Roofing in Parma, Ohio
Parma is a city of 1950s homes, and its building code has specific rules for re-roofing. Here is what Parma homeowners should know before they replace a roof.
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What we know about Parma roofs
Parma boomed after the war. Census estimates put the median home at 1958, with about 39 percent of homes built in the 1950s and another 20 percent in the 1960s. Bungalows and ranches from that era often still have their original roof framing.
Parma's two-layer limit matters. If your house already has two layers, the next roof has to be a full tear-off. We'll count the layers and show you in the photos.
On the roofs our crews see here: mostly architectural asphalt shingles, 6/12 to 8/12 pitch, one layer.
During the April 15, 2026 storms, the National Weather Service logged 1.00 inch hail one mile northeast of Parma at 4:47 PM, and a Weather Service employee measured 1.00 inch hail just east of Parma Heights a minute later. Hail up to 2.00 inches fell near Seven Hills, on Parma's southeast side, within the hour.
Parma's Building Department is at 6611 Ridge Rd (440-885-8030). Its windows, siding, roofing and door permit form covers re-roofs. The form limits a roof to two layers, requires ice protection from the eave to 24 inches inside the wall, and requires contractors to register with the city. Parma Heights has its own department at 6281 Pearl Rd (440-884-9607).
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Parma roofing questions
How many layers of shingles does Parma allow?
Parma's roofing permit form allows a maximum of two layers. A third layer means tearing off down to the deck.
Do roofers need to register in Parma?
Yes. Parma's permit form requires contractors to register with the city.
Is Parma Heights the same building department?
No. Parma Heights has its own building department on Pearl Road.
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What happens when you book
About an hour, free, with nothing to sign that day.
- You pick a time. Two options, same day or next day when we can.
- We get on the roof and photograph everything up there.
- We sit down with you, go through every photo and lay out your options.