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Meet the owners
Family and Veteran Owned Roofing for Barberton Homeowners
Right Choice Exteriors is owned and run by Kerri Leggett and Dean Ball, and it has been a family owned, veteran owned Canton business since 2014. Kerri brings years of expertise in the roofing and siding industry and a commitment to delivering every job to the highest standard. Dean brings years of hands on construction experience, along with the integrity and discipline he learned in the Marine Corps, and he carries that into every home the company works on. Together with a team that has more than 25 years of combined experience, they built Right Choice on three values: passion, quality and integrity.
From our office on Whipple Avenue SW, Barberton is up I-77 and west along I-277 to Wooster Road. It is a straightforward run for our crews, and a Barberton roof gets the same people, the same warranty and the same follow through as our neighbors in Canton.
When you call, you reach the people who run the company, and the crew on your roof works out of an office you can drive to.
Why Barberton calls us
Barberton Roof Repair and Replacement, From Lake Anna to the Anna Dean Farm
Barberton grew so quickly after O.C. Barber laid it out in 1891 that it earned the name the Magic City, and its roofs still tell that story, from the early homes around Lake Anna in the old village center to the postwar neighborhoods built on Barber’s former Anna Dean Farm estate. Right Choice Exteriors handles roof replacement, roof repair, emergency leak repair and storm damage inspections across all of it.
- 12-year workmanship warranty on completed work, separate from the manufacturer coverage on materials.
- No money down until the job is finished and you are satisfied. Financing is available.
- HAAG certified roof inspections with every finding photographed and documented, including for storm damage claims.
- GAF, Owens Corning, and CertainTeed shingle systems, plus metal panels rolled in Holmesville, Ohio.
What an Older Barberton Roof Needs Before New Shingles Go On
Barberton’s oldest homes have been under Ohio weather for well over a century, and they rarely hide just one problem. Plank decking instead of sheathing, two or three old layers of shingles, chimneys whose flashing has been patched for decades, steep pitches and, on some houses, built in box gutters all change what a proper roof replacement involves.
That is why every Barberton job starts with a documented inspection from the decking up. We tear off to the deck, replace softened boards or sheathing, install ice and water shield where the roof needs it, rebuild the flashing and correct the attic ventilation before a single new shingle goes down. Postwar homes bring simpler roofs and different questions, usually about storm damage and first replacement timing, and we treat those on their own terms. We also handle siding and seamless gutters for both.
Barberton Building Department Permits for Roof Replacement
Barberton runs its own Building Department at 576 West Park Avenue, which handles building inspections inside the city, so roofing work on a Barberton home goes through the city rather than Summit County. We file the permit and schedule the inspections as part of the job.
The 44203 ZIP code makes this less obvious than it sounds. It is shared by Barberton and by neighboring addresses in New Franklin and Coventry Township, which use the Summit County Department of Building Standards instead. Before anything is filed, we confirm which office actually covers your parcel.
Hail, Wind and Ice Dam Roof Repair for Barberton Homes
Barberton’s established neighborhoods are full of mature trees, and that shapes how roofs here fail. Leaves pack gutters every fall, water backs up at the eaves, and once winter arrives those same eaves are where ice dams form and push meltwater up under the shingles. Add hail and wind from summer storms, and most of the damage is invisible until a ceiling stains.
Our inspections follow the HAAG standard, with every finding photographed before any tarp or temporary repair goes on, and we will tell you plainly whether the damage looks like it would support an insurance claim. Read how we approach storm damage and insurance claims and ice dam roof repair, or call for emergency roof repair if water is getting in.
Roofing Near Barberton, Including Norton
Norton sits right next door to the west, and we handle roof replacement, roof repair, siding and gutters there with the same crews and the same warranty. To the east are the Portage Lakes, to the northeast is Akron, and a short drive south across the county line is Canal Fulton. Everything we cover in the county is on our Summit County roofing page.
Common questions
Barberton Roofing Questions, Answered
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Barberton?
Yes. Roofing work inside the city goes through the City of Barberton Building Department, not Summit County. We file the permit and schedule the required inspections as part of the job.
My ZIP code is 44203. Does that mean I am in Barberton?
Not necessarily. The 44203 ZIP code is shared by Barberton and neighboring addresses in New Franklin and Coventry Township, which use the Summit County Department of Building Standards for permits. We confirm which office covers your parcel before filing.
Do you also work in Norton?
Yes. Norton sits right next to Barberton, and we handle roof replacement, roof repair, siding and gutters there with the same crews, the same inspection standard and the same 12 year workmanship warranty.
Can you replace the roof on an older Barberton home with plank decking or several old layers?
Yes. We remove everything down to the deck, replace softened boards or sheathing, install ice and water shield where the roof needs it and rebuild the flashing before the new roof goes on. The inspection beforehand tells you what to expect.
What should I do after hail hits my Barberton roof?
Photograph any damage you can see safely from the ground, such as dented gutters or vents, and note the date of the storm. Then book an inspection. We mark and photograph each impact to the HAAG standard so you know whether the damage looks like it would support a claim.
Book a Free Barberton Roof Inspection
Call or text 330-949-9141 or send us a message. Whether your home dates from the early days around Lake Anna or a postwar neighborhood, we will inspect it, photograph what we find and explain your options at no cost.
