Barbera Home Improvement
- Roofing Contractor serving Canton, Ohio — based at 5376 Ridge Rd, Parma, OH 44129.
- Work covered: roof repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, storm damage repair, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Looking up Barbera Home Improvement in Ohio
Ohio roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
Hail record for Canton and Stark County
NOAA's storm database lists 27 hail reports for Stark County since 2017. Across 12 days at least one stone measured 1 inch or more. 1 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The largest stone was 1.75 inches, about a golf ball. The newest golf-ball day on file dates to 2022.
NOAA also lists 7 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 71 percent from April to July, 31 percent in May. 4 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
By density Stark County sits in the lower third of Ohio: 20 of 21 counties, 60.3 reports per 1,000 square miles. Less frequent hail does not mean none.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Barbera Home Improvement, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 1 hail report within 25 miles of Canton.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports in April to July | 71% |
| Largest stone, inches | 1.75 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 27 |
| Reports, all years | 35 |
| Peak gust, mph | 75 |
| Hail density rank in state | 20 of 21 |
The record's top day is June 16, 2022: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Wilmot.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 | 1 |
| 2017 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 2019 | 4 | 1 |
The housing stock in Canton
Canton's median year built is 1948, which makes the typical home 78 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,237 equals 11 percent of the median home value of $94,400. Before 1980, 88.3 percent of the housing stock went up.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,754 |
| Typical home value | $94,400 |
| Housing units | 34,279 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 88.3% |
| Single-family share | 71% |
Budgeting a roof in Canton
Prices in Canton run about 9 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,370 to $14,105. Census County Business Patterns counts 40 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 80 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. For the Canton-Massillon, OH Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $59,430 a year.
| Material | Installed cost | Lifespan | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | $12,740 to $21,840 | 35-50 yrs | $17,290 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,370 to $10,465 | 15-20 yrs | $8,418 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,840 to $36,400 | 50-70 yrs | $29,120 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,280 to $14,560 | 15-25 yrs | $10,920 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,650 to $24,570 | 40-50 yrs | $19,110 |
| Clay Tile | $21,840 to $36,400 | 50-100 yrs | $29,120 |
Canton roofing questions
- Has Stark County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 1.75 inches, about the size of a golf ball. 1 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- Where can I look up the license for Barbera Home Improvement?
- Follow the steps above with the Ohio registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- 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.
- What is the typical house age in Canton?
- Median year built is 1948, which gives 78 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- Does Canton get a lot of hail?
- 27 reports since 2017, 12 days at 1 inch or larger, and the peak month is May.
- When is hail season in Canton?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 71 percent of entries come between April and July, May first at 31 percent.
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