New Roof Cost in Akron, OH: 2027 Local Prices
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Not sure of the pitch? Most ranch homes sit low; a roof you cannot walk on, such as 9/12 and up, adds safety gear and labor. This page starts Ohio at 5/12.
In Akron, OH, a typical 1,800 sq. ft. single-story house needs about $10,410 to $15,860 for a new asphalt shingle roof, old shingles off and hauled away. Behind the number: a 5/12 pitch, close to 2,034 sq. ft. of roof surface (20.3 squares), one old layer removed, materials and installation included.
Ask any roofer for a per-square price and compare it with ours: $623.68 per square, installed. Upgrades change the picture: $11,560 to $17,630 for 50-year architectural shingles, or a starting point near $22,390 for steel shingles.
Expect Akron bids to sit roughly $260 higher than the Ohio average of $10,190 to $15,540. Our prices apply across the 25 ZIP codes that carry the Akron name, in Summit County.
What a New Roof Costs in Akron, OH: Shingles, Metal, Membranes
Every row is the same Akron, OH roof with a different surface. The low and high ends mark the usual spread between contractors; the middle column is the number to budget.
| Material | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles | |||
| Asphalt shingles, 30-year | $10,410 to $15,860 | $12,690 | $623.68 |
| Architectural shingles, 50-year | $11,560 to $17,630 | $14,100 | $693.09 |
| Metal | |||
| Steel shingles | $22,390 to $34,130 | $27,300 | $1,342.02 |
| Aluminum shingles | $24,760 to $37,740 | $30,190 | $1,484.00 |
| Standing seam metal | $29,840 to $45,490 | $36,390 | $1,789.00 |
| Stone-coated steel tiles | $30,470 to $46,450 | $37,160 | $1,826.87 |
| Flat / low-slope membranes (priced on the 1,800 sq. ft. footprint) | |||
| EPDM rubber membrane | $15,370 to $19,960 | $17,670 | $981.27 |
| TPO membrane, 60-mil | $13,230 to $17,180 | $15,210 | $844.55 |
| PVC membrane, 60-mil | $16,000 to $20,780 | $18,390 | $1,021.24 |
Shingles price through the roof replacement calculator, metal through the metal roof calculator, membranes through the flat roof calculator. Regional pricing for the Great Lakes area sits 5% above the U.S. average on the pitched-roof rows.
Price per Year of Roof
The real cost of a roof is price divided by the years it lasts. Hover a bar: metal costs more up front and less per year.
Service lives follow the climate-bell model above (asphalt peaks in moderate regions; metal assumes correct installation); prices are the Akron, OH estimates above.
The Line Items Behind a Akron, OH Roofing Bid
Line items, not markup, explain most bid gaps. Priced on the 20.3-square roof in this guide:
- Removal. Stripping one layer is worth about $3,040 here. Ask the roofer to confirm the layer count up front; a second one adds about $1,970.
- Roof shape. When every side of the roof slopes down to a gutter (a hip design), add close to $1,260 over a two-sided gable. Plenty of dormers and valleys raise the add-on to about $2,120.
- Height. A second story adds roughly $900 to the same roof, because every bundle goes higher and safety setup takes longer.
- Openings. Plan near $380 per skylight that gets replaced or added while the roof is open.
- Decking. Nobody can see rotten plywood until the shingles come off. Get a written per-sheet replacement price so a surprise has a fixed cost.
- Trim items. Chimney flashing, pipe boots, ridge vents and drip edge may or may not be in a bid. Gutters usually are not - the gutter cost calculator prices them.
- Permit and disposal. Fees depend on the town. Confirm the bid includes both the permit and the dumpster.
Check a Bid Against Your Roof
Choose what your roof really needs. Every combination is priced in advance by the same model as this page.
$12,690quotes usually $10,410 – $15,860
Based on this page's 2,034 sq. ft. roof at 5/12 and Akron, OH pricing. Not included: skylights, gutters, replacement decking.
