Roof Replacement Massillon, OH
On every Massillon roof the owner does the inspection himself, sends a photo report the same day, and writes one price good for a year.
Roof replacement in Massillon, OH from Roofing by Guttrz starts spring 2027, with free roof inspections now. Massillon has some of the oldest housing in Stark County, so most jobs here are full tear-offs on steep prewar roofs or low steel-era bungalows, and the owner inspects each one 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 bungalow or ranch and $10,000 to $16,000 for an average two-story, with steep or cut-up roofs above that. Guttrz is based in North Canton, about 10 miles away, also repairs roofs, and can replace the gutters the same week.
Roof replacement in Massillon, OH usually means taking an old roof off an old house. Census-based housing figures put the median Massillon home at about 1957, and roughly one in three was built before 1940, so the shingles coming off are rarely the first set the house has worn. Guttrz is based at 1196 Doncaster St NW in North Canton, about 10 miles up the road, and begins asphalt shingle roof replacements in spring 2027. The scope of a job and the order it runs in are on the Roofing by Guttrz hub.
What kinds of roofs are on Massillon houses?
Prewar houses near Fourth Street and downtown
The Fourth Street Historic District northeast of Lincoln Way holds homes from about 1830 to 1938, and the blocks around it are nearly as old. Two-story Foursquares with hip roofs and a center dormer sit next to taller Victorian-era houses with steep cross gables. Pitches of 8/12 to 12/12 are normal here, which means roof jacks, harnesses and slower work for every square. Many of these houses were built with a box gutter, a lined trough built into the roof edge itself. Relining one is specialty sheet metal work that Guttrz does not do, so the inspection report says in plain words what the roof edge needs before any price is written. Plank decking is normal on houses this age, and soft boards found during the tear-off are priced per board on your quote.
Steel-era bungalows and Cape Cods
Massillon grew by about half during the 1920s as the steel mills hired. The bungalows from those decades have low gable roofs, often 4/12 to 6/12, with wide overhangs and a porch roof at an even lower pitch. The Cape Cods built just after the war go the other way, with 10/12 to 12/12 pitches and dormers whose cheeks and small valleys collect ice. Both types are old enough to be carrying their second layer of shingles already.
Ranches in Amherst Heights and Clearview, and the newer south side
On the north side, Amherst Heights and Clearview were built mostly between 1940 and 1969, with brick ranches and colonials under walkable 4/12 to 5/12 hip and gable roofs. South of the US 30 freeway, newer two-story homes and ranch villas from the 1990s onward are reaching the end of their first set of shingles.
Who issues roofing permits in Massillon?
Massillon has its own building department, so a house inside the city does not go through the county. The City of Massillon Building Department at One James Duncan Plaza lists re-roofing a house or garage among the work that needs a permit. Guttrz takes out that permit, and the fee is part of your written price. A house with a Massillon mailing address outside the city line, in Perry or Tuscarawas Township for example, goes through the Stark County Building Inspection Department instead.
What does a roof replacement in Massillon include?
Full tear-off of every layer, synthetic underlayment, ice and water shield at the eaves and in the valleys, new drip edge, starter strip, architectural shingles and a ridge vent, with a dumpster in the drive, a magnet sweep for nails and a full cleanup. Ohio's residential code allows two layers of asphalt shingles at most, and a lot of Massillon houses are already at two, so a tear-off is required there anyway. The overlay vs tear-off page explains why we strip the rest too. In Massillon as elsewhere, the paperwork includes a manufacturer warranty on the shingles and a written Guttrz workmanship warranty, terms on your quote.
How much does roof replacement in Massillon, OH cost?
Price follows squares of 100 square feet each.
| Massillon house | Roof size | Planning range |
|---|---|---|
| Bungalow or small ranch, 1920s to 1950s | 15 to 20 squares | $7,500 to $10,500 |
| Cape Cod, Amherst Heights ranch or two-story colonial | 20 to 30 squares | $10,000 to $16,000 |
| Steep Foursquare or Victorian near Fourth Street | 30 to 40 squares | $15,000 to $24,000 |
A second layer to tear off and soft plank decking push an old house toward the top of its range. The roof replacement cost page breaks down every factor. You get one written price good for a year, and it does not expire when the owner leaves the driveway.
Is the roof inspection free in Massillon?
Yes. The owner climbs up, photographs every slope, the valleys, the flashing and the roof edge, and sends the photo report the same day with a rating of Good, Watch or Replace Soon. On a Massillon house with box gutters the report also shows the condition of the liner, because that is where the water goes next. The free roof inspection page explains what is checked. A roof that only needs a repair gets a repair, and roof repair by Guttrz is quoted at a fixed written price before any work starts.
Can new gutters go on with the new roof in Massillon?
On a house with hung gutters, yes, the same week. A lot of Massillon still has galvanized steel or sectional gutters, and tear-off week is the time to replace them. New seamless gutters in Massillon go on after the shingles, gutter guards in Massillon go on after the gutters, and if the gutters are staying, a gutter cleaning in Massillon empties them before the new roof sees its first storm. Built-in box gutters are the exception, since they cannot be swapped for K-style aluminum.
Near Massillon, Guttrz also replaces roofs in Canton, Jackson Township, Perry Township and Canal Fulton.
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Now booking spring 2027 roof replacements. Free roof inspections now. Send the form on this page and we text or call you within the hour to set the inspection. Text (330) 818-5584 if that is easier, or get a roof replacement quote in Massillon.
Questions
My Massillon house has built-in box gutters. Can you still replace the roof?
Yes. The shingles, underlayment and ice and water shield come down to the edge of the box gutter and stop at the liner. What Guttrz does not do is reline or rebuild the box gutter itself, which is specialty sheet metal work. The inspection report will show the liner's condition so you know whether a sheet metal shop needs to see it before or after the roof.
How do I know if my Massillon house already has two layers of shingles?
Look at the edge of the roof along a gable end where the shingles overhang. One layer shows a single thickness of shingle over the drip edge, while two layers look stacked, like two decks of cards. A roof that has been replaced once without a tear-off almost always has two. Either way, Guttrz tears everything off, and the free inspection confirms the layer count before the quote is written.
Does the low porch roof on my bungalow get the same shingles as the main roof?
If the porch slope is 4/12 or steeper, yes, with standard underlayment. Between 2/12 and 4/12 the shingles stay the same but the underlayment is doubled, and below 2/12 asphalt shingles are not the right product and the quote will say so. The owner measures the pitch of every section during the inspection.
Is my house inside Massillon city limits for the permit?
Not always, even with a Massillon address. The city line crosses into Perry, Jackson, Tuscarawas and Bethlehem townships, and a house outside the line gets its permit from the Stark County Building Inspection Department rather than the City of Massillon Building Department. Guttrz looks up your parcel before the price is written, so the right office is named on it.
How long does a roof replacement take on an older Massillon house?
Plan on one day for most Massillon roofs. A steep Foursquare or Victorian with dormers, two layers to tear off and plank decking to patch can take a second day, and a low bungalow or Amherst Heights ranch is the quickest kind of roof to replace. Weather can move the date, and the schedule is put in writing before the dumpster shows up.
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Written by Christian Schaffner, owner of Guttrz. Updated November 8, 2026.
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