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Lafayette roofing and exterior contractor
Serving Boulder County, Colorado

Lafayette Roofing & Exterior Contractor

Lafayette homes balance Boulder County character with Denver-metro accessibility — and face both regions' weather. We handle roofing, painting, siding, gutters, and insurance restoration across every Lafayette neighborhood.

What Lafayette homes are up against

Lafayette sits in the corridor between Boulder and the Denver metro that gets regular hail. The May 9-10, 2023 Northern Front Range storm dropped 1.5" hail in Lafayette — enough to damage most asphalt shingle roofs. The community has a mix of historic coal-mining-era homes and newer subdivisions, each with different roofing considerations.

Lafayette had 1.5" hail in the May 9-10, 2023 Northern Front Range event

~30,000 residents in a community with deep coal-mining history (founded 1888)

Mix of historic Old Town homes and newer subdivisions — huge range in roof ages

City of Lafayette permits for residential roofing, Boulder County for certain unincorporated pockets

Recent Hail in Boulder County

Real storm data from public NWS reports. Click any marker to see details.

Real Storm Data

May 9-10, 2023 — Northern Front Range Hail

A multi-day severe weather outbreak produced golf-ball to egg-sized hail across the northern Front Range on May 9-10, 2023. Longmont, Boulder, Erie, and Broomfield were among the communities hit, with multiple reports of hail exceeding 1.5 inches and widespread vehicle and roof damage reported.

6 hail reports plotted•Date: May 10, 2023•Largest: 1.75"
Hail Size:Penny–NickelQuarterHalf DollarGolf BallTennis Ball+
View all 6 hail reports as a list →
Largest Reports:
Longmont1.75" (Golf ball)
Erie1.75" (Golf ball)
Boulder1.50" (Walnut)
Lafayette1.50" (Walnut)
Broomfield area1.25" (Half dollar)
All Reports:
Longmont1.75" — Golf ball
Boulder1.50" — Walnut
Erie1.75" — Golf ball
Broomfield area1.25" — Half dollar
Lafayette1.50" — Walnut
Gunbarrel1.25" — Half dollar

Sources:Newsweek — Golf Ball-Sized Hailstones Rain Down on Colorado · NWS Boulder/Denver

Lafayette FAQ

Questions from Lafayette Homeowners

Real, location-specific answers — permits, insurance, hail history, and the Colorado laws that matter.

Do you service all of Lafayette?
Yes — Western Edge Exteriors serves every neighborhood in Lafayette and the surrounding Boulder County area, including Lafayette, Louisville, Erie, Broomfield, Boulder, and more. We typically have same-week inspection availability, and our crews are experienced with Lafayette-specific permit and inspection workflows.
Who pulls the roofing permit in Lafayette?
In Lafayette, residential roofing permits go through City of Lafayette Building Division (303-665-5588). Permit fees are typically $150–$390. We pull the permit as part of the job — you don't have to handle that paperwork yourself. The current code adopted is 2021 IRC / 2021 IBC.
What's the hail damage history in Lafayette?
Lafayette has been impacted by multiple significant hail events in recent years, including May 9-10, 2023 — Northern Front Range Hail. The Front Range sees damaging hail regularly, and even one storm can reduce a roof's lifespan dramatically. We offer free post-storm inspections — the only reliable way to confirm whether your roof was affected.
Does my homeowners insurance cover hail damage in Lafayette?
Most Colorado homeowners policies cover hail damage to your roof under your dwelling coverage, regardless of where you live in Lafayette or Boulder County. You're responsible for your deductible; insurance covers the rest up to policy limits. Your policy type (ACV vs RCV) and roof age affect what you actually collect. We help document damage and work directly with your adjuster throughout the claim.
How much does a roof replacement cost in Lafayette?
Most residential roof replacements in Lafayette run between $12,000 and $35,000+ depending on roof size, pitch, material, and how much decking repair is needed. Permit fees in Lafayette typically run $150–$390 and are included in most estimates. We give a free written estimate at the inspection — no pressure, no obligation.
Is it legal for a roofer to waive my deductible in Lafayette?
No. Under Colorado Senate Bill 12-038 (SB38), it's illegal anywhere in Colorado — including Lafayette — for a roofing contractor to pay, waive, rebate, or credit your insurance deductible. If a contractor offers this, the contract is unenforceable and both parties can face penalties. It's one of the clearest red flags for a storm chaser. Legitimate roofers won't ever propose it.

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