Shingle Roof Installation
Shingle Roof Installation in Lakewood, CO, Built for Hail
Most Lakewood homes wear architectural asphalt shingles, and most of them are on their second or third roof: the median Lakewood home was built in 1977. A shingle roof installation here means a full tear-off to the deck, new underlayment and flashing, and shingles chosen for hail season, which runs mid-April through September and peaks in May, June, and July. Call (720) 817-3348 and talk through your roof with a local crew.
Service overview
What Shingle Roof Installation in Lakewood Actually Involves
A shingle installation is a rebuild of the whole weatherproofing system, not a layer of new shingles over the old ones. Lakewood follows the 2021 International Residential Code: one layer only, tear-off to the deck, and Class A covering citywide. We strip the old shingles, check every sheet of decking, and build the layers back up: synthetic underlayment, self-adhering ice-and-water shield at the eaves and valleys, new drip edge and flashing, then the shingles themselves.
Before any tear-off, we pull a City of Lakewood permit through eTRAKiT. A re-roof permit is required before work starts, and the flat re-roof fee is $110 under Resolution R-2020-48 — verify the current fee with the City when you call. The permit also means a City inspection of the finished work. If your roof still has T-lock shingles, know that T-lock is not approved for re-roof in Lakewood, so a tear-off and a new system is the only route. For a sense of what a full replacement runs in this market, see our Lakewood roof replacement cost guide.
Practical benefits
Why Lakewood Homeowners Replace Instead of Patch
A new shingle roof is the single biggest defense your house has against Front Range weather. Here is what a proper installation buys you.
Hail Resistance That Matters
Architectural shingles with a Class 4 impact rating (UL 2218) stand up far better to hail than three-tab shingles. Class 4 is not hail-proof — 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 damage it — but it is the strongest shingle option for a hail belt. Some carriers offer a premium reduction for Class 4 roofs; whether yours does is a question for your carrier, and it is never guaranteed.
Leaks Sealed at the Source
Most leaks start at flashing, worn pipe boots, or water backing up at the eaves. A full installation replaces every one of those weak points with new flashing, new boots, and ice-and-water shield, so you stop chasing the same stain every spring.
A Deck You Can Trust
A 1970s deck has often carried two roofs already. Tear-off exposes soft or rotted sheathing so it can be replaced and photographed before the new roof goes on, instead of hiding a problem under fresh shingles.
Ventilation That Protects the Roof
Balanced intake and exhaust venting keeps the attic near outside temperature, which slows shingle aging in summer and cuts the ice dams that form when warm attic air melts snow at the ridge. Read how it works on our roof ventilation and ice dam page.
How service works
What to Expect During Your Roof Installation
No disappearing for a week, no yard full of nails. Here is the sequence on a typical Lakewood shingle job.
STEP 01
Roof Inspection
We walk the roof, look at the decking from the attic side where we can, and photograph problem areas. You get a written scope with shingle type, color, and underlayment specs before you commit to anything.
Tools and methods
Tools and Methods We Use on Every Roof
Roofing nail gun
Drives nails to the depth and pattern the shingle maker specifies, which is what keeps the installation performing as designed.
Shingle cutter
Cuts clean, straight edges at valleys and rake edges so the finished roof seals properly.
Pry bar and roofing hammer
Removes old shingles and nails during tear-off without tearing up the decking underneath.
Chalk line
Snaps straight reference lines so shingle courses stay level across long slopes.
Safety harness and ladder stabilizer
Keeps the crew tied off and the ladder secure on steep pitches and two-story homes.
Leaf blower
Clears debris from gutters, valleys, and the yard during final cleanup.
Ice-and-water shield at eaves and valleys
A self-adhering membrane where ice dams and valley water concentrate. Lakewood does not require an ice barrier, but we install this shield as best practice because it is the detail that prevents the most common Colorado roof leaks.
Balanced attic ventilation
We check soffit intake as well as ridge exhaust. A ridge vent without enough intake does almost nothing, so both sides get measured.
Six-nail pattern on exposed slopes
Extra fastening where wind-driven rain and gusts test shingle adhesion, such as the west-side slopes near Green Mountain.
Magnetic sweep cleanup
Magnetic sweeps over the yard, driveway, and flower beds at the end of each day and again at the final walkthrough.
Where this service fits
When Lakewood Homeowners Call Us for Shingles
Your shingles are past 20 years and granules are showing up in the gutters
Granule loss across a slope means the shingle mat is wearing thin. A full installation resets the roof with new underlayment and flashing instead of another season of patching.
