Straight answers before you call.

A Gen 3 estimate visit typically takes 30 to 60 minutes on site. We inspect the roof, decking, flashing, and ventilation, and you usually receive the written proposal within 24 to 48 hours.

Most residential replacements take one to three days on site for an average home. Larger homes, steep pitches, or multiple old layers can extend that to three to five days. From estimate to final city inspection usually takes one to three weeks depending on permitting, material delivery, and weather.

No. We recommend being reachable by phone in case the project manager needs a decision, but you do not have to be on site.

Yes. We install year-round and monitor the temperature requirements of each material so sealant strips and adhesives bond properly.

Our roots go back to 1968, when our founder began roofing commercial buildings in the Denver area. Gen 3 Roofing Corporation was formally incorporated in 2014. A fourth generation of the family now works on the team, and some clients have been with us for over fifty years.

Typically $15,000 to $30,000 or more, depending on home size, materials, roof complexity, and whether insurance is involved. Our proposals are complimentary and itemized, so you know exactly what to expect before any work begins.

Asphalt shingle roofs typically last 15 to 20 years here, Class 4 impact-resistant shingles 20 to 30 years, and metal roofs 40 to 50 years or more. Frequent hail, intense UV at altitude, and freeze-thaw cycles shorten roof life compared to most other states.

High altitude means more intense UV radiation, which breaks down roofing materials faster than at sea level. Add frequent hailstorms and dramatic freeze-thaw swings, and local roofs age faster than the national average.

Yes, for residential projects through our financing partner, with a $10,000 project minimum and a soft credit check to see your options. Commercial projects are not eligible. See the financing page for details.

For most Colorado homes, Class 4 impact-resistant asphalt shingles offer the best balance of hail protection, cost, and resale value. Metal roofing lasts longer and performs even better in hail but costs more up front. We recommend based on your home and budget.

Architectural shingles for budget, Class 4 impact-resistant shingles for hail protection and insurance discounts, and standing seam metal for the longest service life. Flat and low-slope roofs are best served by TPO, EPDM, or modified bitumen depending on the building.

Yes, under the UL 2218 test standard, but they offer less protection than Class 4 shingles, which withstand larger hailstones without cracking. For Colorado's hail we typically recommend Class 4.

Class 4 shingles pass a tougher 2-inch steel ball impact test, while Class 3 shingles pass a smaller 1.25-inch test. Class 4 is more hail-resistant, and many Colorado insurers offer larger premium discounts for it.

UL 2218 is a standardized test that drops steel balls of increasing size onto roofing shingles to simulate hail, rating them Class 1 through Class 4 by their resistance to cracking. Class 4 is the highest rating and the one to look for in hail-prone regions like Colorado.

Check your original invoice, HOA documents, or manufacturer paperwork for the shingle brand and model, then look up its UL 2218 class. Impact-resistant shingles also carry manufacturer markings and spec sheets a trained roofer can identify on site. If you do not have records, we confirm your roof's rating for free during an inspection.

Yes. Many Colorado insurance companies offer premium discounts ranging from 5% to 35% for homes with Class 4 impact-resistant roofing, since those roofs are statistically less likely to generate hail claims.

Metal roofs last 40 to 50 years or more, shed snow, resist hail and wind, do not hold moss, and reflect summer heat. For mountain and foothills properties with heavy snow and high wind, standing seam metal with proper snow guards is usually the best long-term roof.

Balanced intake and exhaust ventilation keeps the attic close to outside temperature. In winter that prevents the warm-attic snowmelt that forms ice dams; in summer it lowers attic heat that cooks shingles from below. Poor ventilation can also void manufacturer warranties. We size ventilation as part of every roof system.

Yes. Storm damage and insurance claims are one of our specialties. We work directly with your adjuster, document all damage, and advocate for your full claim at no extra cost to you.

Hail damage can be hard to spot from the ground. Look for dented gutters, damaged siding or window screens, and excessive granules in your downspouts. We offer free professional inspections to assess and document damage accurately.

Inspection and documentation first, usually within days of your call. You file the claim with your carrier; an adjuster inspects, often within one to two weeks; we meet them on the roof. Approval and the first payment typically follow within a few weeks, and the roof goes on once materials arrive. The carrier releases recoverable depreciation after we submit completion documents. Start to finish is commonly four to eight weeks.

Watch for door-to-door canvassing within hours of the storm, out-of-state plates, pressure to sign a contract before an inspection, offers to waive or absorb your deductible (which is illegal in Colorado), and no verifiable local office. Gen 3 has been at 6970 S Holly Circle in Centennial and will be here for your warranty.

Primarily May through September, with the most severe storms typically in June and July. The Front Range, including Denver and Colorado Springs, is one of the most hail-prone regions in the United States.

An annual inspection, ideally in spring and again after any major hailstorm, catches lifted shingles, failed sealant, cracked pipe boots, and clogged drainage before they become leaks and interior damage. Documented inspections also help keep manufacturer warranties valid and give you a dated record of the roof's condition before storm season.

At least once a year, ideally in spring, and after any significant hailstorm. Inspections from Gen 3 are free.

Clean gutters and downspouts, check attic insulation and ventilation, inspect flashing around chimneys and vents, and trim overhanging branches. A fall inspection catches weak spots before the first snow.

Yes. Wind-blown debris, shingle granules, and dirt still accumulate and cause blockages, which lead to ice dams in winter and water damage year-round.

Walk it twice a year and after storms. Clear drains and scuppers, remove debris, check seams and penetrations for separation, look for ponding that lasts more than 48 hours, and reseal as needed. A maintenance agreement with scheduled inspections is the cheapest insurance a flat roof can have.

Yes. Every roof we install carries the manufacturer's material warranty plus our own workmanship guarantee. If a leak or defect is caused by how we installed the roof, we repair it at no charge. See the warranty page for details.

Yes. Gen 3 Roofing Corp. is fully licensed and insured to perform roofing and exterior work in every municipality we serve.

Widespread seam failure, blistering or alligatoring membrane, wet insulation found by core sample or infrared scan, recurring leaks in different locations, and ponding that no longer drains. One or two of these can be repaired or coated; most of them together mean replacement.

The Denver Metro area from our Centennial office, including Centennial, Denver, Aurora, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker, Englewood, Lakewood, Thornton, Westminster, Brighton, Broomfield, Golden, Franktown, Elizabeth, and Colorado Springs.