Storm damage
repair.
Wind, hail, fallen trees, ice dams — Colorado's Front Range weather tests roofs like few other regions in the country. When a storm hits your property, we respond fast with a thorough inspection, honest assessment, and a clear path to restoration.
Colorado Storm Damage Is Not One Thing
At 6,035 feet along the Front Range, Colorado Springs properties face a range of weather events that most of the country never deals with. Each type of storm damage requires different assessment and repair approaches.
Wind Damage
Straight-line winds and microbursts lift shingles, tear off ridge caps, and expose underlayment. Even moderate winds above 50 mph can peel back improperly secured shingles, creating entry points for moisture.
Hail Impact
Colorado's hailstorms produce stones ranging from pea-size to softball-size. Impact fractures granule layers, bruises shingle mats, and cracks rigid materials like tile and slate. Damage is often invisible from the ground.
Fallen Trees & Debris
Heavy winds snap branches and topple trees onto roofs, causing punctures, structural damage to decking, and displaced shingles. These require immediate tarping to prevent secondary water damage.
Ice Dams
Freeze-thaw cycles along the Front Range cause ice to build up at roof eaves, forcing water underneath shingles and into the roof deck. Proper ventilation and ice barrier installation prevent recurrence.
Heavy Rain & Leaks
Intense rainfall — common during Colorado's spring and summer — exploits any weakness in your roof system. Damaged flashing, worn sealant, and cracked pipe boots are the usual culprits.
Tornado & Microburst
While rare, the Front Range does produce tornadoes and microbursts that can cause catastrophic roof damage. These events require emergency tarping followed by full structural assessment.
What to Do Immediately After a Storm
Stay safe — do not climb your roof
Wet, damaged roofs are dangerous. Assess damage from the ground or from windows. If you see exposed decking or major structural damage, stay out of affected rooms.
Document everything
Photograph damage to your roof, siding, gutters, windows, and yard from the ground. Record the date and time of the storm. This documentation supports your insurance claim.
Mitigate further damage
If you have an active leak, place buckets to catch water and move belongings to dry areas. Do not attempt temporary repairs on the roof itself.
Call a local roofing professional
Contact a local contractor — not a storm chaser — for a professional inspection. We schedule inspections within 24-48 hours and provide honest assessments at no charge.
How We Handle Storm Damage
When you call after a storm, we schedule an inspection within 24-48 hours. We climb your roof, photograph every area of concern, and assess the full scope of damage — not just the obvious spots.
From there, we create a detailed Xactimate estimate and walk you through your options. If the damage warrants an insurance claim, we help with documentation and coordinate with your adjuster. If it doesn't, we tell you that directly.
Our Xactimate estimates use the same software and pricing database your insurance carrier uses. This means fewer disputes, faster processing, and a scope that accurately reflects the work needed to restore your roof properly.
Insurance Claim Support
- ✓Detailed photo documentation of all storm damage for your records and your carrier.
- ✓Xactimate estimates using insurance-standard software and current pricing.
- ✓On-site adjuster meetings where we help identify damage that may have been missed.
- ✓Supplement filing if additional damage is found during tear-off — a normal part of the process.
- ✓Honest guidance — we will tell you if the damage is not worth claiming.
Why You Should Avoid Storm Chasers
After every major storm in Colorado Springs, out-of-state crews flood the area knocking on doors. They promise quick fixes and pressure homeowners into signing contracts on the spot. Here's what they don't mention:
- —They carry no local reputation. Once they collect payment, they move to the next storm — often out of state.
- —Warranties are worthless if the company doesn't exist in six months. Try filing a warranty claim with a crew that's now working in Kansas.
- —Substandard materials and rushed installation. Speed matters to them more than quality because they're not staying around for callbacks.
- —High-pressure sales tactics designed to get you to sign before you can compare quotes or verify their credentials.
L&N Construction has been in Colorado Springs since 2011. We live here, work here, and stand behind every roof we install. Our reputation depends on it.
Schedule Storm Damage Assessment
Storm Damage Questions
First, stay safe — do not climb on your roof. From the ground, photograph any visible damage to your roof, siding, gutters, and yard. If you have an active leak, place buckets to catch water and move belongings away from the affected area. Then call a local roofing professional for an inspection. Document the date and approximate time of the storm for your insurance records.
We schedule storm damage inspections within 24-48 hours of your call for properties in the Colorado Springs metro area. After major storms that affect the entire region, response times may extend slightly, but we prioritize active leaks and severe structural damage. We will give you a realistic timeline when you call.
That depends on the extent of damage relative to your deductible. After our inspection, we provide an honest assessment. If the damage is minor — a few lifted shingles that cost less than your deductible to repair — we will tell you that directly. We have no interest in pushing claims that do not make financial sense for the homeowner. If the damage does warrant a claim, we help you with documentation and the filing process.
Most Colorado homeowner policies require you to file within one year of the storm event, but some carriers have shorter windows — 60 or 90 days for initial notice. Check your specific policy or call your agent. We recommend getting an inspection as soon as possible after a storm so you have documentation well within any deadline.
Storm chasers are out-of-state crews that follow severe weather, knock on doors, and pressure homeowners into quick contracts. They often use high-pressure sales tactics, provide substandard work, and disappear after collecting payment — leaving you with no recourse if problems arise. A local contractor like L&N has a physical presence, a reputation to maintain, and a warranty you can actually use.
Most standard homeowner policies cover sudden storm damage from wind, hail, and falling trees. However, coverage varies by carrier and policy. Flood damage typically requires separate flood insurance. We help you document the specific type of damage so your claim accurately represents what happened. Your adjuster makes the final coverage determination based on your policy terms.
Local roofer. Honest assessment. Real warranty.
Don't trust your roof to a company that won't be here next year. Call the team that's been restoring Colorado Springs roofs since 2011.