Complete Roof Replacement

When Is It Time to Replace Your Roof?

Colorado's climate is hard on roofs. Intense high-altitude UV, dramatic freeze-thaw swings, heavy spring snow, and some of the most frequent hail in the country all shorten the life of a roofing system. A full roof replacement restores complete protection and gives you a clean, modern, energy-efficient roof engineered for the Front Range. Here are the most common signs it is time to replace rather than repair:

• Your roof is 15–20+ years old and nearing the end of its rated lifespan
• Multiple areas show significant hail bruising or impact damage
• Shingles are curling, cracking, blistering, or losing granules (you may notice granules collecting in your gutters)
• You are experiencing recurring or widespread leaks
• Daylight is visible in the attic, or there are signs of decking rot
• Energy bills have climbed due to poor ventilation or insulation
• The roof deck is visibly sagging or shows structural concerns

Roof Replacement vs. Roof Repair

Not every problem requires a new roof. If your roof is relatively young and the damage is isolated, a targeted roof repair may be the smarter investment. But when damage is widespread, the roof is near the end of its life, or repeated repairs are no longer holding up, replacement is the more cost-effective long-term choice. During your free inspection we give you an honest recommendation — repair or replace — with the evidence to back it up, never a hard sell.

Our Roof Replacement Process

We have refined our process over more than a decade and 1,000+ completed roofs so that your project is predictable, clean, and done right the first time.

Step 1: Free Inspection & Estimate — We thoroughly inspect your existing roof, document every finding with photos, and provide a clear written estimate.

Step 2: Material Selection — We help you choose the right shingle, color, and upgrade options for your home, budget, and HOA requirements.

Step 3: Complete Tear-Off — We remove every old layer down to the decking, then inspect the wood and replace any rotted or compromised sections.

Step 4: Full System Installation — New synthetic underlayment, ice-and-water shield in vulnerable areas, balanced attic ventilation, drip edge, flashing, and your chosen roofing material — installed to manufacturer specifications.

Step 5: Final Inspection & Cleanup — We quality-check every detail, then complete a full cleanup including a magnetic nail sweep of your yard, driveway, and landscaping.

Roofing Materials & Options

Most Colorado homes are best served by architectural (dimensional) asphalt shingles, which offer an excellent balance of durability, appearance, and value. For homes in high-hail areas, we also offer impact-resistant Class 4 shingles, which stand up to more punishment and may qualify you for a discount on your homeowner's insurance premium. We install premium systems from the industry's most trusted manufacturers, including GAF, Owens Corning, and CertainTeed. Learn more about the brands we install and our roofing certifications.

Built for Colorado's Climate

A roof is a complete system, not just shingles — and in Colorado the details matter more than almost anywhere. Proper attic ventilation prevents the heat and moisture buildup that prematurely ages shingles and drives up energy bills. Ice-and-water shield protects vulnerable areas like eaves and valleys from the freeze-thaw cycles that cause ice dams. Quality underlayment and correctly installed flashing keep wind-driven rain and snowmelt out. We build every roof to handle Front Range hail, altitude UV, and heavy snow loads — the way a Colorado roof should be built.

Insurance Claims & Warranties

If your roof was damaged by hail or wind, your replacement may be covered by your homeowner's insurance. Our team specializes in storm damage and insurance claims and will guide you through the entire process, from documentation to final approval. Every replacement is backed by the manufacturer's product warranty and our own workmanship warranty, so you are protected long after the job is complete.

Why Homeowners Choose Sonners Contracting

Since 2013, Sonners Contracting has replaced more than 1,000 roofs across the Front Range, with local offices in Fort Collins and Castle Rock. We are a local, experienced team that treats every home like our own — with certified installation crews, premium materials, transparent pricing, and meticulous cleanup. Browse our recent projects on the Our Work page to see the difference a Sonners roof makes.

Ready for a new roof built to last? Request your free roof replacement estimate today, or call us at 303-847-1708. We will give you an honest assessment with no obligation.