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Roofing Service in Avondale, Cincinnati, Ohio
Leak, Storm Damage or Just an Old Roof? See Your Options and the Price.
From a single leak to a full replacement, we explain what we find on your Avondale home and leave the decision with you.
Drone-DocumentedPhotos before, during and after.
Financing AvailableThrough Service Finance Company.
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Magnetic SweepNails picked up before we leave.
Roofing Service in Avondale, Cincinnati, OH, Trusted Repairs, Replacements & Free Inspections
We work on shingle roofs across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, Avondale included. We show up when we say we will, and we do what we said we would do. On tear-off day we use an Equipter, a self-propelled dump trailer that lifts to the roof edge and keeps debris off your landscaping.
Avondale is part of the city of Cincinnati. You can reach our Blue Ash office at 6824 Ashfield Dr at (513) 493-1830.
Avondale and the Homes We Work On
Avondale is one of Cincinnati's 52 neighborhoods, with 11,345 residents in 2020. It became a village in 1864 and was annexed by Cincinnati in 1896. The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is here, and the neighborhood borders North Avondale, Evanston, Corryville and Clifton.
Whatever the age or style of a home in Avondale, it gets the same free inspection, the same drone photos and the same plain explanation. A note for older homes: we replace and repair asphalt shingle roofs. We don't work on slate, tile, metal or flat roofs.
Ashfield Drive in Blue Ash is our closer office for Avondale. Read more on roof installation in Blue Ash.
Services for Avondale Homes
- A Roofing Estimate in Avondale. Want a number before anyone visits your Avondale home? Get an instant ballpark, then let us confirm it in person.
- Roof Replacement in Avondale. Replacing a roof in Avondale? You choose from three Owens Corning shingles, and we explain what each one adds. See the options.
- Gutter Installation in Avondale. New gutters on an Avondale home are 25% off when they're bundled with a roof replacement. See gutters.
- Roof Repair in Avondale. A roof leak in Avondale is usually a repair, not a replacement. We'll show you photos either way. Roof repair.
Your Local Roofing Contractor Serving Avondale, OH
We're a local, family-owned roofer with offices in Cincinnati and Blue Ash. We're an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor and we're BBB accredited. Big-company know-how with a mom-and-pop way of treating people: that's what we aim for.
What to Expect from Our Roofing Process
No mystery to it. This is the order things happen in.
Your Options and Price
We go over the photos together and answer every question.
Installation
Old roof off, deck checked, new Owens Corning shingles on.
Cleanup and Final Walk
Debris is hauled away and the lawn is swept for nails.
Our Roofing Services in Avondale, Cincinnati
Roof Replacement
Old shingles off, deck checked, new Owens Corning shingles on, and for most homes that's one day's work. The SureNail strip on our Duration shingles helps installers hit the right nailing zone every time. For Avondale homes of any size.
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Roof Repair
Leaks around flashing, valleys and pipes are the repairs we do most. We show you photos of the problem before and after we fix it. Request an Avondale estimate any time.
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Storm Damage Repair
Storm damage here is mostly wind and falling limbs. Walk the property after a storm and get more than one opinion before you sign anything. We quote it free in Avondale.
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Gutters
We hang new gutters, add guards and clean out clogged ones. Gutters are 25% off when we're replacing your roof too. Free estimates in Avondale.
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Siding
We install, replace and repair vinyl siding. Replacement runs about $850 per square, and you get your own price before work starts. Available throughout Avondale.
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Skylight Installation
We install VELUX skylights, and we're a VELUX certified installer. A leaking skylight is often a flashing problem, and we check that first. Offered to every Avondale homeowner.
Learn moreComplete Exterior Services Beyond Roofing
Roof Replacement
Most of our roof replacements are finished in one day. A typical roof falls between $10,000 and $14,000, and steep or cut-up roofs cost more. Part of what we do in Avondale.
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Roof Repair
We find where the water is getting in and fix that, not just the stain. A cracked pipe boot or a lifted flashing is a repair, not a reason to replace the roof. On Avondale homes, start to finish.
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Siding
Siding repair is our most common siding job. Mastic is the vinyl siding we prefer, and we'll quote other vinyl brands on request. Ask about it at your Avondale inspection.
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Gutters
We install seamless K-style gutters in 5-inch and 6-inch sizes. About nine in ten of the clogged gutters we see are on homes without guards. We offer this across Avondale.
