Emergency Roof Repair
Emergency Roof Repair in Lakewood, CO
Emergency roof repair in Lakewood, CO is for water coming in now, a tree on the roof, or a slope torn open by wind. The first job is to stop the water: cover the opening, protect the inside, and keep the damage from spreading. The permanent repair comes next, once the roof is dry and the full extent is visible. Roof Authority LLC answers the phone Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at (720) 817-3348. If water is coming in, call now.
Service overview
What counts as a roofing emergency
An emergency is water inside the house, a structural opening, or damage that will get worse with the next rain. A tree through the roof, a slope stripped by wind, a skylight smashed by hail, a leak that is actively dripping into a room: those are emergencies, and they get a fast response during business hours. A stain that appeared last week, a few missing shingles, a gutter that overflows: those are urgent, and they get scheduled promptly, but they are not the same as water coming in now.
The first visit is about control, not completion. We cover the opening, move water away from the inside, and photograph everything before anything is moved, because the photos are the claim record. A tarp is a stopgap, not a repair, and it needs a permanent fix behind it. Once the roof is dry we inspect the full extent, check the deck underneath, and price the permanent repair. For what to do in the first hour after a tree hits the roof, our guide to tree damage emergencies walks through the steps.
Practical benefits
What a fast response actually does
Speed matters in an emergency, but only if the work is done right. Here is what the response is for.
Water stopped before it spreads
Covering the opening and protecting the inside keeps a roof problem from becoming a ceiling, wall and flooring problem. Every hour of water inside adds to the repair bill.
Damage documented for the claim
We photograph everything before anything is moved, because the adjuster needs to see what the storm did, not what the cleanup left. Under SB 12-038 we may document damage and meet the adjuster, but we may not negotiate the claim.
A tarp that holds until the real fix
A properly secured cover buys time until the roof is dry and the deck can be inspected. A loose cover is worse than none, because it hides the opening while the water keeps coming in.
A permanent repair, not a patch on a patch
Once the roof is dry, we inspect the full extent, check the deck underneath, and price the permanent repair. If the damage is widespread, the honest answer may be a replacement, and we say so.
How service works
How an emergency repair runs
Five steps, from the first call to the permanent fix, with the water stopped before anything else.
STEP 01
Call and describe the damage
Call (720) 817-3348 and tell us what happened: water coming in, a tree on the roof, a slope torn open. We ask where the water is, how bad it is, and whether it is safe to get on the roof, then we schedule the fastest visit we can during business hours.
Tools and methods
Tools and methods we use on emergencies
Tarps and battens
Heavy covers secured with battens, not just weighted down. A cover that lifts in the next wind is worse than no cover at all.
Roofing nail gun
Sets repair shingles to the right depth and pattern so the permanent fix holds in wind.
Pry bar and roofing hammer
Lifts damaged shingles and old flashing without tearing up the good material around them.
Camera and photo record
Before, during and after photos of every emergency, because the claim record starts at the first visit.
Moisture meter
Checks the deck and attic framing for damp the eye misses, so hidden rot gets found before the permanent repair closes it up.
Chainsaw
Cuts back limbs and branches from the roof after a tree strike, so the roof can be inspected and covered safely.
Leaf blower
Clears granules and debris from the repair area and the gutters, so the finished patch is clean and water drains.
Caulking gun
Sealant at flashing details and pipe boots, in the right bead, as a detail material on the permanent repair.
Magnet sweeper
Clears nails from the yard and driveway after the work, because an emergency day should not leave hazards behind.
Extension ladder and stabilizer
Safe access to the roof and the eaves, with a stabilizer that keeps the ladder off the gutters, even when the roof is wet.
Where this service fits
When to call for emergency roof repair
Water is actively coming in
A leak that is dripping into a room needs a response now, not next week. Call (720) 817-3348 during business hours, Monday to Saturday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and we will schedule the fastest visit we can.
A tree hit the roof
A tree strike means structural damage, not just shingles. Stay out from under the damaged area, keep people away from the roof, and call us. Our tree damage guide covers the first hour.
