Short answers to the questions Stow homeowners ask before a roof job. Each one points to a page with more detail. If yours is not here, call (330) 969-6096 at any hour.
Roofing questions from Stow homeowners
What roofing work does Stow Ohio Roofing do?
Three things, all on asphalt shingle roofs: full roof replacement, roof repair, and free roof inspections. Roof replacements begin in spring 2027. Inspections are available now.
Who is behind Stow Ohio Roofing?
Guttrz, a locally owned company in North Canton, Ohio, runs this site and answers its phone. North Canton is about 35 minutes from Stow by Interstate 77 and State Route 8.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Stow?
Yes. The City of Stow's Residential Permit Guide lists roofing as work that requires a permit. Permits come from the City of Stow Building Department at 3760 Darrow Road, and applications go through the city's online portal.
How do I know whether my roof needs replacing or only a repair?
One bad spot on a roof with good shingles around it is a repair. Wear across whole slopes, such as curled edges, bald patches and cracked ridge caps, points to replacement. The free inspection rates the roof Good, Watch or Replace Soon, with photos that show why.
What does a roof replacement include?
A full tear-off to the deck, synthetic underlayment, ice and water shield at the eaves and valleys, new drip edge, a starter strip, architectural shingles and a ridge vent. A dumpster, a magnet sweep of the yard for nails and a full cleanup are part of it too.
How long does a roof replacement take?
An average home commonly takes one to two days on the roof. A simple ranch sits at the short end and a steep, many-gabled colonial at the long end. Rain or high wind can move the date.
What will a new roof cost?
It depends on the size of the roof in squares, the pitch, the number of old layers and how much decking needs replacing. This site gives no flat figure because no two roofs match. You get one written price after a free inspection, and it is good for a year.
Can I book now for spring 2027?
Yes. Have the roof inspected this fall or winter. If it rates Replace Soon, the written quote holds its price for a year, which covers a spring 2027 install.
Can new shingles go over my old ones?
Not here. Every replacement is a full tear-off, so the deck can be inspected and the new roof sits on sound wood. Building code also caps a roof at two layers of asphalt shingles, so a house that already has two has no other option.
What warranty comes with a new roof?
Two. One is the manufacturer warranty on the shingles. The other is a written Guttrz workmanship warranty on the install. The terms of each are stated on your quote before you agree to anything.
My roof has moss on it. Is that a problem?
It can be. Moss holds water against the shingles and pries up their edges as it thickens. It is common on shaded north slopes in Stow, a Tree City USA community with a lot of mature canopy. Do not pressure wash it, which strips granules. Have the slope looked at first.
What are your hours?
Open 24 hours, seven days a week. If the line is busy, expect a text or a call back within the hour.
Do you serve Munroe Falls and Silver Lake?
Yes. Both border Stow, and both are separate municipalities with their own permit rules. In Munroe Falls the building permit is issued by Stow once Munroe Falls has signed off on zoning. Silver Lake is a village with its own code.
Have a question that is not listed?
Ask it on the phone. A person answers, not a menu.