The roofing tasks most homeowners face are short and specific: check the roof after a storm without climbing it, choose a contractor, understand an estimate or an insurance claim summary, and make the few decisions that are yours, like shingle color. Each guide below walks through one of those jobs in order, with the Colorado Springs, Denver or Austin rules that apply.
How do I check my roof safely?
- Is It Safe to Get on Your Roof? covers ladder setup and what to check from the ground instead.
- Inspecting a Roof: Routine, Mid-Roof and Final Inspections Explained explains what a professional inspection checks and how hail is counted on a test square.
- How Does a Roofer Inspect a Roof for Hail Damage? walks through the ground check, soft metals, ridges and valleys.
For more on spotting and handling hail and wind damage, see our storm damage guides.
How do I choose a roofer?
- How Do You Choose a Roofing Contractor in Colorado Springs? gives seven steps, starting with the PPRBD license.
- How Do You Choose a Roofer in Denver? covers city licenses and Colorado contract rules.
- How Do You Evaluate a Local Roofing Company Before You Hire It? scores a company on eight points.
- Should I Hire My Insurance Company’s Roofer or Choose My Own? explains your choice.
Our guides to choosing a contractor go deeper on credentials and red flags.
How do I read the paperwork?
- Understanding Your Roofing Estimate explains every line, from tear-off to the permit.
- How to Read Your Roof Insurance Claim Summary goes column by column through RCV, depreciation and the deductible.
Decisions that are yours to make
- How Do You Choose a Shingle Color for a Colorado Springs Home? gives a six-step method.
- What to Expect When Replacing Wood Shingles With Asphalt Shingles covers decking, flashing and paint.
- Cold Weather Roof Installs explains what changes on a winter job.
When you would rather have someone look
Integrity Roofing and Painting is veteran-owned and family-run since 1990, an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred contractor with 650+ Google reviews. A free inspection includes photos of what we find and an honest answer, including when the roof needs nothing. Call (719) 488-2800 in Colorado Springs, (303) 209-0152 in Denver or (512) 610-5897 in Austin, or book a free Colorado Springs inspection. We respond the same business day.
