Roofers in Youngstown, Ohio

27 roofing companies are listed for Youngstown. Your request goes to one roofer, not five.

Short answer: None of the 27 roofers listed for Youngstown has a license match on the state registry yet, so ask any roofer for a license number and look it up before you sign. A standard asphalt re-roof on a 2,000 sq ft Youngstown home runs $6,370–$14,105 at the local 0.91× cost index, and a metal roof $15,470–$36,400. NOAA's storm record for the county shows hail up to 1.75 in., so get an inspection after a big storm before you accept a quote.

A new asphalt roof in Youngstown runs $6,370 to $14,105

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Youngstown prices. Source and share of home value below.

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Roofers in Youngstown, OH

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

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Who you can hire in Youngstown

A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.

The Youngstown roster, checked

  • Listed27
  • Licence number on file0
  • Matched in the state registry0

0 of 27 listed firms have a licence number on file (0%). None has been matched in the official state registry yet, so no firm here carries the Verified badge. A number on file is not a check: how verification works.

Source: PickARoofer contractor registry · data as of 2026-10-01

Roofers at work around Youngstown

380 roofers

The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 380 people working as roofers in the Youngstown-Warren, OH Metro Area, 8.2% of the 4,610 in Ohio.

That counts workers, not companies, and it includes crews who work for a single firm. It is the size of the local trade, not a list of who to call.

Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Where the roofers for Youngstown are based, and where hail has landed

Every listed firm is based in Youngstown; the ring is the 25-mile radius we use to match hail reports to the city. Each dot is one hail report from the National Weather Service in the last 90 days.

Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hail: NOAA Storm Prediction Center local storm reports. Towns: our roster, Youngstown ring = 25 miles.

Listed roofers by home town

Roofers listed for Youngstown by the town they are based in
Based inMiles awayListedChecked
Youngstown, OHin town270

Nearby city pages

1 hail report within 25 miles in the last 90 days; the largest measured 1.00″. The Youngstown hail log lists them by date.

Youngstown in numbers

Source under each figure.

  • #3of 209Share of homes built before 1980: Youngstown ranks #3 of 209.
  • #207of 209Median home value (low end): Youngstown ranks #207 of 209.
  • #20of 209Freeze-thaw days: Youngstown ranks #20 of 209.
  • #169of 209Largest hailstone on record (low end): Youngstown ranks #169 of 209.

Roofing trade around Youngstown

  • 17 county firms with payroll, about 177 workers; 76% under 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $47,820 a year (Youngstown-Warren, OH Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

When hail hits Youngstown

Mahoning County, 2014 to June 2026: NOAA hail reports.

Reports by month

Jan: 0 reports Jan Feb: 0 reports Feb Mar: 6 reports 6 Mar Apr: 4 reports 4 Apr May: 10 reports 10 May Jun: 5 reports 5 Jun Jul: 0 reports Jul Aug: 3 reports 3 Aug Sep: 1 reports 1 Sep Oct: 1 reports 1 Oct Nov: 0 reports Nov Dec: 1 reports 1 Dec

May is the heaviest month in Mahoning County: 10 of 31 hail reports (32%). March to May is the busiest three-month run, at 65%.

Worst full year: 2024, with 5 reports and a top stone of 1.5 in; 67% over the 3-report mean.

1 day of 1.75-inch hail or larger, across 1 of 9 full years; last one 2023.

Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year

Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Mahoning County 0 2014 0 2015 0 2017 0 2019 0 2020 0 2022 1 2023 0 2024 0 2025
Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Mahoning County
20140
20150
20170
20190
20200
20220
20231
20240
20250

Year by year

Hail in Mahoning County by year: reports, days with hail of 1 inch or more, days with 1.75 inch or more, largest stone
YearReportsDays 1″+Days 1.75″+Largest
20144101″
20155101″
20172201″
20194101.25″
20202000.75″
20222000.75″
20232111.75″
2024 (worst full year)5201.5″
20251101.25″
2026 (to June)4101″

Shaded: worst full year.

