◆ A Profile in Craftsmanship
Founded in 1945 by Owen Brown after he came home from World War II. Ty Brown took it over in 1974. Charles Brown — third generation — runs it now. Eighty-one years on Cincinnati roofs.
Ford & Son Roofing was founded in 1945 by Owen Brown — home from World War II, joined the Cincinnati roofers union, and went out on his own. His son Ty Brown took it over in 1974. Charles Brown, third generation, runs it today. Black-owned, family-run, eighty-one years deep.
Cincinnati and the Ohio River valley see hot humid summers, sudden squall lines, and freeze-thaw cycles that test every flashing detail. Eighty-one years on these roofs teaches you which systems hold up here. We size every job for the river valley, not for a national playbook.
The same eyes that flash your valleys size your decking. The same hands that tear off shingles patch your storm damage. Continuity is craftsmanship.
Asphalt, architectural shingle, and slate-style systems for Cincinnati's historic neighborhoods — Hyde Park, Mariemont, Mason. Sized for Ohio River humidity.
Targeted repair on 1920s brick foursquares and bungalows where craftsmanship matters more than speed.
Wind, hail, and squall-line damage across the tri-state. Insurance claim coordination from a name your grandparents knew.
Seamless gutters, copper detail, and historic-appropriate trim work — finish the building the right way.
Charles or a crew lead climbs the roof. Photographs, measurements, decking condition, ventilation, flashing. We bring the findings back to you.
Written, itemized, no theatrics. Insurance coordination if there's been a storm. A real number you can sit on for a week.
The same hands that estimated the job do the work. 81 yrs on Cincinnati Tri-State roofs — Charles still climbs.
Magnet-swept yard. Manufacturer warranty registered. We answer the phone after the truck leaves — that's the whole point.
My grandfather used Owen. My parents used Ty. We use Charles. Three generations of our family on the same three generations of theirs. Cincinnati doesn't make companies like Ford & Son anymore.
We'll be on your roof within days, with a written estimate in plain language. Same crew that will do the work. No high-pressure pitch.