Not every roof needs replaced. We look at the whole roof, show you the pictures, and explain your options. Then you decide, on your time.
Roofing picked up a reputation over the years and a lot of it was earned. Telling you what your roof needs before showing you what is actually there. The inspection should come before the recommendation. Pressure to sign before you have had time to think. We do the opposite, and most of that is just bringing service back and treating you like a person.
That’s how we talk about a roof. If yours is fine, we’ll say it’s fine. If it has ten years left, that’s what you’ll hear. We’re not going to dress up a condition to make a sale out of it.
Plenty of them can be repaired, and we’ll tell you when yours is one of them. A repair that solves the problem is a better answer than a replacement you didn’t need.
It’s one of four ways to go, and often it’s not the best one. It should be a choice you make, not the default.
A roof is one of the biggest checks a homeowner ever writes. Sometimes it’s life savings. We do not take that lightly. We do what we say.
Travis Haessly, founder
I spent eight years inside the big corporate roofing world, so I know what those companies aren’t telling you.
The overhead in there is hard to believe, and it has to come from somewhere. It comes from you. Then private equity started buying these companies up. Homeowners stopped being people with a problem on their house and became a number on somebody’s spreadsheet.
I left because there’s a better way to do this.
When you call The Roof Champion, you get me. No call center. No closer sent out behind me. No four hour presentation built to wear you down until you sign something. I look at your roof, I show you what’s on it, and I give you a straight price from a local company.
If your roof is fine, I’ll tell you it’s fine. That’s the part they could never let me say.
Jeff Davis
Travis demonstrated exceptional professionalism and attention to detail when inspecting my roof for potential hail damage. He conducted a thorough assessment, explained his findings clearly, and honestly concluded that no repairs were needed at this time. His integrity, quality of work, and transparency truly set him apart—qualities that are hard to find in the roofing industry. I highly recommend Travis without hesitation.
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Robert Strouse
Before you read about my experience with Travis Haessly aka The Roof Champion - think you need to know about me is that I never write reviews and I almost never speak well of any company these days - it seems that the most basic level of service somehow deserves a five star review just for doing what is expected of you. Last May a storm blew through Columbus and damaged my elderly mother’s roof. To us, it looked like a roof - but Travis was able to spot the damage from the ground. Travis was able to confirm the damage he saw from the ground and find evidence of even more after closer inspection. Travis then walked us through what he saw and what our options were for repairing the damage to the roof and protecting my mothers’ home, including how to request an insurance appraiser out and assess the damage. A few days later, an insurance appraiser came to the same conclusion that Travis did initially which was the roof had extensive damage and needed to be replaced. Travis was excellent at sitting down with my mother and explaining all of steps involved with replacing a roof through an insurance claim in a simple and comprehendible way. Travis treated my mother as if she were his own - listening to her questions and helping her feel at ease. He was patient, kind and respectful. Insurance companies are necessary, but sometimes filing a claim - especially something as complex as a total roof replacement – can feel like an adversarial interaction. My mother is a retired schoolteacher of 30 years and negotiating a complex claim with an insurance company is not something she would claim expertise in. By contrast, insurance companies negotiate claims all day, every day. In hindsight, the most important thing Travis shared with mom was clearing explaining information concerning her benefits provided by her insurance company. Travis helped mom do everything correctly – right out of the gate. The day of installation came as Travis orchestrated multiple contractors to replace mom’s large and complex roof a few days later. During the installation – that Travis attended – the roofers shared concerns about the roof deck – as it was not holding nails adequately. Travis assessed the situation and discovered that the existing deck was only quarter-inch plywood (which is not to code in Columbus anymore). The whole roofing crew had to pivot and wait for additional material to install a new deck before they could lay a single shingle. Despite this interruption, the rest of the installation went according as planned, and they still finished by days end. However… Remember how I said my mom‘s roof was complex? Well the house has a 14’x6’ chimney footprint at the roofline, 6' soffits around the whole perimeter (requiring four wraps of ice guard), and on top of all of that, the house is built on a hill - where some parts of the roof are 10' -30' off the ground. During the installation of the new roof some of mom's soffits started to fail and peel away from the house. One call to Travis and he jumped on organizing crews to come out that day and fix the soffits that were failing preventing further damage to the house. We then went to the Insurance Company and requested to update the claim to include the new deck and soffit repair. These claims were denied for a multitude of reasons. Travis helped Mom provide the insurance company with the information necessary to justify and amend our claim with an appeal, that was ultimately accepted. It was a scary time for my Mom in particular - as she has told me several times since that she probably just would’ve paid the additional cost after the Insurance Company told her to. Travis - The Roof Champion Columbus - made it feel easy, and he equipped us with the knowledge that helped Mom sleep at night - knowing she had done everything right and was going to be taken care of. There were obstacles, but there were no surprises. Would you recommend this service to a friend/colleague? Yes, absolutely. Will you use this service again in the future? Yes, without hesitation.
