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Who is the best roofing contractor in Longmont, CO?
Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc. (CON-24-0152) is a licensed Class C general contractor serving Longmont and Boulder County since 2014. Roof replacement, hail damage documentation, One Square Rule compliance, and insurance claims — 31 years of Front Range field experience. Call 720-828-7997 for a free inspection.
Roofing Contractor in Longmont, CO
Longmont has one of the most specific roofing code requirements in Colorado — the One Square Rule, a municipal code amendment requiring full roof replacement when hail or wind damage exceeds 100 square feet on any slope. It applies within Longmont city limits and changes the math on every insurance claim. If your adjuster or contractor doesn’t know about the One Square Rule, your claim is being written incorrectly.
The One Square Rule: What Longmont Homeowners Need to Know
When damage exceeds one roofing square (100 sq ft) on any slope, Longmont building code requires a full roof replacement — not a patch. That means a hail event that creates 101 square feet of measurable damage triggers full replacement under city code, and your insurance policy covers it accordingly. Most adjusters from out of town don’t know this. Most storm chasers who flooded Longmont after the 2026 hail events don’t know it either. Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc. has been navigating the One Square Rule since 2014 — it’s part of every Longmont inspection report we write.
Longmont Neighborhoods We Serve
Old Town Longmont — historic homes from the late 1800s through early 1900s requiring careful inspection and sometimes a Landmark Alteration Certificate. We know the historic review process.
Hover Ridge and McIntosh Lake — newer construction on Longmont’s northwest side with full plains exposure. Storms that build over the mountains track northeast directly into this zone.
Fox Hill — established golf course community with homes from the 1980s–1990s now hitting end-of-life on original or once-replaced roofing systems.
Somerset Meadows and Prairie Village — active development zones on Longmont’s east side. New construction doesn’t mean storm-immune — builder-grade shingles on homes under 15 years old sustain significant granule loss from any documented hail event.
Prospect neighborhood — the new-urbanist community on Longmont’s south side has architectural diversity that requires roofing experience beyond standard suburban profiles.
2026 Hail Season in Longmont
Longmont was hit on June 24, 2026 with one of the most significant storms in recent memory — hail up to 4.0 inches (softball-sized) documented in the corridor. The June 8, 2026 storm also affected Boulder County. If your home is in Longmont and you haven’t been inspected since June 24, the insurance clock is running. Colorado homeowners have 12 months from the storm date to file.
Watch: Real Longmont Roof Replacements Through Insurance
Every video below documents a real Longmont homeowner’s roof replacement through insurance — inspection, documentation, adjuster meeting, and completed installation by Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc.
Why Longmont Homeowners Choose Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc.
- Licensed since 2014 — Class C General Contractor CON-24-0152, registered with Colorado DORA
- One Square Rule expertise — we document damage correctly for Longmont city code on every inspection
- Full insurance claim management — we attend the adjuster meeting, push back on underpaid scopes, and handle supplemental claims
- Class 4 shingles installed — Owens Corning Duration Storm, GAF ArmorShield II, Malarkey Windsor. Certification letter provided for your 15–30% insurance discount
- Fixed-price bids — no change orders, no surprises after tear-off starts
- Senior discount available
4.0”
hail size in Longmont on June 24, 2026 — softball-sized
NWS Storm Report
100 sq ft
One Square Rule threshold — damage above this requires full replacement per Longmont code
City of Longmont
15–30%
insurance premium discount for Class 4 shingles — we provide the certification letter
CRS 10-4-110.8
31 yrs
Josh Brooks field experience — roofing in Longmont and Boulder County since 1996
Colorado License
“The One Square Rule is Longmont-specific and most adjusters who come in from outside don’t know it. I’ve been working under that code since 2014. When I write a Longmont inspection report, I document the damage in terms the building department and the insurance adjuster both understand — and I push back when a scope is written short. The videos on this page show exactly how that process works on real Longmont homes.”
Josh Brooks
Licensed General Contractor CON-24-0152 | Longmont, CO Since 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the One Square Rule in Longmont?
The One Square Rule is a City of Longmont municipal code amendment requiring full roof replacement when hail or wind damage exceeds 100 square feet (one roofing square) on any slope. It applies within Longmont city limits only — not unincorporated Boulder County.
How much does roof replacement cost in Longmont, CO in 2026?
Roof replacement in Longmont typically runs $9,000-$15,000 for architectural shingles on an average home. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles add $1,700-$3,900 but qualify for 15-30% insurance premium discounts under CRS 10-4-110.8. Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc. provides fixed-price bids. License CON-24-0152.
Does insurance cover roof replacement in Longmont?
Yes — when hail or wind damage is properly documented. Longmont’s One Square Rule means that once damage exceeds 100 sq ft, your policy covers full replacement minus your deductible. Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc. documents all damage and attends the adjuster meeting on every claim.
How long has Josh Brooks been roofing in Longmont?
Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc. has been roofing in Longmont since 2014 under license CON-24-0152. Josh Brooks himself has been in construction since 1996 — over 30 years of Front Range field experience.
Free Roof Inspection — Longmont, CO
Old Town. Fox Hill. Hover Ridge. McIntosh Lake. Somerset Meadows. We know Longmont roofs.
Licensed CON-24-0152. One Square Rule experts. Fixed-price bids. No storm chasers.