Your Local Exterior Contractor in Hudson
Alt & Alt isn’t a company that services Hudson from somewhere else. We’re based right here in Summit County, we know the streets around Main Street, and we maintain the same kind of homes you live in.
As an exterior contractor in Hudson, 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
Truly Local Service Across Hudson
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-district homes near downtown and newer subdivisions on the city’s edges. 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 Hudson home needs.
Being local also means we answer fast. When a storm rolls through near Hudson’s historic district and Hudson Springs Park, we’re already close by — not routing a crew in from another county.
The Weather Reality for Hudson Homeowners
Hudson 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 Hudson’s historic district and Hudson Springs Park 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 Hudson service also steps in fast after severe weather, documenting damage and handling the insurance claim for you.
Exterior Services We Offer in Hudson, Ohio
Hudson’s homes carry architectural history that most communities don’t have — and every exterior service we provide is delivered with that context in mind.
Roofing
There are really two Hudsons when it comes to roofing: the protected older homes in and around the historic district, and the large newer builds on the wooded lots toward the edges of town. They need different things. The historic homes often need a roofer who can work within Architectural & Historic Board of Review standards without cheapening the look; the newer executive homes usually have complex, steep rooflines with a lot of valleys where ice loves to dam. We do both as your roofing contractor in Hudson — repair, replacement, storm work — with warranty-backed materials and detailing built for how hard freeze-thaw is on this kind of architecture.
Siding
On a Hudson home, siding isn’t only weather protection — inside the historic district it’s a matter of getting the profiles and proportions right so a repair or a re-side passes review and, more to the point, looks like it belongs. We work in vinyl, insulated, and fiber-cement, flash every opening so nothing gets behind the wall, and take real care matching what’s there. On the newer homes at the edges of town, insulated siding is often the smarter play for cutting the heat loss those big elevations give up in January.
Fencing
Hudson is stricter than most about fences, and if you’re inside the historic district the Architectural & Historic Board of Review will have opinions about materials, height, and style. We know the process and pull the City of Hudson zoning permit for you, so you’re not the one guessing. On the build side, the fundamentals don’t change town to town: posts sunk past the 32-inch frost line, set in concrete, so the fence stands plumb through a decade of winters. Wood, aluminum, vinyl, or chain-link, with wood finished and sealed.
Gutters
The same wooded lots that make Hudson beautiful drop a relentless load into gutters, and the district’s older homes weren’t built with modern drainage in mind. When gutters back up here, water finds its way into century-old wood, and that’s an expensive place to have a leak. We form seamless gutter on-site, pitch it correctly, and guard the runs that sit under heavy canopy. Downspouts get placed to carry water well away from foundations that, in the older homes, you really don’t want to see saturated.
Decks
Out on Hudson’s larger wooded parcels, a deck is often a serious structure — elevated, multi-level, spanning grade. Those are exactly the builds where footing depth and ledger flashing stop being details and start being the whole game. We set footings to frost depth, flash the ledger so water never reaches the band joist, and design for the slope and the tree cover rather than dropping a flat rectangle onto a hill. Composite for low upkeep, pressure-treated for budget, or a rebuild of an aging deck that’s no longer safe.
Brickwork
Hudson’s historic homes carry a lot of original masonry, and original masonry means original mortar that’s had a century of freeze-thaw to work on it. Tuckpointing — cutting out failed joints and repacking them — is often what saves the wall, and doing it in a way that respects the look matters here. We tuckpoint, and we build new: patios, walkways, chimneys, steps, and columns, laid clean and sealed against the cycle so the work holds for decades.
Additions & Remodels
An addition in Hudson has to clear two bars: the town’s review standards, and the higher bar of a neighborhood where homes are held to a certain standard and a bad addition stands out immediately. We build additions, kitchen and bath remodels, sunrooms, and second-story expansions that match roofline, siding, and finish so closely they read as part of the original house. We handle the City of Hudson permitting, including historic-district review where it applies, and keep the whole project under one accountable crew.
How We Get Your Hudson Project Done Right
We keep every Hudson 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.
Our Coverage Across Hudson and Beyond
We work throughout Hudson, including the neighborhoods and corridors around Main Street, the historic district, Hudson Springs Park, and the streets near Western Reserve Academy.
We also serve the nearby communities of Stow, Twinsburg, Cuyahoga Falls, Aurora, and Macedonia. Not sure you’re in our range? Call (330) 999-2669 — there’s a strong chance we’re already working close by.
Why Hudson Families Trust Our Crew
- A local Summit County team that knows Hudson — 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.
Answers for Hudson Homeowners
Do you offer free estimates in Hudson?
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 Hudson?
Because we’re based nearby in Summit County, we don’t dispatch crews from hours away when weather hits Hudson. 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 Hudson homes?
Absolutely. We’ve handled historic-district homes near downtown and newer subdivisions on the city’s edges. 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 Hudson?
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.