In the summer of 2009, Northeast Ohio was aching. The recession had gutted home construction, leaving skilled tradesmen—guys who could frame a house or shingle a roof blindfolded—high and dry. Mike Farist didn’t just watch it unfold. He started Roofsmith Restoration with a gut feeling: homeowners needed solid roofs, and craftsmen needed a way back in. It kicked off with an Amish crew pounding down the first shingles, and from there, it’s grown into something real—a company that’s as much about people as it is about pitches and peaks.
Roofsmith doesn’t do half-measures. They’re the type to stick it out, whether that’s slugging it out with insurance companies for a frazzled homeowner or locking in that last nail before the sky opens up. One story stands out: Nick, a Roofsmith pro, fought an insurance tangle for months. When it cleared, the crew built a roof that wasn’t just solid, it was a reset. “It’s not just about the house,” the homeowner said. “It’s peace of mind.”
That’s the pulse of Roofsmith’s work. A roof’s not just wood and tar, it’s your shield. Same goes for their window jobs: another client couldn’t stop talking about how the crew swapped out their drafty old panes for sleek, tight replacements that cut the chill and brightened the place up. “They showed up, cleaned up, and left us with something better than we’d hoped,” they said. It’s not loud or showy, it’s real, and that hits different in a quick-fix world.
Inside, Roofsmith feels less like a corporation, more like a crew that’s got your back. The folks swinging hammers, fitting windows, or running numbers aren’t just there for a paycheck—they treat your sagging gutters or foggy glass like it’s their own problem. “We hire people who care,” a long-timer told me, and you sense it. That’s why they’ve stretched beyond roofs into siding, gutters, insulation, and windows that don’t just look good but save you cash on heat while framing the view right.
They skip the hype. Their website’s no-nonsense: no pushy pitch, just a vow to keep it simple and strong. It’s landed them an A+ with the Better Business Bureau—not a badge they wave around, but a quiet sign they mean business. They use top-notch stuff, Owens Corning shingles, seamless gutters, energy-smart windows, and a team that sweats the small stuff, whether it’s a little ranch house or a big commercial sprawl.
Roofsmith’s roots run deep in Northeast Ohio dirt. Back in ’09, it was about giving tradesmen a lifeline, and that’s still the deal. They’re the neighbor you buzz when a storm tears tiles loose or your windows whistle in the wind, not some distant call center. Social media catches them in the thick of it: muddy boots, ladders up against a gray sky, a roof or window job done right. It’s not about flexing, it’s about showing up.
Looking forward, Roofsmith isn’t gunning to be the flashiest, just the best at what they do. Every roof they patch or replace, every window they fit, every siding strip they nail down rebuilds a bit of trust, proof that craftsmanship hasn’t faded out. In a corner of Ohio that’s weathered its share of storms, they’re not just shoring up houses, they’re piecing back pride, one home at a time. And that’s a story worth telling.