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The Roof Detective

Roofing Company in Columbus, Ohio.

The Roof Detective is a roofing company based in Columbus, OH. Its listed services include roof repair, roof replacement, roof inspection and storm damage repair. Its Contractor license numbers HIC02660 and G08057 is reported by the company and not yet verified, so check it before work starts.

4.8on Google · 246 reviews14 years in business
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Quick Overview

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Editorial Standards

The Roof Detective is based at 4550 Indianola Avenue in Clintonville and has been family-owned since 2012. The company says it looks for roof problems early and aims for honest assessments, and reviewers describe thorough inspections before any replacement is proposed. It handles residential and commercial roof repair, replacement, storm damage and emergency work, and it also installs siding and gutters. The site lists GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning credentials, plus Atlas as a shingle brand, and shows license numbers HIC02660 and G08057 in its footer. Reviewers repeatedly mention help working with insurance adjusters, one-day installs and tidy cleanup. Hours are 7 AM to 8 PM every day. The Roof Detective has 4.8 stars from 246 Google reviews, read October 10, 2026.

  • Best for insurance-claim roof replacements and repairs in north columbus
  • Family-owned on Indianola Avenue in Clintonville since 2012
  • The site publishes no warranty terms or pricing, so ask for both in writing

Company Facts

The Roof Detective at a Glance

By the numbers

Google rating
4.8out of 5
Customer reviews
246on Google
In business
14years

Rating and review count pulled from Google on October 10, 2026. Years counted from 2012.

The work

Best for
Insurance-claim roof replacements and repairs in north Columbus
Primary service
Roofing

Where

Headquarters
Columbus, OH
Service area
Columbus
Emergency service
Yes, 24/7

Money and guarantees

Free estimates
Yes
Financing
Available

Credentials

Contractor license numbers HIC02660 and G08057
HIC02660, G08057 (reported by the company, not verified)

Editorial Review

Our Take on The Roof Detective

The Roof Detective earns its place on this list through steady reviews and a long record on Indianola Avenue. Its strongest pull is insurance claim coordination, which several reviewers credit by name. Cost is the fair caveat, since one homeowner called a cedar shake to composite replacement expensive, and the company publishes no warranty terms online.

Best forInsurance-claim roof replacements and repairs in north Columbus

What We Like

  • Family-owned on Indianola Avenue in Clintonville since 2012
  • 4.8 stars from 246 Google reviews, read October 10, 2026
  • Reviewers credit help working with insurance adjusters on claims
  • Open 7 AM to 8 PM seven days a week, with emergency roofing listed
  • GAF and CertainTeed credentials shown, plus Owens Corning and Atlas brands, and Wells Fargo financing

Things to Consider

  • The site publishes no warranty terms or pricing, so ask for both in writing
  • The website lists (614) 500-9005 while Google lists (614) 682-9240, so confirm the right number
  • Reviewers describe premium work, and one called their replacement expensive

Customer Ratings

Google Reviews for The Roof Detective

Customer ratings shown here come from Google. They are separate from our editorial review above.

Google rating

4.8

Based on 246 Google reviews

Review data updated October 10, 2026

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Rating Distribution

  • 5 stars95%
  • 4 stars1%
  • 3 stars0%
  • 2 stars0%
  • 1 star3%
iAbout this distribution

The distribution reflects the 246 Google reviews available when this profile's review data was last refreshed on October 10, 2026. Ratings and counts change continuously on Google, so figures here may lag the live profile slightly. We publish only the values returned by the source, never estimates for missing bands.

Editorial Standards

Recent Google Reviews

  • Norm Boling5.0

    I own an insurance agency and we have worked with The Roof Detective on over 100+ homes and they have been EXCELLENT!!! All of our clients loved the work and appreciate all. NB

    September 2026Google
  • Katherine Hill5.0

    This was the first time I had ever had to go through an insurance claim for a new roof after storm damage, and I was honestly feeling very overwhelmed and unsure of how to handle the whole process. Jeff Snapp from The Roof Detectives was incredibly patient and helpful from start to finish. He and Trinity walked me through everything step by step, answered all of my questions, and always kept me informed throughout the entire process. I couldn’t be happier with the results! My new roof, gutters, and downspouts all look amazing. I’m so grateful to Jeff, Trinity, and The Roof Detectives for making what felt like a stressful process so easy and manageable. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs roofing work!

    September 2026Google
  • Laurie Draper5.0

    Vinyl siding recently and roof/gutters several years ago. Both wonderful.

    July 2026Google
  • Jacob Lamoreaux5.0

    Working with The Roof Detective was a great experience from start to finish. Brayden was easy to work with to setup payments and to get an estimate for the work. I got new gutters and gutter guards installed. The team that came for installation were fast and efficient. I went with the black gutters, and I love how it all turned out.

    July 2026Google
  • Jacob Conway5.0

    Worked with Brayden. Did a great job and was very good with all communication from the beginning to the end. Definitely recommend. The guys doing the roof did a great job and by the end of the project had everything cleaned up like they had never even been there.

    July 2026Google
  • Robert Miller5.0

    Cody Lawrence was a fantastic partner in navigating our insurance back and forth and always gave me great information to provide the insurer to answer their questions. And the team of roofers was fantastic. We replaced a cedar shake roof with a composite F-wave roof and it looks incredible. It was an expensive job but we wanted the best. Great job by Cody, Carrie and The Roof Detectives team. A+++.

    July 2026Google

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Ranked#10of 10 roofing companies in Columbus, OHre-checked October 2026

Editorial Ranking

Why The Roof Detective Made Our Top 10

It holds position 10 in 10 Best Roofing Companies in Columbus, OH (2026).

