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Roofing in Kendrick Lake, Lakewood, CO: Who Owns the Roof?
Roofing in Kendrick Lake starts with an ownership question. The Quads townhomes, built 1972–73, sit beside split-levels and tri-levels on slopes by a 31-acre reservoir park — and the Quads HOA is reported to include the roof in its exterior maintenance. Verify that before you plan the work. Call (720) 817-3348.
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Roofing in Kendrick Lake: Check the Declaration First
Roof Authority LLC works Kendrick Lake's roofs with one question first: whose roof is it? The neighbourhood is a townhome pocket between W Jewell Ave and S Lee St, beside a 31-acre reservoir park with a mile-long trail and Smith Reservoir next door. The Kendrick Lake Quads townhomes went up in 1972–73 at 875 to 1,175 square feet, beside 1960s–70s split-levels, tri-levels on slopes and brick ranchers on compact lots, with the newer Allison Glenn enclave alongside. The Quads HOA is reported to include exterior maintenance with the roof — a secondary report, not the declaration — so we frame it as a question to verify, not a fact to rely on. Roof material is unpublished. Call (720) 817-3348 and we will start with the declaration check.
Services available in Kendrick Lake
Roofing Services Available in Kendrick Lake CO
Kendrick Lake homeowners call us for everything from a single missing shingle to a full tear-off. The work splits by building: Quads townhomes with shared walls, split-levels and tri-levels with extra valleys, and brick ranchers on compact lots. Quads owners should verify the HOA's roof responsibility first.
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Roof Installation
New roofs in Kendrick Lake are built to the 2021 codes: tear-off to deck, solid sheathing, drip edge at eaves and rakes, starter course, and Class A covering citywide. On Quads townhomes, small roofs still get the full system — sequenced around neighbours who share walls.
View service02Roof Replacement
Most Kendrick Lake replacements are full tear-offs, not overlays — Lakewood allows one layer only. We strip the old covering to the deck, replace damaged plywood, and install the new system with new flashing — on Quads townhomes, small roofs still get the full system, sequenced around shared walls. The permit is filed through eTRAKiT before tear-off.
View service03Roof Repair
Repair in Kendrick Lake usually traces back to hail bruising, wind-lifted shingles, or flashing failure at split-level valleys and transitions. We trace the leak to its actual entry point — on split-levels, the valleys where the levels meet — instead of patching the ceiling stain. Repairs of 100 square feet or more need a City permit first.
View service04Roof Inspection
An inspection in Kendrick Lake checks for granule loss, hail bruising, cracked pipe boots and ice-dam risk, with photos of everything we find. On split-levels and tri-levels we check every valley — that is where leaks start.
View service05Roof Maintenance
Kendrick Lake's reservoir-edge trees and slope runoff load the gutters each autumn. Our maintenance visits clear reservoir-edge gutters, check flashing, reseal pipe boots and clear valleys before winter — slope runoff loads the gutters each autumn. Ice dams still happen here even though no ice barrier is code-required.
View service06Emergency Roof Repair
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 protect the roof from further water entry and plan the permanent repair. We do not promise overnight service.
View serviceStart with ownership
How Roofing Work Gets Done in Kendrick Lake
Roofing work in Kendrick Lake starts with ownership. On the Quads, the first question is whether the roof belongs to the homeowner or the association — and the answer is in the declaration, not on the roof.
Check the declaration first.
Check the declaration first. The Quads HOA is reported to include exterior maintenance with the roof. Verify it before you plan or pay — for the split-levels and tri-levels nearby, the roof is the homeowner's.
Valleys on slopes.
Valleys on slopes. Split-levels and tri-levels on slopes carry more valleys and transitions than a flat-lot ranch. We inspect every valley and transition, because that is where leaks start.
Hail, documented slope by slope.
Hail, documented slope by slope. We walk every slope after a storm and photograph bruising. Small-footprint Quads roofs hide damage well from the ground.
Permit before tear-off.
Permit before tear-off. In the City, the permit goes through eTRAKiT before tear-off on any re-roof or repair of 100 square feet or more. The flat re-roof fee is $110 for a single-family or duplex home — confirm the current fee with the City.
Reservoir-edge finish.
