Wind Damage Roof Repair
Wind Damage Roof Repair in Lakewood, CO
Wind damage roof repair in Lakewood, CO is mostly a foothills problem. Downslope wind comes off the mountains, gusts across the western neighbourhoods, and lifts field shingles and tears ridge caps when the nailing is wrong or the shingles are old. The City designs for 100 mph wind, and a roof installed to that standard should hold. When it does not, Roof Authority LLC finds why it lifted, fixes the cause, and tells you plainly when a repair will hold. Call (720) 817-3348.
Service overview
What wind does to a Lakewood roof
Wind lifts shingles from the edge inward. It starts at the eave or the rake, gets under a shingle tab, and peels the course back, and once one course lifts, the next one is exposed. Ridge caps go first on many roofs, because they sit at the highest point and take the full gust. Downslope wind off the foothills is the usual cause here, and it hits hardest on the western slopes and the exposed ridges, which is why the same storm can strip one roof and leave the next street untouched.
The repair has to answer why it lifted, not just replace what lifted. Old shingles with dried sealant strips lift easily, and so do shingles nailed too high, too shallow or too few to the course. The inspection checks the nailing pattern on the lifted shingles and the ones still in place, because a repair nailed the same wrong way will lift in the next wind. Lakewood designs for 100 mph wind under the 2021 code, and a repair that follows the manufacturer nailing pattern is built to that standard. For why shingles keep lifting, our guide to lifting shingles in high winds explains the usual causes.
Practical benefits
Why wind damage needs a proper fix
A wind repair that only replaces what blew off will blow off again. The fix has to cover the cause.
The nailing pattern checked, not assumed
We look at how the lifted shingles were nailed: placement, depth and count. A repair nailed the same wrong way is a repair waiting for the next wind event.
The whole slope inspected, not just the gap
Wind that lifts one course has usually loosened the next one too. The inspection covers the whole slope, so the repair covers all of it, not just the visible hole.
Ridge caps that stay put
Ridge caps take the full gust at the highest point of the roof. We check the cap nailing and the sealant, because a ridge cap that lifts once will lift again if the fix is only cosmetic.
A record for the next storm
Every wind repair gets photographed, so the next inspection starts from a known record. If the next storm lifts the same slope, the photos show what was fixed and what the storm did.
How service works
How a wind damage repair runs
Five steps, from the first look after the wind to a repair built to hold in the next gust.
STEP 01
Wind inspection
We walk the roof and check the lifted area, the courses around it, the ridge caps and the flashing. We look at the nailing pattern on the lifted shingles and the ones still in place, and we photograph everything.
Tools and methods
Tools and methods we use on wind damage
Pry bar and roofing hammer
Lifts damaged shingles and old flashing without tearing up the good material around them, so the patch seats into sound courses.
Roofing nail gun
Sets repair shingles to the right depth and pattern, in the manufacturer nailing pattern, so they hold in the next wind event.
Chalk line
Keeps repair courses aligned with the existing roof, so the patch sheds water instead of catching it.
Hook blade and utility knife
Cuts shingles cleanly at the repair edge, so the new material seats tight and wind cannot get under the seam.
Caulking gun
Sealant at ridge caps and flashing details, in the right bead, as a detail material on the permanent repair.
Camera and photo record
Before, during and after photos of every wind repair, so the nailing pattern and the fix are both on record.
Tape measure
Measures the damaged area in square feet, which decides whether the job needs a City permit at 100 square feet or more.
Moisture meter
Checks the deck under the lifted shingles for damp, because wind-driven rain gets under lifted courses fast.
Magnet sweeper
Clears nails from the yard and driveway after the work, because a wind job should not leave hazards behind.
Leaf blower
Clears granules and debris from the repair area and the gutters, so the finished work is clean and water drains.
Safety harness and ladder stabilizer
Fall protection on steep pitches, and ladders that cannot slip on gutters. Wind work often means wet roofs, and the harness is not optional.
Binoculars
For slopes and ridge lines that cannot be walked safely after a wind event, binoculars from the ground give a close look without risking the roof or the inspector.
Where this service fits
When wind damage repair is the right call
Shingles lifted on the foothills side
Downslope wind hits the western slopes hardest. If the loss is local and the deck is sound, a repair with the nailing pattern corrected restores the roof.
