Emergency Roof Repair in Pueblo, Colorado

Active leak or storm damage? Send one request and a local roofer is notified by email. 29 local roofers listed.

Short answer: For an active leak in Pueblo, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Pueblo: 41 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. 29 of the 29 roofers listed for Pueblo are based in town; 29 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Pueblo are based

29 roofers are listed for Pueblo. 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 Pueblo

Base town isRoofers
Within 10 miles29
10 to 25 miles0
25 to 50 miles0
Farther than 50 miles0

Closest base towns

TownMilesRoofers
Pueblo, COin town29

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

A severe Pueblo 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.

Pueblo in numbers

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

  • #206of 209Pueblo ranks #206 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall (low end).
  • #13of 209Pueblo ranks #13 of the 209 cities we cover for hail days of 1 inch or more.
  • #14of 209Pueblo ranks #14 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days.
  • #35of 209Pueblo ranks #35 of the 209 cities we cover for share of homes built before 1980.

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2025 23 2017 14 2018 17 2019 12 2020 13 2021 2 2022 18 2023 6 2024 9 2025
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2025
201723
201814
201917
202012
202113
20222
202318
20246
20259

114 recorded events across 9 years represented in the data, about 12.7 per represented full year. 2017 had the most events among represented full years: 23.

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

When storms hit Pueblo

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 0 Jan 0 Feb 0 Mar 0 Apr 74 May 34 Jun 54 Jul 20 Aug 0 Sep 0 Oct 0 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan0
Feb0
Mar0
Apr0
May74
Jun34
Jul54
Aug20
Sep0
Oct0
Nov0
Dec0

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

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

Roofing trade around Pueblo

  • 20 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 101 people; 65% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $46,490 a year (Pueblo, CO Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Pueblo storm record: Pueblo County

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

  • 1885Founded
  • 4,692 ft (1,430 m)Elevation

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  • 1051 to 1.74 in
  • 301.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 52.75 in and up, baseball

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

150 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates; the map shows the 140 largest. 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
July 13, 2023 3 in, about the size of a teacup 8 (Pub)Pueblo Muni Arp
July 1, 2021 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball 1 Avondale
May 9, 2015 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball 9 (Pub)Pueblo Muni Arp
“Flooding occurred with some of the storms and three tornadoes occurred in El Paso and Kiowa Counties.”
National Weather Service report, May 9, 2015
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

August 9, 2025

Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 19 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.

Strongest tornado

EF0 · July 12, 2018

It stayed on the ground for 0.08 miles and was up to 30 yards wide.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

119 mph · July 1, 2021

Power Poles were knocked completely over, with excessive tree damage noted in the area.

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Pueblo County includes a 119-mph thunderstorm gust and a EF0 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 Pueblo

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

That typical price is about 5.3% of the median Pueblo home value ($230,900).

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

Full Pueblo cost guide by material →

What Pueblo's climate means for emergency roof repair

  • A severe Pueblo 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 Pueblo, CO

29 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 Pueblo: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Pueblo?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Pueblo, 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 Pueblo?
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 Pueblo?
29 roofers are listed for Pueblo: 29 based in town and 29 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 Pueblo?
May is the worst month: 41% of the 182 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from May to August. Book the inspection before May, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near Pueblo?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Pueblo measured 3 inches, about the size of a teacup. Hail of an inch or more fell on 55 days in the same record. The biggest day was July 13, 2023, with 8 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 Pueblo?
The Census Bureau counts 20 roofing companies with payroll in Pueblo County, employing about 101 people. 65% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $46,490 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 Pueblo, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in Pueblo was built in 1966, and 71.3% 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 116 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
What qualifies as a roofing emergency in Pueblo?
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 Pueblo?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most Pueblo 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.

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.