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Roof Replacement and Repair in Ashland, OH
About half the homes in Ashland were built before 1960. We climb the roof, check the deck and flashing, and tell you whether it needs a repair or a new roof.
Free inspection. We show you what we find.
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- Family-owned since 2015
Older houses need more than a look from the yard
Census figures put the median home in the city at 1959, and close to three in ten date to 1939 or earlier. On houses that age, the trouble is often under the shingles: worn flashing at the chimney and valleys, sometimes an older layer left on the deck, and boards that have softened over many winters.
That is why Mervin, one of the twin brothers who own the company, climbs the roof himself. He photographs the deck edges, the flashing and the chimney, then walks you through the pictures. If a roof repair will hold, he says so. If it won't, you get a free written estimate for a roof replacement.
We are based at 397 Millborne Rd in Apple Creek, in Wayne County, which borders Ashland County on the east. Our own crew of six, led by Marvin, does the roofing.
Roofing services for Ashland homes
Every job starts with the same free inspection. These are the services that matter most on older houses.
Roof replacement
Tear-off to the deck, rotted boards replaced, Owens Corning Duration shingles. Most replacements are one-day jobs.
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Roof repair
Leaks at chimneys, valleys and roof edges on older houses. We trace the water to the source and fix the cause.
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Storm damage repair
After wind or hail we photograph what we find and tell you plainly whether it needs a repair, a replacement or nothing.
Storm damage repair →
Asphalt shingle roofs
Duration shingles with the SureNail strip, chosen to help hold shingles in high wind.
Asphalt shingle roofs →
Gutter repair
Sagging runs and soaked fascia show up often on older houses. We check the roof edge above the gutter too.
Gutter repair →
Soffit repair
Stains or drips under the eaves usually start at the roof. We find the cause before we patch anything.
Soffit repair →Thinking about metal instead of shingles? Our metal roofs page covers the trade-offs. We help you weigh it without pushing you either way.
What we often find on older roofs
Homes from the 1950s and earlier make up about half of the local housing. On roofs that age, these are the problems we look for first.
Spaced decking
Some older homes have pine boards with gaps between them under the shingles. Code does not allow shingles over it, so we re-sheet the whole roof first.
Old layers on the deck
When an older roof has been covered over, our crew tears off down to the deck so every board can be checked and rotted sections replaced.
Chimney grout and flashing
When chimney mortar cracks, water gets in above the flashing and runs down behind it. Resealing the flashing won't stop that, so we check the chimney itself.
Rot at the roof edge
Winter ice builds along the edge and backs water under the shingles. The leak often drips out through the soffit, so the ceiling stays dry while the deck rots.
Your free roof inspection
Mervin climbs the roof. He checks the deck, flashing, chimney and roof edge.
You see the photos. He walks you through each one.
You get a written estimate. Free, and only if work is needed.
No pressure. We explain. You decide.
Prefer to talk first? Call (330) 641-2552, Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
How a roof replacement goes with us
From the first call to the last nail picked up.
- 1
Free inspection
Mervin climbs the roof, takes photos and goes over them with you.
- 2
Written estimate
You get the number in writing. Financing is available, including a 12-months-same-as-cash option. Terms are reviewed with your written estimate. See financing details.
- 3
Tear-off and deck check
Marvin's crew strips the roof to the deck and replaces any rotted boards.
- 4
New roof
Underlayment, flashing, Owens Corning Duration shingles and ridge. Our roof installation page covers each layer.
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Cleanup
Nails, old shingles and scraps get picked up before we leave. Most replacements take one day.
Serving Ashland and nearby towns
US-42 runs from Mansfield through Ashland to Medina. If you live along that road to the west, see our page for roofers in Mansfield. If your town isn't listed, call us. If you're within reasonable driving distance, we'll likely still take the job. The full list is on our service areas page.
Wayne County
Knox County
Everywhere we work
Hershberger Brothers Roofing
397 Millborne Rd, Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 641-2552
Questions we hear in Ashland
Straight answers before you book.
Do you work on older homes around the Center Street Historic District?
Yes. The district has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1976, with Revival and Late Victorian houses. We inspect these roofs the same way as any other: from the roof, with photos of the deck edges, flashing and chimney.
Do storms damage roofs in this area?
They can. In June 2023 the National Weather Service confirmed a weak EF-0 tornado near Nankin, in rural Ashland County. One house lost roof material and a barn lost part of its roof. After strong wind or hail, a free inspection tells you whether your roof took damage. See storm damage repair.
Do you serve villages nearby, like Hayesville, Jeromesville or Loudonville?
Ashland is on our list of service towns. If you live in a nearby village, call us. If you're within reasonable driving distance, we'll likely still take the job.
Is my older roof worth repairing?
It depends on the deck. If the boards are solid and the problem is in one area, like a chimney or a valley, a repair usually makes sense. If we find soft decking in several places, we'll tell you a repair isn't worth the money and show you the photos.
Who will be on my roof?
Mervin does the inspection and estimate. Marvin leads our in-house crew of six, which does the roofing. We are licensed, insured, and bonded.
Find out where your Ashland roof stands
Mervin will climb the roof, check the deck, flashing and chimney, and walk you through the photos. If it needs work, you get a free written estimate. If it doesn't, we'll tell you that too.
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