How much a new roof costs in Akron, OH in 2026
Roofers Hotline is a roofing company for roof repair, roof replacement, leak repair, storm damage and inspections in Akron and 15 towns across Summit, Stark, Wayne, Cuyahoga and 4 more counties, on one phone number, (855) 512-1072. Calls are answered from 239 ZIP codes in the Akron area. Someone answers at any hour, and the estimate is written down before any work begins.
Key takeaways
- A new architectural asphalt shingle roof here typically runs $8,900–$26,600 in 2026, or $521–$1,563 per square, by the cost table here.
- Census estimates put the median home inside the city limits at 1954, with 84% built before 1980.
- 49 roofing businesses operate in Summit County, by Census business counts, so comparing written estimates is simple.
The last federal disaster declaration that includes this area was for Severe Storms on June 30, 2012, and hail reports within 15 km of Akron since 2000 put the city in the Very High band among the towns Roofers Hotline serves. Add a housing stock where 83% of homes were built before 1980, and a roof replacement here is usually a question of when, not if. Roofers Hotline handles roof replacement here and answers calls 24 hours a day. Call to book an inspection and get a written estimate before any work starts, so you know the scope and the cost before you decide.
What a new roof costs
A new roof in Akron is priced on the size and pitch of your roof, the material, and what is under the old shingles. Roofers Hotline does not publish a flat price, because a written estimate after an inspection is the only number that reflects your house.
The metro's median home was built in 1954, so many roofs here have been covered at least once already. Older homes often need decking checked and repaired before new material goes down, and that work shows up as a line on the estimate instead of a surprise on the final day.
Call Roofers Hotline to schedule the inspection and ask for the written estimate, which lists materials, labor and any deck repairs separately.
For 239 ZIP codes in the metro, roof replacement for this metro is one call away, with the visit described step by step.
What pushes local prices up or down
Age of the home is the biggest local factor. In Akron, 33.9% of homes were built before 1940, so slate, tile and box gutters are part of the picture, and those details take more time than a standard asphalt tear-off. A simple, newer ranch roof sits at the lower end of what the work involves.
Weather adds its own pressure. The county logged 31 hail events of one inch or larger since 2015, with hail as large as 2.5 inches, and the nearest NOAA station at the metro Fulton International Airport counts about 118 freeze days a year and 47 inches of snow. Ice dam risk here is rated High, so ventilation and underlayment choices matter.
Describe your roof when you call, and the estimate will account for each of these.
Through the same number, homeowners also book roof repair in Akron, with a photographed inspection ahead of the estimate. Material by material, roof replacement cost lays out the prices behind the local range above.
Insurance versus out of pocket
Whether a replacement is paid out of pocket or involves an insurance policy depends on what damaged the roof and what your policy says. Roofers Hotline can inspect the roof and put the findings and the cost in writing, which gives you clear documents to take to your own insurer if you choose to talk to them. Deductibles are never waived or rebated.
Storm history is a reason to look sooner. Akron's county recorded 5 tornadoes since 2015, and hail reports within 15 km of the city since 2000 total 135. June is the peak month for hail here, so checking the roof after a spring or summer storm is sensible.
Call after the next storm and ask for an inspection with a written estimate.
The job for roof replacement runs from the first call to the scheduled work, step by step.
Financing questions
Owner-occupancy in Akron is 50.8%, below the county's 67.3%, and the median home is worth $111,200 against $195,700 countywide. For many owners, that makes the size of a replacement bill a real planning question.
The written estimate from Roofers Hotline gives you a total and an itemized scope, so you can compare it with your savings or any financing offer you are considering. Ohio has no statewide roofing license, so check your city for local contractor registration and ask for a certificate of insurance. You can look up more at the Ohio Attorney General.
Call to get the estimate in hand before you decide how to pay.
Costs
Roof replacement cost in Akron, 2026, by material and job
| Job | Range | Per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles, architectural | $8,900–$26,600 | $521–$1,563 per square |
| Metal roof, standing seam | $12,400–$68,900 | $727–$4,050 per square |
| Flat roof, TPO membrane | $7,000–$24,400 | $410–$1,434 per square |
| Tear-off and disposal of one old layer | $850–$8,500 | $50–$500 per square |
| Roof repair, minor (a few shingles, a boot, sealant) | $100–$1,600 | per job |
| Roof repair, moderate (a section, valley or underlayment) | $1,000–$3,100 | per job |
| Roof leak repair | $400–$1,700 | per job |
| Roof inspection | $300–$600 | per visit |
Typical range for Akron, OH, built from published ranges and the local labor index (1.07); a written estimate depends on pitch, layers and decking.
Not a quote: typical 2026 ranges from published cost guides and Census County Business Patterns 2022 payroll data; your written estimate depends on pitch, layers and decking.
Source: published 2026 cost guides (Fixr, This Old House, Bob Vila, NerdWallet, Today's Homeowner, RoofVista) and Census County Business Patterns 2022 roofing-contractor payroll.
- 84% Homes built before 1980city limits, Census estimates
- 1954 Median year builtcity limits, Census estimates
- 93,503 Housing unitscity limits, Census estimates
- 47in Annual snowfallnearest station, 1991–2020
- 118 Days at or below freezingnearest station, 1991–2020
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2019 to 2023; NCEI 1991 to 2020 normals. Updated October 2026.
Why call
Why Roofers Hotline in Akron
- We track every storm the county records 93,503 housing units inside the city limits are on record here, and NOAA, FEMA and Census data feed every page here.
- Local roofers who know Summit County roofs The nearest weather station records about 33 inches of rain a year, and most leaks start at flashing, pipe boots and valleys.
- Calls answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Night, weekend or holiday, the call is answered and the visit is booked.
- You decide, on your schedule A written estimate is yours to compare at home.
Questions
Questions about roof replacement cost here
How much does a new roof cost in Akron?
By the 2026 cost table here, an architectural asphalt shingle replacement runs $8,900–$26,600, or $521–$1,563 per square, and a standing seam metal replacement runs $12,400–$68,900, or $727–$4,050 per square. These are published ranges scaled by the local labor index, not a quote: the written estimate for your roof depends on its size, pitch, layers and decking, so call to have it measured.
Does the metro's weather affect roof replacement?
Yes. The metro's ice dam risk is rated High, and the nearest NOAA station records about 118 freeze days and 47 inches of snow a year. The county also logged 31 hail events of one inch or larger since 2015. Call and ask what underlayment and ventilation your roof needs.
Do I need a license to hire a roofer in Ohio?
Ohio has no statewide roofing license, so check your city for local contractor registration and ask for a certificate of insurance. You can look up more at the Ohio Attorney General. Call Roofers Hotline for roof replacement here with a written estimate before any work starts.
One more question from the metro is Does homeowners insurance cover roof replacement?
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