Roof Replacement Fairlawn, OH
In Fairlawn the owner inspects every roof himself, sends a photo report the same day, and writes one price that is good for a year.
Roof replacement in Fairlawn, OH from Roofing by Guttrz starts spring 2027, with free roof inspections now. He inspects each roof himself, sends a same-day photo report rated Good, Watch or Replace Soon, and writes one price good for a year. Fairlawn's mid-century ranches and split-levels usually run 15 to 26 squares and commonly cost $7,500 to $10,500 for a small ranch or $10,000 to $16,000 for an average home, with the larger colonials near Sand Run running higher. Guttrz also repairs roofs, and new gutters and guards can follow the same week.
Roof replacement in Fairlawn, OH is usually a job on a house built when the town was still turning from farmland into suburb. The median Fairlawn home dates to about 1971, and streets such as Dalton Road and Coy Drive go back to the mid 1950s, so the roof coming off is often the third or fourth set of shingles the house has worn. Roofing by Guttrz, based in North Canton about 35 minutes down Interstate 77, starts asphalt shingle roof replacements in spring 2027 and does free roof inspections now. Everything a replacement includes is on the Roofing by Guttrz hub.
What kinds of roofs are on Fairlawn homes?
1950s and 1960s ranches and split-levels off Smith Road and Miller Road
Fairlawn incorporated as a village in 1960 and Summit Mall opened at West Market Street and Ghent Road in October 1965. The ranches, split-levels and Cape Cods around those years are the bulk of the city. Streets like Dowling Drive and Mackinaw Avenue have a typical build year of about 1966. Their roofs are low 4/12 to 5/12 gables and hips that a person can walk, and a ranch footprint puts 18 to 26 squares under one roof. A split-level adds a second, lower roof where the garage wing meets the house, and that short valley or wall flashing line is where the first leak shows.
Two-story colonials beside Sand Run Metro Park
Colonials from the mid 1960s, such as the ones on Woodpark Road a short walk from the park, carry 6/12 to 8/12 main gables with a lower garage roof, about 22 to 30 squares. Sand Run's hemlocks and tall hardwoods shade the north slopes, so those slopes stay damp, grow moss, and age faster than the sunny side.
Newer streets: Villages of Fairlawn and Rosemont
Colonials in the Villages of Fairlawn and on Sunridge Road date to the mid 1990s. Those are first-generation roofs now about 30 years old, right at the end of a builder-grade shingle's life. The newest homes are going up at Rosemont Reserve and Rosemont Retreat off Rosemont Boulevard, near the former Rosemont Country Club, which closed in 2020. Roofs that young should come back rated Good, and the report will say so.
Who issues roofing permits in Fairlawn?
The City of Fairlawn does, not Summit County. Fairlawn's Zoning, Housing and Residential Building department at City Hall, 3487 South Smith Road, issues building permits for one, two and three family homes and takes roofing permit applications online; only buildings of four or more units and commercial work go to the Summit County Building Department. Where Fairlawn requires a permit, Guttrz files the application and shows the fee on your written price. If your address is in Fairlawn Heights, you are in the City of Akron, and Akron's building department issues the permit instead.
What does a roof replacement in Fairlawn include?
A full tear-off down to the deck, synthetic underlayment, ice and water shield at the eaves and in every valley, new drip edge, starter strip, architectural shingles and a ridge vent, plus the dumpster, a magnet sweep of the lawn for nails and a full cleanup. On a Fairlawn split-level the shield in the valley between the two roof levels is the detail that matters most. Your Fairlawn paperwork carries a manufacturer warranty on the shingles and a written Guttrz workmanship warranty, terms on your quote. The five-step process is on the roofing hub, and the overlay vs tear-off page explains why a two-layer ranch has to be stripped.
How much does roof replacement cost in Fairlawn, OH?
Price follows the size of the roof in squares of 100 square feet each, with pitch, layers and decking moving a house inside its range.
| Fairlawn house | Roof size | Planning range |
|---|---|---|
| Small 1950s ranch or Cape Cod | 15 to 20 squares | $7,500 to $10,500 |
| 1960s ranch, split-level or colonial | 20 to 30 squares | $10,000 to $16,000 |
| Large two-story near Sand Run or Rosemont | 30 to 40 squares | $15,000 to $24,000 |
A second layer to tear off and a few soft boards of decking push a house toward the top of its range. The roof replacement cost page covers each factor. Your Guttrz price is one written number good for one year.
Is the roof inspection free?
Yes. It also comes free with any gutter cleaning in Fairlawn. The owner walks the roof, photographs each slope, the valleys, the flashing and the gutters, looks at the attic side where he can reach it, and sends a written report rated Good, Watch or Replace Soon. On a low Fairlawn ranch you may be able to see curled tabs from the driveway, but you cannot see a soft deck or a failed valley. The free roof inspection page lists every item in the report. If a cracked pipe boot or one tired valley is the whole problem, Guttrz fixes that instead, as the roof repair page explains.
Can new gutters and guards go on the same week?
Yes, and one company handles both. Fairlawn ranches often still hang on spikes driven into 60-year-old fascia, and the new drip edge laps into the gutter, so tear-off week is the right time to replace them. New roof first, then seamless gutters in Fairlawn, then gutter guards in Fairlawn to keep the hemlock needles out. If the gutters are staying, a gutter cleaning in Fairlawn clears them before the first storm on the new roof.
From Fairlawn, Guttrz also replaces roofs in Bath Township, Copley, Fairlawn Heights and west Akron, and down Interstate 77 in Green.
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Questions
My 1960s Fairlawn ranch already has two layers of shingles. What does that mean for the price?
It means a full tear-off, which Guttrz does on every roof anyway, but two layers take longer to strip and fill more of the dumpster, so the house lands toward the top of its range. The Residential Code of Ohio allows at most two layers, so a third cannot go on. The inspection report tells you how many layers you have before the quote is written.
I live in Fairlawn Heights. Do you replace roofs there?
Yes. Fairlawn Heights shares the name but has been part of the City of Akron since 1932, so the permit comes from Akron rather than Fairlawn City Hall. The homes there are often larger, older and on wooded hillside lots, so expect more squares and steeper pitches than a Fairlawn ranch.
Will the shade and needles from Sand Run shorten the life of a new roof?
Shade keeps the north slope damp longer, which grows moss and ages shingles faster than the sunny side, and hemlock needles that pile in valleys hold water against the roof. Trimming limbs back from the roof, a ridge vent that moves air through the attic, and gutters that stay clear all help. The inspection photos will show you where moss and debris are sitting today.
How long does a roof replacement take on a Fairlawn home?
A typical Fairlawn ranch is finished in one day. A low, walkable ranch of 18 to 26 squares is the quickest kind of roof to replace. A two-layer tear-off or a steep colonial can run into a second day, and rain or wind can push the schedule. You get the plan in writing before the dumpster arrives.
Do you repair roofs or handle storm damage claims in Fairlawn?
Guttrz repairs roofs as well as replacing them, so a few missing shingles or a leaking pipe boot can be fixed at a fixed written price before any work starts. What we do not do is insurance or storm claim work, flat roofs or metal roofs. If the inspection shows a repair will buy you years, the report says so plainly.
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Written by Christian Schaffner, owner of Guttrz. Updated November 8, 2026.
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