Exteriors Built for Akron Weather
Alt & Alt isn’t a company that services Akron from somewhere else. We’re based right here in Summit County, we know the streets around Highland Square, and we maintain the same kind of homes you live in.
As an exterior contractor in Akron, 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
An Akron Contractor Who Actually Knows Akron
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 historic homes in Highland Square and established houses across Goodyear Heights and Firestone Park. 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 Akron home needs.
Being local also means we answer fast. When a storm rolls through near Stan Hywet Hall, the Merriman Valley, and Summit Metro Parks, we’re already close by — not routing a crew in from another county.
The Climate Challenges Every Akron Home Faces
Akron 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 Stan Hywet Hall, the Merriman Valley, and Summit Metro Parks 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 Akron service also steps in fast after severe weather, documenting damage and handling the insurance claim for you.
One Team, Every Akron Home Service
Most Akron homeowners would rather have one team they trust than a list of separate specialists. We cover the whole home, inside and out.
Roofing
Akron is a city of old houses — the century-old homes of Highland Square, the tidy stock of Goodyear Heights, the hillside homes of the Merriman Valley and Northwest Akron near Stan Hywet. Pre-war roofs come with pre-war complications: older decking, multiple layers, framing that isn’t square. As your roofing contractor in Akron, we work on that kind of house all the time, handling tear-offs, storm repairs, and full replacements with warranty-backed materials and an honest read on what the roof actually needs.
Siding
Akron’s large stock of pre-war homes means a lot of siding that’s been through everything — repainted, repaired, sometimes covered over. We re-side and repair in vinyl, insulated, and fiber-cement, and on these older homes the flashing and the profile match are what separate a lasting job from a quick cover-up. Neighborhoods like Highland Square have a look worth preserving, and we match repairs into it; insulated siding, meanwhile, does real work on the heating bills these old houses run up.
Fencing
Akron’s permitting varies by neighborhood — the city has a patchwork of overlay districts, and what’s allowed in one may not fly in the next — so we sort out the zoning and building permits for your specific address before we build. Then it’s the durable fundamentals: posts 32 inches down past frost, concreted so a winter can’t heave them, in wood, vinyl, aluminum, or chain-link, wood sealed and stained. On Akron’s older, sometimes irregular city lots, laying the line right takes some care, and we take it.
Gutters
The hilly, tree-lined lots of the Merriman Valley and Northwest Akron send a lot of leaf litter and, thanks to the grade, a lot of fast-moving water toward the house. Gutters here have to keep up. We form them seamless on-site, pitch them to move that volume, guard the shaded runs, and size and route downspouts to carry storm water down and away from the foundation instead of letting it sheet against the house on a slope.
Decks
The older, hilly lots in neighborhoods like the Merriman Valley are natural deck territory and natural trouble for a poorly built one — grade and elevation put real load on the footings and the ledger. We dig footings to frost depth, flash the ledger so the band joist stays dry, and design multi-level or raised decks that suit the hillside. Composite, pressure-treated, or a structural rebuild of a deck that’s no longer safe on its slope.
Brickwork
Akron’s century-old neighborhoods are full of brick — full masonry homes, chimneys, porch piers, retaining walls on the hills — and a hundred years of freeze-thaw takes its toll on the mortar first. We tuckpoint failing joints before the damage turns structural, and we build new patios, walkways, steps, and columns. Clean joints, sealed against the cycle, in keeping with the age and character of an Akron home.
Additions & Remodels
Adding to an Akron home means matching architecture that can be a hundred years old, in a neighborhood with a defined character, sometimes under an overlay district’s rules. We build additions, kitchen and bath remodels, sunrooms, and second-story expansions that match roofline, siding, and finish so they read as original. We navigate the City of Akron’s neighborhood-specific permitting for you and keep the whole build under one accountable crew.
How Your Akron Project Comes Together
We keep every Akron 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.
The Parts of Akron We Cover
We work throughout Akron, including the neighborhoods and corridors around Highland Square, Merriman Valley, Goodyear Heights, Ellet, Firestone Park, and Wallhaven.
We also serve the nearby communities of Cuyahoga Falls, Fairlawn, Stow, Tallmadge, and Barberton. Not sure you’re in our range? Call (330) 999-2669 — there’s a strong chance we’re already working close by.
Why We're the Akron Team to Call
- A local Summit County team that knows Akron — 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Exterior Services in Akron, Ohio
Do you offer free estimates in Akron?
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 Akron?
Because we’re based nearby in Summit County, we don’t dispatch crews from hours away when weather hits Akron. 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 Akron homes?
Absolutely. We’ve handled historic homes in Highland Square and established houses across Goodyear Heights and Firestone Park. 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 Akron?
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.