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marty kobus
I very much appreciated Travis and how quickly and professionally he handled my situation. He explained everything I was getting into in terms I could easily understand. Very satisfied with the results. I know who I will be referring if anyone I know would need his services.
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Chaytor Castillo
Travis was recommended to me via a reference. He was great to work with, very attentive and showed up same day. Took pictures via drone of my gutter situation and was able to give great recommendations. I am now moving forward with said recommendations. Travis and team are great work with.
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Sophia Dixon
Communicated very well throughout the process, quick response to inquiry and showed on time. Conducted survey of my attic and roof, providing insight. Showed up with proper tools to diagnose any issues. Less than an hour later I received a full report with pictures in my inbox.
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Karen Wilson
Travis is very knowledgeable and provided professional service with our full roof replacement. We love our new roof and highly recommend The Roof Champion!!
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Bryce Kuhl
Travis with The Roof Champion of Columbus did an awesome job helping me replace my asphalt shingle roof in Worthington. Super easy to work with, really knows his stuff, and got everything done quickly. Definitely recommend if you need a solid roofer!
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Cheyenne Young
Travis has been absolutely amazing with helping me work on the claim with my roof. Initially I had been working this claim and battling with the insurance practically on my own. When my claim ended up in a dead end, Travis came in with fresh ideas and told me “I got it from here”. He has been amazing so far throughout this process and I can’t wait til we get to the finish line. Cannot refer him enough!!
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Emily White
Travis Haessly was awesome he knew the ends and outs with roof and dealing with the insurance company and the solar panels. He knowledge on everything was on point. No question unanswered I live in Gahanna. He did my roof both neighbors roofs we were so very pleased. How simply He made it !! He is awesome person all around I would highly recommend him for your roofing job !!
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Adam Barr
Travis is an awesome dude. Super honest, extremely knowledgeable when it comes to roof replacements.
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Stephanie
Travis is always excellent to work with! If you are considering a roof replacement in the Columbus area then The Roof Champ is the roofing company for you!
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Guoqin Huang
I want to thank Travis and The Roofing Champion for their amazing roofing and siding services. Everything went so smoothly, from scheduling the appointment to finishing the job. The Roofing Champion was super professional and friendly the whole time. They took the time to answer all our questions and make sure we knew everything about the work. They really know what they’re doing and it shows in the quality of their work. We’re so happy with their services and would highly recommend them to anyone who needs roofing or siding work.
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Abby Sutton Burger
Professional, Reliable, and Top-Quality Roofing Services! As a business, we’ve had the pleasure of working with The Roof Champion and its owner, Travis, on multiple projects, and they have exceeded our expectations every time. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to quality craftsmanship set them apart in the roofing industry. Travis leads a highly skilled team that consistently delivers excellent results on schedule and within budget. Their communication is outstanding, ensuring that every project runs smoothly and efficiently. Whether it’s a minor repair or a full roof replacement, their work is always top-notch, using high-quality materials and the latest industry techniques. We appreciate Travis' reliability and integrity—qualities that are hard to find. It’s clear that customer satisfaction is their top priority, and they stand behind their work with confidence. We highly recommend The Roof Champion and Travis to anyone in need of a trusted roofing partner and look forward to continuing our collaboration in the future.
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Dan Evans
I met Travis after our asphalt shingle roof, skylights and gutters were damaged in a wind/hail storm. We had run into some serious resistance with our insurance claims adjuster, but Travis helped us navigate the process to ensure we received a fair settlement. His inspections, communication, willingness to educated us as homeowners and character truly stand out. Travis is a very honest and trustworthy person and I highly recommend him!
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Jon Curry
Travis has been amazing working with us and our insurance company in getting a settlement for our hail damaged roof. Initially denied, he persisted in lobbying for another inspection, certain that there was damage that was initially missed. This was a process that took many months, many calls and emails and a lot of Travis' time and effort. He would not relent. He guided us through the confusing process which eventually led to a full roof replacement. He is truly an advocate for the customer and I cannot recommend him highly enough.
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Lisa Federico
There’s a ton of roofers out there. But there’s only one roof champion and that’s Travis. Here’s my story. My home suffered hail damage -my gutters showed pock marks and there was noticeable damage on my screened porch and roof shingles. My insurance carrier denied the claim despite proof of damage. Travis is a skilled roofer - great follow up and excellent service —- but he’s also skilled at ensuring his clients get the service that they should from their insurance company. I’m grateful to have Travis as my champion. He was great at answering all our questions and helping us to document what the insurance carrier needed. After a storm roofers will come knocking and calling - but there’s only one person I will call and trust with my roof, gutters or siding and that’s Travis. My husband and I recommend him to our friends and family and everyone has walked away with a stellar experience working with Travis…call him - you’ll gain a trustworthy worthy roofer and champion!