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Areas Served

Based in Columbus, OH.

iAbout service coverage

Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. A company will often travel beyond the areas listed here for a large job and decline a small one at the same distance, so confirm your address before scheduling.

Editorial Standards

Company Background

About The Roof Detective

The Roof Detective operates from 4550 Indianola Avenue in Clintonville, a short drive from East Beechwold, Maize-Morse and the rest of north Columbus. The family-owned company dates to 2012, and its site says it looks for roof problems early and aims for honest assessments and clear communication. Reviews back that up. One homeowner said the team inspected the roof thoroughly and worked with the insurance adjuster, and the replacement was finished in a day.

The services are broad. The Roof Detective repairs and replaces roofs on homes and commercial buildings, handles storm damage from wind and hail, offers emergency roofing and inspections, and installs siding and gutters. Shingle options on the site include asphalt, composite and wood shake. The company lists GAF and CertainTeed credentials, shows Owens Corning and Atlas among its brands, and displays license numbers HIC02660 and G08057 in its footer, though the site does not say which agency issued them. It also states a BBB accreditation and Nextdoor Favorite awards for 2021 through 2023, and it points customers to Wells Fargo financing.

Reviewers name people. Cody guided one couple through the back and forth with their insurer on a cedar shake to composite replacement. Brayden handled estimate and payment setup for a gutter job. Sarah evaluated another roof and answered questions, and a homeowner who needed a repair years after a replacement credits Jeffrey and Rico for finding the problem and scheduling the fix. Several reviewers mention a clean property afterward, down to no stray nails.

The Roof Detective has 4.8 stars from 246 Google reviews, read October 10, 2026. The fair complaints are modest. One homeowner called a high-end roof an expensive job, the site gives no warranty terms or prices, and the phone number on the website differs from the one on Google, so confirm which line to call.

This company suits homeowners who expect to file an insurance claim and want a contractor to help with the paperwork and adjuster conversations. It suits budget-first shoppers less well, since reviews describe premium materials and the site publishes no pricing. Ohio has no statewide roofing license, so before booking ask for proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage and get the scope in a written contract. Look the company up on the Ohio Secretary of State business search, and because the site shows license numbers, ask which authority issued them and check them with the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board if that is the source.

iWhere this information comes from

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Editorial Standards

Credentials

  • Contractor license numbers HIC02660 and G08057HIC02660, G08057Reported
  • GAF certified contractorGAFReported
  • CertainTeed certified contractorCertainTeedReported
  • Owens Corning contractor listingOwens CorningReported
  • BBB accreditedBetter Business BureauReported
iWhat verified means here

Verified means we checked the credential against the authority that issues it and recorded the date. Reported means the business told us and we could not independently confirm it. We publish both, labelled, rather than dropping what we could not check.

Editorial Standards

Other Sources

Reputation by Source

We show each source separately rather than blending them into a single score, because they measure different things.

  • Google

    4.8/ 5

    246 customer reviews

  • TenBestFind

    Editorially reviewed

    Ranked #10 in Columbus roofing, October 2026

Pricing

Company Pricing & Estimates

What this company publishes about its own pricing.

Free estimates
Yes
Financing
Available
Emergency callout
Available 24/7

Columbus benchmark

Local Market Pricing

What Columbus homeowners generally pay, independent of this company.

1,500 sq ft roof, architectural shingle
$7,000 to $11,000
2,000 sq ft roof, architectural shingle
$9,000 to $14,000
2,500 sq ft roof, architectural shingle
$11,500 to $17,500
3,000 sq ft roof, architectural shingle
$13,500 to $21,000

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The Roof Detective FAQs

  • Is The Roof Detective licensed in Columbus?

    The Roof Detective's website footer shows license numbers HIC02660 and G08057, but it does not name the issuing authority. Ohio has no statewide roofing license, so also ask for proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage. The site lists GAF and CertainTeed credentials, and a BBB accreditation.

  • What are The Roof Detective's hours and does it do emergency roofing?

    The Roof Detective is open 7 AM to 8 PM Monday through Sunday, according to Google and its website. The site lists emergency roofing as a service, but it gives no separate emergency phone line, so call during open hours and ask about response times.

  • Does The Roof Detective offer financing and serve areas outside Columbus?

    Yes, the website points to financing through Wells Fargo, though it lists no rates or terms. The company serves Columbus and surrounding areas including Delaware, Dublin, Hilliard, Lancaster, Lewis Center and Westerville. Warranty terms are not published, so ask for them in writing.

  • Is The Roof Detective licensed and insured?

    We checked 0 of 5 credentials against the issuing authority. Verified items carry the date we checked; reported items are what the business told us and we could not independently confirm.

  • What areas does The Roof Detective serve?

    Columbus. Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. Confirm your address before scheduling, particularly at the edge of a service area.

  • Does The Roof Detective offer emergency service?

    Yes, the company lists emergency availability. Response time depends on demand, and after a storm every company in the market is stretched.

  • What warranty do they offer?

    Warranty terms are not on file. Ask for them in writing before work starts.

  • How was this profile built?

    Credentials come from issuing authorities, ratings from the company's Google Business Profile with the date we read them, and the editorial take from our own review of estimates, warranty documents and public feedback. Anything the business told us is labelled as reported.

  • Can a business pay to improve its profile?

    A business can subscribe to manage its own listing details, and it can buy a labelled sponsored placement. Neither changes a ranking position or the editorial assessment on this page.

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About This Business Profile

Last reviewed
October 2026
Profile last updated
November 11, 2026
Google review data updated
October 10, 2026
Sources checked
Issuing authorities, Google Business Profile, Company website
Could not verify
Contractor license numbers HIC02660 and G08057 (reported only), insurance
Sponsorship status
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