Bear Brothers Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Denver, Colorado.
- Services: roof replacement, roof repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Looking up Bear Brothers Roofing in Colorado
Colorado does not issue a statewide roofing license. Licensing is handled by cities and counties, so the rules depend on where the roof is. Denver, for example, requires a city supervisor certificate and contractor license (Specialty Class D), but we don't yet check these local records
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
Storm record for Denver and Denver County
Count the hail entries NOAA filed for Denver County since 2017 and you land on 124. Across 20 of these days, stones came in at 1 inch (a quarter) or more. Golf ball hail or bigger came on 6 days. The top size logged was 2.75 inches, close to a baseball. The newest golf-ball day on file is in 2026.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 98 percent from April to July, 43 percent in June. 9 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
Within 25 miles of Denver, the last 90 days produced 14 NOAA hail reports.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 81 mph in the record.
NOAA also lists 4 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Bear Brothers Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornado reports on file | 4 |
| Peak month | June |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 6 |
| Reports in April to July | 98% |
| Hail density rank in state | 1 of 29 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 124 |
The single largest day was May 30, 2024: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near (Den)Denver Intl Arp.
| Year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 12 | 1.25 |
| 2015 | 16 | 1.5 |
| 2023 | 36 | 1.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
The median home in Denver was built in 1974, so the typical house is 52 years old. Against a median home value of $586,700, a $12,150 mid-range asphalt roof is 2 percent of the house. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. 57.4 percent of homes in Denver were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical year built | 1974 |
| Detached and attached houses | 49.8% |
| Pre-1980 homes | 57.4% |
| Median home value | $586,700 |
| Median household income | $91,681 |
Roof prices in Denver
Prices in Denver run about 8 percent above our national basis, so the asphalt range moves up to $7,560 to $16,740. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. 103 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 75.7 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Price range | Service life | Per year of life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $15,120-$28,080 | 20 to 30 years | $860 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $7,560-$12,420 | 15 to 20 years | $570 |
| Clay Tile | $25,920-$43,200 | 50 to 100 years | $460 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $9,720-$16,740 | 25 to 30 years | $480 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $25,920-$43,200 | 50 to 70 years | $580 |
| Concrete Tile | $16,200-$29,160 | 40 to 50 years | $500 |
Questions about roofing in Denver
- Has Denver County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.75 inches, close to a baseball. 6 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- What is the typical house age in Denver?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1974. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- What does a new roof cost in Denver?
- Plan on $7,560 to $16,740 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $12,150 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
- Is hail common around Denver?
- NOAA lists 124 hail entries for Denver County since 2017, on 20 days with stones of 1 inch or more. June is the busiest month.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- What time of year does Denver get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 98 percent of entries come between April and July, June first at 43 percent.
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