Roofing Services in Aurora
Aurora is a mid-century suburban neighborhood in southeast Aurora, CO, where 1970s tri-levels and split-levels sit beside 1980s two-story colonials. Brick and wood siding, attached garages, and mature cottonwood trees along East Iliff Avenue and South Peoria Street define the streetscape. Those same trees, though, become a problem when spring hail storms roll through — heavy branches drop onto asphalt shingles, bruising them and accelerating granule loss.
Many of the original 3-tab shingles on 1970s-era homes are now past their service life. The asphalt has oxidized, the granules have eroded, and the roof deck underneath is exposed to UV radiation at 5,280 feet. That combination leads to wicking moisture, rot in the decking, and leaks that show up as ceiling stains in the upstairs bedrooms. For Aurora homeowners, a full replacement is often the only fix — an overlay won't hold up to the next hailstorm.
Steep-pitched roofs on 1980s colonials face a different enemy: ice dams. February thaws melt snow, water runs down to the cold eaves, refreezes, and backs up under the shingles. Without proper ventilation and a self-adhered ice-and-water shield at the eaves, that water seeps into the interior, damaging drywall and insulation.
Denver Roofing Team approaches every Aurora roof with those specific conditions in mind. We start with a detailed inspection — checking the starter course, field courses, flashing at valleys and chimneys, and the condition of the gutters. For replacements, we do a full tear-off, install new underlayment, and use ring-shank nails for wind resistance. We also check attic ventilation and recommend adjustments to prevent ice dams from forming in the first place.
Our crews know Aurora well. They've worked on homes near Aurora Hills Golf Course, off South Peoria Street, and around Utah Park. They know which streets get the worst hail damage and which rooflines are most exposed to the afternoon sun. That local knowledge shows up in the quality of the work — and in the peace of mind you get knowing the job was done right.
Common Roof Problems in Aurora
Living in Aurora means living with spring hail. Storms roll in from the east, and the mature cottonwoods along East Iliff Avenue and South Peoria Street take the brunt of it. Branches snap off and land on rooflines, cracking shingles and punching holes in the underlayment. Even without direct hits, marble-sized hail bruises the asphalt, leaving dents that don't show up right away but erode the protective granules over time.
On 1970s tri-levels and split-levels, the original 3-tab shingles are now at end-of-life wear. The tabs curl, the granules flake off in the gutters, and the roof deck starts to rot where water wicks in around exposed fasteners. A roof that looked fine from the street can be leaking into the attic during the next rainstorm.
The 1980s two-story colonials have their own issue: steep pitches that trap snow at the eaves. February thaws create ice dams, and water backs up under the shingles, seeping into the living spaces below. If your interior walls show stains near the ceiling, that's likely the culprit — and it needs attention before the rot spreads.