Line the quotes up side by side: layers removed, underlayment type, ice-barrier coverage, flashing, ventilation and the decking price. The lowest bid often leaves one of those out.
Roof Stressors in Ohio
Region 3 on the map, Ohio sees average summer highs near 86°F and winter readings from about 36°F by day to 20°F at night. Local terrain shifts these numbers. The weather above points to a few specific risks for Ohio roofs.
Freeze and thaw. Winter nights near 20°F followed by sunny days work water into joints and flashing, one cycle at a time. Tight flashing and clean gutters do more here than a premium shingle.
Ice dams. Heat leaking from the house melts roof snow, and the water refreezes at the cold overhang. The ice ridge then forces meltwater under the shingles. On a new roof, run ice-barrier membrane along the eaves and valleys, and fix the attic leaks behind it - the attic insulation calculator and roof heat cable calculator price both.
Severe storms. Spring storms bring gusts that test every shingle seal strip. A high-wind nailing pattern and starter strips at the edges cost little and hold the roof down.
Where Shingles Live Longest: the Climate Bell
Asphalt life peaks in the moderate middle (Region 3) and falls toward BOTH ends of the map above - cold regions destroy shingles with ice dams, hot ones bake them. Note the middle columns: shingles marketed as “lifetime” are good for about 25 real-world years at best - Ohio is Region 3. Hover any column.
low pitch holds snow and ice - it costs the most years in cold regions
Planning figures from our climate model, for ventilation-correct installs - a baked, unvented attic can take years off any column. Pitch adjusts the asphalt columns only; metal sheds snow at any sane pitch.
Price a New Roof for Your ZIP Code
Metal Roofing Prices in Akron, OH
Metal costs more on day one and less for each year the roof lasts. Here is what each type would cost on a typical 1,800 sq. ft. single-story house in Akron, OH, and where each one makes sense.
- Standing seam: $29,840 to $45,490. One panel covers the whole run from the ridge down to the gutter, so water has almost no joints to find. Roofers like it on low pitches and simple gables. The premium over architectural shingles here is roughly $22,300.
- Steel shingles: $22,390 to $34,130. Aluminum shingles: $24,760 to $37,740. The look of a regular roof with the life of metal. These pieces work on steep or complicated roofs. Steel resists dents; aluminum resists corrosion.
- Stone-coated steel: $30,470 to $46,450. Steel panels covered in crushed stone and shaped like clay tile or wood shake. The texture hides hail marks and softens rain noise.
- Copper: custom quote only. Copper is a craft job, so we leave it out of the calculator and you will need a custom bid. It costs the most of any metal by a wide margin. A small copper accent over a bay window gives you the look without the whole-roof bill.
Snow slides off metal before it can melt and refreeze at the eaves, so ice dams have little chance to form. No ice dam means no water backing up under the roof and no rotting eaves, which is a big reason metal lasts so long here. Add snow guards over doors and walkways.
Owners who stay put get the most from metal, because the long service life is where the savings sit. The metal roof calculator prices each panel style separately.
Roofing Season in Akron, OH
Asphalt needs warmth to seal, and winter highs near 36°F rarely provide it. Aim for late spring through early fall, and line up quotes well ahead.
Be careful after storms: check insurance certificates, local references and licensing before any roofer starts work.
What a Flat Roof Costs in Akron, OH
Low-slope sections need a sealed membrane instead of shingles. Priced across the whole 1,800 sq. ft. footprint, a membrane roof in Akron, OH costs:
- EPDM rubber: $15,370 to $19,960. Think of a heavy inner tube spread over the deck. The seams are glued, not welded, and over time they are its weak spot. It earns its place on small, simple roofs and in cold places.
- TPO, 60-mil: $13,230 to $17,180. A white single-ply sheet whose seams are welded with hot air into one piece. It reflects the sun and now covers most new flat roofs on homes and shops.
- PVC, 60-mil: $16,000 to $20,780. PVC is the one to pay up for when the roof works hard: a deck with chairs on it, a grill, a corner that never quite dries. Its welded seams and chemical resistance outlast the cheaper sheets there.
