Key numbers
103 verified hail storms with stones of 1.5 inches or larger reached El Paso County, which includes Colorado Springs, from 2000 to 2025 in the storm records we keep; the largest measured 4.5 inches (softball size) on July 13, 2011 (NOAA NCEI).
| Hail storms by decade, 2000 to 2025 | 2000s: 35, 2010s: 44, 2020s: 24 Source: Storm library: El Paso County hail history |
|---|---|
| Largest hail | 4.5 in. (softball), July 13, 2011 Source: NOAA NCEI |
| Costliest hail storm | $352.8 million insured losses (2016 dollars), July 28, 2016 Source: RMIIA |
| $4,699 | The average U.S. residential roof repair cost was $4,699 in 2025, up 25% from the prior four-year average. Source: Insurance Journal (reporting Verisk), 2025 |
| Up to 10% | ENERGY STAR says sealing air leaks and adding insulation can save up to 10% on annual energy bills. Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) |
| Nearly 6 million | Nearly 6 million U.S. households reported roof leaks in the 2023 American Housing Survey, per an analysis reported by Roofing Contractor. Source: Roofing Contractor (reporting Instant Roofer analysis of 2023 AHS), 2023 |
A storm counts when the library lists El Paso County among the areas it hit. Each hail size is the storm's largest report, which may have fallen in a neighboring county, and insured losses cover every area the storm hit.
A roof repair in Divide goes through the Teller County Building Division, and Teller County treats repairs as permitted work. Divide is unincorporated Teller County, and the County’s re-roof application lists Roof Repair as its own permit type next to overlay and tear-off. Every structure also needs an ice and water shield inspection before the underlayment is covered. So a repair in Divide is not only a patch: it is a short, inspected job, and doing it that way protects your claim, your resale and your house.
Common repairs on a Divide roof
High-country weather wears roofs in predictable places:
- Eaves and valleys. Snow sits on shaded slopes and melts back toward the eave, where ice and water can back up under shingles. That is why the County inspects ice and water shield.
- Flashing at chimneys and walls. Freeze and thaw opens sealant and lifts metal.
- Wind-lifted shingles along rakes and ridges.
- Hail. On August 6, 2018 the NWS logged 1-inch hail 3 miles west-northwest of Divide as the same storm system moved toward Colorado Springs.
- Sun. Shingles and rubber pipe boots age faster under strong mountain UV.
If you see water stains, shingle pieces on the ground or granules at the downspouts, book an inspection before the next snow. Our guide to what drives roof repair cost explains how repair scope is priced.
Teller County repair rules
From the County’s re-roof application (rev. 8/2024) and Building Division page:
| Item | Teller County |
|---|---|
| Codes | 2021 IRC, 2021 IBC and the 2023 Teller County Building Code, including underlayment amendments |
| Permit types | Overlay, tear-off or roof repair |
| Inspections | Ice and water shield inspection on all structures; the contractor provides safe roof access |
| Multiple buildings | Separate permit for each structure |
| Fees | Based on valuation; $21.00 for jobs up to $500 |
| Contractors | Licensed through the County’s Board of Review |
Questions go to the Building Division at 719-687-3048 or cdd@tellercounty.gov.
Repair now, plan the next roof
When a repair is not enough, we will tell you and show you the photos. A full replacement in Divide follows the same Teller County permit, with tear-off or overlay chosen up front. Read our main Divide roofing page for replacement options. Nearby, Green Mountain Falls and Manitou Springs are permitted by PPRBD instead. For repairs on the plains, compare roof repair in Elizabeth and roof repair in Pueblo.
Book a Divide roof repair inspection
Integrity Roofing and Painting is veteran-owned, family-run since 1990, and an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred contractor with 650+ Google reviews. We reply the same business day. Call (719) 488-2800 or book a free roof inspection. For storm damage, see storm damage repair: the claim stays yours, and our photos make sure nothing gets missed in the scope.
Sources: Teller County Building Department, Re-Roof Application (rev. 8/2024); Teller County, Building Division; NWS Pueblo, August 6, 2018 El Paso County Hail Event.
