Quality Exteriors for Every Silver Lake Home
Alt & Alt isn’t a company that services Silver Lake from somewhere else. We’re based right here in Summit County, we know the streets around Kent Road, and we maintain the same kind of homes you live in.
As an exterior contractor in Silver Lake, OH, we handle roofing, siding, gutters, fencing, decks, brickwork, and home additions under one roof. That means one trusted crew for the whole home — not five different numbers to call.
By Johnny, Founder & Owner of Alt & Alt, LLC · 20+ Years Serving Northeast Ohio
Licensed & Insured · A+ BBB Rated · Owens Corning · GAF · CertainTeed Certified
Boots on the Ground Across Silver Lake
There’s a real difference between a contractor who just drives through your city and one who’s part of it. We’re the second kind.
We’ve worked on upscale lakeside homes and the village’s established, tree-lined streets. That range matters, because a roof or a foundation detail on an older home isn’t handled the same way as on a new one. Two decades in Summit County means we already know what each Silver Lake home needs.
Being local also means we answer fast. When a storm rolls through near Silver Lake and the village’s mature tree canopy, we’re already close by — not routing a crew in from another county.
Silver Lake Storms, Snow, and Your Home's Defense
Silver Lake weather is tougher on homes than people expect, and it adds up year after year.
Lake-effect snow loads the roof for weeks. Freeze-thaw cycles work moisture into every crack, joint, and shingle seam. Summer brings hail and hard storms, and the mature tree canopy near Silver Lake and the village’s mature tree canopy drops debris into gutters all fall.
We build and repair with all of that in mind — deeper footings, better flashing, and materials rated for exactly these conditions. Our storm damage repair Silver Lake service also steps in fast after severe weather, documenting damage and handling the insurance claim for you.
One Crew for Every Silver Lake Home Project
Most Silver Lake homeowners would rather have one team they trust than a list of separate specialists. We cover the whole home, inside and out.
Roofing
Silver Lake is a small village of tree-lined streets and older homes, most of them on lots that were subdivided out of the old Silver Lake Park back in 1917 — which means a lot of 1920s-to-1940s houses with the roof complexities that era brings. As your roofing contractor here, we’re used to working on that vintage: steeper pitches, older decking, detailing that has to respect the look of the street. We replace, we repair after storms, and we back the work with manufacturer and workmanship warranties.
Siding
Living between Silver Lake and Crystal Lake means living with more ambient moisture than a dry inland lot ever deals with, and that extra humidity finds any weakness in a wall. Our siding work — vinyl, insulated, fiber-cement — starts with flashing every opening so water stays outside where it belongs. On the village’s older homes, matching the existing profile matters as much as the weatherproofing, and we take the time to get repairs to disappear into the original.
Fencing
Silver Lake’s zoning runs tighter than the county’s, especially on the historic lakefront lots where setbacks are less forgiving, so we sort out the village’s requirements before we build. Then the fence goes in to last: posts 32 inches down below frost, concreted so a winter can’t lift them, in wood, vinyl, aluminum, or chain-link. On a lakefront lot the sealing on a wood fence matters even more than usual, given the moisture, and we don’t skip it.
Gutters
Two lakes, tree-lined streets, and older homes add up to a real drainage picture in Silver Lake. Gutters here are managing both a heavy leaf load and the general dampness of a lakeside setting, and when they fail the water goes straight to foundations that, on these older houses, you want to keep dry. We form seamless gutter to fit, pitch it properly, guard the shaded runs, and route downspouts to carry water well away from the house.
Decks
The lots around Silver Lake and Crystal Lake are often sloped toward the water, and a deck on that kind of grade lives on its footings and its ledger connection. We dig to frost depth, flash the ledger so the band joist stays dry, and build to take advantage of a lake view rather than fighting the slope. Composite, pressure-treated, or a rebuild of an aging deck — with extra attention to sealing, because a lakeside deck works harder against moisture.
