Roof Replacement Copley, OH
On every Copley roof the owner inspects the job himself, sends a photo report the same day, and writes one price good for a year.
Roof replacement in Copley, OH from Roofing by Guttrz starts spring 2027, and free roof inspections are available now. The owner inspects each roof himself, sends a photo report the same day and writes one price good for a year. Planning ranges run about $7,500 to $10,500 for a small ranch, $10,000 to $16,000 for an average home and $15,000 to $24,000 for a large or steep roof. Guttrz also repairs roofs and can replace gutters and add guards the same week.
Roof replacement in Copley, OH covers a wider spread of houses than almost any township we serve. Census survey data puts the median Copley home at about 1987, yet the township also holds allotments started in the 1920s and subdivisions still going up in the 2010s. Roofing by Guttrz, based at 1196 Doncaster St NW in North Canton, begins asphalt shingle replacements in spring 2027 and inspects roofs for free today. The full scope and process sit on the Roofing by Guttrz hub.
What roofs do Copley houses have?
Older allotments: Little Farms, Druid Hills and White Pond Village
Little Farms in the southeast corner dates to the late 1920s, Druid Hills south of Copley Road to the late 1940s, and the Marks Subdivision in White Pond Village to the late 1950s. Expect brick and frame ranches with low hip or gable roofs around 4/12 to 5/12, an attached garage under its own roof plane, and a chimney that needs new flashing every time the shingles change. A house this age is usually on its third or fourth roof, and some are carrying two layers.
Split-levels and colonials from the 1960s to the 1980s
The streets that filled in around Copley Circle and along Cleveland-Massillon Road brought split-levels and center-hall colonials. A split-level has a short wall where the upper roof meets the lower one, and that joint relies on step flashing behind the siding. When the flashing is original, it gets replaced with the roof.
Newer two-story homes near Montrose and toward Medina County
Arbor Chase and Kingsbury near Heritage Woods, and later developments such as the Preserve at Miller's Farm, have taller roofs with front gables of 8/12 to 10/12, several valleys and a garage bump-out. Homes from the 1990s are now reaching the age where a first set of architectural shingles starts to shed granules and curl. More valleys mean more ice and water shield and more labor, so these roofs price higher per square than a ranch.
One more Copley detail. The township has been a Tree City USA for years, and the oaks over the older ranches keep north slopes shaded and damp. Moss and soft decking along those eaves show up on the inspection photos.
Do you need a permit for roof replacement in Copley Township?
Copley Township does zoning through its Department of Community and Economic Development, and building permits for township homes come from the Summit County Building Standards Department at 1030 East Tallmadge Avenue in Akron. Neither office lists a reroof in its published examples, so Guttrz checks with both before the price is written and pulls whatever is required, with any fee inside your price. Many Copley homes carry an Akron mailing address, so the parcel record, not the envelope, decides which office applies.
What is included in a Copley roof replacement?
A full tear-off of every layer, synthetic underlayment, ice and water shield along the eaves and in every valley, new drip edge and starter strip, architectural shingles, and a ridge vent. A dumpster sits in your drive, a magnet sweeps the lawn for nails, and the site is cleaned before we leave. Your quote also names a manufacturer warranty on the shingles and a written Guttrz workmanship warranty, terms on your quote.
How much does roof replacement in Copley, OH cost?
Roofs are priced by the square, which is 100 square feet of roof surface.
| Copley house | Roof size | Planning range |
|---|---|---|
| Druid Hills or Little Farms ranch | 15 to 20 squares | $7,500 to $10,500 |
| Split-level or 1970s colonial | 20 to 30 squares | $10,000 to $16,000 |
| Newer two-story with valleys and steep gables | 30 to 40 squares | $15,000 to $24,000 |
Valleys, pitch above 8/12, a second layer and soft decking move a house up its range. The roof replacement cost breakdown walks through each factor. Whatever the number, you get it in writing, and it stays good for a year.
Is a roof inspection in Copley free?
Yes, and nothing is sold on the roof. The owner walks every slope he safely can, photographs shingles, valleys, flashing and the roof edge, and sends a report the same day rated Good, Watch or Replace Soon. Read what gets checked on the free roof inspection page. If the roof has years left and only a flashing or a few shingles have failed, we do repairs too, and roof repair by Guttrz comes with a fixed written price before any work starts.
Can the gutters be done with the new roof?
Yes, the same week. New drip edge laps into the gutter, so tear-off week is the right time to swap tired gutters for seamless gutters in Copley. Under Copley's big oaks, gutter guards in Copley go on after the gutters, and if your gutters are staying, a gutter cleaning in Copley clears out loose granules after the install. One company, one schedule, one written price.
Near Copley we also replace roofs in Fairlawn, Bath, Granger Township and Medina.
Book a free roof inspection in Copley
Now booking spring 2027 roof replacements. Free roof inspections now. Fill in the form on this page, and we text or call you within the hour to pick an inspection time. You can also text (330) 818-5584, or get a roof replacement quote in Copley.
Questions
My Copley house was built in the 1990s. Is it time for a new roof?
Possibly. A first roof of builder-grade shingles from the 1990s is 25 to 30 years old now, which is the end of the normal range in Northeast Ohio. Curling tabs, bald spots where granules have washed off and granules piling up at the downspouts are the signs. The free inspection gives it a Good, Watch or Replace Soon rating so you are not guessing.
Who issues the roofing permit for a house in Copley Township?
Copley Township handles zoning, and Summit County's Building Standards Department issues building permits for township homes. Guttrz confirms what your address needs before the price is written and takes care of any permit itself. A fee, if there is one, is already in your written price.
Why does my newer Copley two-story cost more than my neighbor's ranch?
Size is part of it, but steepness and valleys matter as much. A two-story with 8/12 to 10/12 gables needs roof jacks and safety lines, and every valley takes ice and water shield and careful cutting. A low hip-roof ranch is faster work per square, so it sits lower in its range.
There is moss on the north side of my roof. Does that mean replacement?
Not by itself. Moss holds water against the shingles and can lift their edges, so the owner checks whether the decking underneath has gone soft. If the shingles are still sound the report may say Watch, with trimming the shade trees as the first step. If the decking is spongy, the report says so with photos.
Can you put a new roof on in winter in Copley?
Guttrz books replacements starting spring 2027, which avoids the cold months when shingle sealant strips do not bond well. Inspections run all winter, so you can have the report and a written price in hand now and a spring date on the calendar. The price holds for a year, so there is no rush to decide.
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Written by Christian Schaffner, owner of Guttrz. Updated November 8, 2026.
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