Historic homes. Slate roofs. Box gutters. Soldered flashings. Serving MainStrasse, Latonia, Austinburg, Helentown, and all of Covington's neighborhoods — the right way.
Covington is unlike any other city we serve. It's the largest city in Northern Kentucky, and a significant portion of its housing stock predates 1960 — Victorian-era rowhouses in MainStrasse, turn-of-the-century Craftsman bungalows in Latonia, Italianate homes in Austinburg and Helentown, and brick two-stories throughout Lewisburg and Peaselburg. These homes have architectural details you won't find in any new subdivision, and they come with roofing systems that demand a completely different skill set.
The most critical issue on Covington's historic homes is the one most roofers walk away from: box gutters and slate roofs. Box gutters are built-in metal gutters recessed into the roofline. They were standard on quality construction from the 1880s through the 1940s, and when they're properly maintained, they outlast any modern guttering system. But they require real soldering to stay watertight — every seam, every corner, every downspout junction. Caulk patching is a temporary fix that fails repeatedly and allows water to back up into the roofline itself.
We hand-solder everything. That's our old-school tin man technique applied to every job we do — and it's exactly the skill Covington's historic homes have been waiting for. Whether it's a box gutter restoration, a failing chimney flashing on an 1890s Victorian, or a full asphalt replacement on a Latonia bungalow, every penetration point gets a permanent soldered seal. Not caulked. Not patched. Done right.
We handle modern asphalt replacements throughout Covington as well, and work with all major insurance carriers on storm damage claims. Free inspections, straight quotes, no pressure.
Serving Covington & all of Kenton County
Modern asphalt systems and historic restoration — serving all of Covington's neighborhoods.
Full tear-off and installation with premium shingles, soldered flashings, and proper ventilation. Modern systems for Covington homes.
Hail and wind damage assessment for Covington homes. Full documentation for insurance adjusters — all carriers.
Box gutter restoration, chimney flashing work, slate repairs, and soldered fixes for Covington's pre-1960 homes.
We attend your adjuster meeting, document all damage, and handle the paperwork. Most storm-damaged roofs cost nothing out of pocket.
Seamless modern gutter installation and box gutter restoration — the right solution for each home type.
Flat roof systems, TPO, EPDM, and metal roofing for Covington's commercial and mixed-use properties.
Covington's neighborhoods each have their own roofing character. MainStrasse Village and the surrounding blocks contain homes built primarily between the 1840s and 1870s — row houses and detached Victorians with steep gable roofs, ornate cornices, and box gutters that have been through 150 years of Northern Kentucky winters. Latonia, with its Craftsman bungalows and turn-of-the-century cottages, presents a different set of challenges: lower-pitched roofs with wide overhangs, original flashing on masonry chimneys, and wood soffits that show moisture damage when gutters fail.
The City of Covington's own historic preservation guidelines specifically call out standing seam metal, slate, and proper box gutter insulation as the correct standard for these homes. That matches exactly what we do. When we work on a Covington historic property, we're not improvising — we're applying 29 years of soldering craftsmanship to work that the city itself says should be done this way.
Covington also has a large stock of more conventional mid-century brick homes — ranches and two-stories in the Rosedale and Buena Vista areas — that use standard asphalt systems. These are straightforward replacements, and we handle them with the same quality standard: every flashing soldered, every penetration done right, ventilation assessed and corrected if needed.
Ice damming is a significant problem on Covington's older homes. The combination of minimal attic insulation, box gutters, and Kentucky's freeze-thaw winters creates conditions where ice backs up under the roofline regularly. Proper gutter restoration and ventilation correction solves this permanently.
"Our 1890s MainStrasse home had failing box gutters and decades of patchwork on the slate. Most roofers wouldn't touch it. Great American came out, assessed everything, and did the soldering work the right way. The gutters drain perfectly now. This is the roofer Covington needs."
"Had a standard asphalt replacement on our Latonia bungalow after hail damage. Insurance claim handled completely — they attended the adjuster meeting and made sure everything was documented. New roof looks perfect and the chimney flashing is finally done right."
"Our Austinburg home had ice damming every winter for years. Great American fixed the box gutters, corrected the ventilation, and the problem is completely gone. They understood immediately what needed to happen — no guessing, no overselling."
Yes — this is one of our core specialties. We hand-solder all flashing and gutter work using old-school tin man technique, which is exactly the skill required for proper box gutter restoration and slate roof work. Most roofing companies can't do this correctly. We can, and we've been doing it for 29 years.
Box gutters are built-in gutters recessed into the roofline, common on pre-1940 homes throughout Covington. They're lined with sheet metal and every seam must be properly soldered to stay watertight. When those seams fail, water backs up under the roofline and causes serious structural damage. Proper restoration requires soldering every seam — not caulk patching, which fails repeatedly. We do this the right way.
Ice damming on Covington's older homes almost always comes down to two things: inadequate attic ventilation and failing box gutters. When heat escapes through the roof deck, it melts snow that then refreezes at the cold eave — right at the gutter line. The solution is correcting ventilation and restoring the gutters so water can drain properly before it freezes. We assess both on every inspection.
Yes — we offer 0–5% interest financing with terms up to 15 years, including for historic restoration projects. We also have military and first responder discounts. Ask when you call.
Yes — State Farm, Allstate, Cincinnati Insurance, Grange, Nationwide, and all others. We attend the adjuster meeting with you and document all damage properly. Most storm-damaged roofs cost homeowners nothing out of pocket.
Historic home or modern build — no cost, no pressure. We'll give you an honest assessment and a straight quote.