Arapahoe County, Colorado
Roofing Contractor in Glendale, CO
Glendale is a compact, roughly one-square-mile Arapahoe County enclave completely surrounded by Denver near the Cherry Creek corridor — the most densely populated municipality in Colorado.
Red Hawk Roofing is licensed and insured, and serves Glendale. Glendale has 5 documented hail days within 10 miles of city center between 2021 and 2026 — 5 confirmed by NWS storm-spotter reports on the ground, the largest 2.75-inch hail measured on May 30, 2024 (42 reports), where NOAA radar indicated 2.5 inches — 0.25 inches below the measured size. Radar figures are NOAA SWDI estimates (MEHS), not measurements; ground figures are NWS Local Storm Reports.
About Glendale
Glendale is a small Arapahoe County city of 4,613 residents at the 2020 census, occupying just over one square mile as an enclave completely surrounded by the City and County of Denver near the Cherry Creek shopping district. Cherry Creek itself runs through the city east to west, Colorado Boulevard forms Glendale's eastern edge, and Leetsdale Drive and Cherry Street bound the city to the south and west. Glendale's population density — the highest of any municipality in Colorado — reflects a housing stock that is overwhelmingly apartment and condominium buildings rather than single-family homes.
The city's identity centers on the Infinity Park district, a municipally owned sports and events venue anchored by a 4,000-seat rugby stadium, just minutes from the Cherry Creek Shopping Center and Cherry Creek North retail corridor across the city line in Denver. Glendale is served by the Cherry Creek School District, with Glendale students attending elementary schools in nearby Holly Hills and middle and high schools in Greenwood Village.
For roofing, Glendale sits within NOAA's "Hail Alley" — the Colorado-Nebraska-Wyoming corridor with the highest hail frequency in North America. NOAA radar and NWS Local Storm Report records document five significant hail events of 1 inch or larger within 10 miles of the city between 2021 and 2026, all five reaching 1.5 inches or larger, the largest a 3-inch stone on June 22, 2023. Stones that size shatter asphalt-shingle mats, fracture the granule surface, and dent metal flashing, vents, and gutters — damage that is often invisible from the ground but shortens a roof's remaining service life. Because Glendale's building stock skews toward multi-family and low-slope apartment roofs, damage assessment there often means coordinating with property management or an HOA board rather than a single homeowner.
Residential and multi-family re-roof permits in Glendale are issued by the City of Glendale Building & Permits Department at 950 S Birch St. Colorado code requires synthetic underlayment, ice-and-water shield, and proper drip edge on every replacement. Red Hawk Roofing services Glendale and the rest of the Denver Core — not having a storefront in every town doesn't mean we won't drive to it. Call the main line at (720) 771-8921 for a free written estimate, and Red Hawk pulls the NOAA storm record for your address as part of every inspection so damage timestamps hold up with your carrier.
Recent Verified Hail Events Near Glendale
NOAA-VerifiedGlendale has 5 documented hail days within 10 miles of city center between 2021 and 2026 — 5 confirmed by NWS storm-spotter reports on the ground, the largest 2.75-inch hail measured on May 30, 2024 (42 reports), where NOAA radar indicated 2.5 inches — 0.25 inches below the measured size. Radar figures are NOAA SWDI estimates (MEHS), not measurements; ground figures are NWS Local Storm Reports.
Sourced from the NOAA Storm Events Database and NWS Local Storm Reports. Reports within 10 miles of Glendale center, 2021–present, ≥1.0 inch hail.
- 2.75"measuredMay 30, 2024Measured by NWS storm spotters — 42 ground reports · NOAA radar indicated 2.5" (−0.25" vs measured)Source: LSR+SWDI
- 1.75"measuredJune 22, 2023Measured by NWS storm spotters — 6 ground reports · NOAA radar indicated 3" (+1.25" vs measured)Source: LSR+SWDI
- 1.75"measuredMay 10, 2023Measured by NWS storm spotters — 12 ground reports · NOAA radar indicated 3" (+1.25" vs measured)Source: LSR+SWDI
- 1.75"measuredJune 29, 2023Measured by NWS storm spotters — 17 ground reports · NOAA radar indicated 2.5" (+0.75" vs measured)Source: LSR+SWDI
- 1.75"measuredJune 1, 2026Measured by NWS storm spotters — 14 ground reports · NOAA radar indicated 2.25" (+0.5" vs measured)Source: LSR+SWDI
If your roof was exposed to one of these events, you may still be eligible to file a claim — call (720) 771-8921.
Neighborhoods & Subdivisions in Glendale
Red Hawk crews regularly work the following Glendale subdivisions.
- Cherry Creek corridor
- Infinity Park district
- Colorado Boulevard corridor
- Leetsdale Drive corridor
Roofing Services in Glendale
All Red Hawk services are available in Glendale.
Why Glendale Homeowners Choose Red Hawk
- • Local crew with deep Front Range experience
- • Free, no-obligation inspections
- • Insurance claim documentation and adjuster representation
- • Manufacturer-certified installation
Other Services Near Glendale
Roof Replacement
Full tear-off and replacement with manufacturer-certified installation.
Learn moreRoof Repair
Targeted repairs for leaks, missing shingles, flashing, and storm damage.
Learn moreRoof Inspection
Free, no-pressure roof inspection with photo documentation and a written report.
Learn moreHail Damage Roof Repair
Colorado is in the heart of Hail Alley. We document and restore hail-damaged roofs with insurance experience.
Learn moreStorm Damage Roof Repair
Wind, hail, and severe weather damage — emergency response and full restoration.
Learn moreInsurance Claim Assistance
We handle the paperwork, the photos, and the adjuster meeting — so you don't have to.
Learn moreCommercial Roofing
TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen, and metal commercial roofing for Colorado businesses.
Learn moreMetal Roofing
Standing seam, stone-coated steel, and Class 4 impact-resistant metal systems.
Learn moreHail History in Glendale
Glendale has 5 documented hail days within 10 miles of city center between 2021 and 2026 — 5 confirmed by NWS storm-spotter reports on the ground, the largest 2.75-inch hail measured on May 30, 2024 (42 reports), where NOAA radar indicated 2.5 inches — 0.25 inches below the measured size. Radar figures are NOAA SWDI estimates (MEHS), not measurements; ground figures are NWS Local Storm Reports.
Jun 1
2026
1.75"
Measured
14 reports
radar 2.25" (+0.50")
LSR+SWDI
May 30
2024
2.75"
Measured
42 reports
radar 2.50" (-0.25")
LSR+SWDI
Jun 29
2023
1.75"
Measured
17 reports
radar 2.50" (+0.75")
LSR+SWDI
Jun 22
2023
1.75"
Measured
6 reports
radar 3.00" (+1.25")
LSR+SWDI
May 10
2023
1.75"
Measured
12 reports
radar 3.00" (+1.25")
LSR+SWDI
Measured figures are NWS Local Storm Reports — human-observed, ground-confirmed hail. Radar-indicated figures are NOAA SWDI estimates (MEHS, a radar algorithm calibrated to a high-end bound) — not measurements, and they can run high versus paired ground reports. Events within ~10 miles of Glendale center, 2021–present, ≥1.0 inch.
Verified Credentials
Why Glendale Trusts Red Hawk

