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Roof replacement, repair and hail claim help for Englewood, Colorado.
Roofing Permits, Hail and Cost Questions for Englewood Homes
Straight answers to what Englewood homeowners actually ask, sourced from the city's re-roofing guidelines, NOAA's storm records and Colorado's roofing law. If your question is not here, call (720) 555-0119 and ask it; answering is free.
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Do I need a permit to re-roof my house in Englewood?
Yes. The City of Englewood requires a permit for re-roofs; only repairs of one square (100 square feet) or less are exempt. The permit is filed with the city's Building Division and the job ends with a required final inspection.
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Can I pull my own roofing permit as a homeowner?
Only if you own and occupy the home and sign a homeowner affidavit. Otherwise the permit must be pulled by a contractor holding a current City of Englewood contractor license; roofing falls under the city's D-2 classification.
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How many shingle layers does Englewood allow?
Two maximum. If your roof already has two layers, tear-off is mandatory before the new roof goes on. On 1950s plank decking we usually recommend tear-off even at one layer so the deck can be checked and renailed.
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Does Englewood require a mid-roof inspection?
No. The city's own re-roofing guidelines state mid-roof inspections are not required. The checkpoint is the final inspection, which requires a ladder set for the inspector.
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What ice barrier does the city require?
Ice and water shield must extend at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line, and drip edge is required on all eaves and rakes. Both are code items on every Englewood re-roof, not upgrades.
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What hail events actually hit Englewood?
NOAA logged 3.00 inch hail in Englewood on June 19, 2018 and 1.50 inch on May 10, 2023. The June 1, 2026 metro storm put Englewood in its verified swath, and July 9, 2026 listed Englewood among affected areas. The famous May 8, 2017 storm tracked west of the city.
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How much does a new roof cost in Englewood?
A straightforward single-story ranch in architectural shingle commonly runs $9,000 to $14,000, the low end of metro pricing thanks to Englewood's compact housing stock. Layers, deck repairs, low-slope sections and Class 4 upgrades move it up. See the cost guide for a full breakdown.
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Is it true a roofer cannot waive my insurance deductible?
True, and it is Colorado law. Offering to pay, rebate or absorb a deductible is illegal under the state's residential roofing statute. You also have a 72-hour right to rescind any roofing contract after signing.
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What wind and snow loads apply to Englewood roofs?
The city's published code amendments list a 105 mph design wind speed and a 30 pound snow load, with the 2018 family of codes adopted effective January 1, 2021. Fastening and underlayment schedules follow from those numbers.
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Do you work outside Englewood city limits?
Yes, in the immediate borders: Sheridan, Cherry Hills Village and the Bow Mar area. Different jurisdictions have different permit rules, and we pull the correct permit in the correct office.