Emergency Roof Repair in Akron, Ohio

Active leak or storm damage? Send one request and a local roofer is notified by email. 29 local roofers listed.

Short answer: For an active leak in Akron, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Akron: 61 days with 58+ mph thunderstorm wind. Ask any roofer for a license number and a certificate of insurance.

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The first half hour of a roof emergency

Do these in order. The first two protect people, the last two protect your claim and get a crew moving.

  1. Minutes 0 to 5

    Make the room safe

    Move people and valuables out from under the leak. If water is near an outlet, light fixture or ceiling fan, switch that circuit off at the breaker, but only if the panel is dry and you do not have to stand in water. A ceiling that bulges with water can drop without warning, so keep out from under it.

  2. Minutes 5 to 15

    Catch the water, do not chase it

    Put a bucket under the drip with a towel around it to stop the splash. Water often runs along a rafter before it shows, so the stain is rarely under the hole. Stay off the roof: a wet roof is a fall risk at any hour.

  3. Minutes 15 to 25

    Photograph it and write down the time

    Take dated photos and video of the ceiling, the floor and anything damaged, before you clean up. Write down when you first saw water. Insurers ask for both. In Ohio, the insurer has to acknowledge a claim within 15 calendar days (Ohio Adm. Code 3901-1-54(F)(2)), so the clock starts when you report it.

  4. Minutes 25 to 30

    Call, and ask four things

    Ask: is a crew free today, will you tarp first and quote the permanent repair after, what is the dispatch or tarp fee before you drive out, and can you send your license number? For Ohio: No statewide license; local contractor registration varies. 29 of the 29 roofers listed for Akron are based in town; 29 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Akron are based

29 roofers are listed for Akron. The map shows the town each one is based in, sized by how many, from the public records we compiled. We hold no response times and no roofer has told us it runs a 24-hour crew, so this shows reach, not arrival time: ask for the dispatch time when you call.

By distance from Akron

Base town isRoofers
Within 10 miles29
10 to 25 miles0
25 to 50 miles0
Farther than 50 miles0

Closest base towns

TownMilesRoofers
Akron, OHin town29

Miles are straight-line from the town centre to Akron's centre. Source: PickARoofer roster, public records.

In Akron, roof sag or interior cracking sounds under a heavy snowpack are structural emergencies — the deck is taking load it was not designed for and the situation can escalate quickly once deflection begins. Emergency tarping stops active loss and preserves your insurance claim — documenting damage with photos before any work begins keeps the adjuster scope clean. Availability varies by crew, so ask each contractor how soon they can get on site.

Akron in numbers

Public records for Akron and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.

  • #9of 209Akron ranks #9 of the 209 cities we cover for share of homes built before 1980.
  • #194of 209Akron ranks #194 of the 209 cities we cover for median home value (low end).
  • #30of 209Akron ranks #30 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days.

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026* 1 2017 1 2018 17 2019 8 2020 2 2023 3 2024 8 2026*
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026*
20171
20181
201917
20208
20232
20243
2026*8

40 recorded events across 6 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data. 2019 had the most events among represented full years: 17.

2026 covers only January to June: NOAA's file ends there, so it is not counted as the worst year or in the yearly average. Years without a data row: 2021, 2022, 2025. Missing rows are not treated as zero; no annual average is shown.

Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2026*

When storms hit Akron

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 1 Jan 0 Feb 11 Mar 3 Apr 16 May 8 Jun 4 Jul 7 Aug 1 Sep 1 Oct 0 Nov 2 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan1
Feb0
Mar11
Apr3
May16
Jun8
Jul4
Aug7
Sep1
Oct1
Nov0
Dec2

Most hail reports come in May; the season runs March to December. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026

Roofing trade around Akron

  • 55 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 443 people; 64% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $54,660 a year (Akron, OH Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Akron storm record: Summit County

What the National Weather Service logged in Summit County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.

  • 1825Founded
  • 1,004 ft (306 m)Elevation

Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Summit County

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  • 261 to 1.74 in
  • 61.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 02.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 2.5 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

32 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.

Sources: NOAA, Census county outline

Biggest hail days

DateLargest hailReports that dayWhere it was reported
March 28, 2020 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball 6 Akron
August 18, 2019 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 5 Brittain
June 17, 2024 1.25 in, about the size of a half dollar 2 Tallmadge
“Social media report with picture of tennis ball-size hail about two miles north of downtown Akron.”
National Weather Service report, March 28, 2020
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

March 28, 2020

Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 2 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.

