Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement in Lakewood, CO
Roof replacement in Lakewood, CO is a tear-off job by law, not by preference. The City's roofing handout under the 2021 codes requires the existing covering to be removed to the deck, one layer only, Class A covering citywide, with a permit before tear-off. That matters because the typical Lakewood home was built in 1977, and most replacements today are the second or third roof on a 1970s deck. Roof Authority LLC replaces roofs across Lakewood, files the permit through eTRAKiT, and measures every roof in squares. Call (720) 817-3348.
Service overview
What roof replacement means under Lakewood code
A replacement here is never a recover. Lakewood requires tear-off to the deck material on residential re-roofs, and T-lock shingles are not approved for re-roof installation at all. Once the old covering is off, the crew inspects every sheet of sheathing, replaces what is rotten or delaminated, overlays spaced boards with plywood or OSB, and then rebuilds the system: synthetic underlayment, self-adhering membrane at eaves, valleys and penetrations, drip edge, flashing, shingles and ridge vent.
The permit comes first, not after. Any re-roof needs a permit before tear-off, filed electronically through eTRAKiT, and the flat fee for a single-family or duplex home is $110 under City Resolution R-2020-48; verify the current fee with the City, since fees change. Asphalt shingle finals can use photo inspection through eTRAKiT, while tile or metal (except standing seam) need a mid-roof inspection. For what a replacement costs, our Lakewood roof replacement cost guide lays out published Denver-metro market ranges: architectural shingle about $4.50 to $8.50 per square foot installed, a typical home about $9,000 to $18,000. Those are market ranges, not this company's prices.
Practical benefits
Why a full replacement beats another overlay
Overlays are barred in Lakewood, and for good reason: they hide the deck. Here is what a proper replacement delivers instead.
The real condition of your deck
Tear-off is the only time anyone sees the whole deck. Rot around chimneys and valleys, soft plywood and spaced boards all get found and fixed now, instead of failing under a new roof in two winters.
One layer, built to the 2021 code
Lakewood enforces the 2021 International Building and Residential Codes, with tear-off to the deck, one layer only and Class A covering citywide. A replacement done to that standard is documented by a permit and a final inspection.
A hail upgrade that actually helps
A replacement is the moment to step up to Class 4 impact-resistant shingles, tested to UL 2218. They are not hail-proof, and baseball-size hail (NOAA records the largest Lakewood hail that day at 2.00 inches; the county maximum was 2.75 inches at Edgewater) can still damage them, but they hold up better than standard architectural shingles. Some carriers offer a premium reduction for Class 4; that varies and is never guaranteed.
A claim record your adjuster can use
After hail, we photograph the damage, measure the roof and write a scope the adjuster can work from. Under SB 12-038 we may meet the adjuster on site and submit a supplement for missed code-required items. We may not negotiate the claim or act as a public adjuster.
How service works
How a roof replacement runs
Five steps, with the permit in hand before the first shingle comes off and the inspection after the last one goes on.
STEP 01
Inspection and scope
We walk the roof and the attic side, photograph damage and wear, and measure the roof in squares. You get a written scope with material options and an honest answer on whether repair would buy you more time. If replacement is the call, the scope says so plainly.
Tools and methods
Tools and methods we use on replacements
Roofing nail gun
Sets shingle nails to the right depth and pattern. Too deep and the shingle tears; too shallow and it lifts in the next downslope wind event.
Pry bar and roofing hammer
Strips multiple old layers without wrecking the sheathing underneath. On a 1970s deck, saving good plywood matters as much as removing bad shingles.
Chalk line
Keeps every course straight across a long ranch roof. Straight courses are not cosmetic; they keep exposure even and water shedding properly.
Safety harness and ladder stabilizer
Fall protection on steep pitches, and ladders that cannot slip on gutters. Steep Green Mountain pitches and two-storey Eiber homes both demand it.
Magnet sweeper
Two passes over the yard, driveway and beds after tear-off and after install. Nails in the lawn are the complaint we refuse to earn.
Tape measure and square count
Roofing is priced and ordered by the square, and living area is not roof area. The measurement is the estimate, so it gets done on the roof, not from the driveway.
Hook blade and utility knife
Clean cuts at valleys, rakes and penetrations. A ragged cut at a valley is a leak path waiting for the first spring storm.
Caulking gun
Sealant at flashing details, pipe boots and ridge caps, applied in the right bead. Small leaks start at small gaps.