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Soffit and Fascia
Soffit and fascia work, often done along with a roof or gutters. We find out where the water came from before we replace the wood. Part of what we do in Avondale.
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Skylight Installation
VELUX skylights, new or replacement, fitted into shingle roofs. We flash the skylight into the shingles around it. We offer this across Avondale.
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Common Roofing Problems in Avondale, Cincinnati
These are the problems we find most often on roofs in and around Avondale.
- Wind and fallen limbs. After a storm, walk the property and look up.
- Leaks at flashing, valleys and pipe boots. Most roof leaks start in one of these three places.
- Granule loss. Bare-looking shingles are a sign the roof is running out of life.
- No ice and water shield. We add it on every replacement.
- Decking that's out of code. Older homes can have spaced decking that needs OSB over it.
Why Avondale Homeowners Trust SWORD Roofing
Here's what you can expect from us on a job in Avondale.
- Owens Corning Only. We offer three Owens Corning shingles: Oakridge, TruDefinition Duration and TruDefinition Duration FLEX.
- Honest and Upfront. Most of the feedback we get is about our honesty. We tell you what we see, even when it means a smaller job.
- We Protect Your Yard. We run a magnetic sweep on every job before we leave.
- Rated 4.9 on Google. We're rated 4.9 on Google, from hundreds of 5-star reviews.
- A Project Manager on Every Job. A SWORD project manager is on site and accountable for the crew's work.
Serving Avondale and Nearby Cincinnati Communities
Avondale sits inside our regular service area. You can also request an inspection online any time.
Our crews also work in Clifton, St. Bernard, Walnut Hills, Norwood and Dayton.
Frequently Asked Questions About Roofing Service in Avondale
How do I know if my roof needs repair or replacement?
We inspect it and give you both options. If a repair will hold, we'll say so, and we'll talk you out of a replacement you don't need.
How long does a typical roof installation take?
Typically one day from tear-off to cleanup.
What roofing materials work best for homes in Ohio?
Three Owens Corning shingles: Oakridge, TruDefinition Duration and TruDefinition Duration FLEX. Duration FLEX is UL 2218 Class 4 impact-resistant.
Do you offer financing options?
We do. Service Finance Company offers flexible financing options, and our standard program is 18 months.
Will you work directly with my insurance company?
We work alongside your insurer and give them evidence. You'll need to stay involved, because it's your claim.
How can I maintain my roof between professional inspections?
Mostly by keeping an eye on it. Look up after high wind, and keep leaves out of the gutters.
Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
Two locations serving your community. Our office team is in Monday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM.
Main office
Cincinnati
4325 Mt Carmel Tobasco Rd, Unit 1Cincinnati, OH 45244
Communities We Serve
- Amberley
- Ancor
- Anderson Township
- Arlington Heights
- Avondale
- Beckett Ridge
- Bellevue
- Bethany
- Bethel
- Brecon
- Cheviot
- Cleves
- Clifton
- Cold Spring
- Coldstream
- Columbia Tusculum
- Covington
- Dayton
- Deer Park
- Dry Ridge
- Dry Run
- Evendale
- Fairfax
- Fairfield
- Florence
- Forest Park
- Forestville
- Fort Mitchell
- Fort Thomas
- Glendale
- Goshen
- Greenhills
- Hamilton
- Harrison
- Highland Heights
- Hyde Park
- Indian Hill
- Kenwood
- Kettering
- Kings Mills
- Landen
- Lebanon
- Lincoln Heights
- Loveland Park
- Madeira
- Madisonville
- Maineville
- Mariemont
- Miamiville
- Middletown
- Montgomery
- Morrow
- Mount Repose
- Mt. Lookout
- Mt. Washington
- Mulberry
- Newport
- Newtown
- Norwood
- Oakley
- Olde West Chester
- Park Hills
- Plainville
- Pleasant Ridge
- Reading
- Remington
- Ross
- Sharonville
- Silverton
- South Lebanon
- Southgate
- Springdale
- St. Bernard
- Stonelick
- Symmes Township
- Terrace Park
- Villa Hills
- Walnut Hills
- Wetherington
- Wilder
- Withamsville
- Woodlawn
- Wyoming
Have a Roof Question in Avondale?
We'll inspect the roof, take drone photos and explain your options. No pressure.
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