TPO is the budget choice on this roof, and PVC sits at the top of the range. These figures assume polyiso insulation and one layer removed. Small roofs carry a premium because setup is the same for any size. Make sure a new flat roof drains completely; trapped water and winter freezes are a bad combination. The flat roof calculator handles other membranes and insulation levels.
Winter lows near 20°F favor a membrane that stays flexible. EPDM handles deep cold well, and welded TPO or PVC seams resist the freeze and thaw that open glued joints. Either way, keep drains clear so meltwater can leave.
Nearby Ohio City Guides
Moving or comparing? The standard asphalt roof in other Ohio cities:
- Parma, OH, 25 mi northwest: $10,390 to $15,830
- Cleveland, OH, 30 mi north: $10,500 to $16,000
- Columbus, OH, 110 mi southwest: $10,630 to $16,200
- Toledo, OH, 110 mi west: $10,460 to $15,930
- Dayton, OH, 170 mi southwest: $10,360 to $15,790
- Cincinnati, OH, 210 mi southwest: $10,480 to $15,970
Roofers serving Akron also cover Fairlawn, Cuyahoga Falls, Kent, Canton and Massillon, generally at similar prices. The Ohio roofing cost guide has the statewide numbers and every city.
Before You Re-Roof in Akron, OH
Does homeowners insurance cover roof replacement?
Only for sudden damage such as wind, hail or a falling tree, never for plain wear. Certain policies cover an aging roof at its depreciated worth rather than full replacement. On a roof that costs $10,410 to $15,860 to replace, that gap is large, so check your settlement terms. Storm deductibles in Ohio are often a percentage of coverage rather than a flat amount, so the out-of-pocket share can be large.
What does a roof square mean on a quote?
Roofers measure surface, not floor area. The 1,800 sq. ft. footprint in this guide turns into about 2,034 sq. ft. of roof at 5/12 - 20.3 squares. Different counts between bids are a red flag.
Who pulls the roofing permit in Ohio?
Often yes. Most local building departments want a permit for a full replacement. The contractor normally handles it - ask to see it before work starts.
How many days will my roof replacement take?
A typical 20.3-square asphalt job takes from one day to a few, depending on layers, pitch and weather. Metal and cut-up roofs take longer. Any section left open overnight should be covered.
Related calculators: Roof Replacement Calculator · Metal Roof Calculator · Flat Roof Calculator · Gutter Cost Calculator · Attic Insulation Calculator · Roof Heat Cable Calculator
How we price: every figure runs through our roofing calculator math, scaled for Great Lakes costs and refreshed each year for inflation. They are budgeting numbers, not quotes. Real roof size, site access, code rules and season all change bids, so collect three or more written quotes on one scope.
Quick Answers
Answers use Ohio averages; energy prices updated October 2026.
What time of year is best for a new roof in Ohio?
Plan for the warm season. Winter highs in Ohio average about 36°F, too cold for the seal strips to set on their own, so late spring through early fall is the usual window.
Does a new roof in Ohio need an ice barrier membrane?
Usually worth it. Winter nights in Ohio average about 20°F, so freeze-thaw is common and ice dams can form in colder spots; valleys and chimney flashing are the must-have areas.
Does metal roofing make sense in Ohio?
It depends on how long you stay. Metal costs more now and lasts much longer; Ohio weather (winter lows near 20°F, summer highs near 86°F) favors neither choice, so compare cost per year of service.
Will a lighter roof lower cooling costs in Ohio?
Somewhat. With summer highs near 86°F and power at 23.3¢ per kWh (national average 21.7¢), a lighter roof trims AC use; pair it with good attic ventilation.
Can new shingles go on top of the old roof?
Sometimes, if only one layer is on now and local code allows a second. A full tear-off costs more but exposes the deck, so rotted boards get replaced rather than buried.
Run your own numbers: Roof replacement calculator or Metal roof cost calculator.
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