One of the most frequently asked questions that we get. “Should I repair or replace my roof?”. The answer to this is, “it depends”. It depends on the extent of damage to your roof, and the reason you need a repair. If it is a small leak on a new roof, a repair may be your best option. If it is a 15 year old roof, that has been repaired multiple times, and has major wind or hail damage, replacement may be necessary. To know whether repair or replacement is necessary depends on factors like roof age, causation of leak, roofing material, how many layers are on your roof, amongst other factors.

Absolutely! With the amount of violent storms that we get annually in Denver, we feel it is our responsibility to help provide free storm damage roofing inspections, to help homeowners with an honest assessment of the condition of their roof. Our inspections are completely free, with no obligations, hassles or high-pressure sales. On the contrary, during our free inspection, we will carefully assess your roof for any signs of missing or curling shingles, hail damage, leak spots, or other visible signs of damage to your roof. We will provide you with a detailed analysis and report of our findings, along with documentation to help you see the condition of your roof.

The “cost” of a new roof depends on several variables, including: the roofing material you are installing (asphalt, metal, slate, tile, or cedar shake), the size of your roof, whether you are adding a layer overtop or tearing off and replacing, as well as the quality of the material you are considering. For instance, a 3-tab asphalt shingle roof replacement on a 1,500 square foot home, will cost less than installing dimensional shingles. Moreover, architectural shingles on a 1,500 square foot home will cost less than standing seam metal or a DaVinci slate roof. The cost is dependant on many variables.

If your home has suffered storm damage from inclement weather after a hail or wind storm, the answer is likely yes. Every homeowner insurance policy is different, so you will need to check your own policy language. However, storm damage is considered an “act of god”, and covered by most insurance carriers. This is why you may see many of your neighbors getting their roofs replaced by their insurance after a hail storm because it is a covered event. Hail damage can impact your roof’s integrity and designed function to ‘shed water’ from your home, ruining your roofing system’s designed purpose. Overtime, hail or wind damage that is left unrepaired can lead to worsening leaks, roof failure or even mold, and important to repair or replace those damaged sections prior to things worsening!

We generally recommend that our customers call one of our trained technicians out first before calling your insurance carrier. We are highly trained in storm damage restoration, and have a keen eye what to look for when it comes to clear signs of hail and wind damage. After performing a free storm damage roofing inspection, we can provide you detailed reports and photos of our discovery and findings. During our assessment, we can discuss with you whether it makes sense to call your insurance or not, for the interest of your insurance carrier’s time, it is advisable only to call if there is significant damage. Other times, the damage may be inconsequential, where a minor repair job may be sufficient. If there are major leaks, or several slopes damages, then it may be prudent to call in a claim. We can show you the exact areas that have been damaged, and inform you of the recommended repairs needed to restore your home to pre-storm damage condition. Our inspection and fee for all of this is no-cost to homeowners.