Wind tore a slope open
Downslope wind off the foothills can strip a slope in one gust, and the next rain will come straight in. Cover the opening fast, then plan the permanent repair.
Hail smashed a skylight or vent
A broken skylight or vent is an open hole in the roof. Cover it, photograph it, and call us, because the water damage underneath grows every hour.
Local execution
Emergency work across Lakewood neighbourhoods
Emergencies do not respect neighbourhood lines, but the roofs they hit are different in each one. Here is what emergency work usually meets, area by area.
Emergencies do not respect neighbourhood lines, but the roofs they hit are different in each one. The seven areas we cover are listed on our locations page.
Problems we solve
Emergencies we respond to most often
Most emergency calls trace back to one of four events. Here is what each one needs, and what happens if it waits.
Active leaks into living space
Water dripping into a room needs a response now. We cover the opening, protect the inside, and document everything before the permanent repair is planned.
Tree strikes
A tree through the roof is structural damage, not just shingles. We make the area safe, cut back the limbs, cover the opening, and inspect the framing before any repair.
Wind-stripped slopes
Downslope wind can strip a slope in one gust, and the next rain comes straight in. The opening gets covered fast, then the permanent repair is planned once the roof is dry.
Smashed skylights and vents
Hail breaks skylights and vents, and each one is an open hole in the roof. Cover it, photograph it, and call us, because the water damage underneath grows every hour.
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A practical standard for every visit.
Clear planningPrepared arrivalsCareful workLocal follow-through
Experience in the details
A Lakewood roofer you can check
In an emergency, the roofer you call should be one you can check — ours is on the About page, registration and reviews included. Damage is photographed before anything is moved, so the claim record starts at the first visit.
Where we work
One local team. A lot of ground covered.
Notes from local customers
What Lakewood Homeowners Say
Shortly after a horrible hail storm, Keith from Roof Authority LLC provided a free inspection of our roof and suggested replacement of the roof and gutters, as well as replacement of one window screen. He worked with the insurance company and ushered through the claims' submission. On the scheduled day, the crew replaced the entire roof and gutters in one day! After completion of the project, Keith inspected the job and discovered one missing shingle which he replaced the same day also. Overall, working with Roof Authority has been very positive. We have recommended Roof Authority, LLC to our friends. Thank you Keith!
We had several roofing contractors inspect our roof after a recent hail storm. Keith was the most professional and knowledgeable of them all. He worked well with our insurance company, was there for the insurance adjuster's visit to our home, and his friendly crew replaced our roof in one day! They did a thorough cleanup afterward. Keith also noticed a hail damaged gutter that needed replacing and took care of that also. He also replaced four hail damaged window screens at no charge. We would highly recommend Roof Authority LLC to anybody needing a hail damaged roof repaired or replaced!
Protect the inside first: move valuables, catch the water, and do not climb a wet or steep roof. Call us at (720) 817-3348 during business hours, Monday to Saturday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and tell us where the water is and how bad it is. We will schedule the fastest visit we can and cover the opening to stop the water.
Our hours are Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday we are closed. During those hours, active leaks and storm damage get the fastest visit we can schedule. Outside those hours, protect the inside, catch the water, stay off the roof, and call us first thing in the morning.
That depends on your policy, the damage and your deductible. We photograph the damage before anything is moved, prepare a scope, and meet the adjuster on site. Under SB 12-038 we may not negotiate the claim or act as a public adjuster, and we may not pay, waive or rebate any part of your deductible.
No. A tarp is a stopgap that buys time until the roof is dry and the deck can be inspected. The permanent repair comes next, and if the repair area is 100 square feet or more, the City permit comes first through eTRAKiT. A tarp left in place is a roof that is still broken.
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Water coming in now? Call us
Call (720) 817-3348, Monday to Saturday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Tell us where the water is and how bad it is, and we will schedule the fastest visit we can, cover the opening, and document everything for the claim.
Start with the basics
Contact Roof Authority LLC
Active leak, tree on the roof, or a slope torn open by wind? Call Roof Authority LLC at (720) 817-3348. We are at 200 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80228, and we answer the phone Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Sunday we are closed.