Storm Damage Roof Repair in Longmont, CO

Wind damage shows as lifted, creased, or missing shingles, exposed nail heads, torn flashings, and debris embedded in the roof field. Creased shingles are the most commonly missed sign — the shingle is still in place but the seal has broken, and it will fail in the next storm. Granule trails on the ground around the home indicate wind has scoured the field. Colorado's chinook winds and downslope events regularly exceed 80 mph along the Front Range, so any sustained wind event over 50 mph warrants a free inspection.

First, stay off the roof — wet shingles, hail, and structural damage make it unsafe. From the ground, photograph any visible damage, debris, and water entry points with timestamps. Catch interior leaks with buckets and move valuables. Call Red Hawk for emergency tarping if active leaks exist; we respond within 4 hours during business hours across the Front Range. Then notify your insurance carrier within 48–72 hours to start a claim — early reporting protects you. Don't sign any contractor agreements before getting a real estimate.

Yes — Red Hawk provides 24-hour emergency tarp service across the Front Range to stop active leaks while you file your claim. Crews are typically on-site within 4 hours during business hours, faster during declared major storm events. Tarp cost is usually covered by your insurance policy as a mitigation expense (we document for the claim), and we apply secured tarps designed to last 30–60 days until permanent repair. Permanent repair is scheduled separately once weather clears and the claim is approved.

The City of Longmont issues building permits for tear-offs and replacements through the Building Inspection division at 350 Kimbark St. Boulder County only permits unincorporated areas around Longmont. Longmont permit fees run $90–$240 with stricter ice-and-water shield requirements at the higher elevation than southern metro jurisdictions. Red Hawk pulls all permits and handles the post-install inspection. Code requires synthetic underlayment, 24-inch ice dam protection, and proper drip edge.

Yes — Longmont's ground record shows 5 documented hail days within 10 miles of the city between 2021 and 2026, all confirmed by NWS storm spotters, the largest a 2.0-inch measurement on May 9, 2023 (15 ground reports). Sitting at the northern edge of Boulder County, Longmont catches both eastern-plains supercells and storms rolling off the foothills. Roofs older than 12 years almost certainly carry cumulative impact damage. Red Hawk pulls NOAA records for every estimate.

Longmont asphalt roof replacements typically run $15,000 to $25,000, with most Prospect, Renaissance, and Quail Ridge homes landing between $13,000 and $18,000 for Class 4 installs. Old Town Longmont's older homes with steep pitches run higher. Red Hawk provides free written estimates with photo documentation. Insurance-funded replacements after hail typically cost only the deductible.