Northeast Ohio's Trusted Roofing Team, Built on 20 Years of Craft
Your roof takes every storm so the rest of your home doesn’t have to. Alt & Alt was founded on getting that job right. Roofing is still the trade we’re known for.
We provide residential roofing services for homeowners in Cleveland, Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, Canton, Lorain, and Youngstown. From quick leak fixes to full replacements and storm restoration, we handle it all. Every crew is licensed, insured, and certified by Owens Corning, GAF, and CertainTeed.
By Johnny, Founder & Owner of Alt & Alt, LLC · 20+ Years Serving Northeast Ohio
Licensed & Insured · A+ BBB Rated · Owens Corning · GAF · CertainTeed Certified
Ohio Weather Punishes Roofs. Ours Hold the Line.
Roofs age faster here than in most of the country. There’s a clear reason for that.
Lake-effect snow piles weight on the deck for months. Ice storms pry up shingles as they expand and contract. Freeze-thaw cycles push moisture into every seam. Then winds peel back edges, and summer hail bruises the surface before you ever see a leak.
A roof installed correctly shrugs all of this off. A roof from the cheapest bidder rarely survives one hard winter.
Alt & Alt has repaired and replaced roofs across the region for over two decades. That longevity is no accident. We do the hidden parts as carefully as the shingles you can see.
We install premium asphalt and metal systems from Owens Corning, GAF, and CertainTeed. These brands are built for Ohio’s climate. Better still, we back every job with a manufacturer warranty and our own workmanship guarantee.
That standard runs through all of our home roofing services. So when we hand a project back, it’s truly finished — not patched until the next storm.
Roofing Upgrades Worth Considering for Your Ohio Home
Most homeowners only replace a roof once or twice. So it helps to know your options first. Here are the upgrades our clients across Summit and Cuyahoga County request most.
- Architectural shingle upgrade. Step up from flat 3-tab to dimensional shingles. You get a richer look and much better wind and impact resistance. It’s the most-requested upgrade in the area.
- Metal roofing over existing shingles. Our metal roofing services install standing-seam and panel systems over a sound deck. This skips the tear-off and adds 40 to 70 years of life.
- Charcoal or weathered-wood color. These are the two most popular tones right now. Both flatter local brick and neutral siding, and both hide streaking well.
- Extended ice-and-water shield. We push the waterproof barrier past the standard eave line, up north slopes and into valleys. If your home has had ice dams, this stops the leaks.
- Roof-and-gutter package. Replace the roof and seamless gutters in one visit. You get one cleanup and a fully matched water system.
- Balanced ridge-and-soffit ventilation. Installed with a new roof, it clears trapped heat and moisture. That extends shingle life and reduces ice dams.
- Synthetic underlayment upgrade. It’s tougher and more tear-resistant than felt. As a result, it protects the deck better during and after installation.
- Drip edge and flashing replacement. Fresh aluminum drip edge and step flashing at chimneys and walls. Budget crews skip it. We never do.
The Roofing Work We Take On Across Northeast Ohio
Twenty years of local roofs means we’ve seen it all. Every service below starts the same way: a free inspection, clear pricing, and a workmanship guarantee.
Roof
Replacement
Sometimes a roof is genuinely past saving. Widespread shingle failure, repeat leaks, or age beyond 20–25 years are the usual signs. In those cases, our roof replacement services are the honest answer.
We finish most residential replacements in one to two days. A full roof replacement service covers the tear-off, a careful deck inspection, and a clean install from ridge to edge. If we find a problem under the old shingles, you hear about it first.
Roof Repair & Emergency Response
Not every problem needs a new roof. We’ll say so when it doesn’t. Our roof repair services handle missing shingles, isolated leaks, damaged flashing, and storm hits.
When water is coming through the ceiling, speed matters. Our emergency roofing services get a crew moving fast. Our emergency roof repair service tarps and stabilizes the same day. And our emergency roof repair services carry the permanent fix through, so a small breach never ruins a ceiling.
Roof Cleaning, Washing, Coating & Waterproofing
Our roof cleaning services safely lift that growth. A scheduled roof cleaning service keeps the system breathing between bigger jobs. Meanwhile, our roof washing service uses low pressure that cleans without stripping the granules.
On flat and low-slope sections, our roof coating services add a reflective, protective layer. Our roof waterproofing services then seal the seams where freeze-thaw forces its way in. And for flat roofs with internal drains, our roof drain cleaning service keeps water moving off the roof instead of pooling.
Storm Damage Restoration
Hail and high wind cause most roof damage here. The trouble is, you rarely see it from the ground.
We respond quickly after severe weather and document every bruise and lifted tab. Then we manage the whole insurance claim for you. That means assembling the evidence, submitting it, and dealing with the adjuster directly.
Roof Inspection & Maintenance
Buying, selling, or just curious how much life is left? Our roof inspection services give you a documented, photo-backed report you can act on.
