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Columbus, OH · Verified shortlist
Roofing Companies in Columbus, Ohio
Updated November 2026 · 6 of 7 listed roofers passed our license check · registry last checked Nov 3, 2026. Listed alphabetically. No stars, and no spot is for sale.
Short answer: Of the 7 roofers we list in Columbus, 6 below have an active license or registration we found on the public records we checked, last checked Nov 3, 2026. A license shows a roofer may work, not how well; ask for a certificate of insurance and two recent Columbus jobs you can drive past.
- 6 of 7listed roofers passed the license check
- Nov 3, 2026registry last checked
- n/aof the passed licenses expire in 12 months
- #80of 212 cities for hail days of 1 inch or more
How a roofer gets on this list
1. We match each listing's license number against the City of Columbus contractor license portal.
2. Only matches are shown: 6 of 7 listed roofers in Columbus passed.
3. Listed alphabetically. No stars, and no spot is for sale.
6 roofing companies in Columbus that passed our license check
How this list was made
A listing costs nothing and cannot be bought. We do not rank by star ratings because we do not have review data we trust. A roofer makes the list for one reason: we looked them up on the City of Columbus contractor license portal and found an active license or registration.
6 of the 7 roofing companies we list in Columbus passed. They are in alphabetical order, so the first name is not the “winner”. How we verify. We earn money by selling homeowner requests to contractors, which does not change who is on this list or in what order (how the money works).
6 of the 7 roofing companies we list in Columbus passed. They are in alphabetical order, so the first name is not the “winner”. How we verify. We earn money by selling homeowner requests to contractors, which does not change who is on this list or in what order (how the money works).
Roof King And Restoration LLC
Verified- License #LIC-REN2605236
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Roof Savers
Verified- License #LIC-REN2604659
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- Checked Nov 3, 2026
Roofing Guys
Verified- License #LIC-REN2602362
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- Checked Nov 3, 2026
Roofing Plus Inc
Verified- License #LIC-REN2600861
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- Checked Nov 3, 2026
Storm Guard Roofing And Construction
Verified- License #LIC-REN2603171
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- Checked Nov 3, 2026
What the license check showed in Columbus
We looked up every roofer we list in Columbus. 86% passed. Last registry check: Nov 3, 2026.
7 listed roofers, by result
Source: the City of Columbus contractor license portal · looked up Nov 3, 2026Licenses in Ohio
Ohio has no statewide roofing license; its state contractor board covers only commercial electrical, HVAC, plumbing, hydronics and refrigeration work, so residential roofers are regulated by cities and counties. Columbus, for example, licenses contractors itself.
Ohio has no state roofing registry to check against, so ask any roofer for the local license or registration number your city requires, plus proof of insurance, and confirm both with the building department. A listing without a license number here does not mean the contractor is unlicensed.
License on file, checked by us, not checked
| Group | Roofers | License | Our check | On this list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passed | 6 | Yes, active | Yes, on the City of Columbus contractor license portal (last Nov 3, 2026) | On this list |
| Number on file, not confirmed | 0 | A number, but not shown as active | Looked up; did not pass | Not on this list |
| No license number on file | 1 | Not found | No number to look up | Not on this list |
“No license number on file” does not mean unlicensed. It means we found no number to look up. We do not run a registry check in Ohio yet.
Who does the roofing around Columbus
Most roofing companies are small, so a famous name is a poor filter. A license number is a better one.
- 103roofing companies with paid staff in the county
- 68.9%of them have fewer than 5 employees
- 697people they employ
- $49,420median roofer wage a year, metro area
Company counts are for the county and leave out owners with no employees, so they do not match our city list.
Columbus storm risk, and why the license matters after one
Columbus had 22 days with hail of 1 inch or larger in the record, #80 of the 212 cities we cover. After a hail day, homeowners start calling roofers, and not every caller is local. A license number is the quickest check.
Days with hail of 1 inch or larger
Columbus ranks #80 of 212 cities we cover.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–2026Days with thunderstorm wind of 58 mph or more
Columbus ranks #43 of 212 cities we cover.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–2026Hail reports per year in the county
| 2017 | 11 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026* | 9 |
85 events in 9 full years plus 2026 to June. The worst full year was 2024 with 27.
