Emergency Roof Repair in Denver, Colorado

Active leak or storm damage? Send one request and a local roofer is notified by email. 21 local roofers listed.

Short answer: For an active leak in Denver, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Denver: 29 days with 58+ mph thunderstorm wind. Ask any roofer for a license number and a certificate of insurance.

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The first half hour of a roof emergency

Do these in order. The first two protect people, the last two protect your claim and get a crew moving.

  1. Minutes 0 to 5

    Make the room safe

    Move people and valuables out from under the leak. If water is near an outlet, light fixture or ceiling fan, switch that circuit off at the breaker, but only if the panel is dry and you do not have to stand in water. A ceiling that bulges with water can drop without warning, so keep out from under it.

  2. Minutes 5 to 15

    Catch the water, do not chase it

    Put a bucket under the drip with a towel around it to stop the splash. Water often runs along a rafter before it shows, so the stain is rarely under the hole. Stay off the roof: a wet roof is a fall risk at any hour.

  3. Minutes 15 to 25

    Photograph it and write down the time

    Take dated photos and video of the ceiling, the floor and anything damaged, before you clean up. Write down when you first saw water. Insurers ask for both.

  4. Minutes 25 to 30

    Call, and ask four things

    Ask: is a crew free today, will you tarp first and quote the permanent repair after, what is the dispatch or tarp fee before you drive out, and can you send your license number? For Colorado: No statewide license; cities and counties set licensing and permit rules. 21 of the 21 roofers listed for Denver are based in town; 21 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Denver are based

21 roofers are listed for Denver. The map shows the town each one is based in, sized by how many, from the public records we compiled. We hold no response times and no roofer has told us it runs a 24-hour crew, so this shows reach, not arrival time: ask for the dispatch time when you call.

By distance from Denver

Base town isRoofers
Within 10 miles21
10 to 25 miles0
25 to 50 miles0
Farther than 50 miles0

Closest base towns

TownMilesRoofers
Denver, COin town21

Miles are straight-line from the town centre to Denver's centre. Source: PickARoofer roster, public records.

A severe Denver hail event can puncture older membrane or create impact fractures that let the next rain through — if you see daylight through a vent or active dripping, emergency patching cannot wait on an insurance timeline. Emergency tarping stops active loss and preserves your insurance claim — documenting damage with photos before any work begins keeps the adjuster scope clean. Availability varies by crew, so ask each contractor how soon they can get on site.

Denver in numbers

Public records for Denver and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.

  • #2of 209Denver ranks #2 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days.
  • #4of 209Denver ranks #4 of the 209 cities we cover for median home value.
  • #194of 209Denver ranks #194 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall (low end).
  • #171of 209Denver ranks #171 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days (low end).

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026* 9 2017 4 2018 17 2019 1 2020 9 2021 1 2022 36 2023 33 2024 1 2025 13 2026*
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026*
20179
20184
201917
20201
20219
20221
202336
202433
20251
2026*13

124 recorded events across 9 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data, about 12.3 per represented full year. 2023 had the most events among represented full years: 36.

2026 covers only January to June: NOAA's file ends there, so it is not counted as the worst year or in the yearly average.

Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2026*

When storms hit Denver

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 0 Jan 0 Feb 0 Mar 0 Apr 67 May 72 Jun 25 Jul 3 Aug 1 Sep 0 Oct 0 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan0
Feb0
Mar0
Apr0
May67
Jun72
Jul25
Aug3
Sep1
Oct0
Nov0
Dec0

Most hail reports come in June; the season runs May to July. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026

Roofing trade around Denver

  • 103 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 715 people; 76% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $55,830 a year (Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Denver storm record: Denver County

What the National Weather Service logged in Denver County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.

  • 1858Founded
  • 5,279 ft (1,609 m)Elevation
  • James W. DenverNamed after
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  • 1161 to 1.74 in
  • 231.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 12.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 2.75 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

140 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.

Sources: NOAA, Census county outline

Biggest hail days

DateLargest hailReports that dayWhere it was reported
May 30, 2024 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball 32 (Den)Denver Intl Arp
May 8, 2017 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball 8 Denver
July 15, 2016 2 in, about the size of a hen egg 7 Glendale
“Severe thunderstorm broke out across Denver and the surrounding metro area and produced large damaging hail, strong winds, heavy rain and flash flooding.”
National Weather Service report, May 8, 2017
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

June 1, 2026

Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 8 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.