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

Youngstown storm record: Mahoning County

NWS reports for Mahoning County, 2014–2026.

  • 1796Founded
  • 850 ft (259 m)Elevation

Reported hail locations, Mahoning County

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  • 161 to 1.74 in
  • 11.75 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.

17 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
August 12, 2023 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 2 Lake Milton
April 14, 2024 1.5 in, about the size of a ping-pong ball 3 Poland
May 28, 2019 1.25 in, about the size of a half dollar 3 Rosemont
“Hail up to ping pong ball-size about a half-mile southeast of Poland.”
National Weather Service report, April 14, 2024
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last hail of 1.75 in or more

August 12, 2023

1 day like it since 2014.

Strongest tornado

EF1 · July 8, 2014

It stayed on the ground for 5.39 miles and was up to 200 yards wide. A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed a tornado touched down near the Society of Saint Paul on West Akron-Canfield Road and skipped east northeast through Canfield Township and the city of Canfield and finally lifted near South Raccoon Road in the northeast corner of Canfield Township.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

96 mph · November 5, 2017

A thunderstorm downburst with winds estimated to be as much as 95 mph caused extensive damage in Boardman. A mile long damage path began in the Hitchcock Woods area and stretched across a neighborhood bordered by Glenwood Avenue to the west and Market Street to the east.

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

Youngstown, Ohio: Youngstown skyline Wean Park
Youngstown, OH. Photo: Dblcut3, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Mahoning County fact sheet for Youngstown homeowners

Housing age, federal disaster declarations and your state's claim deadlines in one place. All three come from public records, county level.

How old are the roofs? Homes in Mahoning County by decade built

Share of Mahoning County homes by decade built, percent 19.5% pre-1940 7.4% 1940s 19.5% 1950s 13.9% 1960s 15.7% 1970s 6.0% 1980s 9.5% 1990s 6.0% 2000s 2.3% 2010s 0.3% 2020+
Share of Mahoning County homes by decade built, percent
pre-194019.5%
1940s7.4%
1950s19.5%
1960s13.9%
1970s15.7%
1980s6.0%
1990s9.5%
2000s6.0%
2010s2.3%
2020+0.3%

108,077 homes, median built in 1963. 75.9% date from before 1980 and 2.6% from 2010 on; 70.3% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the 1950s.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · data as of ACS 5-year

Insurance claim clocks in Ohio

WhoWhat has to happenTime limitStatute
InsurerAcknowledge receipt of your claim15 calendar daysOhio Adm. Code 3901-1-54(F)(2)
InsurerAccept or deny the claim21 calendar daysOhio Adm. Code 3901-1-54(G)(1)
InsurerPay an accepted claim whose amount is not in dispute10 calendar daysOhio Adm. Code 3901-1-54(G)(6)

All Ohio claim deadlines and what starts each clock →

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Roofing services in Youngstown

One page per job, each opening with a Youngstown figure.

  • Roof Repair

    Median home built 1951; 101 freeze-thaw days a year, so cracks reopen.

  • Storm Damage Repair

    Top stone 1.75 in, 10 days of 1 in+ hail; bruises shingles unseen.

  • Emergency Roof Repair

    49 days at 58+ mph, top gust 96 mph; ask crews about same-day tarping.

  • Roof Inspection

    90.4% of homes predate 1980; 56.1% are owner-occupied, so check old flashing first.

  • Metal Roofing

    Median home $58,400; golf-ball hail on 1 days, so style and cost lead.

  • Flat Roof

    Ponding risk: 3.4 days a year with 1 in of rain, 37.4 in a year in total.

  • Commercial Roofing

    20% of units are multi-unit; 17 roofing firms with payroll in the county.

What a new roof costs in Youngstown

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Youngstown prices.

That typical price is about 17.6% of the median Youngstown home value ($58,400).

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

Full Youngstown cost guide by material →

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Hail near Youngstown in the last 90 days

SPC reports within 25 miles: Youngstown hail log · hail by city

DateLargest hailReportsDetails
2026-08-101.00″1Details

Near Youngstown: 1 hail day, 1 report; biggest stone 1.00 in on August 10. Hidden bruising begins near 1 in. How to file a claim.

