Security-Widefield, CO · El Paso County

Asphalt Shingle Roof Replacement in Security-Widefield

The short answer

Asphalt Shingle Roof Replacement in Security-Widefield, CO: Complete tear-off and replacement with the whole scope written before you sign, including what happens if the decking underneath is bad.

What it costs: Priced per square with pitch, layers, decking condition and complexity as the variables. On an insurance claim your out-of-pocket is generally the deductible plus any upgrades you choose.
What is included: Complete tear-off to the deck, all layers; Decking inspection with a written per-sheet price agreed in advance; Ice and water shield at eaves, valleys and penetrations; Synthetic underlayment, new flashing, boots and ventilation; Class 4 impact-resistant options and what they do to your premium; Permit pulled, inspections scheduled and met.
Where we work: Security-Widefield and the surrounding El Paso County, including Security, Widefield, Stratmoor.
Getting a quote: Free and no obligation. Call (719) 963-7440 or request a quote online.

The two things that separate roof replacement quotes are almost never the shingle. They are whether the old roof comes fully off, and what happens when the decking underneath turns out to be rotten. A quote that does not address decking replacement in writing is a quote that will grow after the tear-off, and by then you have no leverage.

What this means in Security-Widefield specifically

Hail exposure here

Regular hail exposure on a housing stock built largely between the 1960s and 1980s, which means many roofs have been replaced through insurance more than once. Prior repairs of varying quality are common, and layered roofs still turn up here more than anywhere else we work.

What the roofs are like here

Predominantly 1960s to 1980s homes, simple gable forms, with a high incidence of multiple shingle layers from past re-roofs done over rather than tear-off. That matters to any quote here: a second or third layer must come off, and the decking underneath is frequently in worse shape than expected.

Snow load and ice damming

Around 5,600 feet with fast melt cycles. Freeze-thaw at the eave is the main mechanism rather than sustained load, and older homes with thin attic insulation dam ice more readily.

Wind exposure

Strong downslope winds off the front range, on older roofs with older fastening standards. Wind uplift on roofs installed to 1970s and 1980s practice is a materially different risk than on a modern install.

Security-Widefield sits at approximately 5,600 feet.

What is included

Complete tear-off to the deck, all layers
Decking inspection with a written per-sheet price agreed in advance
Ice and water shield at eaves, valleys and penetrations
Synthetic underlayment, new flashing, boots and ventilation
Class 4 impact-resistant options and what they do to your premium
Permit pulled, inspections scheduled and met

How we do it

1
Measure and write the scope
Squares, pitch, layers, penetrations, ventilation and flashing, all written down. You approve a document, not a number.
2
Tear off completely
Every layer to the deck. Roofing over an existing layer is cheaper and hides exactly what you need to see.
3
Inspect and replace decking
Soft or delaminated sheets replaced at the per-sheet price agreed before we started. You see the bad decking before it is covered.
4
Underlayment and flashing
Ice and water shield past the wall line at eaves, in valleys and around penetrations. New step and counter flashing rather than reusing the old.
5
Install, ventilate, inspect
Shingles to manufacturer specification, balanced intake and exhaust ventilation, then municipal inspection before final payment.

What it costs

Priced per square with pitch, layers, decking condition and complexity as the variables. On an insurance claim your out-of-pocket is generally the deductible plus any upgrades you choose.

We quote Security-Widefield properties before starting, and the number you hear is the number you pay. If something on site changes the scope, you hear about it before we do the work rather than on the invoice.

Neighborhoods we serve in Security-Widefield

Security, Widefield, Stratmoor, and everywhere else in Security-Widefield.

Fully Insured

Free Photo-Documented Inspection

Written Scope Before You Sign

Locally Owned & Operated

Shingle Replacement questions from Security-Widefield

What are Class 4 shingles and are they worth it?

Class 4 is the top impact-resistance rating under UL 2218, tested against steel balls dropped to simulate hail. In a hail-prone region most carriers offer a premium discount for them, which is the real question: ask your agent what the discount is and how many years it takes to repay the upgrade. In this region it is frequently worth it, but the math depends on your carrier.

Do I need to replace the decking?

Only where it has failed, and you cannot know until the old roof is off. What matters is that the per-sheet price is agreed in writing beforehand. A contractor who leaves that number open has every incentive to find problems.

How long does it take?

Most residential roofs are one to two days for the roofing itself. Complex rooflines, steep pitch, or significant decking replacement extend it. Weather is the main variable in this climate.

Should I go over the existing roof to save money?

No. It hides decking condition, adds weight, shortens the life of the new shingles by trapping heat, and makes the next replacement more expensive. Code limits layers anyway. The saving is small and it is borrowed from your future.

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