Falcon
roofing services.
Falcon is one of the fastest-growing communities in El Paso County, driven by families seeking newer homes, larger lots, and access to Falcon School District 49. The area sits 14 miles northeast of downtown Colorado Springs at the transition between Front Range suburbia and the eastern Colorado plains.
Roofing in Falcon, Colorado
At 6,882 feet elevation, Falcon presents unique challenges for residential roofing. Falcon is one of the fastest-growing communities in El Paso County, driven by families seeking newer homes, larger lots, and access to Falcon School District 49. The area sits 14 miles northeast of downtown Colorado Springs at the transition between Front Range suburbia and the eastern Colorado plains. Military families from nearby Schriever Space Force Base and Peterson Space Force Base are drawn here for affordable housing and short commutes — Schriever is directly accessible from Falcon, and many service members assigned to Peterson or Schriever specifically choose the east side for this reason. The average household has 3.04 people with a median income around $91,000, reflecting the family-oriented character. While master-planned communities dominate new construction, horse properties and ranch acreage preserve the semi-rural feel along the eastern edges — a character that is changing rapidly as new subdivisions fill in.
At 6,882 feet with minimal tree cover, Falcon roofs face relentless UV exposure that dries out and cracks asphalt shingles faster than in more sheltered communities. The open prairie to the east creates sustained wind conditions that test every fastener and seal — the August 2018 storm demonstrated this with 60-mph gusts through the area. Unlike communities closer to the mountains that get some buffer from the foothills, storms traveling westward hit Falcon first at full intensity. Large daily temperature swings at this elevation cause constant expansion and contraction in roofing materials. Many homes in Meridian Ranch and Woodmen Hills were built with builder-grade materials in the early 2000s and are now reaching the 15-20 year mark where storm damage and normal wear converge.
Storm Patterns & Hail History
Falcon sits at the leading edge of the Front Range corridor, where prairie storms hit first before reaching Colorado Springs. The June 13, 2018 nocturnal hailstorm dropped baseball-sized hail (3 inches) across the eastern metro, generating $169 million in insured losses and over 26,000 claims — the worst overnight hail storm in El Paso County in more than 20 years. The August 6, 2018 storm brought softball-sized hail and 60-mph wind gusts through the Falcon area specifically, adding another $173 million in insured losses. On March 29, 2019, an EF-0 tornado touched down 5 miles northeast of Falcon — the first recorded tornado in El Paso County in the month of March — with 85-mph winds that flipped RVs and damaged a residence. The July 2023 storms brought 2-inch hail to the Monument-Black Forest-Falcon corridor, with hail falling for 40 minutes in some areas. Eastern El Paso County logged 22 hail reports within 10 miles of the Peyton-Falcon area in 2018 alone.
6,882 feet
April – September
Shingle granule loss, dented flashing, cracked tiles
3–5 significant events/year
Housing & Roofing in Falcon
Falcon's housing ranges from the 2,600-acre Meridian Ranch — the area's largest master-planned community with homes from the mid-$400s to nearly $1 million and an award-winning 18-hole golf course — to Woodmen Hills, an established community of roughly 2,500 homes built in the late 1990s to early 2000s with two recreation centers, indoor and outdoor pools, and a BMX track. Falcon Highlands offers 347 covenant-protected homes with no HOA fees and three-car garages standard on quarter-acre to half-acre lots. Banning Lewis Ranch, on Falcon's western edge, is one of Colorado Springs' fastest-growing communities spread across six villages with a junior Olympic pool, charter schools, and 65-plus acres of parks. Many homes have walkout basements and three-car garages reflecting the family-oriented demographic. Scattered ranchettes on 5-plus acre parcels along the eastern fringe preserve the area's rural character. With a median home value of Approximately $560,000 and homes typically dating from Primarily 2000s-2020s construction in master-planned communities, with older ranch properties on acreage dating to the 1980s-1990s along the eastern fringe, understanding your roof's age and condition is essential for long-term protection.
Falcon is unincorporated El Paso County — no municipal overlay, only county building codes apply, which can simplify the approval process compared to city limits. Some communities like Falcon Highlands have covenants but no HOA fees. Banning Lewis Ranch has its own metro district with amenities but maintains low assessments. Falcon School District 49, one of the fastest-growing in Colorado, serves roughly 26,000-27,000 students across 21 district-operated schools and 10 charter schools.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Falcon
Our Services in Falcon
Hail Damage Repair
Expert hail damage assessment, insurance documentation, and complete roof restoration for Colorado Springs properties.
Insurance Claims Assistance
Full-service insurance claim support from initial filing through final payment, maximizing your settlement.
Storm Damage Repair
Emergency storm damage repair for wind, hail, and severe weather damage to roofs across the Pikes Peak region.
Roof Replacement
Complete roof replacement with premium materials and manufacturer-backed warranties.
Roof Repair
Professional roof repairs for leaks, missing shingles, flashing issues, and general wear.
Residential Roofing
Full-service residential roofing for Colorado Springs homes, from inspections to installations.
Gutters
Gutter installation, repair, and replacement to protect your home from Colorado's heavy rainfall.
Emergency Roof Tarping
24-hour emergency tarping to prevent further damage after storms. Fast response across Colorado Springs.
Free Roof Inspections
Complimentary roof inspections with honest damage assessment and photo documentation.
Serving Falcon & Surrounding Areas
20 minutes northeast of our Colorado Springs office — we serve Falcon and surrounding El Paso County communities.
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Falcon Roofing Questions
Falcon sits at a higher elevation on the eastern edge of the metro, where the Front Range meets open prairie. Prairie storms traveling westward hit Falcon first at full intensity, without the foothills buffer that western Colorado Springs has. The June and August 2018 storms alone caused over $340 million in combined insured losses across the region, with Falcon taking direct hits from both events.
Not significantly. Falcon is about 20 minutes from our Colorado Springs base. After a major storm event, we prioritize the hardest-hit areas and our Falcon customers receive the same response time as anyone in our service area.
Falcon follows El Paso County building codes since it is unincorporated. The permit process is straightforward and uses the county building department. We handle all permitting as part of every project.
Most homes in these communities have architectural asphalt shingles, typically 25-30 year rated. Many homes built in the early 2000s used builder-grade materials that are now reaching the 15-20 year mark where storm damage and normal wear start showing simultaneously. We are seeing more homeowners upgrade to Class 4 impact-resistant shingles during replacement.
Falcon's open prairie exposure creates sustained wind conditions that test every fastener and seal on your roof. The August 2018 storm brought 60-mph gusts through the area specifically. We use enhanced nailing patterns and wind-rated materials for Falcon installations. Ridge caps and drip edge are especially vulnerable to wind uplift here.
Strongly recommended. Given Falcon's hail frequency and exposure, Class 4 impact-resistant shingles often pay for themselves through insurance premium discounts. Many carriers offer 20-30% premium reductions for impact-resistant roofs in this area.
Rarely, but it has happened. On March 29, 2019, an EF-0 tornado touched down 5 miles northeast of Falcon with 85-mph winds — the first recorded tornado in El Paso County in the month of March. While tornadoes are uncommon, the open prairie terrain means Falcon sees some of the highest straight-line wind speeds in the metro during storm events.
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