Roofing Services in Arvada
Arvada's older sections—especially around Ralston Creek and near Pioneer Park—still carry original 1950s and 60s cedar shake roofs. Those shakes take a beating from spring hailstorms, and current fire codes mean any replacement has to be fire-rated. We handle the tear-off carefully, then install Class A asphalt shingles with ring-shank nails and a self-adhered ice dam barrier at the eaves. That's the standard we use on every Arvada roof, whether it's a ranch near Olde Town or a split-level off Ralston Valley.
The 1970s split-levels here often have low-pitch or flat sections where drainage is marginal. Water sits, granules erode, and before long the shingles flake and peel. We correct the pitch with tapered insulation or add extra drains so water moves off the roof instead of wicking into the deck. On the newer tract homes from the 2000s, we see plenty of end-of-life wear—curling tabs and exposed fasteners—that we fix by replacing the field course and starter course with fresh material, staggered properly.
Denver Roofing Team approaches every Arvada job the same way: we walk the roof first, document what we see, then give you a straight answer. If you need a repair, we mend it right. If it's time for a full replacement, we lay out the options—architectural shingles, metal, or a recover if the deck is sound. We pull permits when required, and if your HOA needs architectural review before we change materials, we'll help you through that process.
Our crews know Arvada. They've worked on homes near the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, along the Ralston Creek Trail, and in the newer subdivisions off Scenic Heights. When we say we'll be there at 8 a.m., we mean it. And if a spring storm rolls through and drops a cottonwood branch on your roof, we treat it like an emergency—because it is one.
Common Roof Problems in Arvada
Original 1950s-60s cedar shake roofs in Arvada's older sections are the biggest problem we see. Hail cracks and splits the shakes, and because shakes are no longer fire-rated, you can't just replace a few—you need a full tear-off and a Class A assembly. That's a big job, but it's the only way to satisfy current code and your insurance.
Mature cottonwoods along Ralston Creek and near the open spaces drop large branches during spring storms. Those impacts dent asphalt shingles, loosen the granules, and can puncture the membrane. We've patched hundreds of these, and we always check the deck underneath for rot and decay before we re-cover.
Low-pitch and flat roofs on 1970s split-levels often lack proper drainage. Water ponds, seeps under the shingles, and wicks into the substrate. Over time the deck sags and the shingles deteriorate from the bottom up. We fix the drainage—adding scuppers or crickets—and then replace the affected courses, not just the visible damage.