Reservoir-edge finish. The 31-acre reservoir park and Smith Reservoir put moisture and wind beside these roofs. We check gutters and flashing, sequence small-roof work around shared walls, and finish with a full cleanup.
Common local problems
Common Roofing Problems in Kendrick Lake
Split-level and tri-level valleys
Split-levels and tri-levels on slopes mean more valleys and transitions, and valleys are where leaks start.
Who owns the Quads roof?
The Kendrick Lake Quads HOA is reported to include exterior maintenance with the roof. Until the declaration is checked, nobody should assume who pays.
Reservoir-edge moisture and wind
The 31-acre reservoir park and Smith Reservoir put moisture and open-water wind beside these roofs. Gutters and flashing take the weather first.
Small-footprint re-roof sequencing
Quads townhomes run 875 to 1,175 square feet. Small roofs still need the same permit, tear-off and inspection as large ones — sequenced around neighbours who share walls.
Warning signs
Signs You Need a Roofer in Kendrick Lake
Granule loss means the shingle is ageing or has been damaged by hail.
Granule loss means the shingle is ageing or has been damaged by hail. On Kendrick Lake's 1970s roofs, a steady accumulation after rain is a sign to get the roof inspected.
Valley leaks on split-levels show up as stains on the lower level.
Valley leaks on split-levels show up as stains on the lower level. Split-levels and tri-levels on slopes carry more valleys than a flat-lot ranch — check them first.
Wind lifts shingles at edges and ridges, breaking the seal.
Wind lifts shingles at edges and ridges, breaking the seal. On Kendrick Lake's split-levels the upper roof takes the wind while the lower valleys take the water. Once the seal is broken, the next rain can drive water underneath — a missing shingle is an urgent repair, not a wait-and-see.
Ceiling stains in shared-wall townhomes mean water is already inside — and the first question is whose roof it is.
Ceiling stains in shared-wall townhomes mean water is already inside — and the first question is whose roof it is. The Quads HOA is reported to include the roof in its exterior maintenance, so check the declaration.
Ice dams happen when heat escapes through the roof and melts snow, which refreezes at the cold eaves.
Ice dams happen when heat escapes through the roof and melts snow, which refreezes at the cold eaves. Water backs up under shingles and leaks inside — even though no ice barrier is code-required.
We know the route
Kendrick Lake Roofing Landmarks: Reservoir, Quads and Slopes
Kendrick Lake is small enough to walk in an afternoon: a reservoir park, a townhome quad, and split-level streets on slopes. Each one shapes the roofs beside it.
Kendrick Lake reservoir park — 31 acres
The reservoir park, with its mile-long trail, anchors the neighbourhood. Reservoir-edge roofs face open-water wind and moisture.
Smith Reservoir
Smith Reservoir sits adjacent. Two bodies of water beside one small townhome pocket shape the local weather a roof sees.
Kendrick Lake Quads — 1972–73
The Quads townhomes, 875 to 1,175 square feet, are the neighbourhood's defining stock. Small footprints, shared walls, one big roof question.
Split-levels and tri-levels on slopes
The 1960s–70s split-levels and tri-levels on slopes carry more valleys and transitions than the brick ranchers beside them.
Allison Glenn
The newer Allison Glenn enclave sits inside Kendrick Lake — newer stock beside 1970s townhomes, with different roof ages on the same streets.
The Quads HOA question
The Quads HOA is reported to include exterior maintenance with the roof. Verify the declaration before assuming who pays for the re-roof.
Kendrick Lake service coverage
Kendrick Lake at a Glance
Kendrick Lake in brief: the tags below are the facts that shape its roofs. The map shows our base at 200 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80228.
Kendrick Lake QuadsAllison GlennReservoir parkSmith Reservoir
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Roof Authority LLC200 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80228, United States, lakewood, Colorado
Before work starts
What the Code Says About A Kendrick Lake Re-roof
Kendrick Lake re-roofs follow the City rules, but the first question is still who owns the roof — for the Quads townhomes, ask whether the association covers the roof before anyone files a permit. In the City, eTRAKiT is where the permit is filed, before tear-off, on any re-roof or repair of 100 square feet or more; the flat fee is $110 for a single-family or duplex home under Resolution R-2020-48 — always confirm the current fee with the City — and $255 for all other structures. The old covering comes off to the deck, one layer only — no overlays, T-lock shingles not approved — and every covering must be Class A under the 2021 IBC and IRC. An ice barrier is not code-required — January averages about 32–33°F, above the IRC 25°F trigger — though ice dams still form, and Colorado issues no state roofing licence — the Lakewood credential is City contractor registration Class 5h. Split-level valleys and transitions are where leaks start here, so a roof inspection that maps every valley comes before the permit, not after.
