Within days of a big hail storm, trucks with out-of-state plates start rolling through Colorado neighborhoods. Some are honest crews. Others do fast, cheap work and leave town before the first leak. When something goes wrong a year later, nobody answers the phone.
Here's how to tell the difference.
Warning Signs
- They offer to pay or waive your deductible. This is illegal in Colorado. State law bars roofers from paying, waiving, or rebating any part of your insurance deductible, or even promising to.
- They pressure you to sign today. A good roofer will give you time to read the contract and check references.
- They want a large payment up front. Colorado law requires roofers to hold your payments in trust until materials are delivered or most of the work is done.
- They offer to handle your claim for you. A roofer can document damage and show it to your adjuster. Negotiating your claim on your behalf is a different job that requires a public adjuster license.
- No local address. Look for a physical Colorado office, not just a cell number and a hotel room.
- No written contract. Colorado requires a signed, written contract before any roofing work starts.
Your Rights Under Colorado Law
Colorado's roofing contractor law (C.R.S. 6-22) gives homeowners real protection. Every residential roofing contract must be in writing and include:
- The scope of work and materials
- The roofer's contact information and physical address
- A statement that the roofer can't pay or waive your deductible
- A statement of your right to cancel
If you sign a contract that will be paid with insurance money and your insurer denies the claim, in whole or in part, you can cancel within 72 hours of getting that written denial. The roofer must return your payments within 10 days.
How to Vet a Roofer
- Check licensing. Colorado doesn't license roofers statewide, but many cities and counties do. Ask for the local license number and confirm it with your building department.
- Ask for proof of insurance. You want general liability and workers' compensation certificates.
- Check for manufacturer certification. Certified contractors, like IKO Roof Pro contractors, are trained on the product and can offer stronger warranties.
- Read reviews and ask for local references. Ask for addresses of roofs they did in your area two or three years ago.
- Get it in writing. Scope, materials, price, timeline, and warranty should all be in the contract.
If you have concerns about a roofer, you can contact the Colorado Attorney General's consumer protection office.
Why Local Matters
A roofing warranty only means something if the company is around to honor it. Condor Roofing is Colorado-based, certified by IKO, and works storm recovery across the Front Range. We don't knock and run.
Call 303-900-2184 for an honest inspection with no pressure.