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.
Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2026*Local roofer or storm chaser? Five checks you can make yourself
- The license or registration number on the contract matches a record on the City of Columbus contractor license portal, or with your Columbus building department.
- The business name on the contract is the name on that record, not only the name on a truck.
- There is a street address you can find on a map, not a P.O. box.
- The contract is written, with the company name, license number and scope, before any money moves.
- An “assignment of benefits” form hands your insurance claim to the roofer. Read it, and call your insurer first.
What we could not check
A license shows a roofer is allowed to work. It does not show how well they work. Three things are on you before you sign.
Insurance
Ask for a certificate of insurance with general liability and workers’ compensation, then call the insurer and confirm it is current.
Warranty in writing
Get the workmanship warranty (years and what it covers) on the contract, separate from the shingle maker’s warranty.
Recent local jobs
Ask for two addresses in Columbus roofed in the last year and drive by.
| What | Status | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| License or registration | Checked | Looked up on City of Columbus contractor license portal; number, status and expiry copied as the registry shows them. |
| Insurance | Not checked | Ask for a certificate; call the insurer. |
| Workmanship warranty | Not checked | Get years and coverage in the contract. |
| Quality of past work | Not checked | No star ratings here. Ask for two recent local jobs. |
Six questions to ask any Columbus roofer
Use them with every name on this list, and with anyone who is not on it.
- What is your license or registration number?A number you can look up yourself, on a name that matches the contract.Ohio note. Ohio has no statewide roofing license; its state contractor board covers only commercial electrical, HVAC, plumbing, hydronics and refrigeration work, so residential roofers are regulated by cities and counties. Columbus, for example, licenses contractors itself.
- Can I see your certificate of insurance?General liability and workers' compensation, with dates. Call the insurer to confirm it is in force.Ohio note. A license on the Ohio registry does not prove insurance. Our check does not either.
- Who pulls the permit, and what is the permit number?The roofer pulls it. Permit rules are set by your Columbus city or county, so you can call the building department to check.
- What does the workmanship warranty cover, and for how long?Years and exclusions written in the contract. This is separate from the shingle maker's warranty.
- Where is your office, and which two Columbus jobs did you finish this year?A street address you can find, and two addresses you can drive past.
- What is the payment schedule, and what is in the written estimate?Itemized materials and labor. A large deposit before materials arrive is a reason to slow down.
Columbus roofer questions
Which roofing companies in Columbus are on this list, and how did you pick them?
We did not rank by stars or sell spots. A roofer is on this list only if we found an active license or registration for them on the official registry. 6 of the 7 roofing companies we list in Columbus passed. They are shown in alphabetical order.
Who is the most trustworthy roofer in Columbus?
No list can name one. A license shows a roofer is allowed to work, not how well they work. 6 of 7 passed our license check. The rest is on you: ask for a certificate of insurance, a written warranty and two recent Columbus jobs to drive past.
How do I find a licensed roofer near me in Columbus?
6 roofers on this page have a license or registration we confirmed, last checked Nov 3, 2026. For anyone else, ask your Columbus building department what a roofer must hold.
Can I read reviews of Columbus roofers here?
No. We do not show star ratings or reviews because we do not have review data we trust. What we show can be checked: license number, status, expiry date and the date we looked it up.
Are these Columbus roofers insured?
We could not check insurance. Before work starts, ask the roofer for a certificate of insurance that shows general liability and workers' compensation, and call the insurer to confirm it is current.
Do roofers need a license in Ohio?
Ohio has no statewide roofing license; its state contractor board covers only commercial electrical, HVAC, plumbing, hydronics and refrigeration work, so residential roofers are regulated by cities and counties. Columbus, for example, licenses contractors itself.
More for Columbus homeowners
License figures: the City of Columbus contractor license portal, read by us on Nov 3, 2026. Storm figures: NOAA Storm Events Database (county of the city, 2014–2024). Ranks compare the cities we cover. How we collect data.