Hof Roofing & Construction
- Roofing Contractor serving Canton, Ohio — based at 3110 Columbus Rd NE, Canton, OH 44705.
- Work covered: roof replacement, roof repair, emergency repair, roof inspection, storm damage repair.
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Looking up Hof Roofing & Construction in Ohio
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Storm history for Canton, Stark County
Stark County, the county around Canton, has 27 NOAA hail entries on file since 2017. On 12 days at least one stone measured 1 inch or more. The worst of it: 1 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, capped by a 1.75-inch stone near a golf ball. The latest golf-ball day on file dates to 2022.
Per square mile, Stark County ranks 20 of 21 Ohio counties we compare, in the lower third, at 60.3 reports per 1,000 square miles. Hail still happens here; it is just less frequent than in the busiest counties.
71 percent of reports fall between April and July, and May alone has 31 percent. 4 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 75 mph.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Hof Roofing & Construction or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
The same record has 7 tornadoes, with EF1 the highest rating.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports, all years | 35 |
| Top month | May |
| Reports in April to July | 71% |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 1 |
| Density rank in state | 20 of 21 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 12 |
The biggest day on file is June 16, 2022: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Wilmot.
| Year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1.75 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 |
The housing stock in Canton
Half the homes in Canton were built before 1948; the typical house is about 78 years old. Pre-1980 construction makes up 88.3 percent of homes in Canton. Against a median home value of $94,400, a $10,237 mid-range asphalt roof is 11 percent of the house. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1948 is on roof number 3 or later if each was replaced on schedule.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 71% |
| Homes older than 1980 | 88.3% |
| Owner-occupied share | 47.5% |
| Median year built | 1948 |
| Typical home value | $94,400 |
Replacement costs in Canton
The Canton multiplier is below 1, about 9 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,370 to $14,105 for asphalt shingles. 40 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 80 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the Canton-Massillon, OH Metro Area is $59,430 a year.
| Material | Service life | Cost per year | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 years | $390 | $21,385 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $730 | $18,200 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 years | $390 | $29,120 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 years | $420 | $19,110 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 years | $550 | $10,920 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $490 | $29,120 |
Canton roofing questions
- When is hail season in Canton?
- 71 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and May alone has 31 percent.
- How old are homes in Canton?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1948. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- What is a roof replacement price in Canton?
- Plan on $6,370 to $14,105 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $10,237 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
- How often does hail hit Canton?
- NOAA lists 27 hail entries for Stark County since 2017, on 12 days with stones of 1 inch or more. May is the peak month.
- How big does hail get near Canton?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 1.75 inches, close to a golf ball. 1 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
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