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How do you choose a roofing contractor in Colorado?
Hire a local, licensed contractor who pulls permits, inspects before you call insurance, puts the full scope and price in writing, and installs Class 4 impact-resistant shingles with new metals and flashing. Colorado has no statewide roofing license, so check the city or county license, insurance and local address yourself.
Colorado is one of the hardest places in the country on roofs. The Front Range gets hail most summers, intense UV at altitude, wind, and freeze-thaw cycles from October to May. That makes the choice of roofing contractor more important here than almost anywhere else — and it is why every storm brings out-of-state crews knocking on doors. Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc. is a licensed Colorado general contractor based in Longmont, in business since 2014, with 30 years in construction. Here is what we tell homeowners to look for, whoever they hire.
Class 4
impact-rated shingles only
New metals
drip edge and flashing on every roof
Since 2014
based in Longmont
46+
Front Range cities served
1. Check Local Licensing — Colorado Has No State Roofing License
Colorado does not issue a statewide roofing contractor license. Licensing is handled by cities and counties, so a legitimate roofer should be licensed where your home is. Ask for the license number and look it up with your building department. Our licenses: Boulder County CON-24-0152 (Class C), Jefferson County (Class C) and Douglas County (Class A).
2. Insist on a Permit
Most Front Range cities require a permit for a roof replacement, followed by an inspection. A contractor who says you do not need one is either cutting corners or not planning to be around when the inspector comes. A permitted, inspected roof also protects you at resale and on future insurance claims.
3. Get an Inspection Before You Call Insurance
After a hailstorm, have a contractor inspect and document the damage before you file. You will know whether the damage is worth a claim, and you will have photos and measurements ready when the adjuster comes. Our roofing contractor team provides free inspections across the Front Range.
4. Know the Colorado Rules on Deductibles and Contracts
Colorado law does not allow a roofing contractor to pay, waive or rebate your insurance deductible. A contractor offering to “cover your deductible” is offering to break the law, and it puts your claim at risk. Colorado also requires roofing contracts to be in writing with the scope of work, materials and price spelled out. Read it before you sign.
5. Ask Exactly What Goes on the Roof
Two bids for “a new roof” can describe very different jobs. We only install Class 4 impact-resistant shingles — Owens Corning Duration STORM or better — and every roof gets all new metals and flashing, not reused drip edge or pipe flashing. Ask every bidder which shingle line, underlayment, ventilation and flashing they include.
What Does a New Roof Cost in Colorado?
Our published pricing per roofing square (100 sq ft), installed:
- Class 4 impact-resistant shingles: $1,000 per square
- Metal roofing: $1,200 per square
- Concrete tile: $2,000 per square
- Roof coatings: $1,000 per square
Final cost depends on roof size, pitch, layers to tear off, decking repairs and ventilation. You get a fixed-price written bid after a free inspection.
6. Hire Local — Not a Storm Chaser
Storm chasers follow hail across the country, sign contracts fast and are gone before warranty problems show up. A local contractor is still here when you need a repair, a warranty claim handled, or a second project done. Licensed. Local. Not a storm chaser.
Where We Work in Colorado
We are based in Longmont and serve 46+ Front Range cities, including Boulder, Erie, Loveland, Greeley, Windsor, Broomfield, Westminster, Arvada and Douglas County cities like Castle Rock and Parker. See our Longmont roofing contractor page for the full service list.
Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc. — licensed general contractor based in Longmont, in business since 2014, with 30 years in construction. Boulder County CON-24-0152 (Class C), Jefferson County (Class C), Douglas County (Class A).
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Colorado require roofers to be licensed?
Colorado has no statewide roofing license. Licensing is done by cities and counties, so check that your roofer is licensed where your home is and that the job is permitted.
Can a Colorado roofer pay my insurance deductible?
No. Colorado law prohibits roofing contractors from paying, waiving or rebating a homeowner’s insurance deductible. Avoid any contractor who offers to.
What roofing material is best for Colorado hail?
Class 4 impact-resistant shingles or metal roofing hold up best to hail. We install Owens Corning Duration STORM or better, and many Colorado insurers offer premium discounts for Class 4 roofs.
How much does a roof replacement cost in Colorado?
Our installed pricing is $1,000 per square for Class 4 shingles, $1,200 for metal, $2,000 for concrete tile and $1,000 for roof coatings. A free inspection gives you an exact fixed price.
Should I call my insurance company or a roofer first after hail?
Have a licensed local roofer inspect first. You will know whether the damage justifies a claim and will have documentation ready for the adjuster.
Get a free roof inspection anywhere on the Colorado Front Range
Free on-site estimate. Fixed-price written bid. Licensed. Local. Not a storm chaser.
Related Pages
- Roofing Contractor Longmont CO
- Roof Replacement Cost in Longmont
- Owens Corning vs. GAF Class 4 Shingles
- Roofing Financing Options
Colorado hail & insurance: by the numbers (2026)
- Colorado ranks #2 in the U.S. for hail insurance claims, behind only Texas.
- The Front Range sits in “Hail Alley,” the highest frequency of large hail in North America — about 7–9 hail days a year.
- A Colorado state analysis (Feb 2026) found hail is 26–54% of the homeowners premium depending on county — roughly 50% along the Front Range.
- The average Colorado premium hit about $6,630 in 2026, up ~100.8% since 2020 — the largest increase of any state.
- Colorado typically sees 3–4 catastrophic hailstorms a year (each ≥ $25M in insured damage); severe season runs mid-April to mid-September.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association (RMIIA); Colorado Division of Insurance (Feb 2026); National Weather Service; NAIC / Insurify (2026).
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