Jefferson County, Colorado
Roofing Contractor in Lakewood, CO
Lakewood is Jefferson County's largest city, west of Denver along West Colfax.
Red Hawk Roofing is licensed and insured, and serves Lakewood. Lakewood 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 2.0-inch hail measured on June 21, 2023 (15 reports), where NOAA radar indicated 3.25 inches — 1.25 inches above the measured size. Radar figures are NOAA SWDI estimates (MEHS), not measurements; ground figures are NWS Local Storm Reports.
About Lakewood
Lakewood is the largest city in Jefferson County, with a population of about 155,984 sitting immediately west of Denver. Major neighborhoods include Belmar (the central commercial-and-residential redevelopment district), Green Mountain, Bear Creek, Glennon Heights, Solterra, Applewood Knolls, Morse Park, and Eiber. Major routes include I-70 to the north, US-6 cutting east-west through the central city, US-285 along the southern edge, and C-470 along the western foothills boundary. Jefferson County R-1 Schools serves Lakewood. Bear Creek Lake Park anchors the southwest corner; Red Rocks Amphitheatre sits just to the west in Morrison.
At about 5,518 feet of elevation Lakewood sits closer to the foothills than most metro cities, with the western neighborhoods of Solterra, Green Mountain, and the C-470 corridor butting directly against the Front Range. The eastern neighborhoods (Belmar, Eiber) sit in middle-of-metro climate; the western neighborhoods see meaningfully less plains hail but more downslope wind exposure and increasing WUI fire risk. UV exposure and freeze-thaw cycling are typical of the Front Range, slightly more aggressive at the higher western elevations.
Lakewood's housing stock is varied. Mid-century neighborhoods like Eiber, Glennon Heights, and Morse Park are dominated by 1950s-1970s ranch homes, mostly laminated asphalt with some cedar shake holdovers. Newer western subdivisions like Solterra and Green Mountain are post-2000 architectural-grade asphalt, often with Class 4 IR or synthetic slate upgrades. The City of Lakewood Permit Center issues permits for every tear-off and reroof inside city limits, with WUI overlay code in the western foothills-adjacent sections. HOAs in Solterra, Green Mountain, and Belmar maintain architectural review.
Red Hawk Roofing services Lakewood from the Denver-area HQ at (720) 771-8921, with typical drive times of 15 to 30 minutes. Common Lakewood roofing decisions include cedar shake conversion to Class A fire-resistant materials in the foothills-adjacent western neighborhoods, evaluating wind-rated installation for downslope events, upgrading older 3-tab roofs in mid-century neighborhoods to architectural-grade Class 4 IR products, and matching covenant requirements in newer subdivisions.
Recent Verified Hail Events Near Lakewood
NOAA-VerifiedLakewood 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 2.0-inch hail measured on June 21, 2023 (15 reports), where NOAA radar indicated 3.25 inches — 1.25 inches above 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 Lakewood center, 2021–present, ≥1.0 inch hail.
- 2"measuredJune 21, 2023Measured by NWS storm spotters — 15 ground reports · NOAA radar indicated 3.25" (+1.25" vs measured)Source: LSR+SWDI
- 2"measuredJune 22, 2023Measured by NWS storm spotters — 19 ground reports · NOAA radar indicated 3" (+1" vs measured)Source: LSR+SWDI
- 2"measuredAugust 19, 2021Measured by NWS storm spotters — 3 ground reports · NOAA radar indicated 2" (+0" vs measured)Source: LSR+SWDI
- 1.75"measuredJune 29, 2023Measured by NWS storm spotters — 13 ground reports · NOAA radar indicated 2.5" (+0.75" vs measured)Source: LSR+SWDI
- 1.75"measuredJune 1, 2026Measured by NWS storm spotters — 12 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 Lakewood
Red Hawk crews regularly work the following Lakewood subdivisions.
- Belmar
- Green Mountain
- Bear Creek
- Glennon Heights
- Solterra
- Applewood Knolls
- Morse Park
- Eiber
Roofing Services in Lakewood
All Red Hawk services are available in Lakewood.
Why Lakewood Homeowners Choose Red Hawk
- • Local crew with deep Front Range experience
- • Free, no-obligation inspections
- • Insurance claim documentation and adjuster representation
- • Manufacturer-certified installation
Recent Red Hawk Projects Near Lakewood
Real Red Hawk installs from across the Colorado Front Range service area.
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Lakewood Tile Install
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Other Services Near Lakewood
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 Lakewood
Lakewood 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 2.0-inch hail measured on June 21, 2023 (15 reports), where NOAA radar indicated 3.25 inches — 1.25 inches above 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
12 reports
radar 2.25" (+0.50")
LSR+SWDI
Jun 29
2023
1.75"
Measured
13 reports
radar 2.50" (+0.75")
LSR+SWDI
Jun 22
2023
2.00"
Measured
19 reports
radar 3.00" (+1.00")
LSR+SWDI
Jun 21
2023
2.00"
Measured
15 reports
radar 3.25" (+1.25")
LSR+SWDI
Aug 19
2021
2.00"
Measured
3 reports
radar 2.00" (+0.00")
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 Lakewood center, 2021–present, ≥1.0 inch.
Verified Credentials
Why Lakewood Trusts Red Hawk
TAMKO Platinum
GAF Certified Commercial
Licensed & Insured
5-Year Workmanship Warranty
BBB A+ Rating
NRCA Member
BuildZoom Score: 111
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roofing in Lakewood
Local answers about cost, permits, HOA approval, hail history, and response times for Lakewood, CO homeowners.
Lakewood asphalt roof replacements typically run $15,000 to $25,000. Foothills-adjacent homes in Bear Creek with steep pitches run higher. Red Hawk provides free written estimates with photo documentation.
The City of Lakewood issues building permits through Permit Services at 480 S Allison Pkwy. Permit fees run $90–$240 with 3–7 business day review. Code requires synthetic underlayment, ice-and-water shield, and proper drip edge. Red Hawk pulls all permits and handles the post-install inspection.
Lakewood's western foothills neighborhoods (Bear Creek, Green Mountain) tend to get slightly less hail than the eastern metro because storms often release before reaching the foothills. Across the city the ground record shows 5 documented hail days within 10 miles of center between 2021 and 2026, all confirmed by NWS storm spotters, the largest a 2.0-inch measurement on June 21, 2023 (15 ground reports). Wind exposure on Green Mountain ridges can be elevated. Red Hawk pulls NOAA records for every estimate.
Yes — Red Hawk regularly works Belmar, Green Mountain, Bear Creek, Glennon Heights, Solterra, Applewood Knolls, Morse Park, and Eiber. We cover all seven Lakewood ZIPs (80214, 80215, 80226, 80227, 80228, 80232, 80235). Solterra and Belmar HOAs require architectural review packets that we prepare as part of the project.
Red Hawk dispatches to Lakewood in 25–40 minutes from south metro for emergency leak response, with same-day tarping during business hours. Free inspections book within 24–48 hours and produce photo-documented reports.
Yes — after every Jefferson County hail event, out-of-state storm chasers flood Lakewood with door-to-door pitches. Red flags include contractors without Colorado addresses, pressure to sign before insurance approves, missing license numbers, and offers to 'cover your deductible' (illegal in Colorado under HB-12-1138). Red Hawk is locally based, licensed and insured, with a BBB A+ rating.
Manufacturers We InstallMaterials We Install in Lakewood
From premium asphalt to standing-seam metal and synthetic slate — we install products from every major roofing manufacturer, plus James Hardie siding.
