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Roof Inspection Services in Columbus, Ohio

Know your roof's real condition before it becomes an emergency. 7 local roofers listed, 6 verified.

Short answer: A professional roof inspection in Columbus costs $150–$400 for a standard home, and many roofers do it free when you are getting a repair quote; after a hail day or 50+ mph wind, book one before you file a claim. In Columbus: 50.6% of homes built before 1980. 6 of the roofers below have a license we checked; for any other, ask for a license number and a certificate of insurance.

Get a free quote See Columbus in numbers
  • 50.6%of homes built before 1980
  • 1980median year homes were built
  • 22hail days (1 inch+), 2014–2026
  • 44.3%of homes are owner-occupied

How much life is left in my Columbus roof?

Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Columbus house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Columbus gets.

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Columbus in numbers

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

  • #171of 212Columbus ranks #171 of the 212 cities we cover for largest hailstone on record (low end).
  • #42of 213Columbus ranks #42 of the 213 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days.
  • #43of 212Columbus ranks #43 of the 212 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days.

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026* 11 2017 11 2018 5 2019 1 2020 2 2021 5 2022 8 2023 27 2024 6 2025 9 2026*
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026*
201711
201811
20195
20201
20212
20225
20238
202427
20256
2026*9

85 recorded events across 9 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data, about 8.4 per represented full year. 2024 had the most events among represented full years: 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*

When storms hit Columbus

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 0 Jan 6 Feb 15 Mar 34 Apr 7 May 7 Jun 24 Jul 0 Aug 2 Sep 1 Oct 1 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan0
Feb6
Mar15
Apr34
May7
Jun7
Jul24
Aug0
Sep2
Oct1
Nov1
Dec0

Most hail reports come in April; the season runs February to July. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.

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

Roofing trade around Columbus

  • 103 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 697 people; 69% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $49,420 a year (Columbus, OH Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Columbus storm record: Franklin County

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

  • 1812Founded
  • 902 ft (275 m)Elevation
  • Christopher ColumbusNamed after

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  • 491 to 1.74 in
  • 21.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 02.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 1.75 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

51 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
July 24, 2023 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 5 Westerville
September 1, 2019 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 1 Dublin
April 3, 2018 1.5 in, about the size of a ping-pong ball 8 Grove City
“Several reports of 1 to 1.75 inch diameter hail were received from the Dublin area.”
National Weather Service report, September 1, 2019
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

July 24, 2023

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

EF2 · February 28, 2024

It stayed on the ground for 2.92 miles and was up to 300 yards wide. The tornado began in the Havens Corners area near Blacklick Elementary School and quickly strengthened as it moved through the Havenswood neighborhood, where it produced tree and minor structural damage indicative of winds between 85 mph and 100 mph.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

75 mph · April 29, 2014

The main threats from these storms were damaging winds and sub severe hail.

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

What it costs in Columbus

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

That typical price is about 4.4% of the median Columbus home value ($234,500).

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

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What Columbus's climate means for roof inspection

  • A spring inspection after Columbus's snow season catches ice-dam damage, lifted shingles, and flashing failures before the next freeze.
  • Annual inspections in Columbus target the freeze-thaw weak points — sealant, valleys, and flashing — where leaks begin before they show inside.

Roofers in Columbus, OH

7 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.

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

Roof Inspection in Columbus: questions

How do I find a roof inspection company in Columbus?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Columbus, OH. This is a general roofing directory; confirm roof inspection 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 Columbus?
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 big does hail get near Columbus?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Columbus measured 1.75 inches, about the size of a golf ball. Hail of an inch or more fell on 22 days in the same record. The biggest day was July 24, 2023, with 5 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 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.
When is hail season in Columbus?
April is the worst month: 35% of the 97 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. 96% of reports fall from February to July; the other 4 come in September (2), October (1), November (1). The hail record does not say when crews are free, so ask each roofer for its current start date.
What does roofing cost in Columbus?
For an average 2,000 sq ft home we model asphalt-shingle re-roof at $6,370 to $14,105 in Columbus, around $10,250 in the middle. That is about 4.4% of the median home value of $234,500. Your quote moves with roof size, pitch and how many layers come off.
How many roofing companies work around Columbus?
The Census Bureau counts 103 roofing companies with payroll in Franklin County, employing about 697 people. 68.9% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $49,420 a year (BLS).
How old are the homes in Columbus, and does it matter for the roof?
In the city of Columbus, the median home was built in 1980, and 50.6% 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 96 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
Do I need a permit for roof inspection 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.