Strongest tornado

EF1 · June 24, 2015

It stayed on the ground for 2.8 miles and was up to 50 yards wide. A tornado touched town near Quebec and 6th Ave and lifted near Mount Nebo Memorial Park. This tornado was a non-supercell tornado. This produced localized convergence and wind shear which likely contributed to the rapid formation of the tornado.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

81 mph · June 6, 2020

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Denver County includes a 81-mph thunderstorm gust and a EF1 tornado. Wind that strong lifts shingles and tears off flashing, which is why emergency tarping crews book out fast after a front.

Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).

What it costs in Denver

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Denver labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.

That typical price is about 2.1% of the median Denver home value ($586,700).

Source: Census ACS (Denver city) · data as of 2019–2023

Full Denver cost guide by material →

What Denver's climate means for emergency roof repair

  • A severe Denver hail event can puncture a roof outright; if you see daylight or active dripping, emergency patching can't wait on an insurance timeline.

Roofers in Denver, CO

21 listed, first 20 shown. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.

This list covers roofing companies generally. Confirm emergency roof repair experience, materials, insurance and current availability with each company. A Verified badge refers to the registry check, not a confirmed specialty.

Emergency Roof Repair in Denver: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Denver?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Denver, CO. This is a general roofing directory; confirm emergency roof repair experience and availability with each company. A Verified badge describes a separate registry check, not a confirmed service specialty or insurance check. Confirm scope, insurance and availability directly. Requests go to one contractor at a time, with up to three attempts; a response or start date is not guaranteed. Free for homeowners.
Will insurance pay for storm-related emergency roof repair in Denver?
Coverage, deductibles and reporting deadlines depend on your policy and circumstances. Document damage safely, contact your insurer promptly and ask for a written repair scope. This directory cannot determine coverage.
How fast can a roofer reach Denver?
21 roofers are listed for Denver: 21 based in town and 21 within 25 miles of the city centre. None of them has told us it runs an emergency crew, and our roster holds no response times, so we cannot promise an arrival time. Call first, ask when a crew can be on site and what the tarp fee is, then send the request so a second roofer is lined up.
When is hail season in Denver?
June is the worst month: 43% of the 168 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from May to July. Book the inspection before May, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near Denver?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Denver measured 2.75 inches, about the size of a baseball. Hail of an inch or more fell on 31 days in the same record. The biggest day was May 30, 2024, with 32 reports. The National Weather Service calls hail of 1 inch or larger severe; the bigger the stone, the more likely it is to crack a shingle.
How many roofing companies work around Denver?
The Census Bureau counts 103 roofing companies with payroll in Denver County, employing about 715 people. 75.7% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $55,830 a year (BLS).
How long does a Colorado insurer have to answer a roof claim?
Colorado sets time limits in writing. For example, the insurer must make a decision on your first-party property claim and/or pay the benefits due within 60 days (3 CCR 702-5, Reg. 5-1-14 §4.A.1.a). The full list and a date calculator are on our Colorado claim-deadlines page: pickaroofer.com/claim-deadlines/co.
How old are the homes in Denver, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in Denver was built in 1974, and 57.4% of homes date from before 1980 (Census ACS). A roof on a home that old has often been re-covered at least once, so ask the roofer whether there is a second layer underneath: it changes the tear-off cost. The area sees about 147 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
What qualifies as a roofing emergency in Denver?
True roofing emergencies involve active water entering living spaces — especially near electrical — large sections of missing shingles or membrane after a storm, visible structural damage such as sagging decking, a fallen tree or large branch on the roof, or any situation where interior damage is actively worsening. When in doubt, call: water damage compounds rapidly and repairs that cost hundreds of dollars addressed same-day can cost thousands if left overnight into framing and insulation.
What does emergency roof repair cost in Denver?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most Denver properties, depending on roof size and accessibility. Permanent emergency repairs — patching damaged sections, replacing blown-off shingles — cost $500 to $3,000 for typical scopes. After-hours and weekend emergency calls typically add a dispatch fee on top of material and labor. If the damage is storm-related, document it before work begins: most homeowner policies cover emergency storm repairs, and the documentation anchors your claim.
Do I need a permit for emergency roof repair in Colorado?
Permit requirements depend on the property, scope of work and local jurisdiction. Check with the city or county building department and confirm who will obtain any required permit before work starts.

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Figures above: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail, wind, tornado; county of the city, 2014–2026), U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (housing), NASA POWER (temperature and rain, 2014–2023). Prices: our published price method. How we collect data.