Quick answer
Roofing Services in Kent from Tartan Builders Inc., a GAF Master Elite contractor working Portage County from our Wadsworth office, about 35 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 Kent Homes
Roofing is the core of what Tartan Builders does in Kent. 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 Kent from our Wadsworth office, about 35 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 Kent
- 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 Kent
Weather
Roofs in Kent age on a specific clock: winter runs longer and wetter here than anywhere else in Ohio, and every extra cycle is another chance for a seam to open.
Housing
On the housing side in Kent, the housing here skews considerably older than central Ohio, which means steeper pitches, cut-up rooflines and decks that have seen three roofs.
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 Kent
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 Kent
A roof replacement in Kent generally needs a permit: City of Kent or Portage County, depending on the parcel. Whether it goes through the city or Portage County depends on the parcel, not the mailing address. We file it and book the inspection.
| County | Portage County, Ohio |
|---|---|
| Served from | Wadsworth office, 1197 High Street |
| Drive time | About 35 min from Wadsworth |
| Permits | City of Kent or Portage County, depending on the parcel. We pull it. |
| Nearest towns | Stow (4 mi), Cuyahoga Falls (7 mi), Hudson (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 Kent.
