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Each answer below is short on purpose. Where a topic needs more room, a full page covers it: what a new roof costs in Cuyahoga Falls, what the free inspection checks, which repairs are done, and what a roof replacement includes. If your question is not here, call. The line is open around the clock.
Cuyahoga Falls roofing questions
Which office issues a roofing permit for a Cuyahoga Falls address?
The Summit County Division of Building Standards, at 1030 East Tallmadge Avenue in Akron. The City of Cuyahoga Falls contracts its building services to the county and keeps zoning in house at City Hall.
My house was built in the 1950s. How many roofs has it probably had?
Usually three or four. Shingles from that period lasted fifteen to twenty years, so a 1955 house has likely been reroofed around the early 1970s, the early 1990s and again since. One of those was often a layover instead of a tear-off.
How do I know if I have two layers of shingles?
Look at the edge of the roof along the gable, called the rake. Two layers show as a thick, stepped edge, sometimes with two rows of drip edge. The owner checks this at every inspection and photographs it.
What is a square, and how many does a Falls ranch have?
Roofers call 100 square feet of roof one square. A small 1950s ranch often measures 15 to 20 squares, because a low roof with wide eaves covers more area than the floor plan suggests.
Is the inspection really free?
Yes. There is no fee, no deposit and no requirement to buy anything afterward. You keep the photo report either way.
Who comes to my house for the inspection?
The owner of Guttrz. He does the inspection himself on every job, writes the report and prepares the quote, so the person who saw your roof is the one who priced it.
Do you repair roofs or only replace them?
Both. Leaks, split pipe boots, loose flashing and popped nails are repair work, quoted at a fixed written price before anything is touched. Replacement is recommended only when the roof is graded Replace Soon.
Can a roof be replaced in winter in Northeast Ohio?
It can be done, but it is not ideal. The adhesive strip on a shingle needs warm sun to bond, and many installers hold off below about 40 degrees. That is one reason replacements here are booked from spring 2027.
What color shingles should I pick?
That is your call, and it is made with samples in hand before the install is scheduled. Most people match the brick or siding and check the sample outdoors in daylight.
Will a new roof stop ice dams?
It helps but does not cure the cause. Ice and water shield keeps backed-up meltwater out of the house, and a ridge vent lets attic heat escape. Attic air leaks and thin insulation still need attention on many Cape Cods.
Do I need to clear anything with my neighbors?
A heads-up is a kindness, especially on the narrow lots near Front Street. Tear-off is loud for a day, a dumpster may sit close to the lot line, and their cars are safer parked away from your eaves.
Who answers when I call this number?
Guttrz, the North Canton company that runs this site. The phone is covered 24 hours a day, every day, and a missed call gets a text or a call back within the hour.
Still have a question?
Ask it on the phone, day or night. A person at Guttrz answers, or gets back to you inside an hour.