Strongest tornado

EF1 · April 7, 2020

It stayed on the ground for 9.81 miles and was up to 100 yards wide. An EF1 tornado began at a baseball diamond complex along Yonkers Road, about 0.25 miles northwest of Newton Park in Barberton.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

100 mph · November 5, 2017

Thunderstorm downburst wind gusts estimated to be as much as 100 mph caused extensive damage across northern Summit County. The damage was most concentrated in the Twinsburg area with hundreds of homes loosing roofing or siding. Many other homes and buildings were damaged by fallen trees.

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Summit County includes a 100-mph thunderstorm gust and a EF1 tornado. Wind that strong lifts shingles and tears off flashing, which is why emergency tarping crews book out fast after a front.

Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).

What it costs in Akron

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Akron labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.

That typical price is about 9.2% of the median Akron home value ($111,200).

Source: Census ACS (Akron city) · data as of 2019–2023

Full Akron cost guide by material →

What Akron's climate means for emergency roof repair

  • In Akron, roof sag or interior cracking under deep snowpack is a structural emergency, not a wait-till-spring repair.

Roofers in Akron, OH

29 listed, first 20 shown. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.

This list covers roofing companies generally. Confirm emergency roof repair experience, materials, insurance and current availability with each company. A Verified badge refers to the registry check, not a confirmed specialty.

Emergency Roof Repair in Akron: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Akron?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Akron, OH. This is a general roofing directory; confirm emergency roof repair experience and availability with each company. A Verified badge describes a separate registry check, not a confirmed service specialty or insurance check. Confirm scope, insurance and availability directly. Requests go to one contractor at a time, with up to three attempts; a response or start date is not guaranteed. Free for homeowners.
Should I repair or fully re-roof in Akron?
Ask a roofer to document the damage and compare a written repair scope with a replacement estimate. Roof condition, remaining life, materials and the extent of damage affect the decision. Confirm any inspection fee before booking.
How fast can a roofer reach Akron?
29 roofers are listed for Akron: 29 based in town and 29 within 25 miles of the city centre. None of them has told us it runs an emergency crew, and our roster holds no response times, so we cannot promise an arrival time. Call first, ask when a crew can be on site and what the tarp fee is, then send the request so a second roofer is lined up.
When is hail season in Akron?
May is the worst month: 30% of the 54 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from March to December. Book the inspection before March, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near Akron?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Akron measured 2.5 inches, about the size of a tennis ball. Hail of an inch or more fell on 14 days in the same record. The biggest day was March 28, 2020, with 6 reports. The National Weather Service calls hail of 1 inch or larger severe; the bigger the stone, the more likely it is to crack a shingle.
How many roofing companies work around Akron?
The Census Bureau counts 55 roofing companies with payroll in Summit County, employing about 443 people. 63.6% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $54,660 a year (BLS).
How long does an Ohio insurer have to answer a roof claim?
Ohio sets time limits in writing. For example, the insurer must acknowledge receipt of your claim within 15 calendar days (Ohio Adm. Code 3901-1-54(F)(2)). The full list and a date calculator are on our Ohio claim-deadlines page: pickaroofer.com/claim-deadlines/oh.
How old are the homes in Akron, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in Akron was built in 1954, and 83.5% of homes date from before 1980 (Census ACS). A roof on a home that old has often been re-covered at least once, so ask the roofer whether there is a second layer underneath: it changes the tear-off cost. The area sees about 98 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
When is a roof situation a true emergency in Akron's winter?
In Akron, signs of a structural emergency include: audible cracking or popping in ceiling joists under snow load, visible sag in the roof plane from the ground, doors or windows that suddenly bind (indicating frame racking), and active interior dripping that appears suddenly during or after a warm spell. Any of these warrants immediate contractor contact — do not attempt to shovel the roof yourself without understanding where your structural members run, and do not wait to see if the problem resolves after the snow melts.
What does emergency roof repair cost in Akron?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most Akron properties, depending on roof size and accessibility. Permanent emergency repairs — patching damaged sections, replacing blown-off shingles — cost $500 to $3,000 for typical scopes. After-hours and weekend emergency calls typically add a dispatch fee on top of material and labor. If the damage is storm-related, document it before work begins: most homeowner policies cover emergency storm repairs, and the documentation anchors your claim.
Do I need a permit for emergency roof repair in Ohio?
Permit requirements depend on the property, scope of work and local jurisdiction. Check with the city or county building department and confirm who will obtain any required permit before work starts.

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Figures above: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail, wind, tornado; county of the city, 2014–2026), U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (housing), NASA POWER (temperature and rain, 2014–2023). Prices: our published price method. How we collect data.