Key numbers
About 3.5 million U.S. households reported missing roofing material, 1.9 million a sagging roof and 1.5 million a hole in the roof in the 2023 American Housing Survey (Roofing Contractor (reporting Instant Roofer analysis of 2023 AHS), 2023).
| 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) |
|---|---|
| 4.4% | 4.4% of U.S. households reported roof leaks in the 2023 American Housing Survey, down from 7.6% in 1973. Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), 2023 |
| $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 |
What causes most summer roof problems in Colorado Springs is one of three things, and which ones need a repair depends on the symptom: strong sun and heat that age asphalt (curling, cracking, blistering and granule loss), thunderstorms that bring hail and wind (bruised, lifted or missing shingles), and heavy rain that finds any weak flashing or clogged gutter. National Weather Service normals put the average July high at 86.5 degrees and make July and August the wettest months of the year here, so problems tend to show up together. The table below matches the symptom to the cause and tells you whether it needs a repair.
Summer symptoms, causes and what to do
| What you see | Likely cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Shingle edges curling up or the middle cupping | Age, heat, or a hot attic below | Inspection; check attic ventilation |
| Small bubbles or pockmarks in the shingle surface | Blistering from heat and trapped moisture | Inspection; can be a warranty issue on a young roof |
| Granules piled at downspouts | Wear from sun, or hail knocking granules off | Inspection, especially after a storm |
| Dark circular spots, soft to the touch | Hail bruising | Photograph, then inspection; may be a claim |
| Lifted, creased or missing tabs | Wind | Repair quickly; the underlayment is exposed |
| Ceiling stain after a thunderstorm | Flashing, pipe boot or valley leak | Repair; trace the source before patching |
| Water spilling over gutters | Clogged gutter or downspout, or undersized gutter | Clean; upgrade if it keeps happening |
| Dark streaks on a shaded north slope | Algae or moss | Gentle cleaning; trim shade |
Heat and sun
Strong sun breaks down the asphalt binder and dries out shingles, so south and west slopes age first. Heat building in an attic with poor ventilation cooks the shingles from below too. The fix is airflow: intake at the soffits and exhaust at the ridge. If the roof is old and brittle, see how long a roof should last.
Hail and wind
Summer storms can drop hail in minutes. Check the soft metals first: gutters, downspouts, vents and window wraps. Fresh dents mean the roof should be inspected. Wind lifts tabs and breaks the seal between shingles; a lifted shingle that is not re-sealed or replaced can blow off in the next storm. See hail damage roof repair in Colorado Springs.
Heavy rain
Summer downpours test every flashing and gutter. A leak that only appears in hard rain usually means flashing at a wall or chimney, a cracked pipe boot, or water backing up from a full gutter. Our guide to the best gutter material for Colorado Springs helps if your gutters cannot keep up. Business owners with flat roofs should read commercial roof repair.
Before and after summer
Getting ready ahead of the season? Read spring roof issues in Colorado Springs and how to prepare your roof for summer. After a hard summer, use our fall roof checklist before the snow.
More detail on common summer findings: blistering shingles, granule loss, nail pops, skylight leaks and gutters that overflow in summer downpours, along with the rotted fascia that overflow leaves behind.
Have it looked at
Integrity Roofing and Painting is veteran-owned, has been family-run since 1990, and is an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred contractor with 650+ Google reviews. A free inspection includes photos of everything we find. Call (719) 488-2800 or book a free Colorado Springs roof inspection; we reach out the same business day. For repairs, see Colorado Springs roof repair.
Sources: National Weather Service Pueblo, Colorado Springs Normals and Records (1991 to 2020 normals: July high 86.5 degrees; July 3.12 and August 2.96 inches of precipitation).