For a sound but aging roof, our roof maintenance services handle the small preventive work. We reseal nail heads and flashing, swap loose shingles, and clear valleys before the snow. It’s the cheapest money you’ll ever spend on a roof.
Metal & Skylight Work
Our metal systems are engineered for Ohio snow loads and built to last decades. We also install and repair skylights.
We take extra care with the flashing so it survives freeze-thaw and heavy snow. A poorly flashed skylight is a common source of interior leaks, so we detail ours right the first time.
From Your First Call to the Final Walkthrough
We keep the whole process simple, transparent, and on your schedule. Here’s exactly what to expect from the moment you reach out to the final handshake.
Step 1 — Free inspection and straight estimate. We come out at no charge. We inspect the full system, not just the shingles you see from the street. Then you get a clear, itemized estimate with no pressure. As a true service roofing operation, we tell you exactly what we found — even when the answer is “wait a year.”
Step 2 — Materials and scheduling. We walk you through options that fit your home, budget, and climate. Then we confirm the install date and timeline in writing.
Step 3 — Installation and cleanup. Our licensed, insured crews finish most roofs in one to two days. We protect your landscaping, keep the site clean as we go, and haul away every scrap.
Where We Provide Roofing Across the Region
We work throughout Northeast Ohio, including:
Cleveland · Akron · Cuyahoga Falls · Parma · Canton · Lorain · Youngstown · Stow · Tallmadge · Fairlawn · Hudson · Twinsburg · Macedonia · Aurora · Kent · Ravenna · Brimfield · Streetsboro · Munroe Falls · Silver Lake · Mogadore · Lakemore · Boston Heights · Richfield
We handle commercial buildings too. Our commercial roofing services cover flat and low-slope systems for local businesses. And every commercial roofing service opens with the same honest, in-person assessment we give a homeowner.
Don’t see your city? Call (330) 999-2669. There’s a good chance we serve your area or one right next to it.
What Sets Alt & Alt Apart for Roofing Here
- Roofing is where we started. Two decades in, it’s still our core trade — not a sideline we added to fill out a service list.
- We get the hidden layers right. Flashing, underlayment, ventilation, and ice-and-water shield are where a roof actually lives or dies, and they’re exactly what budget crews skip.
- Factory-certified for the big three. As a trained installer for Owens Corning, GAF, and CertainTeed, our work activates the full manufacturer warranty — not every roofer’s does.
- Storm claims handled end to end. We inspect, photograph, document, and deal with your adjuster directly, so the paperwork lands on our desk instead of your kitchen table.
- Local means fast after a storm. Based right here in Cuyahoga Falls, we schedule most storm inspections within one to two business days, and we tarp active leaks the same day.
- Honest scope, every time. Sometimes the right call is “repair and wait,” and we’ll say so — we don’t sell a full replacement to a roof that doesn’t need one yet.
- Financing that fits. Flexible options through Hearth let you move on an urgent roof now and pay on a schedule that works for your household.
Roofing Questions Northeast Ohio Homeowners Ask
How much does a roof replacement cost in Northeast Ohio?
Most residential replacements run somewhere between $8,000 and $20,000, and the final number comes down to the home’s size, the material you choose, and the condition of the deck once we tear off the old shingles. A straightforward asphalt job on a modest home sits at the low end, while a large or complex roof, or one needing deck repairs, runs higher. We give free, itemized estimates before any work starts, so you see exactly what drives the price and there are no surprises later.
How long does a replacement take?
Most homes are finished in one to two days, weather permitting. A typical asphalt tear-off and re-roof is a single-day job for our crews, while larger homes, steep or multi-level rooflines, and metal systems can stretch into a second day. We confirm the timeline in writing before we begin, protect your landscaping throughout, and haul away every scrap of old material before we leave the site.
How do I know if I need a new roof or just repairs?
We inspect first and give you an honest read rather than defaulting to the bigger job. The age of the roof, how widespread the damage is, and how many shingle layers are already up there all factor into the recommendation. Sometimes the honest answer really is “repair the problem area and wait a few more years,” and when that’s the case, that’s exactly what we’ll tell you. We only recommend replacement when the roof is genuinely near the end.
Will my homeowner's insurance cover a new roof in Ohio?
Often, yes, when the damage is storm-related — hail and wind are the usual culprits here. The challenge is that roof damage frequently isn’t visible from the ground, so it goes unclaimed until a leak shows up. We inspect after severe weather, document everything thoroughly with photos, and manage the entire claim, communicating directly with your adjuster so you get the coverage your policy actually provides without fighting the paperwork alone.
What's the best roofing material for Ohio's climate?
Architectural asphalt shingles suit most homes here — they handle freeze-thaw, wind, and hail well, look great, and offer the best balance of cost and lifespan. Metal is the choice when maximum longevity is the priority; it sheds snow beautifully and can last decades longer, though it costs more up front. We’ll walk you through both honestly based on your home, your budget, and how long you plan to stay.