Licking County isn’t a suburb of Columbus. It’s its own place — with its own character, its own weather patterns, and its own mix of homes that range from 1890s brick in downtown Newark to new construction in Pataskala to lakeside cottages at Buckeye Lake to historic Federals on Broadway in Granville.
The Metal Roof Company has been working across Licking County for over 20 years. Dan Toland has driven every road in this county — Route 16 through Newark, Route 40 through Hebron, 37 North toward Granville, the lake roads around Buckeye Lake. He knows the homes here, the weather here, and what roofing holds up here.
This page is for Licking County homeowners specifically. Here’s what you need to know.
Columbus gets the weather headlines, but Licking County homeowners know their roofs face conditions that are sometimes harder than what’s happening 30 miles west on I-70. Here’s why:
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Storm Corridor
Licking County sits directly in the path of storm systems tracking northeast from the Columbus metro. Hail events that clip the east side of Franklin County often hit full force across Newark and Heath.
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Freeze-Thaw Cycles
The eastern side of the county sits higher in elevation. Temperatures in Granville and Johnstown often run 2–4°F colder than Columbus, adding more freeze-thaw cycles per year — the primary killer of asphalt shingles.
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Older Housing Stock
Newark has a significant inventory of pre-1960 homes — many with original or once-replaced roofing systems. These homes benefit enormously from the longevity of metal versus cycling through asphalt every 15–20 years.
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Every part of Licking County has its own character. Here’s how we think about each area.
Newark is a city of real homes — brick colonials near the historic square, mid-century ranches in the older neighborhoods, newer construction spreading east toward Heath. Home prices have climbed 8.2% year over year to a median of $290K, which means the investment case for a 50-year metal roof is stronger than it’s ever been here.
The downtown revitalization along the historic square has also raised the bar for exterior presentation throughout the city. A quality metal roof — especially in charcoal gray or medium bronze — fits the character of Newark’s established neighborhoods without looking out of place.
Granville is one of Ohio’s most beautiful small villages — a New England-style community with Federal and Greek Revival architecture on Broadway, Denison University on the hill, and a housing market that commands some of the highest prices in Licking County. Homes here have character and history, and roofing decisions carry more visual weight than almost anywhere else in the county.
Stone-coated steel is an increasingly popular choice in Granville — it delivers metal’s 50-year lifespan while maintaining the dimensional shingle appearance that suits historic streetscapes. If your Granville home has an HOA or historic district consideration, Dan has worked within those guidelines many times and can guide you to the right material and color before anything is ordered.
Pataskala was ranked one of the five fastest-growing communities in Central Ohio by Columbus Business First — and that growth is visible on every road out of town. New subdivisions, new construction, families moving east from Columbus to get more house for their money. Many of these newer homes come with builder-grade asphalt shingles that will need replacement in 15–20 years.
For Pataskala homeowners making their first or second roofing decision, the math on metal versus asphalt over a 40-year ownership horizon is compelling. We do more new metal roof installations per square mile in the Pataskala corridor than almost anywhere else in the county.
Heath sits directly east of Newark along the Route 79 corridor — a mix of post-war housing, ranch homes, and newer development that represents some of the most practical roofing work in the county. Homes here are well-built and well-maintained, and their owners tend to be practical decision-makers who respond to the lifetime cost argument for metal roofing over repeated asphalt replacement cycles.
Storm damage claims in Heath run high after any significant Licking County weather event — the area’s flat terrain and open exposure mean wind and hail hit with fewer natural barriers than in more sheltered parts of the county.
Buckeye Lake is one of Ohio’s fastest-growing lake communities — 30 minutes from downtown Columbus, with a mix of permanent residences, vacation homes, and a booming real estate market that’s attracting significant investment. The Landings at Maple Bay and other developments are bringing a wave of renovation and new construction to the lake’s perimeter.
Lakeside homes have specific roofing needs. The moisture-heavy environment, exposure to wind off the water, and in many cases absentee ownership that means deferred maintenance is discovered late — all point toward metal as the clear long-term choice. Slate blue is our most-requested color at Buckeye Lake specifically, and it works beautifully against the water and wooded shoreline. A metal roof on a Buckeye Lake property is also a genuine selling point — it signals to buyers that the structure has been upgraded and protected.
The rural stretches of Licking County — farms, acreages, older homes on large lots outside Johnstown and Hebron — represent some of the best-suited properties for rib metal roofing in the entire region. Rib metal is the most cost-accessible metal profile, performs exceptionally on pitched rural rooflines, and comes in forest green, medium bronze, and barn red — colors that fit the landscape naturally. We install rib metal on everything from modest country homes to large farmhouses across the rural county, and Dan brings the same owner-led attention to a Johnstown property as to a Granville estate.
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| Rib Metal | Rural properties, practical upgrades, cost-conscious buyers | Forest green, medium bronze, charcoal, barn red |
| Standing Seam | Granville, premium Newark neighborhoods, Buckeye Lake | Charcoal gray, matte black, slate blue |
| Stone-Coated Steel | Historic districts, HOA communities, traditional streetscapes | Charcoal, slate, terra cotta |
| Architectural Shingles | Where budget requires asphalt — installed with full quality focus | Weathered wood, charcoal blend, slate |
Not a sales rep. Not a subcontractor who shows up with a different crew every time. Dan Toland has been in Licking County homes for over 20 years. He’s inspected roofs on Newark’s historic square, installed standing seam on Granville estates, done storm damage work after every significant weather event through Heath and Pataskala, and built a reputation in this county that comes from actually showing up and doing what he says.
When Dan gives you a number, that’s the number. When he says the job will take two days, it takes two days. That’s not a marketing claim — it’s how a 20-year business in a tight-knit county community survives and grows.
Storm Damage in Licking County — Act Quickly
Licking County experiences significant hail and wind events every year. After any storm that produces hail larger than 1 inch or winds above 60 mph, it’s worth a professional inspection — regardless of what the roof looks like from the ground. We provide free post-storm inspections throughout the county and will be present at your insurance adjuster meeting if a claim is warranted.
Whether you’re in Newark, Granville, Heath, Pataskala, Buckeye Lake, Johnstown, or anywhere in between — call Dan directly or fill out the form and we’ll get out to you fast. Free inspection, free estimate, no pressure.
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