Ohio: Licensing varies. Licence check for OH roofers

Roofing in Youngstown: local conditions

Youngstown sits in the Lake Erie snowbelt, averaging 67.8 inches of snowfall per season -- a snow load that ranks among the heaviest for any US city of its size and creates serious ice dam and structural stress risk every winter. December 2010 alone delivered 53.1 inches of snow. The all-time high of 103 F on July 10, 1936 and record low of -22 F on January 19, 1994 set a wide thermal extreme that punishes shingles, flashing, and sealants. Freeze-thaw cycling is near-constant from November through March, accelerating granule loss and membrane cracking on roofs across the metro.

Youngstown, with 60,068 residents in 2020, carries a post-industrial footprint after losing an estimated 40,000 manufacturing jobs following steel plant closures in the 1970s. Youngstown State University, the city's largest employer serving about 11,000 students, anchors the institutional base. Vallourec Star Steel, Trivium Packaging, and Steelite (a British ceramics manufacturer with US headquarters here) represent remaining industrial employers. The aging, largely owner-occupied housing stock built during the steel era creates steady reroofing demand across the metro.

Roofing in Youngstown: questions

How much does roof replacement cost in Youngstown, OH?
$6,370 to $14,105 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 sq ft house in Youngstown, typically $10,250, after a 0.91× local index. That is 17.6% of a $58,400 median home.
How do I find a reliable roofer in Youngstown?
27 roofers are listed for Youngstown. The Census counts 17 roofing firms with payroll in the county. A roofer's median pay is $47,820 a year.
How long does a roof replacement take in Youngstown?
A Youngstown asphalt re-roof takes 1 to 3 days. Storm weeks in Youngstown can affect scheduling; confirm timing with the contractor.
When is the best time to replace a roof in Youngstown?
May is the busiest hail month in Youngstown, 32% of the county's 31 hail reports. Reports run March to December. Booking before it gives Youngstown homeowners open crew dates.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Youngstown, OH?
Ohio jurisdictions require one for a re-roof. In Youngstown, ask the city building office; your Youngstown contractor pulls it.
Will homeowners insurance cover roof damage in Youngstown?
Insurance in Youngstown covers sudden damage from hail, wind or a fallen tree, not age or wear. NOAA lists 22 county hail reports in 7 full years plus 2026 to June. File within a year of the storm.
How do I spot hail damage on a Youngstown roof?
Youngstown's county logged 10 days with hail of 1 inch or larger, the largest 1.75 inches. After one, check gutters for granules, dented vents and lifted shingles; a Youngstown roofer can document it for a claim.
What are the main weather stressors for roofs in Youngstown, OH?
Youngstown sits in the Lake Erie snowbelt, averaging 67.8 inches of snowfall per season -- a snow load that ranks among the heaviest for any US city of its size and creates serious ice dam and structural stress risk every winter. December 2010 alone delivered 53.1 inches of snow.
What should I verify before hiring a roofing contractor in Youngstown?
No statewide license; local contractor registration varies. Because the state does not license roofers specifically, vetting falls on the homeowner. Ask for proof of general liability insurance (minimum $1 million per occurrence is typical) and workers' compensation coverage. Verify local business registration and request references from recent Youngstown-area jobs. Be cautious of door-to-door contractors appearing immediately after storms — legitimate local firms are established businesses with verifiable track records, not transient crews that arrived with the storm.
Are impact-resistant shingles worth the cost in Youngstown, OH?
Possibly. With 4 hail days per year and a medium storm profile, Class 3 or Class 4 impact-resistant shingles make economic sense in Youngstown. The 10–20% price premium at installation is often offset over a 20-year period by fewer borderline-damage events that would otherwise require out-of-pocket repairs under a high deductible. Some OH carriers also offer modest premium reductions for Class 4 roofs — worth asking about at renewal.

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