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Roofing Companies in Lakewood, CO
On 8 May 2017 a supercell dropped baseball-size hail across Lakewood, causing $2.3 billion in insured losses across the metro and closing Colorado Mills until November. Roofs here are still judged against that storm. Roof Authority LLC, based at 200 Union Blvd, repairs, replaces and inspects roofs to Lakewood's 2021 codes — tear-off to deck, one layer only, Class A covering — and to the reality of a city whose median home was built in 1977. Call (720) 817-3348, Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Roofing in Lakewood, CO, From a Crew That Knows the Code
Roof Authority LLC is a Lakewood roofing contractor based at 200 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80228. Colorado issues no state roofing licence: in Lakewood the credential is a City contractor registration, Class 5h (Roofing & Waterproofing). Work here follows the 2021 International Building and Residential Codes, with tear-off to the deck, one layer only, Class A covering citywide, and a permit before tear-off on any re-roof or repair of 100 square feet or more.
Lakewood's housing drives the work. The median home was built in 1977 and 40.2% of the city's homes date from 1960 to 1979, so a typical job today is the second or third roof on a 1970s deck, with any earlier overlay now barred by code. Hail season runs mid-April to September, peaking May to July, and the 8 May 2017 supercell — baseball-size hail, $2.3 billion in metro-wide insured losses — is still the storm every Lakewood roof is measured against. Call (720) 817-3348 to talk through your roof.
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Roofing Services in lakewood CO
From leak repair to full tear-off, our work is residential roofing in Lakewood, plus the low-slope and gutter work that goes with it. Every re-roof is torn off to the deck — Lakewood allows one layer only — with Class A covering, new flashing and drip edge, and a permit through eTRAKiT before tear-off. See the services below, or call (720) 817-3348.
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Roof Installation
New roofs for Lakewood homes, built to the 2021 codes: tear-off to deck, solid sheathing, double felt below a 4:12 slope, drip edge at eaves and rakes, and a starter course. Class A covering is required citywide.
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Full tear-off and replacement for the second or third roof on a 1960s or 1970s home. We remove the old covering to the deck, replace damaged plywood, and install the new system with new flashing. The permit goes in before tear-off.
View service03Roof Repair
Leak and damage repair traced to the source — failed pipe boots, cracked flashing, wind-lifted shingles, hail bruising. Repairs of 100 square feet or more need a City permit before work starts.
View service04Roof Inspection
A roof inspection covers shingles, flashing, vents and decking, with photos of what we find. Useful after hail, before buying or selling, and when a 1970s roof is nearing its next replacement.
View service05Roof Maintenance
Maintenance that keeps small failures from becoming leaks: clearing valleys and debris, resealing flashing and pipe boots, and checking ridge vents. Ice dams still happen in Lakewood even though no ice barrier is code-required, so ventilation and eaves get a close look.
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When a storm opens your roof, call (720) 817-3348 during business hours, Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We help you protect the roof from further water entry and plan the permanent repair. We do not promise overnight service.
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After hail we walk every slope, mark impact points and photograph the damage, so you have a record for your insurer. We meet the adjuster on site when asked and never negotiate the claim.
Lakewood requires a permit before tear-off on any re-roof or repair of 100 square feet or more, filed through eTRAKiT. The City's flat re-roof fee is $110 for a single-family or duplex home — confirm the current fee with the City.
Published Denver-metro market ranges (Oct/Nov 2026) put architectural shingles at about $4.50–$8.50 per square foot installed. Those are market ranges, not our prices. Your roof is priced by measured roof area in squares.
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Why Lakewood Homeowners Call Roof Authority LLC
We are a Lakewood crew working from 200 Union Blvd, not a storm-chasing outfit. We know the 2017 hail record, the 2021 codes, and the 1970s decks that most Lakewood re-roofs sit on. Here is what that means in practice.
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How Our Roofing Process Works
From the first call to the final walkthrough, we keep it simple. You know what is happening and when we will be there. Here are the steps we follow on every job.
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Roof Inspection
We get on the roof and check shingles, flashing, vents and decking. You get photos and a plain-English report of what we find and what it will take to fix it.
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Roof Problems We Fix in lakewood CO
Colorado roofs take a beating from hail, wind, snow and sun. The 8 May 2017 supercell is the benchmark: baseball-size hail, $2.3 billion in metro-wide insured losses. Here are the problems we see most in Lakewood and how we approach them.
Roof leaks showing up as ceiling stains
We trace the leak to its source, whether it is a failed pipe boot, cracked flashing or damaged shingle. Water travels along decking and rafters, so the stain is often not directly below the entry point.
Hail damage that insurance may cover
Hail bruises shingles and knocks granules loose, often without tearing them. We document the damage with photos and meet your adjuster on site when asked. We never promise a claim outcome and never offer to pay any part of your deductible.
Missing shingles after a windstorm
High winds tear shingles off ridges and edges. Lakewood's design wind is 100 mph Vasd / 130 mph Vult, and the county's largest recorded gust in the 2015–2024 record was about 78 mph at Columbine on 6 June 2020. We replace missing shingles, reseal lifted material and check the whole roof for weak spots.
