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Meet the owners
Akron Roofing From a Family Owned Canton Company
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.
Akron is a straight run up I-77 from our office. We are a Canton company, but Summit County homes share the same weather and the same roofing problems we solve every day in Stark County.
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 Akron calls us
Akron Roof Replacement and Repair, Straight Up I-77
Akron is a straight run up I-77 from our Canton office, and we work it with the same crews, inspection standard and warranty we bring to Stark County. Akron homeowners call us for roof replacement, leak and flashing repair, storm damage inspections, siding and gutters, and every recommendation starts with a documented inspection.
- 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 Akron Roofs Are Actually Dealing With
The age of the housing is the defining factor. With a median construction year of 1954 and about a third of homes predating 1940, Akron roofs sit on structures built before modern decking, underlayment, and ventilation practice existed. Plank decking fastens differently than plywood. Multiple old roofing layers change tear off scope and cost. Ventilation designed for an uninsulated attic performs badly once insulation is added, which shortens shingle life from underneath.
Add a freeze and thaw winter to that. January averages a high right at 32 degrees and a low near 19, so roofs cross the freezing point repeatedly rather than staying frozen. On a poorly ventilated older attic that cycle produces ice dams at the eaves, and ice damming is one of the most common causes of winter leaks in this city.
Akron Permitting and Contractor Requirements
The City of Akron handles its own permitting and contractor registration, and requirements differ from the surrounding Summit County communities. Historic districts within the city can carry additional review. We confirm the current requirements for your address before work begins and handle the filing as part of the job rather than leaving it with you.
Why Use a Canton Contractor in Akron
We will be straightforward about this. Our office is in Canton, not Akron. What we bring is a decade of work on the same era of housing across Stark and Summit counties, HAAG certified inspections for storm claims, and a willingness to tell you when a repair will carry the roof rather than selling a replacement.
Free inspection with photographs, written estimate, nothing due until the work is finished, financing available, and a 12-year workmanship warranty on completed work.
Other Areas We Serve Nearby
Green · Uniontown · Hartville · All of Summit County
Just south of the city, we also cover the Portage Lakes. See our Portage Lakes roofing page for New Franklin and Coventry Township homes.
To the southwest, we also cover Barberton roofing and neighboring Norton.
Common questions
Akron Roofing Questions
Do you have an office in Akron?
No. We operate from one office in Canton, straight down I-77, and we would rather say that plainly than list an address we do not staff. We work Akron regularly and are close enough to respond quickly.
Why is my older Akron home harder to reroof?
Usually what is under the shingles. Plank decking, multiple existing roofing layers, original chimney flashing, and undersized attic ventilation all add scope that a newer roof does not have. We inspect before quoting so the estimate reflects your actual roof.
What causes ice dams and how do I stop them?
Heat escaping into the attic melts snow on the upper roof, that water runs to the colder eaves and refreezes, and the ice backs water up under the shingles. The fix is almost always ventilation and insulation rather than the roof surface itself.
Will insurance cover an older roof?
It depends on your policy and whether the damage is storm related rather than age related. Carriers scrutinise older roofs more carefully, which makes proper documentation more important. We photograph findings thoroughly, though no contractor can promise an outcome.
Book a Free Akron Roof Inspection
Call or text 330-949-9141 or send a message. We will inspect the roof, share photographs of what we find, and explain your options at no cost.
