Emergency Roof Repair in Longmont, Colorado

Active leak or storm damage? Send one request and a local roofer is notified by email. 30 local roofers listed.

Short answer: For an active leak in Longmont, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Longmont: 8 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. 30 of the 30 roofers listed for Longmont are based in town; 30 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Longmont are based

30 roofers are listed for Longmont. 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 Longmont

Base town isRoofers
Within 10 miles30
10 to 25 miles0
25 to 50 miles0
Farther than 50 miles0

Closest base towns

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Longmont, COin town30

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

In Longmont, roof sag or interior cracking sounds under a heavy snowpack are structural emergencies — the deck is taking load it was not designed for and the situation can escalate quickly once deflection begins. 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.

Longmont in numbers

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

  • #204of 209Longmont ranks #204 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days (low end).
  • #6of 209Longmont ranks #6 of the 209 cities we cover for median home value.
  • #6of 209Longmont ranks #6 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days.
  • #196of 209Longmont ranks #196 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall (low end).

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2025 2 2017 45 2018 42 2019 2 2020 2 2021 5 2022 9 2023 7 2024 16 2025
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2025
20172
201845
201942
20202
20212
20225
20239
20247
202516

130 recorded events across 9 years represented in the data, about 14.4 per represented full year. 2018 had the most events among represented full years: 45.

Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2025

Costliest storm day on record

Jul 5, 2019

24 reports that day (24 hail); reported property damage $0; county FIPS 08013, 2014–June 2026

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

When storms hit Longmont

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 0 Jan 0 Feb 0 Mar 0 Apr 29 May 52 Jun 40 Jul 13 Aug 10 Sep 2 Oct 0 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan0
Feb0
Mar0
Apr0
May29
Jun52
Jul40
Aug13
Sep10
Oct2
Nov0
Dec0

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

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

Roofing trade around Longmont

  • 20 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 249 people; 55% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $56,140 a year (Boulder, CO Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Longmont storm record: Boulder County

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

  • 1871Founded
  • 4,984 ft (1,519 m)Elevation

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  • 881 to 1.74 in
  • 211.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 12.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 3 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

110 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
June 18, 2018 3 in, about the size of a teacup 23 Superior
July 5, 2019 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball 24 Louisville
June 4, 2015 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball 5 Lyons
“The storms that moved across northern Washington County caused severe agricultural damage. Wheat fields were significantly damaged and the young corn was stripped of all its leaves.”
National Weather Service report, June 18, 2018
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

May 9, 2023

Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 4 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.

Strongest tornado

EF3 · June 4, 2015

It stayed on the ground for 5.84 miles and was up to 440 yards wide. The tornado first touched about 3 miles south of Berthoud, and then tracked to the west/northwest and lifted about 6 miles southwest of Berthoud. The majority of the damage was EF1, with some areas of EF2, and a few small areas of EF3.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

72 mph · March 30, 2014

On the evening of the 30th, high based showers and thunderstorms produced microburst winds over portions of northern Jefferson, eastern Boulder and southwest Weld Counties.

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Boulder County includes a 72-mph thunderstorm gust and a EF3 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 Longmont

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

That typical price is about 2.2% of the median Longmont home value ($541,400).

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

Full Longmont cost guide by material →

What Longmont's climate means for emergency roof repair

  • In Longmont, roof sag or interior cracking under deep snowpack is a structural emergency, not a wait-till-spring repair.
  • A severe Longmont 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 Longmont, CO

30 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 Longmont: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Longmont?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Longmont, 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 Longmont?
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 Longmont?
30 roofers are listed for Longmont: 30 based in town and 30 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 Longmont?
June is the worst month: 36% of the 146 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from May to September. Book the inspection before May, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near Longmont?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Longmont measured 3 inches, about the size of a teacup. Hail of an inch or more fell on 30 days in the same record. The biggest day was June 18, 2018, with 23 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 Longmont?
The Census Bureau counts 20 roofing companies with payroll in Boulder County, employing about 249 people. 55% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $56,140 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 Longmont, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in Longmont was built in 1990, and 37.6% 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 130 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
When is a roof situation a true emergency in Longmont's winter?
In Longmont, signs of a structural emergency include: audible cracking or popping in ceiling joists under snow load, visible sag in the roof plane from the ground, doors or windows that suddenly bind (indicating frame racking), and active interior dripping that appears suddenly during or after a warm spell. Any of these warrants immediate contractor contact — do not attempt to shovel the roof yourself without understanding where your structural members run, and do not wait to see if the problem resolves after the snow melts.
What does emergency roof repair cost in Longmont?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most Longmont 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.