Yellow Springs Roofing Contractor
Roof replacement, roof repair and wind claims on Yellow Springs homes, just over half of them built before 1960.
4.9 on Google from 210 reviews · Founded 2016 · Lifetime Workmanship Warranty
Updated October 2026
Roofing and gutters in Yellow Springs, Ohio
Just over half of Yellow Springs homes were built before 1960, and nearly a quarter before 1940, according to Census figures. On houses that old, the deck can't be judged until the old roof is off. On North Winter St the whole roof went back on over a new OSB deck.
On Cornerstone Trail in July 2025 we replaced a wind-damaged roof through the homeowner's insurance claim, after she had started that claim with another contractor. Most new roofs in Yellow Springs run $8,500 to $18,000. Call 937-215-8663 and we'll set up your free roof inspection.
Services in Yellow Springs
- Roof replacement:On North Winter St the old roof came off, a new OSB deck went down, and the new roof went on with new pipe boots and a ridge vent.
- Storm damage roofing:After wind or hail we come out as soon as we can and photograph the damage for your insurer, as we did on Cornerstone Trail.
- Roof repair:On an older village roof we trace the leak to its source, photograph it, and rebuild that whole elevation rather than patching a spot.
- Gutter guards:Our guards slide under the first row of shingles and fasten to the front of the gutter, so nothing is fastened to your roof.
- Free roof inspection:On a village house built before 1960 we look closely at the deck from the roof edge, and you get every finding in photos.
Also in Yellow Springs: Seamless gutters, Siding, Fascia, soffit and trim, Emergency roof tarping.
The part of the roof you'll never see
Code sets the minimum. We build past it on every roof: two rows of ice and water shield on the eaves, one row in the valleys, ice and water shield along every roof-to-wall transition and around every protrusion, then two layers of synthetic underlayment overlapped 24 inches, 26 on low slopes. It's a better-built roof at a price comparable to a standard one, and decades of peace of mind.
Every new roof in Yellow Springs is now built to the Helping Hands Roofing Standard. Ohio's code says the ice barrier must "extend from the lowest edges of all roof surfaces to a point not less than 24 inches (610 mm) inside the exterior wall line of the building" (Residential Code of Ohio, section R905.1.2). Two rows of ice and water shield at the eaves get there even on a deep village overhang. Under the shingles go two layers of synthetic underlayment, overlapped 24 inches, 26 on low slopes. Code sets the minimum. We build past it.
Why Yellow Springs homeowners choose Helping Hands Roofing
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We tear every roof off to the deck and photograph the bare wood. On an older village house, you see exactly what was under the shingles before the new roof covers it.
Local considerations
Just over half the village's homes were built before 1960: 23.2 percent before 1940 and 22.3 percent in the 1950s (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019 to 2023, DP04).
Yellow Springs isn't under Greene County's building department. The village runs its own Building Department and contracts with National Inspection Corporation for plan review and inspections. A permit is required before most construction, renovation or building-related work. Call the village before a reroof.
What does a roof cost in Yellow Springs?
A new roof on a Yellow Springs house runs $8,500 to $18,000 in most cases, about $3.50 to $7.00 a square foot. Size, pitch and layers decide where yours falls. On a house from before 1960 the deck can add to it: wood that won't hold a nail is replaced with 7/16 inch OSB and photographed. Financing is available.
Yellow Springs roofing questions
How much does a new roof cost in Yellow Springs?
Most Yellow Springs roofs run $8,500 to $18,000. On the village's older houses the deck moves the price most, and we can't see it until the shingles are off.
Who issues building permits in Yellow Springs?
The village, not the county. It contracts with National Inspection Corporation for plan reviews and inspections.
I started a claim with another contractor. Can I still call you?
Yes. On Cornerstone Trail the homeowner had started her wind claim elsewhere before she called us. We inspected, documented the damage and replaced the roof. What the policy pays is the insurer's decision.
What's under the shingles on an older village house?
You can't tell from the yard. We check the deck from the roof edge at the inspection, then confirm it once the old roof is off. On North Winter St a new OSB deck went down.
Do pipe boots and vents get replaced with a new roof?
Yes. On North Winter St the new roof has new pipe boots and a ridge vent.
Is the inspection free?
Yes. We check the entire property from the ground, then the whole roof, photograph what we find and walk you through the photos.
- The Helping Hands Roofing Standard
- Lifetime Workmanship Warranty
- Fully insured
- Founded 2016
- FAA Part 107 certified drone pilots
Covered by the Lifetime Workmanship Warranty
Every qualifying installation is covered by the Helping Hands Roofing Lifetime Workmanship Warranty. When a covered problem results from our workmanship, Helping Hands Roofing returns and corrects it according to the warranty terms: material and labor for a covered workmanship failure at no expense to the homeowner.
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What Yellow Springs and nearby homeowners say
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Laura, Yellow Springs From my first connection with Helping Hands Roofing they completely lived up to their name. They went out of their way to support the process of diagnosing the problem and the follow through with my insurance company was excellent. Careful explanation of the process, the service they provide and willingness to keep everyone in the loop was clear, unhurried and helpful. Even in the face of a global pandemic I was kept abreast of where we were in the process. Because of weather we had to put off the assessment and then the actual work, but as soon as the weather cooperated the work was done quickly. Again, good follow through on every part of preparation, work itself and the cleanup is very much appreciated. I have no hesitation in heartily recommending Helping Hands Roofing
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Victoria, Yellow Springs Helping hands did everything they said they would, including working with our insurance company and getting the job done quickly. Helping hands was also very caring and respectful. They did a great job. Thank you Helping hands!
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Melinda, Fairborn Helping Hands is literally one of the best companies I've worked with in a long time. Their on-going communication, wonderful response time and complete follow-through were 'spot on'. I'd use them again in a heartbeat.
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