Roof Installation in Hartville & Northeast Ohio
Your roof is the first line of defense for everything inside your home. When it's time for a roof replacement, the quality of the installation matters just as much as the materials on top of it.
Dusten Miller founded Nailed Down Roofing in 2020, and we've been installing roofs across Hartville, Akron, and Northeast Ohio ever since. Every job starts with a free inspection of your existing roof and a detailed written estimate, so you know exactly what you're paying for before any work begins.
How Much a New Roof Actually Costs
This is the first thing every homeowner wants to know, and the range online can be confusing. For a standard 1,500 to 2,000 square foot home in the Akron and Hartville area, most homeowners pay between $8,000 and $13,000 for architectural asphalt shingles. That breaks down to roughly $4.50 to $6.75 per square foot.
The final number depends on your roof's pitch, how many layers need to come off, the materials you choose, and whether we find damaged decking underneath. Some decking damage only shows up once the old shingles come off. If we find bad wood, we document it with photos and walk you through it. No vague ranges, no surprises on the invoice.
We accept credit card, ACH, Zelle, check, cashier's check, and cash, and we offer financing through a lending partner. Rates and approvals are set by the lender.
If your roof was damaged by a storm, your homeowner's insurance may cover most or all of the cost. We handle the claims process and documentation so you get what you're entitled to.
We Won't Sell You Work You Don't Need
A lot of homeowners worry about being upsold on unnecessary repairs or told they need a full replacement when a repair would do the job. Because most of the damage is up on the roof where you can't see it, you're trusting someone to be honest about what they find.
We document everything with photos and walk you through what we found. If your roof has years of life left, we'll tell you. If it needs to be replaced, we'll show you exactly why. As an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor with 144+ Google reviews and a 5.0 average, our reputation depends on honesty.
What Happens on Install Day
Most roofs are done in a single day. If yours will take two, we tell you upfront, and it usually comes down to a steep or high roof, extra layers, or damaged wood.
Before build day, you sign the contract and pick your color. We can send aerial photos of past jobs and bring up to five sample boards so you can see colors in person. Then we pull the permit, order your materials, schedule the crew, and confirm the forecast and build date with you.
On build day, tear-off typically runs from 7 to 11 a.m., materials go straight onto the roof between 8 a.m. and noon, and installation and cleanup run from mid-morning into the evening. We don't need access inside your home. Just move your cars out of the driveway the night before or early that morning. The next day, a crew comes back for a second, final nail sweep.
Built for Northeast Ohio Snow and Ice Dams
Heavy snow and ice dams are a fact of life in Stark and Summit counties. When snow melts and refreezes at the roof edge, water backs up under the shingles and finds its way into ceilings and walls.
That's why our roof replacements include ice and water shield along the eaves, along with drip edge, ridge vent, and pipe boot flashing. Meltwater trapped behind an ice dam has nowhere to go.
What If the New Roof Leaks After Install
This is a real fear, and it's valid. A poorly installed roof can start leaking within weeks, and the water damage it causes to insulation, framing, and drywall adds up fast.
Every roof we install carries a 5-year workmanship warranty. When you choose Owens Corning Duration, Designer, or Flex shingles, you qualify for the Preferred warranty: 10 years of workmanship coverage within the Owens Corning network, a 20-year one-time transfer if you sell, and 50-year protection on labor and materials for product defects. If something goes wrong, we come back and fix it. We're based in Hartville, and we're not going anywhere after the check clears.
Choosing the Right Shingle for Your Home
Not every shingle is built to last the same amount of time. Basic 3-tab shingles typically last 15 to 25 years. Entry-level dimensional shingles are rated for 30 years and usually last 20 to 30 or more. Premium 50-year shingles should last 40 to 50 years or more, and most carry a limited lifetime warranty.
We'll walk you through which option fits your home, your budget, and how long you plan to stay. If you're weighing a lifetime option, see our Metal Roofing page.
Testimonial
"When I contacted Luke he was out to the house for an investigation within a day and he was incredibly thorough and detailed. Dusten got the quotes over promptly and scheduled ASAP and we had a new roof within a week. Additionally, knowing we have a dog and kid they sent their team back out for extra cleaning of the yard when complete."