TAMKO Platinum

GAF Certified Commercial
Licensed & Insured
5-Year Workmanship Warranty

BBB A+ Rating

NRCA Member

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Frequently Asked Questions About Roofing in Glendale
Local answers about cost, permits, HOA approval, hail history, and response times for Glendale, CO homeowners.
Yes — Red Hawk Roofing services Glendale and the surrounding Denver Core, including the Cherry Creek corridor, the Infinity Park district, and the Colorado Boulevard and Leetsdale Drive corridors. Call (720) 771-8921 or request a free inspection online to schedule an assessment. Every Glendale estimate is a free written scope, and we pull the NOAA storm record for the property to document hail and wind damage for your insurance claim.
A full asphalt-shingle roof replacement in Glendale typically runs $15,000 to $25,000 depending on roof size, pitch, and shingle line; because Glendale's housing stock is mostly apartment and condo buildings, Red Hawk also quotes multi-family and low-slope roofing scopes on request. Given the Denver Core's hail exposure, Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are worth considering on eligible sloped roofs — they carry the highest impact rating and can qualify for a homeowners-insurance premium discount with many carriers. Red Hawk provides free written estimates, and when a replacement is insurance-funded most homeowners pay only their deductible.
Yes. Glendale sits in Colorado's Front Range hail corridor — part of the region NOAA calls "Hail Alley," where Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming meet and record the highest hail frequency in North America. NOAA radar and NWS Local Storm Report records show 5 significant hail events (1 inch or larger) within 10 miles of the city between 2021 and 2026, all reaching 1.5 inches or larger, the largest a 3-inch stone on June 22, 2023. Roofs older than 10–12 years in the Glendale area almost always carry cumulative impact damage, and Red Hawk timestamps every storm date with NOAA records for insurance documentation.
Residential and multi-family re-roof permits in Glendale are issued by the City of Glendale Building & Permits Department at 950 S Birch St. Red Hawk pulls the permit and handles the final inspection, so property owners never file paperwork. Colorado code requires ice-and-water shield, synthetic underlayment, and drip edge on replacements.

