Denver's Top 10 Companies for Roofing — Ranked & Compared (2026)
Last updated: September 2026
The Front Range is genuine hail alley: the Denver metro takes damaging hail most years between May and August, and whole neighborhoods get re-roofed after a single storm cell. That reality shapes this market — it attracts excellent local roofers, and it attracts out-of-state storm-chasers who follow the radar. This page compares the roofing companies that actually serve Denver: who publishes a working phone line, who advertises 24/7 emergency response, and what the work typically costs.
Below: the companies side by side, honest price ranges for repair and replacement, and the questions worth asking before you sign. If a storm just hit your neighborhood, start with our storm damage roof repair guide — it covers the first-hour checklist and the red flags that matter most in this city.
A roof replacement in Denver typically costs $9,000–$15,000 for asphalt shingles on an average home, with metal roofing running $16,000–$30,000+, based on national cost data and published local pricing. Denver sits in one of America's most hail-pounded corridors — peak season is May through August — so after any significant storm, get a free inspection from an established local company before signing anything with a door-knocker. The companies below all have a verifiable Denver-area presence.
Phone numbers, 24/7 availability and free-inspection offers are taken from each company's own website (verified September 2026). Colorado has no statewide roofing license — contractors working in the City of Denver are licensed municipally through Denver Community Planning & Development; ask any bidder for their license number and verify it. “—” means we could not verify the fact.
Best for hail insurance-claim replacements
1. Metro City Roofing
A Denver-headquartered residential roofer that does one thing on purpose: storm and hail damage roof replacements through insurance claims — plus roof repair, restoration and impact-resistant upgrades across asphalt, tile, metal and wood shake. The site advertises free roof inspections and emergency repairs to keep the home safe while the claim is processed. In a hail-alley market, a company built entirely around the insurance-claim workflow is a logical first call after a storm.
One of Colorado's largest roofing contractors, Denver-based, with a published scope covering residential replacement and repair, commercial and flat roofing, tile and metal, and hail/wind damage analysis with free estimates. Size matters after a metro-wide hailstorm: big local crews are the ones still scheduling work when smaller outfits are booked out for months.
Serves: Denver and the Front Range · (303) 763-9114 · Website
Best established local for residential + commercial
3. Horn Brothers Roofing
A Denver roofer (S. Jason Street) whose site cites 28+ years in business, offering residential and commercial roof repairs, full replacements, storm and hail repair, new installs and maintenance — including a dedicated mountain-communities practice, relevant for foothills properties west of town where snow load and wind exposure differ from the plains.
Serves: Denver metro and Colorado mountain communities · (303) 274-1111 · Website
Best for 24/7 emergency + metal and flat roofs
4. New Roof Plus
A Denver residential and commercial roofer listing metal roofing, flat roof repair and installation, skylights, attic venting and gutters alongside standard replacement work — and one of the few local companies whose own site explicitly advertises 24-hour emergency service. Free roof inspections and estimates are advertised.
A Denver contractor (Ironton Street, 80239) listing residential repair, inspection, replacement and commercial roofing — with impact-resistant shingles and metal roofs named among its listed materials, plus leak and flashing repair, storm damage work and emergency repair services. Free inspections are advertised.
Serves: Denver (Ironton St) and surrounding metro · (303) 288-2828 · Website
Best for roofing + solar under one warranty
6. Roper Roofing & Solar
A Wheat Ridge contractor combining residential and commercial roofing with storm-damage inspection, documentation and insurance-claim guidance — plus exterior renovations and roof-integrated solar, including detach-and-reset for re-roofs on homes with panels. The site advertises 24/7 emergency service and free inspections. The roofing-plus-solar pairing solves a real Denver problem: who handles the panels when the roof under them needs replacing.
A Denver-HQ roofer covering replacement, repair, storm damage, gutters and attic insulation, built around a published "free 72-point inspection" with digital analysis for storm damage checks — a documented, checklist-style assessment rather than a glance from the ladder. The company states its phones are answered 24/7 and lists Class 4 impact shingle options on its storm-damage pages.
A Colorado roofer operating since 1993 (per its own site) with offices in Englewood and Sheridan, specializing in roof replacement, repairs, storm damage restoration and insurance claim support, plus gutters, siding, windows and inspection/certification services. The published pitch is a free, no-pressure inspection with a walk-through of the findings.
Serves: Denver metro (offices in Englewood and Sheridan) · (303) 761-6400 · Website
Best for whole-exterior storm restoration
9. Endeavor Exteriors
A Denver exterior remodeler (Cherry Creek South Drive, 80231) listing roofing, siding, window replacement, doors, multi-family work, solar and storm damage restoration. Hail rarely hits only the roof — siding, windows and gutters take the same beating — so a single company that scopes the whole exterior can simplify both the claim and the rebuild.
Serves: Denver (Cherry Creek S Dr), Loveland, Colorado Springs · (720) 790-4833 · Website
Best west-metro option (Golden)
10. J&K Roofing
A Golden-based contractor serving Denver and the Front Range, listing roof replacement and repair, hail damage work, solar, windows, siding and gutters, with free inspections advertised. A west-metro base is practical for Golden, Lakewood, Arvada and foothills addresses. Phone contact goes through the site's form; we did not verify a published number at review time.