Brickwork
Silver Lake’s 1920s-to-’40s architecture wears brick and stone beautifully, and after this many freeze-thaw winters a lot of that original masonry needs attention at the joints. We tuckpoint failing mortar before water works deeper in, and we build fresh — patios, walkways, chimneys, steps, columns. Clean joints, sealed against the cycle, in keeping with the character of a historic village home.
Additions & Remodels
Adding to a Silver Lake home means respecting a house that’s often close to a century old and a streetscape that residents care about. We build additions, kitchen and bath remodels, sunrooms, and second-story expansions that match the original roofline, siding, and trim, so the result reads as part of the house. We handle the village’s permitting, tighter setbacks and all, and keep the project under one accountable crew from framing through final walkthrough.
How a Silver Lake Project Unfolds
We keep every Silver Lake project simple, honest, and on your schedule. Here’s what to expect from start to finish.
Step 1 — Free inspection and straight estimate. We come out at no charge, look at the whole project in person, and give you clear, itemized pricing with no pressure.
Step 2 — Materials and scheduling. We help you choose options that fit your home, budget, and the local climate, then confirm the timeline in writing.
Step 3 — Work and cleanup. Our licensed, insured crews do the job right, protect your property, and haul away every scrap before we leave.
Serving Silver Lake and Nearby Towns
We work throughout Silver Lake, including the neighborhoods and corridors around Kent Road, the streets around Silver Lake itself, and the village’s tree-lined neighborhoods.
We also serve the nearby communities of Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Munroe Falls, Akron, and Tallmadge. Not sure you’re in our range? Call (330) 999-2669 — there’s a strong chance we’re already working close by.
Why Silver Lake Homeowners Stay With Us
- A local Summit County team that knows Silver Lake — quick response and familiar with area homes and permits.
- 20+ years across Summit County — every home style, every Ohio weather extreme.
- Licensed, fully insured, and A+ BBB rated — full coverage on every project.
- Certified with Owens Corning, GAF, and CertainTeed — manufacturer-backed roofing warranties.
- One crew for the whole home — roofing, siding, gutters, fencing, decks, brick, and additions.
- Free, no-pressure estimates — a straight answer, never an upsell.
- Flexible financing through Hearth — begin now and pay on a schedule that works.
Common Silver Lake Homeowner Concerns
Do you offer free estimates in Silver Lake?
Yes. Every inspection and estimate is completely free, done on-site, and carries no obligation. We assess the full project in person — roof, siding, gutters, or anything else — and give you clear, itemized pricing before you decide anything. There’s never a fee to have us take a look, and never any pressure to move forward afterward.
How fast can you respond after a storm in Silver Lake?
Because we’re based nearby in Summit County, we don’t dispatch crews from hours away when weather hits Silver Lake. Most storm inspections are booked within one to two business days, and when there’s active water coming in, we move faster to tarp and stabilize before the damage grows. We also document everything for your insurance claim.
Do you work on both older and newer Silver Lake homes?
Absolutely. We’ve handled upscale lakeside homes and the village’s established, tree-lined streets. Older homes come with their own quirks — aged flashing, original framing, non-standard rooflines — and after 20-plus years working across Summit County, we’ve seen and solved all of them.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes, fully. We carry general liability and workers’ compensation on every single job, protecting you and your property from the moment we arrive. We’re also A+ rated with the BBB and hold manufacturer certifications from Owens Corning, GAF, and CertainTeed.
Do you handle insurance claims for storm damage?
We do, from beginning to end. We inspect the roof and exterior, photograph every bit of damage, and prepare the documentation your insurer requires. Then we deal with your adjuster directly, so you’re not left decoding claims language or chasing approvals yourself.
What does an exterior project cost in Silver Lake?
It depends entirely on scope — a targeted repair is a very different figure from a full replacement or a home addition. Instead of guessing, we provide free, itemized, on-site estimates so you know exactly what you’re paying for before work begins. Flexible financing through Hearth is available if you’d rather spread the cost over time.