Ice dams and water backing up under shingles
Ice dams form when heat loss melts snow on the heated part of the roof and it refreezes at the cold eave. Lakewood code does not require an ice barrier — the January mean is about 32–33°F, above the IRC trigger — but ice dams still happen here, so ventilation and eave protection matter.
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Shortly after a horrible hail storm, Keith from Roof Authority LLC provided a free inspection of our roof and suggested replacement of the roof and gutters, as well as replacement of one window screen. He worked with the insurance company and ushered through the claims' submission. On the scheduled day, the crew replaced the entire roof and gutters in one day! After completion of the project, Keith inspected the job and discovered one missing shingle which he replaced the same day also. Overall, working with Roof Authority has been very positive. We have recommended Roof Authority, LLC to our friends. Thank you Keith!
We had several roofing contractors inspect our roof after a recent hail storm. Keith was the most professional and knowledgeable of them all. He worked well with our insurance company, was there for the insurance adjuster's visit to our home, and his friendly crew replaced our roof in one day! They did a thorough cleanup afterward. Keith also noticed a hail damaged gutter that needed replacing and took care of that also. He also replaced four hail damaged window screens at no charge. We would highly recommend Roof Authority LLC to anybody needing a hail damaged roof repaired or replaced!
Roof Authority, LLC (Keith Merritt) has done numerous roofing jobs for our family. I first met him over 15 years ago when he presented himself with integrity & enthusiasm while replacing a roof for my mother. That job was flawless, was done under budget and took less time than expected. It is because of that first experience that I have used Keith's expertise over and over again since. Following a bad hail storm in 2021, after 2 other roofers presented fancy quotes, Keith came, inspected our roof and said he'd make it happen with our insurance claim. He walked through the process with us, was there to do the heavy lifting and was onsite to supervise the roofers as they worked. While the roof was being replaced, Keith noticed a few other issues with our home that he'd forgotten to mention in his estimate, and took care of them without any additional charges. Keith and his crew are polite and modest and really do a job that lasts!
Keith and his crew are top notch, they replaced our roof quickly and the work looks great. Keith is honest and great to deal with. Highly recommend!
Keith recently re-roofed our house and did a really great job. The price was fair and I would recommend him to anyone. He personally supervised the work and kept the site very clean.
I'm happy to recommend Roof Authority LLC for anyone looking for a roofer in Denver as they've always treated me so well with any of my Denver roofing issues/requests.
Great company to work with. would definitely recommend
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Roofing Service Areas in lakewood
We work in seven Lakewood neighbourhoods, each with its own housing stock and roofing questions — from Applewood's jurisdiction trap to Green Mountain's terraced mesa lots. Every page below is written from the research on that neighbourhood, not from a template.
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Roofing in Lakewood, CO: Questions Answered
Here are answers to the questions we hear most from Lakewood homeowners. If you do not see yours, call us at (720) 817-3348 and we will give you a straight answer.
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Published Denver-metro market ranges from October and November 2026 put architectural shingle replacement at about $4.50 to $8.50 per square foot installed, and a typical home at about $9,000 to $18,000, priced by measured roof area in squares, not living area. Those are market ranges, not Roof Authority LLC prices. Call (720) 817-3348 for an assessment of your roof.
Yes. In the City of Lakewood a permit is required before tear-off on any re-roof and on any repair of 100 square feet or more, filed electronically through eTRAKiT. The City's flat re-roof fee for a single-family or duplex home is $110 under Resolution R-2020-48 — always confirm the current fee with the City. A Lakewood mailing address does not always mean City jurisdiction, so check the parcel first.
No. Colorado issues no state roofing licence. In Lakewood the credential is a City contractor registration, Class 5h (Roofing & Waterproofing). In unincorporated Jefferson County it is a county licence resting on a passed ICC exam. Ask any roofer which jurisdiction's credential they hold.
No. Under Colorado law (SB 12-038, C.R.S. sections 6-22-101 to 6-22-105) a roofer paid from insurance proceeds must not advertise or promise to pay, waive or rebate any part of your deductible. A 2% wind/hail deductible on a typical Lakewood home is roughly $11,500 out of pocket, so any offer to cover it is a red flag.
No. The City of Lakewood's roofing handout states an ice barrier underlayment is not required. The IRC only requires one where the average daily January temperature is 25°F or below, and Lakewood's January mean is about 32–33°F. Ice dams still happen here, so self-adhering membrane at eaves, valleys and penetrations is a best-practice choice, not a code requirement.
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Storm damage, a leak, or a roof that is past its prime? Call (720) 817-3348, Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and talk to the local team. We are based at 200 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80228.
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Have a leak, storm damage, or a roof that needs a look? Call us at (720) 817-3348. We answer the phone during business hours: Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Sunday closed. Phone is our only contact channel — there is no contact form and no email address on this site.
Roof Authority LLC200 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80228