Serves: Denver and the Front Range (Golden, CO) · Website
For a typical Denver home (roughly 1,700–2,400 sq ft of roof), an asphalt shingle replacement runs $9,000–$15,000 installed, or about $450–$800 per roofing square (100 sq ft). Repairs land much lower: $400–$1,500 covers most leak, flashing and shingle jobs, while emergency tarping after storm damage typically costs $300–$800. Metal roofing — increasingly popular here for snow-shedding and hail resistance — runs $16,000–$30,000+ for standing seam.
Two Denver-specific factors move the number. First, hail: after a damaging storm, replacement is often an insurance claim, and your out-of-pocket is the deductible — but the upgrade to Class 4 impact-resistant shingles (typically 10–20% more) is money many Front Range insurers reward with premium discounts. Second, altitude: Denver's UV exposure and freeze-thaw cycles age shingles faster than national averages assume, so cheap shingles are expensive here. Full breakdown on our Denver roofing cost page.
A verifiable Denver-area presence. Every company has a published local office — an address you can drive to — not a call center routing to whoever buys the lead. In a storm-chaser market, this is the first filter.
Published contact details. We list phone numbers only as published on each company's own website, with the verification date. No scraped directories, no guesses.
Storm damage competence. Denver roofing is hail roofing. We favor companies whose listed services include storm/hail inspection, insurance-claim documentation and emergency tarping or repair.
Free inspections or estimates. After a hailstorm you should not pay to find out whether you have damage. Where a company advertises free inspections, we note it.
Straight answers on materials and price. Companies that publish what they install — impact-resistant shingles, metal, flat-roof systems — and how they bill rank above those that won't discuss specifics until a salesman is in your kitchen.
What you won't find here: anonymous lead-generation sites and post-storm door-knockers with no local address. After every major Front Range hailstorm, out-of-state crews blanket the affected ZIP codes, sign contracts, and are gone before warranty issues appear. If a "company" can't name its Denver-area office and municipal license, keep looking.
Signs Your Denver Roof Needs Attention
Denver roofs age on an accelerated schedule: a mile closer to the sun means brutal UV exposure, and freeze-thaw cycles from October through April pry at every seam and shingle edge. Add hail — the metro's peak runs May through August — and the national "20-year roof" assumption rarely survives contact with reality. Our guide covers the warning signs (granule loss, bruised shingles, ceiling stains), how to document hail damage properly for an insurance claim, and when repair stops making sense versus replacement.
The companies above serve the whole Front Range metro. We track local housing stock, hail exposure and permitting for each major suburb — pick yours for specifics:
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does roof replacement cost in Denver?
Most Denver homes land between $9,000 and $15,000 for an asphalt shingle replacement, roughly $450–$800 per roofing square. Metal roofing runs $16,000–$30,000+. If the replacement follows hail damage, insurance typically covers it minus your deductible. Ranges are compiled from national cost data and published local pricing — see our cost page for the full breakdown.
When is hail season in Denver?
May through August is peak hail season on the Front Range, with the Denver metro sitting in one of the most hail-prone corridors in the country. After any storm with hail of quarter-size or larger, a free roof inspection is worth scheduling even if nothing looks wrong from the ground — hail bruising leaks later, not immediately.
How do I avoid storm-chaser roofing scams after a hailstorm?
Four checks: a verifiable Denver-area office address, a municipal contractor license you can verify (Denver licenses contractors through Community Planning & Development), proof of insurance, and no pressure to sign a contract or assignment-of-benefits on the spot. Legitimate local companies will still be there next week; storm-chasers will not.
Does homeowners insurance cover hail damage to roofs in Colorado?
Generally yes — hail is a covered peril under standard Colorado homeowners policies, which is why so many Denver roofs are replaced through insurance claims. You pay the deductible; upgrades beyond like-for-like (such as Class 4 impact-resistant shingles) are usually out of pocket. Document the damage before any repair and file promptly.
What are Class 4 impact-resistant shingles, and are they worth it in Denver?
Class 4 is the highest impact-resistance rating for roofing — shingles tested to withstand steel-ball impacts simulating large hail. In a hail-alley market they are the single most sensible upgrade: they typically add 10–20% to material cost, and many insurers offer premium discounts for them. Details on our roof replacement page.
Is a roofing license required in Denver?
Colorado has no statewide roofing license — licensing happens at the municipal level. In the City of Denver, roofing contractors must hold a contractor license issued through Denver Community Planning & Development, and permits are required for re-roofing. Ask any bidder for their Denver license number and verify it before signing.
How long does a roof last in Denver compared to national averages?
Usually less. Denver combines intense high-altitude UV, wide daily temperature swings, freeze-thaw cycles and periodic hail — all of which accelerate shingle aging. A "30-year" architectural shingle here realistically delivers 20–25 years if it escapes major hail; after one severe hailstorm, the calendar resets entirely.
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