Wind damage can strip shingles, tear off ridge caps, and rip flashing from your roof in minutes. Colorado’s Front Range is one of the windiest regions in the country, and Longmont homeowners frequently deal with wind-damaged roofs after powerful storms sweep through Boulder County.
Signs of Wind Damage on Your Longmont Roof
- Missing shingles in scattered or linear patterns
- Lifted shingle edges that are no longer lying flat
- Damaged or missing ridge cap
- Bent, dented, or detached gutters
- Flashing pulled away from chimneys or walls
- Debris or tree branches on roof surface
The Importance of Quick Action After Wind Damage
Every missing shingle is an open door for water. In Colorado, an afternoon rainstorm can follow a windstorm within hours. Emergency tarping prevents water infiltration while permanent repairs are arranged. Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc. offers fast response throughout Longmont.
Wind Damage & Your Insurance Policy
Wind damage is covered under most Colorado homeowner’s insurance policies. We provide detailed documentation to support your claim and can attend the adjuster visit to ensure nothing is missed.
Wind damage? Call us now at Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc.
Data You Can Trust
Colorado Homeowners: The Numbers Behind Your Biggest Investment
$1.9B
Front Range hail damage May 2024
NOAA
3×
more likely to claim with roof 20+ yrs old
Insurance Data
96%
ROI on minor kitchen remodel
2025 Cost vs. Value
86%
basement finishing costs recovered
NAR / NARI
“Wind damage roofing contractor in Longmont — Colorado wind events cause significant shingle lifting and loss. I’ve been repairing wind damage since 2014.”
Josh Brooks
Licensed General Contractor CON-24-0152 | Northern Colorado Since 2014
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).
