Aurora, CO Roofing Questions & Answers

Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Aurora, CO?

Yes. The City of Aurora requires a permit for re-roofs. It is issued by the city Building Division at the Aurora Municipal Center regardless of whether your address is on the Arapahoe, Adams or Douglas County side, applications run through the city's online system, and the permit holder must call for required inspections. We handle all of it on every job.

Is ice barrier underlayment really required everywhere in Aurora?

Yes. The city's engineering design criteria list ice barrier underlayment as required city-wide, unlike Parker, which does not require it, or unincorporated Douglas County, which requires it only above 7,000 feet elevation. It protects the eaves from freeze-thaw meltwater backing under the shingles.

Was Aurora hit by hail in 2026?

Yes. On June 1, 2026, a fast-moving storm dropped hail reported up to 1.75 inches near Aurora, inside a metro swath estimated to include more than 90,000 homes. The June 8, 2026 storm, by contrast, tracked over the west metro and eastern plains and produced no Aurora hail reports.

How long do I have to file a hail claim?

Most homeowner policies allow about one year from the date of loss, and some are shorter. Check your policy's exact language. For the June 1, 2026 storm, that makes an inspection well before spring 2027 the safe play.

How much does a roof replacement cost in Aurora?

Most Aurora single-family replacements run 9,000 to 22,000 dollars in 2026, tracking metro pricing of about 4.50 to 7.00 dollars per square foot installed. Size, pitch, complexity, decking condition and material grade decide where your home lands. See the full cost guide for the breakdown.

Are Class 4 shingles worth it in Aurora?

Often, but not always. They add roughly 15 to 25 percent to shingle cost, and Colorado insurers commonly discount 5 to 25 percent of the wind and hail portion of premiums for them. Whether that pays back depends on your premium and how long you will own the home, which is why we run the math per policy in the estimate.

Can a roofer cover my insurance deductible?

No. Waiving, absorbing or rebating a deductible is illegal under Colorado's roofing law, and a claim built on it exposes you, not just the roofer. Treat the offer as a reason to end the conversation.

Can I cancel a roofing contract I signed after a storm?

Yes. Colorado's SB 38 gives you the right to rescind a roofing contract within 72 hours of signing, and also if your insurer denies the claim the work depended on, with your deposit returned.

How do I check whether a roofing contractor is legitimate in Aurora?

Three steps: look them up on the City of Aurora's public contractor license lookup, verify their liability insurance certificate with the issuing insurer, and insist on the written contract state law requires. Colorado has no statewide roofing license, so the city license and insurance are the real checks.

Do you replace roofs over the existing shingles?

No. Aurora's roofing guidance requires existing layers to come off, and overlays hide the decking, trap heat and void most material warranties. Every replacement we do is a full tear-off with the deck inspected before anything covers it.

How long does a roof replacement take?

Most single-family asphalt replacements are one to two days on site once material is delivered, plus permit lead time up front and the city inspection at the end. Tile, metal and flat systems run longer and can require a mid-roof inspection partway through.

What size hail actually damages a roof?

One inch hail, about quarter size, is the common threshold for asphalt shingle damage, though wind speed, shingle age and hail density matter. The damage is bruising and granule loss more often than visible holes, which is why an on-roof inspection settles what a ground look cannot.