Quick answer
Roofing Services in Akron from Tartan Builders Inc., a GAF Master Elite contractor working Summit County from our Wadsworth office, about 20 min away.
- Roof replacement, repair, leak repair, emergency tarping and free inspections.
- GAF Master Elite installs with Golden Pledge workmanship coverage available.
- Residential and commercial roofs, done by our own crews.
- Written estimate within three business days of a free inspection.
Roofing Services For Akron Homes
Roofing is the core of what Tartan Builders does in Akron. We replace roofs, repair them, track down leaks, tarp storm damage the same day where we can, and inspect for free. Siding, gutters and insurance claims sit around that, so one company can handle the whole exterior.
Crews work Akron from our Wadsworth office, about 20 min away. Every job starts with a free inspection from on the roof and in the attic, and an honest answer about whether you need a repair or a new roof.
Roofing Work We Do In Akron
- Full roof replacement with GAF Timberline shingles
- Roof repair for wind, hail and wear damage
- Leak tracing and repair
- Same-day emergency tarping
- Free roof inspections with a photo report
- Ventilation, flashing and skylight work
Local Factors In Akron
Weather
Roofs in Akron age on a specific clock: lake effect stretches winter well past what the rest of the state sees, so roofs here reach the end of their service life earlier than rated.
Housing
On the housing side in Akron, there is a great deal of pre-1950 housing in this area, and what is under the shingles is frequently a surprise.
Repair Or Replace?
- Under about 15 years old with damage in one area: usually repair
- Past 18 to 20 years with granule loss and curling: usually replace
- Repeated leaks in different spots: usually replace
- Storm damage across several slopes: often an insurance replacement
Cost Of Roofing Services In Akron
Every roof is priced from measurements, not a per-town rate. Area, pitch, layers, valleys, penetrations and deck condition set the number. Storm damage may be covered by insurance, less your deductible.
Permits In Akron
A roof replacement in Akron generally needs a permit: City of Akron or Summit County, depending on the parcel. Whether it goes through the city or Summit County depends on the parcel, not the mailing address. We file it and book the inspection.
| County | Summit County, Ohio |
|---|---|
| Served from | Wadsworth office, 1197 High Street |
| Drive time | About 20 min from Wadsworth |
| Permits | City of Akron or Summit County, depending on the parcel. We pull it. |
| Nearest towns | Cuyahoga Falls (4 mi), Fairlawn (6 mi), Barberton (7 mi) |
| Response | Inspections within a few days; emergencies the same day where we can |
| Inspection cost | Free, with a written photo report |
Want the full picture? Read our complete guide to roofing in Ohio, or see all roofing services in Akron.