Ridge caps tore off in a gust
Ridge caps sit at the highest point and take the full gust. A repair re-nails and seals them properly, instead of pressing them back down to lift again.
The same slope keeps lifting
A slope that lifts in every wind event has a nailing or sealant problem, not a shingle problem. The inspection finds the cause, and the repair fixes that.
Wind-driven rain found a gap
Wind lifts a course and rain follows it in, and the stain shows up inside days later. The repair covers the lifted shingles and the flashing underneath.
Local execution
Wind damage across Lakewood neighbourhoods
Wind does not hit Lakewood evenly. The foothills edge, the mesa slopes and the open ridges take the gusts, and the sheltered streets barely notice. Here is how wind damage usually looks, area by area.
Wind hits hardest on the foothills edge and under the tree canopy, and the damage it leaves changes from one street to the next. Lakewood roofs are designed for 100 Vasd / 130 Vult (IRC scope), and the seven areas are on our locations page.
Problems we solve
Wind problems we repair most often
Wind damage is usually local, and the repair is usually straightforward, if it fixes the cause. These are the four we see most.
Lifted field shingles
Wind gets under a shingle tab and peels the course back. The repair replaces the lifted shingles and corrects the nailing pattern, so the next gust does not do it again.
Torn ridge caps
Ridge caps sit at the highest point and take the full gust. A repair re-nails and seals them properly, instead of pressing them back down to lift again.
Shingles nailed wrong
Nails placed too high, too shallow or too few to the course let wind lift shingles that should have held. The inspection checks the pattern, and the repair follows the manufacturer pattern.
Wind-driven rain under lifted courses
Wind lifts a course and rain follows it in, and the stain shows up inside days later. The repair covers the lifted shingles, the flashing underneath and the deck below.
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A Lakewood roofer you can check
Roof Authority LLC is based at 200 Union Blvd in Lakewood, owned by Keith Merritt, and in business since 2021. The company is BBB Accredited since October 2021 with an A+ rating and no complaints in the last three years, according to BBB. Colorado issues no state roofing licence; the Lakewood credential is a City contractor registration, Class 5h for Roofing and Waterproofing. Ask any roofer you consider which registration they hold and in which jurisdiction, and check the permit they pull, because the permit is public record.
- BBB Accredited since October 2021, rating A+, with no complaints in the last three years, according to BBB.
- In business since 2021. Owner Keith Merritt, based at 200 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80228.
- City of Lakewood contractor registration, Class 5h (Roofing and Waterproofing), the credential Lakewood requires. Colorado issues no state roofing licence.
- Wind damage photographed before anything is moved, so the record shows what the wind did.
- Phone-only contact at (720) 817-3348, Monday to Saturday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sunday closed.
Where we work
One local team. A lot of ground covered.
Notes from local customers
What Lakewood Homeowners Say
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.
Great company to work with. would definitely recommend
Before the visit
Frequently Asked Questions About Wind Damage Roof Repair
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Usually the nailing pattern or the sealant strips. Nails placed too high, too shallow or too few to the course let wind get under the tab, and old shingles with dried sealant strips lift easily. The inspection checks the pattern on the lifted shingles and the ones still in place, because a repair nailed the same wrong way will lift again.
Local lifting on a mid-life roof with a sound deck is a repair, with the nailing pattern corrected. Widespread lifting across whole slopes usually means the roof is near the end of its service life, and replacement is the honest call. Our inspection gives you that answer with photos, not a guess.
Any repair of 100 square feet or more needs a City permit before work starts, filed through eTRAKiT. Most wind repairs are smaller than that, but when the damaged area crosses the line, the permit comes first. The work itself follows the 2021 code and the Class A covering rule either way.
That depends on your policy, the damage and your deductible. We document the damage, prepare a scope, 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, and under SB 12-038 we may not pay, waive or rebate any part of your deductible.
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Fix the lifting at its cause
Call (720) 817-3348, Monday to Saturday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We will walk the roof, check the nailing pattern on the lifted shingles, and fix the cause so the next gust does not do it again.
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Contact Roof Authority LLC
Shingles lifting, ridge caps gone, or a slope the wind keeps finding? 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.