You found a few shingles in the flower bed after a windy night. Or the last hailstorm left dark spots across the roof, and now you can’t stop looking at them. Shingle roof repair in Denver is often the right fix for damage like this, but it’s hard to know from the ground whether you’re looking at a small repair or the start of something bigger.
You also don’t want to get talked into a whole new roof when a few hours of careful work would do. That’s a fair worry, and you should get an honest answer either way.
APC Roofing has worked on shingle roofs since 2017. We’re GAF Certified, licensed and insured, and your inspection is free. Call 720-902-6940 to have someone take a look.
The shingle damage we see most in the metro
Wind damage. Shingles are held flat by a sealant strip that bonds in warm weather. Strong gusts can break that bond, and once a shingle lifts, the wind bends it back until it creases. A creased shingle won’t lie flat again and has to be replaced. Shingles that blew off entirely leave the underlayment exposed.
Hail damage. Hail hits leave bruises, spots where granules are knocked off and the mat underneath is cracked or softened. They can be hard to see from the yard. Bruised spots age faster in the sun and can start to leak months later.
Cold-weather cracking. Older shingles get brittle in winter. Foot traffic, ice and quick temperature swings can crack them, especially near the ridge and edges.
Nail pops. When a nail backs out of the deck, it pushes up on the shingle above it. Eventually it pokes through, and water follows the nail down.
Flashing and pipe boots. Not every leak is a shingle problem. Worn rubber pipe boots and loose flashing at walls and chimneys are common culprits, and the repair often includes the shingles around them.
What a proper shingle roof repair in Denver involves
A good repair isn’t a dab of roofing cement on top of a broken shingle. Shingles overlap, so replacing one means carefully unsealing the shingles above it, pulling the nails, sliding the new shingle in and nailing it in the right spot. Then the surrounding shingles get sealed back down. Done right, the repair lies flat and sheds water the same way the rest of the roof does.
In cold weather, the sealant strips won’t bond on their own until it warms up, so new shingles are hand-sealed.
If the deck under the damaged area is soft or rotted, it has to be fixed before new shingles go on. You’ll see that in photos before any extra work is done.
Matching your shingles
Shingle colors change over the years, and older roofs fade in the sun. New shingles may not match your roof exactly, even in the same color name. On a back slope that may not matter to you. On the front of the house, it might. You’ll see the closest match available before the work starts, so there are no surprises.
If your roof is the older, flat 3-tab style, see our page on 3-tab shingle roofing for what’s different about repairing it.
Repair or replace?
Repair usually makes sense when the damage is limited to one area and the rest of the roof is in good shape. Replacement is worth discussing when damage is spread across several slopes, shingles are curling or losing granules all over, or you’re on your third or fourth repair in a few years. If that’s where your roof is, you’ll hear it plainly, along with what a roof replacement would involve.
Hail and wind damage claims
If a storm damaged your shingles, the repair may be covered by your homeowner’s insurance. Your policy decides. You file the claim with your insurance company and pay your own deductible. We document the damage with photos, give you a written estimate and work with your adjuster. Be wary of anyone who offers to waive or cover your deductible.
For damage that’s mostly from wind, our wind damage roof repair page goes deeper.
How it works
- Book your free inspection. Call 720-902-6940 or request a free estimate online.
- Get a clear, honest assessment and estimate. Photos of the damaged shingles and anything else we found, a repair-or-replace recommendation and a written estimate. Financing is available through Aqua Finance, Fortifi, Hearth and Home Run Finance.
- Get the repair done and the site cleaned up. Damaged shingles come off, new ones go on and get sealed down, and the area is cleaned up.
A few missing shingles may not leak today. The underlayment beneath them isn’t built to sit in the sun and snow for long, though, and once it gives out, water reaches the deck.
Shingle repair questions from Denver homeowners
How many missing shingles can be repaired before I need a new roof?
There’s no set number. What matters is the condition of the rest of the roof. A sound roof with a dozen blown-off shingles is a repair. An old, brittle roof with a few missing may not be worth patching.
Can you repair shingles in winter?
Yes, on dry days. New shingles are hand-sealed because the sealant strips won’t bond in the cold.
How do I know if hail damaged my shingles?
Look for dents in gutters, downspouts and window screens, and granules piled at the bottom of downspouts. Those are clues. The shingles themselves need to be checked up close, which is what the free inspection is for.
Can I just replace the shingles myself?
It’s possible, but working on a roof is risky, and an improper repair can cause leaks. If you’re dealing with an insurance claim, a professional estimate and photos also help.
Shingles that stay put
Call 720-902-6940 or book your free inspection online. You’ll know what’s damaged, what it takes to fix and whether the rest of your roof is sound. Then you can stop checking the yard for shingles after every windstorm.
