Stow, Ohio | Summit County
Roof replacement in Stow, Ohio
Asphalt shingle roof replacement for Stow homes, from the 1960s ranches on Call Road to the 1990s colonials in Quail Highlands. Stow Ohio Roofing is run by Guttrz, a locally owned company in North Canton, about 35 minutes south.
- The owner inspects every job himself.
- A photo report the same day.
- One written price, good for a year.
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Quick facts
- What is included
- A full tear-off, then new underlayment, ice and water shield, drip edge, starter, architectural shingles and a ridge vent. The dumpster, magnet sweep and cleanup are part of it.
- Typical time
- Commonly one to two days on the roof for an average home. Weather can move the date.
- Permits
- Roofing is on the City of Stow permit list. The Building Department is at 3760 Darrow Road and takes applications through its online portal.
- How pricing works
- One flat written quote after a free inspection, good for a year. No sign-today price.
Why do so many Stow roofs wear out in the same years?
Stow was built fast. It became a village in 1957 and a city after the 1960 census counted 12,194 people. By 1990 the count was 27,702. Most of the housing went up inside those thirty years, and the median Stow home dates to about 1979. Houses built together get new roofs together, so whole streets come due within a few years of each other.
That history left three kinds of roof in town.
- 1960s
Ranches and split-levels
Call Road, Stow Road and Lynnwood Drive. Low, walkable gables and hips with long eaves. A house from 1963 is usually on its third roof by now, and some carry two layers that must come off.
Roofing on Call Road and Lynnwood Drive - 1970s and 1980s
Bi-levels and early two-stories
Apollo Drive, Algonquin Trail and Partridge Highlands. Medium pitches, attached garages and a valley where the garage roof meets the house.
Roofing on Apollo Drive and in Partridge Highlands - 1990s
Two-story colonials
Quail Highlands and Eastwicke Farms. Steeper front gables and more roof to cover. A good share still wear the shingles the builder nailed down.
Roofing in Quail Highlands and Eastwicke Farms
Just past the city line, Munroe Falls and Silver Lake are separate municipalities with their own rules. See roofing at the Munroe Falls and Silver Lake edge.
What is included in a roof replacement in Stow?
Every replacement is a full tear-off. Nothing goes over old shingles. The same parts go on every house, and each one is written on your quote.
- Tear-off to the deck. Old shingles come off so the decking can be seen and soft wood replaced.
- Synthetic underlayment. Rolled over the whole deck.
- Ice and water shield. A self-adhering membrane at the eaves and in the valleys, where snow melt backs up.
- Drip edge and starter strip. New aluminum edging at eaves and rakes, then a sealed first course so wind cannot lift the bottom row.
- Architectural shingles. The thicker laminated kind. You pick the color with the owner. More on the architectural shingles page.
- Ridge vent. A vent along the peak that lets warm, damp attic air escape.
- Dumpster, magnet sweep and cleanup. The old roof goes into a dumpster, and the lawn and beds get a magnet sweep for nails.
Two warranties come with the roof: the shingle maker's on the product, and a written one from Guttrz on the workmanship. The terms of both are on your quote.
How does a Stow roof go from inspection to install?
- The owner inspects. He comes himself and photographs each slope, valley, flashing joint and pipe boot.
- You get a photo report that day. Its verdict is one of three: Good, Watch or Replace Soon.
- One flat written quote. If the roof is due, you get a single price that holds for a year.
- Install and cleanup. Installs begin in spring 2027 and end with a walk-through and a magnet sweep.
Each step is laid out on the page about how a roof replacement works in Stow.
Who issues roofing permits in Stow?
The City of Stow Building Department, at 3760 Darrow Road. The city's residential permit guide names roofing as permit work, and applications run through the city's online portal. Our post on roof permit steps at the Stow Building Department walks through the sequence.
What do Stow winters and trees do to shingles?
Stow sits in Northeast Ohio's secondary snowbelt, so eaves and valleys hold snow and ice longer than they do farther south. It has also been a Tree City USA community for more than forty years, and mature maples and oaks keep north slopes damp and mossy. Our post on ice and snow on Stow roofs explains what to watch for from the ground.
Need something smaller than a new roof?
A roof that leaks in one spot may not need replacing. These pages cover the smaller jobs.
- Roof repair in Stow Leaks, pipe boots, flashing and nail pops.
- Free roof inspection in Stow What gets checked and how the three ratings work.
- Roof replacement cost in Stow What moves the price, with labeled market ranges.
- Skylight and chimney flashing The two places where most leaks start.
- Roof and gutters together The roof edge built once, in a single week.
- Stow roofing questions Permits, timing, warranties and more.
Stow roof replacement questions
How long does an asphalt shingle roof last in Stow?
Architectural shingles typically last 25 to 30 years in the Midwest, and older 3-tab shingles 15 to 20. Shade, attic heat and the number of freeze and thaw cycles move that figure. A free inspection tells you where your own roof sits in that span.
Do you replace roofs in winter?
Installs begin in spring 2027. Shingle sealant strips need warm sun to bond, and many installers avoid work below about 40 degrees. Winter is a good time for the inspection and the written quote, so your spring date is set before the season fills.
Is the roof inspection really free?
Yes. The owner inspects the roof, sends the photo report the same day and writes a quote only if the roof needs one. You are not asked to sign anything at the visit.
Find out where your Stow roof stands
The inspection is free, the report comes the same day, and the price on the quote holds for a year.