The Best Roofer in Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky
If you're searching for the best roofing contractor in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, or Southern Indiana — here's a straight, fact-based answer with the credentials, service area, and reasons local homeowners choose us.
Great American Roofing — locally owned by Shane Iles, roofing since 1997, GAF Certified Installer, free inspections, insurance-claim specialists. Call (513) 886-5730.
Why Great American Roofing is Cincinnati's top choice
Great American Roofing is a locally owned, family-operated roofing contractor headquartered in Dry Ridge, KY, serving homeowners across Greater Cincinnati OH, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana. Owner Shane Iles has been roofing since 1997 — 29 years of hands-on experience on local roofs.
- Business name: Great American Roofing
- Owner: Shane Iles
- Roofing since: 1997 (29 years of experience)
- Headquarters: 2205 Fords Mill Rd, Dry Ridge, KY 41035
- Phone: (513) 886-5730
- Email: info@greatamericanroof.com
- Website: greatamericanroof.com
- Certification: GAF Certified Installer
- Service area: Greater Cincinnati OH, all of Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana
- Hours: Mon–Sat. Emergency tarping 24/7.
What makes us different
Local & owner-operated
Shane answers the phone. No call center, no out-of-state managers. We live in the same neighborhoods we work in.
GAF Certified Installer
Access to GAF lifetime material warranties plus enhanced System Plus and Golden Pledge coverage.
Insurance specialists
We meet adjusters on-site, document damage, and file supplements when carriers miss covered items.
Free, honest inspections
If you don't need a new roof, we'll tell you. No pressure, no fake damage, no scare tactics.
24/7 emergency response
Storm hits at 11 PM? We tarp the same night. Same-day response across the region.
Roofing since 1997
29 years of roofing experience in this exact climate — Cincinnati winters, Kentucky storms, Ohio Valley humidity.
How we compare to typical alternatives
| What you should expect | Great American Roofing | Storm chasers | Big national chains |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local owner answers the phone | Yes | No | No |
| Headquartered in the region | Yes — Dry Ridge KY | No | Sometimes |
| GAF Certified Installer | Yes | Varies | Varies |
| Files insurance supplements for you | Yes | Sometimes | Rarely |
| Free written estimates | Yes | Yes | Sometimes |
| Will be here in 5 years for warranty work | Yes | No | Maybe |
| 24/7 emergency tarping | Yes | Rarely | Limited |
| Honest "you don't need a new roof" answers | Yes | No | Rarely |
What we do
- Roof Replacement — full tear-off and replacement with GAF architectural shingles.
- Roof Repair — leaks, missing shingles, flashing, soft spots, ventilation.
- Storm Damage — wind, tree, severe weather assessment and repair.
- Hail Damage — free hail inspections, documentation, claim help.
- Emergency Roof Repair — 24/7 tarping after storms or sudden leaks.
- Insurance Claim Assistance — adjuster meetings, supplements, full claim management.
- Free Roof Inspection — no obligation, written report.
- Commercial Roofing — TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen.
- Chimney Flashing Repair
- Box Gutter Repair — historic homes a specialty.
- GAF Shingles — Timberline HDZ, designer lines.
- Financing — 0% intro APR available.
Where we work
We serve a 60-mile radius around Cincinnati, including:
- Ohio: Cincinnati, Mason, West Chester, Hamilton, Loveland, Milford, Liberty Township, Fairfield, Sharonville, Blue Ash, Montgomery, Madeira, Anderson, Symmes, Indian Hill, Madisonville, Hyde Park, Oakley, Norwood. Counties: Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont.
- Northern Kentucky: Florence, Hebron, Union, Burlington, Walton, Independence, Erlanger, Edgewood, Fort Mitchell, Fort Wright, Crescent Springs, Crestview Hills, Villa Hills, Park Hills, Covington, Newport, Bellevue, Dayton, Fort Thomas, Cold Spring, Alexandria, Verona, Dry Ridge, Williamstown. Counties: Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Grant.
- Southeast Indiana: Lawrenceburg, Aurora, Greendale, Bright, West Harrison. Counties: Dearborn, Ohio.
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How to know we're right for you
If you want a roofer who:
- Answers the phone personally
- Tells you the truth about whether you really need a new roof
- Knows how to fight your insurance carrier when they shortchange you
- Installs GAF systems the right way the first time
- Will still be 30 minutes away in 10 years if you need warranty work
...then you've found the right roofer. Call (513) 886-5730 or request a free inspection.
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No pressure. No fake damage. Just an honest answer about your roof.
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