% |
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 | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0.88 |
The housing stock in Akron
The median home in Akron went up in 1954, so the typical house is 72 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has been through about 3 roofs, and many are on their second or third. Set a typical $10,237 asphalt job beside the $111,200 median home value and the roof comes to 9 percent. 83.5 percent of homes in Akron were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical household income | $48,544 |
| Median home value | $111,200 |
| Total housing units | 93,503 |
| Typical year built | 1954 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 50.8% |
Replacement 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. Census County Business Patterns counts 55 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 63.6 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed range | Typical life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,370-$10,465 | 15 to 20 years | $8,418 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,740-$23,660 | 20 to 30 years | $18,200 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,740-$21,840 | 35 to 50 years | $17,290 |
| Clay Tile | $21,840-$36,400 | 50 to 100 years | $29,120 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,470-$27,300 | 40 to 70 years | $21,385 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,650-$24,570 | 40 to 50 years | $19,110 |
Akron roofing questions
- Which months bring hail to Summit County?
- 57 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and May holds 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.
- How big does hail get near Akron?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.5 inches, about the size of a tennis ball. 2 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- How do I check Storm Kings, LLC's license?
- Use the steps above with the Ohio registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Akron?
- Expect $6,370 to $14,105 for a standard asphalt job in Akron; the middle is $10,237.
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