A hail storm bruised the shingles and a claim is open
We document the damage with photos and meet the adjuster on site. Colorado law (SB 12-038) gives you a 72-hour right to rescind a roofing contract, and a roofer may not pay or waive any part of your deductible or negotiate the claim for you.
Two layers of shingles are hiding soft decking
Lakewood allows only one layer, so a re-roof is a tear-off. Stripping both layers exposes the deck so rotted sheathing can be replaced before the new roof goes on.
You are selling and the buyer wants the roof sorted
We inspect, document remaining life, and give you a written scope for replacement if the roof will not pass muster, so you negotiate with a real number instead of a guess.
Local execution
How Shingle Roof Installation Works in Lakewood
Lakewood sits in a hail belt along the Front Range, and that shapes every roofing decision here. The defining storm was the 8 May 2017 supercell: baseball-size hail, $2.3 billion in metro-wide insured losses, and Colorado Mills closed until November 2017. Building stock matters too. The median Lakewood home was built in 1977, and homes from 1960 to 1979 make up 40.2% of the housing stock, so a typical re-roof is the second or third roof on a 1970s deck. We check decking thickness and condition on every job, and we pull the permit before tear-off, as the City requires.
Shingle work in Lakewood is shaped by the hail belt and by 1970s decks, and the details change from one neighbourhood to the next. See the seven areas on our locations page.
Problems we solve
Roof Problems a New Shingle Installation Solves
Some roof problems cannot be patched. Here are the ones that mean it is time for a full installation rather than another repair.
Recurring leaks in the same spot every spring
We tear off the affected section, find the actual failure point, and rebuild the assembly with new underlayment and flashing. If the leak has been patched twice, the decking underneath is usually compromised, and water keeps finding the same path.
Granule loss and bald shingles across the south slope
Bare shingle mat cracks in UV light and loses wind resistance. New Class 4 architectural shingles reset the clock on the roof, and the south slope — the hardest-working slope at this altitude — gets the attention it needs.
Ice dams forming along the eaves every winter
A proper installation includes ice-and-water shield at the eaves and correct attic ventilation. We also check insulation depth and intake venting, because warm attic air is what feeds ice dams in the first place. Lakewood does not require an ice barrier; the shield is best practice, not a code claim.
Missing shingles after a wind storm
If the missing shingles are isolated and the rest of the roof is sound, we repair. If the shingles are brittle and failing across the roof, we quote a full installation and tell you which one you actually need.
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Why Our Crews Get Shingle Roofs Right
Installing shingles is not complicated. Installing them so they last in Colorado hail country is. There is no state roofing licence in Colorado; Lakewood registers roofing contractors with the City under Class 5h (Roofing & Waterproofing). We work to the 2021 International Residential Code, pull the permit before tear-off, and follow the shingle maker's spec on nail placement, underlayment overlap, and ventilation. Every job gets a walkthrough with you at the end, and a magnetic sweep of the yard.
Where we work
One local team. Lakewood neighborhoods we know.
Notes from local customers
What Lakewood Homeowners Say
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 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.
Before the visit
Frequently Asked Questions About Shingle Roof Installation
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Denver-metro market ranges from October 2026 put architectural shingles 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 business's prices, and they are priced by measured roof area in squares, not living area. Steep pitches, multiple valleys, and two layers of old shingles to strip push the number up. See our Lakewood roof replacement cost guide for the full breakdown.
Yes. Lakewood requires a permit before tear-off on any re-roof or repair of 100 square feet or more, pulled through the City's eTRAKiT system. The flat re-roof fee is $110 under Resolution R-2020-48 — verify the current fee with the City. We handle the permit and the City inspection for you.
A Class 4 shingle is impact-rated under UL 2218 and holds up better to hail than a standard architectural shingle. It is the strongest shingle option for Lakewood's hail belt, but it is not hail-proof: 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 it. Some carriers offer a premium reduction for Class 4 roofs; ask your carrier, because it is never guaranteed.
No. Lakewood does not require an ice barrier, because January mean temperatures here run about 32 to 33 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice dams still happen, though, so we install self-adhering ice-and-water shield at the eaves and valleys as best practice, and we check attic ventilation, which is what actually stops ice dams from forming.
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Talk Through Your Shingle Roof in Lakewood
Granule loss, a hail-bruised slope, or a roof that is simply past its years — call (720) 817-3348 and we will walk your roof, photograph what we find, and give you a written scope.
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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 through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and we are closed on Sundays.