Leaf blower
Clears granules and debris from the roof, gutters and yard at the end of each workday, so the site stays tidy while the job runs.
Camera and photo record
Deck damage, flashing details and finished work all get photographed. After a hail claim, that record is also what the adjuster works from.
Where this service fits
When replacement is the right call
The roof is past its service life
Front Range market guides cite roughly 13 to 17 years for architectural shingles under Lakewood hail, UV and freeze-thaw. When granule loss is widespread and the shingles are curling or cracking, patching buys months, not years.
Hail damage covers the slopes
The 8 May 2017 storm put baseball-size hail across Lakewood, and hail season runs mid-April to September with a May to July peak. When bruising and granule loss are widespread, replacement is usually the honest answer. See our repair or replace guide for how that call gets made.
You are selling and the buyer wants a new roof
A documented replacement with a permit and final inspection answers the inspection objection cleanly. We provide a written scope and a schedule you can share with the other side.
The deck has had enough
Soft sheathing, rot at the valleys and spaced boards that have seen two roofs already. A replacement is the only job that opens the deck up and fixes it properly.
Local execution
Replacement work across Lakewood neighbourhoods
A replacement is shaped by the house it goes on, and Lakewood houses vary a lot by neighbourhood: 1970s ranches, wartime bungalows, townhomes and foothills slopes. The permit office can vary too, because a Lakewood mailing address does not always mean City jurisdiction. Here is how that plays out, area by area.
Replacement work looks different by neighbourhood, from 1970s decks to townhome roofs owned by an association. Our locations page lists the seven areas and what each one usually needs.
Problems we solve
Problems a replacement solves for good
A repair can buy time. A replacement removes the cause. These are the problems that keep coming back until the roof comes off.
Widespread granule loss
Hail and UV strip granules across whole slopes, not just one patch. Once the asphalt mat is bare it dries and cracks, and no coating or patch restores it. Replacement with Class 4 shingles resets the clock.
Rotten decking under old shingles
Rot spreads quietly under shingles that look fine from the street. Tear-off finds it, and replacing the sheets now costs far less than rebuilding framing later.
Failed flashing at chimneys and valleys
Flashing, roof jacks and storm collars get replaced when they are missing, damaged or rusted, and a cricket goes on the high side of any chimney or penetration wider than 30 inches. That is code work, not cosmetic work.
A roof with too many layers
Lakewood bars overlays on residential re-roofs, so a roof carrying two old layers has to come off anyway. A replacement strips it all, inspects the deck, and builds one layer to the 2021 code.
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Experience in the details
A Lakewood roofer you can check
The permit pulled for your replacement is public record, and it is the simplest way to check any roofer you consider — ours is on the About page, registration and reviews included. Permits are filed through the City eTRAKiT system before tear-off, with a final inspection scheduled after install.
Where we work
One local team. A lot of ground covered.
Notes from local customers
What Lakewood Homeowners Say
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!
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.
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, with a typical home running about $9,000 to $18,000. Those are market ranges, not this company's prices. Every roof is priced by measured roof area in squares, not living area, and pitch, layers, decking and penetrations move the number.
Yes. Lakewood requires a permit before tear-off on any re-roof, filed electronically through eTRAKiT. The flat re-roof fee for a single-family or duplex home is $110 under City Resolution R-2020-48; verify the current fee with the City before you plan around it. A final inspection follows installation.
That depends on your policy, the damage and your deductible. A roofer can document the damage, prepare a scope, meet the adjuster on site and submit a supplement for missed code-required items. A roofer may not negotiate the claim or act as a public adjuster, and under SB 12-038 may not pay, waive or rebate any part of your deductible. Colorado has no strict matching statute, so whether a carrier must match discontinued shingles is a policy question.
Most single-family tear-offs and re-roofs take a few working days: a day to strip and dry in, a day or two to install, and time for cleanup and the final walk. Larger homes, steep pitches and heavy deck repair stretch the schedule. We give you a schedule before work starts and update you if weather moves it.
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Get a straight answer on your roof
Call (720) 817-3348, Monday to Saturday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We will walk the roof, measure it in squares, and give you a written scope with material options, plus an honest read on whether repair will buy you more time.
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Contact Roof Authority LLC
Thinking about a replacement, or has hail made the decision for you? Call Roof Authority LLC at (720) 817-3348. We are at 200 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80228, and we answer the phone Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Sunday we are closed.