Roofer in Thornton, CO

Split-level roofs, one day on the job

Many Thornton homes were built from the 1970s through the 1990s. Split-levels and ranches have low, simple roof sections that are quick and safe to work on. That’s why most new roofs here go on in a single day.

Rachel and Ben’s Thornton home is a good example. Their quote came two days after our visit, with every item listed. The old roof came off and the new one went on in one day.

What a one-day reroof looks like

7am: the crew arrives, tarps your plants and siding, and parks the dumpster.
Morning: the old shingles come off. We check the decking and replace any bad boards.
Afternoon: new underlayment, flashing, vents and shingles go on.
End of day: we sweep the yard with a magnet and haul everything away.

Where split-levels leak

Split-level roofs meet the wall of the taller section in long runs of step flashing. When that flashing rusts or pulls loose, water runs down inside the wall. If you have a stain on a lower-level ceiling, that’s the first place we look.

Price and permits

Most repairs cost $350 to $1,500. A new asphalt roof on a typical 2,000 square foot home costs $14,000 to $24,000. We pull the City of Thornton permit and book the final inspection.

We also cover Northglenn and Commerce City and pull each city’s own permit.

Questions homeowners ask

How long does a new roof take on a Thornton split-level?

Most Thornton split-level and ranch homes take one day on the roof, because the roof sections are low and simple. Rachel and Ben's old roof came off and the new one went on in a single day.

Do you serve Northglenn and Commerce City?

Yes. The crews that work in Thornton also cover Northglenn and Commerce City, and we pull each city's own permit.

How do I compare roofing quotes in Thornton?

Ask every roofer to list materials, labor, decking, permit and disposal separately. Then compare line by line. Our quote lists every item, which is how Rachel and Ben compared theirs.