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Lakewood's Post-War Neighborhoods. Ready for Their Next Chapter.

Denver's largest suburb is filled with mid-century homes whose original roofs have given everything they have. Homericly Roofing brings them into the next generation.

By Summit Crest Roofing · Updated May 26, 2026

Roofing in Lakewood, CO

Lakewood was Colorado's first official suburb, growing rapidly in the postwar era to house Denver's expanding workforce. The result is a city filled with solid 1950s–1970s ranch homes, split-levels, and brick bungalows whose original roofing systems have long since exhausted their useful lives. Many have been patched once or twice; few have received a comprehensive replacement with modern materials. Green Mountain, Belmar, and the Villa West neighborhoods all carry this housing character. Closer to the mountains, communities like Solterra and Ken Caryl Valley bring newer construction with HOA requirements that demand certified contractor work.

By the numbers

1950s–70s

dominant housing era — most original roofs are well overdue

48 hr

Free inspection scheduling window

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APR financing available

What roofs cost in Lakewood

Typical price ranges for a standard single-family replacement. Insurance commonly covers most of this in declared hail-damage areas.

Low end

$10,500

Typical

$16,800

High end

$23,500

Full asphalt replacement, ~2,000 sq ft. These are market averages. Your actual estimate depends on pitch, square footage, dormers, and material class.

What we install most in Lakewood

Common roofing systems in this market. We rotate brands based on supply, warranty support, and HOA requirements.

Asphalt 3-tab (existing)

Best for: Most Lakewood homes

Common in Lakewood Jefferson County. Lakewood sits at the base of the foothills, receiving both Front Range hail and downslope wind events from the mountains. Post-war housing stock is particularly vulnerable to both.

Architectural upgrade (replacement)

Common in Lakewood Jefferson County. Lakewood sits at the base of the foothills, receiving both Front Range hail and downslope wind events from the mountains. Post-war housing stock is particularly vulnerable to both.

Metal

Common in Lakewood Jefferson County. Lakewood sits at the base of the foothills, receiving both Front Range hail and downslope wind events from the mountains. Post-war housing stock is particularly vulnerable to both.

Flat (commercial Belmar)

Common in Lakewood Jefferson County. Lakewood sits at the base of the foothills, receiving both Front Range hail and downslope wind events from the mountains. Post-war housing stock is particularly vulnerable to both.

Lakewood questions

Do you serve all of Lakewood?
Yes — every neighborhood in Lakewood and the surrounding Jefferson County.
How fast can you inspect my roof?
We typically schedule Lakewood free inspections within 48 hours. Same-day is available for active leaks.
Will you handle my insurance claim?
We meet your adjuster on the roof, walk the damage together, and translate the report into a fair scope of work. No charge for that work.

Before you call any roofer

  • Take wide-angle photos of your roof and gutters from the ground, dated.
  • Check your insurance policy's deductible and storm-damage timeline (usually 1 year).
  • Get at least two written estimates — walk away from anyone pressuring a same-day signature.
  • Verify the roofer carries general liability AND workers' comp insurance.
  • Confirm the manufacturer warranty transfers with the home — most do, but ask in writing.

Sources

  1. NOAA Storm Events Database
  2. IBHS shingle impact ratings
  3. Local market data — Jefferson County

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