Local storm history
Why Denver roofs take a beating
The Denver metro and the Front Range are the core of North America's "Hail Alley," where high elevation and afternoon convection combine to produce frequent, damaging hail from May through September. Unlike the spring-peaking Plains, Denver's hail season runs deep into summer, and storms can drop hail from golf-ball to baseball size across Denver, Arapahoe, Jefferson, and Adams counties. The metro repeatedly ranks among the costliest in the country for hail losses.
- The May 8, 2017 Denver-area hailstorm is widely reported as the costliest catastrophe in Colorado history, with insured losses commonly cited above $2 billion after baseball-size hail struck the metro (per Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association reporting).
- The Front Range averages more large-hail days per year than almost any other populated region in North America, making Denver-metro roofs among the most frequently replaced in the country.
Storm history summarized from public NOAA/NWS storm reporting and insurance-industry catastrophe reporting. Figures are widely-reported estimates, not a guarantee that your specific property was affected, a free inspection confirms your damage.
What we handle in Denver
Storm damage services in Denver
Hail damage roof repair
Hail damage roof repair explained: how to spot bruised shingles from the ground, what insurance covers, real cost ranges, and how to reach a vetted local pro.
Learn moreSiding & gutter damage repair
Dented gutters and cracked siding after hail or wind? What counts as damage, how matching rules affect your claim, real cost ranges, and vetted local pros.
Learn moreWind damage roof repair
Missing or creased shingles after a windstorm? What wind damage looks like, what insurance covers, real repair cost ranges, and how to reach a vetted local roofer.
Learn moreDon't miss your deadline
Colorado storm claim rules
Reporting: Colorado: report promptly. Colorado law generally limits an insurer's ability to deny a claim for late notice unless the delay actually prejudiced the insurer, but prompt reporting still protects you.
Deadline: General guidance: Colorado's contract statute of limitations is commonly 3 years, and Colorado has strengthened homeowner protections on claim handling, but your policy's suit-limitation clause still governs the practical deadline. Verify your specific terms.
Deductibles: Front Range hail policies often carry a separate wind/hail percentage deductible (commonly 1%–5% of dwelling coverage).
General information, not legal advice, verify with Colorado Division of Insurance (doi.colorado.gov). See our claim time limits by state guide and the Colorado storm damage hub.
Denver-area ZIP codes we serve
We match homeowners across Denver, Arapahoe, Jefferson & Adams counties with vetted local pros. A sample of ZIP codes served:
- 80202
- 80206
- 80209
- 80220
- 80249
- 80012
- 80031
- 80123
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Denver storm damage FAQ
Are roofers licensed in Denver, Colorado?
Colorado does not license roofing contractors statewide, but the City and County of Denver and most Front Range jurisdictions require permits and local contractor licensing, and Colorado's roofing consumer-protection law (passed in 2012 after major hailstorms) governs contracts, deposits, and your right to cancel. Verify local licensing, insurance, and references, we match you with a vetted local pro.
How late in the year can I get hail damage in Denver?
Denver's hail season runs from roughly May through September, later than the Plains. It's common to get damaging hail in July or August, so don't assume a mid-summer storm was too minor to matter. A free inspection settles whether it rises to a claim, and Colorado's claim rules still apply to summer losses.
How long do I have to file a storm damage claim in Colorado?
General guidance: Colorado's contract statute of limitations is commonly 3 years, and Colorado has strengthened homeowner protections on claim handling, but your policy's suit-limitation clause still governs the practical deadline. Verify your specific terms. Colorado: report promptly. Colorado law generally limits an insurer's ability to deny a claim for late notice unless the delay actually prejudiced the insurer, but prompt reporting still protects you. Verify your specific deadline with Colorado Division of Insurance (doi.colorado.gov).
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