After a hailstorm, it can feel like every truck on your street belongs to a roofer. Your phone has a few numbers, a neighbor swears by someone, and a stranger left a flyer on the door. Choosing between roofing contractors in the Denver metro is hard when they all sound sure of themselves and you’ve only got one roof.
Most homeowners hire a roofer once or twice in their lives, so there’s no reason you’d know what normal looks like. It helps to know how a good job should go before you sign anything. Then you can tell a careful contractor from one who’s in a hurry.
APC Roofing has been in business since 2017. We’re GAF Certified, licensed and insured, and the inspection and estimate are free. Call 720-902-6940 to get started.
The first call
A good contractor asks questions before talking price: what you’ve noticed, how old the roof is, whether a storm came through and whether anything is leaking inside. If water is coming in right now, the conversation should start with protecting the inside of the house. Our emergency roof repair page covers those first steps.
The inspection
Someone should get on the roof, weather permitting, and into the attic if they can. A walk around the driveway with binoculars isn’t an inspection. You should come away with photos of what they found, including the spots that are fine, so you can see the condition of the whole roof for yourself. Our roof inspection page explains what a full one covers.
If the roof only needs a repair, a good contractor says so. If it’s close, they should explain why it’s close.
The estimate and the contract
The written estimate should name the materials, including what goes under the shingles, and spell out how damaged decking will be handled if it turns up. It should list the work that’s included and the work that isn’t, and say who pulls the permit. Read it before you sign, and ask about anything that’s vague. “New roof” on a single line isn’t enough.
Be careful with anyone who asks you to sign on the spot, wants full payment before work starts or pressures you to decide before you’ve seen photos.
Licensed and insured, and how to check
Ask every contractor for proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage, and call the insurer listed to confirm it’s current. Ask whether they hold any license your city requires for roofing work. A roofer who’s comfortable with those questions is a good sign. One who changes the subject isn’t.
It also matters whether the company will still be around if you need them later. A local office, a real address and a track record in the area count for a lot after a big storm, when out-of-town crews come and go.
Storm damage and your insurance claim
If hail or wind damaged your roof, you file the claim with your insurance company and pay your own deductible. A good roofing contractor documents the damage with photos, gives you a written estimate and works with your adjuster. That’s what we do. Be wary of anyone who offers to waive or cover your deductible, or who asks you to sign over control of your claim.
Work day and the walk-through
On the day of the job, you should know when the crew arrives, roughly how long it’ll take and who to call with questions. Many residential projects are finished in a single day; larger roofs take longer. Afterward, you should get a final look at the finished roof, a cleaned-up yard and paperwork for the materials that were installed.
Front Range roofs need a contractor who knows them
A roof here deals with hail, heavy spring snow, freeze-thaw swings and strong sun at altitude. A contractor who works in the metro should talk about ice-and-water barrier at the eaves, impact-resistant shingle options and hail damage you can’t see from the ground without being prompted. If they don’t bring it up, ask.
You can see the full list of what we work on, from leak repair to full replacement, on our Denver metro roofing services page.
How APC Roofing works
- Book your free inspection. Call 720-902-6940 or request a free estimate online.
- Get a clear, honest assessment and estimate. Photos of your roof, a straight repair-or-replace answer and a written estimate. Financing is available through Aqua Finance, Fortifi, Hearth and Home Run Finance.
- Get the work done and the site cleaned up. The crew does the job and cleans up before they leave.
Trust matters. Picking a roofer in a rush after a storm is how a lot of homeowners end up with a second roofing bill a few years later.
Questions about hiring roofing contractors in the Denver metro
Is APC Roofing licensed and insured?
Yes. Ask us for proof, the same as you would any contractor.
Do you take emergency roofing calls in Denver?
Yes. Call 720-902-6940 and tell us what’s happening. Our emergency roof repair page has steps to protect the inside of your home while you wait.
How many estimates should I get?
Two or three is reasonable. Compare what each one includes, not just the total.
Should I hire the roofer who knocked on my door?
Not without checking them out first. Look for a local address, proof of insurance and a written estimate with photos, the same as you’d ask of anyone else.
A roofer you’d call again
Call 720-902-6940 or book your free inspection online. You’ll get a clear picture of your roof, a written plan and a crew that cleans up after itself. Then you get a roof you trust and a contractor you’d be glad to call again.
