Quick answer
Roof Replacement in Columbus from Tartan Builders Inc., a GAF Master Elite contractor working Franklin County from our Dublin office, about 25 min away.
- Full tear-off to the deck. We never lay new shingles over old ones.
- GAF Timberline shingles, ice-and-water shield, synthetic underlayment and new flashing.
- Most Columbus homes are done in one to two days, and we pull the permit.
- Golden Pledge coverage is available because we are GAF Master Elite.
Roof Replacement For Columbus Homes
A roof replacement on a Columbus home means taking the old roof off down to bare wood and building a complete system back up: ice-and-water shield, underlayment, starter, field shingles, flashing, ridge vent and cap. It is not the same as layering new shingles over old ones, which hides deck damage and voids most warranties. We do not do layovers.
Crews work Columbus from our Dublin office, about 25 min away. The work itself takes one to two days on most homes. You get a written estimate within three business days of the inspection, with deck repair priced per sheet so there are no surprises at the end.
What Goes Back On A Columbus Roof
- Ice-and-water shield at the eaves, valleys and every penetration
- Synthetic underlayment across the rest of the deck
- Starter strip at eaves and rakes so the first course seals
- GAF Timberline architectural shingles, nailed to spec
- New step and counter flashing, never reused
- Balanced intake and ridge ventilation
- Magnet sweep of the whole property and a final walkthrough
Local Factors In Columbus
Weather
Roofs in Columbus age on a specific clock: temperatures cross freezing and back repeatedly through the winter, so small defects become leaks over two or three seasons.
Housing
On the housing side in Columbus, entire subdivisions here were completed within a year or two of each other, so replacement demand arrives in waves rather than steadily.
When Replacement Beats Repair
- The roof is past 18 to 20 years and granules are collecting in the gutters
- Shingles are curling, cracking or lifting on more than one slope
- Leaks keep coming back after repairs
- The deck feels soft underfoot or sags between rafters
- A storm left damage across multiple slopes
Cost Of Roof Replacement In Columbus
Price on a Columbus replacement is driven by roof area in squares, pitch, the number of layers coming off, valleys, dormers and penetrations, and how much decking turns out to be rotten. The town does not change the number much; the roof does. If a covered storm caused the damage, insurance may pay most of it, less your deductible.
Permits In Columbus
A roof replacement in Columbus generally needs a permit: City of Columbus or Franklin County, depending on the parcel. Whether it goes through the city or Franklin County depends on the parcel, not the mailing address. We file it and book the inspection.
| County | Franklin County, Ohio |
|---|---|
| Served from | Dublin office, 6265 Riverside Dr |
| Drive time | About 25 min from Dublin |
| Permits | City of Columbus or Franklin County, depending on the parcel. We pull it. |
| Nearest towns | Bexley (3 mi), Upper Arlington (6 mi), Grove City (7 mi) |
| Response | Inspections within a few days; emergencies the same day where we can |
| Inspection cost | Free, with a written photo report |
Want the full picture? Read our complete guide to roof replacement in Ohio, or see all roofing services in Columbus.