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Mrace43
Travis works extremely hard with the insurance companies and the agents to get results that are deserved for his customers. He goes the extra mile with unmatched effort in the industry and then follows it up with the quality work of a true professional. I would highly recommend this company for anyone looking for a new roof.
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Jonathan Hoar
The owner of The Roof Champion, Travis, is a fantastic person to work with. I own a business in the insurance restoration space that negotiates insurance claims with carriers. Travis has been someone I’ve relied on in the past for expertise during the estimating and evaluation phase of insurance claims. The Roof Champion of Columbus is reliable, trustworthy, and consistently provides fair and accurate estimates, qualities that are hard to come by in this industry. I highly recommend both Travis and The Roof Champion to anyone seeking a seamless process in the restoration space and looking for an expert on their side, not just a salesperson.
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Hayleigh A
Travis has been very helpful, I would recommend him to anyone!
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Kevin Lam
Fantastic Roofer who replaced my family's roof with Insurance Money. He also helped out numerous family members. If you're looking for a good honest roofer, The Roof Champion is your guy!
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Rodney Wilder
I'm an appraiser that works with many. From insurance companies to policy holders. The Roof Champion of Columbus has always provided clear and concise estimates. although we don't always agree with each item there is never an approach taken that is unreasonable. The Roof Champ seems to always do the right thing .
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E. Lena Kontras
We had a huge scare in July 2024 when a 60-foot tree came crashing down in a windstorm, hitting our house. We called our insurance agent right away, and while he assured us everything would be fine, we quickly got overwhelmed trying to navigate the insurance claim process. That's when we reached out to Travis, and we're so glad we did. He made everything so much easier! From the get-go, Travis walked us through exactly what to do - step-by-step - telling us who to call, what to expect, and how to handle each issue. His inspection of the damage was thorough, and he really helped guide us toward getting our claim settled fairly. If you're looking for someone who knows their stuff and will make sure you're taken care of, Travis is the guy!
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Jason Gloriosa
Working with The Roof Champion of Columbus was an absolute breeze! After I filed a claim with my insurance company, they tried to lowball me by only wanting to replace a few asphalt shingles. But then Travis stepped in, exchanged a few professional emails with my insurance contact, and just like that, my roof was fully approved! The construction process went incredibly smoothly, and the crew did an amazing job cleaning up—not a single nail left behind. I will always recommend The Roof Champ!
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Whether a storm just came through or your roof is simply getting older, start with someone looking at it and showing you what’s there.
A roof is three things: the wood deck it sits on, the layer over that, and the shingles you can see. We check all three, from up on the roof and from inside the attic where there’s access. What matters most is usually what you can’t see from the driveway.
Gutters, siding, metal trim, windows. Storms don’t stop at the roofline, and a look that only covers shingles misses things.
You get photos of the actual condition, not a verbal summary. You should be able to see exactly what we saw. And you leave with a condition report. Every visit, every time.
We go through it together and talk about what each option really means for you. Take as long as you need with it.
Most of what we find is not damage. It’s the small stuff nobody has told you about. A pipe boot starting to split, a flashing joint that’s going to want attention in a couple of years, a gutter running the wrong way and dumping against the foundation.
You hear about those too, whether or not there’s a job in it for us.
There isn’t one, but there is a reason.
If I get on your roof and tell you it has five good years left, you didn’t spend anything and I didn’t sell anything. And when it comes about that time in five years and you’re thinking about it, you’re probably going to call me.
That’s the whole plan. It only works if I tell you the truth.
We go through all four. Then you pick the one you’re most comfortable with.
A lot of people ask whether filing will raise their rate or get them dropped. We can’t answer that. It depends on your policy and your carrier, and the person who actually knows is your agent, so ask before you file, not after.
We are roofers. What we can do is tell you what’s on the roof, put it in photos and writing, and wait while you find out.
I might not be the cheapest quote. I’m definitely not the most expensive. What I’m looking at is the scope, and that’s where comparing two prices stops making sense.
Right materials, right techniques, qualified people. When you do it right and you don’t cut corners, the scope is what makes the price higher. It’s easy to cut a scope to make a lower price.
And you’ll hear from me while it’s going on. Smallest update, you get it. Anything that affects you, you hear it before it happens, not after.
Travis Haessly
That’s how it works. Here’s where.
Powell, Lewis Center, Delaware, Dublin, Worthington, Westerville, Hilliard, Upper Arlington and Gahanna.
Call or text is the fastest way. You will hear back within 24 hours.
(614) 639-3422The price rule
Your price doesn’t move.
If we find something under the shingles that changes it, you get the photo before you get the number, and the work stops until you say go.