Notes from local customers
What Kendrick Lake Homeowners Say on Google
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!
Great company to work with. would definitely recommend
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!
Plan for the season
How Kendrick Lake Seasons Affect Your Roof
After hail, inspect within a week.
After hail, inspect within a week. Small-footprint Quads roofs and split-level valleys hide bruising from the ground.
Hail season runs mid-April to September, peaking May to July.
Hail season runs mid-April to September, peaking May to July. Slope drainage deserves a look before the autumn rains.
Clear valleys and gutters after the leaves drop.
Clear valleys and gutters after the leaves drop. Reservoir-edge trees and slope runoff load the gutters each autumn.
Watch for icicles at the eaves.
Watch for icicles at the eaves. Ice dams still form here even though no ice barrier is code-required.
More Lakewood neighbourhoods
More Lakewood Neighbourhoods
Kendrick Lake’s who-owns-the-roof question is one neighbourhood’s story — the other six guides cover the rest of Lakewood, from Morse Park’s canopy to Union Square’s apartment blocks. The rest are on the Lakewood locations page.
Before you hire
Questions to Ask a Roofing Contractor in Kendrick Lake
Will you file the permit before tear-off?
What registration do you hold, and in which jurisdiction?
How do you document hail damage for my insurer?
What does Colorado law say about my deductible?
Is my roof HOA responsibility or mine?
A roofer you can check
Checking Roof Authority LLC at Kendrick Lake
Roof Authority LLC, Keith Merritt, 200 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80228, is BBB Accredited with an A+ rating since October 2021 — and on a Kendrick Lake townhome, the first question is still who owns the roof.
The Quads HOA is reported to include exterior maintenance with the roof — but that is a secondary report, not the declaration. Before you plan or pay for a Quads re-roof, verify who owns the roof with the association. For the split-levels and tri-levels nearby, the roof is the homeowner's.
Yes. Kendrick Lake is inside the City of Lakewood, so the permit goes through eTRAKiT before tear-off on any re-roof and on any repair of 100 square feet or more. The flat fee for a single-family or duplex re-roof is $110 under Resolution R-2020-48; always confirm the current fee with the City. For the Quads townhomes, check first whether the homeowners association covers the roof — the permit still has to be pulled, but who signs for it can depend on that answer.
No. Colorado has no state roofing licence, so a Kendrick Lake roofer’s credential is local, not state. In the City of Lakewood it 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 which one your roofer holds — and, for a Quads townhome, ask the association the same question about whoever they send.
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 a deductible. A 2% wind/hail deductible on a typical Lakewood home is roughly $11,500 out of pocket, and on a Quads townhome the question of who pays it sits alongside the question of who owns the roof — ask the association, but do not accept an offer to waive it. Any such offer is a red flag.
October and November 2026 Denver-metro market ranges put architectural shingle replacement at about $4.50 to $8.50 per square foot installed, a typical home at about $9,000 to $18,000 — but Kendrick Lake’s small-footprint Quads townhomes, built 1972–73 at 875 to 1,175 square feet, price very differently from the split-levels and tri-levels on the slopes beside them. Every figure is set by measured roof area in squares, not living area, and by who owns the roof. Those are market ranges, not Roof Authority LLC’s prices. Call (720) 817-3348 to arrange an assessment of your roof in Kendrick Lake.
Your next step is waiting
Call — and Bring the Association’s Answer
If your Kendrick Lake roof is leaking, storm-damaged or past its prime, call Roof Authority LLC at (720) 817-3348 — for a Quads townhome, bring the association’s answer on who owns the roof and we will take it from there. We answer Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and are closed Sundays. Phone is our only contact channel, and we are based at 200 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80228.
Start with the basics
Contact Roof Authority LLC
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.