After every major hailstorm, out-of-state crews flood Colorado Springs. Choosing a permanent local roofer instead protects your warranty, your claim, and your home.
The Stormchaser Problem
Hail season brings a wave of door-knocking crews from out of state. They sign contracts fast, do quick work, and leave town before the season ends, often before any warranty issue could surface. When a problem appears years later, there is no one local to call.
Why a Local Roofer Is Accountable to You
A roof warranty is only as good as the company standing behind it. Fixins has served Colorado Springs since 2008 with a permanent local office, local crews, and a reputation in this community that depends on doing right by neighbors year after year.
Local Knowledge of Code and Climate
Roofing correctly at 6,000-plus feet means understanding altitude code requirements, ice-and-water protection, ventilation, and the specific hail and wind patterns of El Paso County. Local roofers bring that knowledge to every job.
Honest Claims, Not Quick Payouts
Stormchasers sometimes pressure homeowners with deductible waivers, which is insurance fraud and illegal. Fixins documents legitimate damage honestly and advocates for the full scope you are owed, protecting your long-term coverage.
How to Vet Any Roofing Contractor
Five minutes of checking eliminates most risk. Look the company up with the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department to confirm licensing. Check the BBB profile and read the pattern of reviews rather than the single best or worst. Confirm a physical Colorado Springs address you could actually drive to. Ask for references from work done in previous years, because anyone can produce references from last month.
Fixins passes every one of those checks and has since 2008, which is precisely the point of doing them: they separate businesses from operations.
Red Flags in the Weeks After a Storm
Beyond deductible games, watch for large cash deposits demanded before materials arrive, pressure to sign an assignment of your insurance benefits on the first visit, quotes produced without anyone getting on the roof, and contracts without a physical company address. Each one is a common thread in the complaints that follow every major hail event.
A reputable local roofer will inspect first, document what they find, meet your adjuster, and give you time to decide. Anyone rushing you past those steps is working on their timeline, not yours.
Common Questions
Is the inspection really free?
Yes, completely free with no obligation. If your roof is in good shape, we tell you so. We earn business by being honest, not by inventing problems.
How long does an inspection take?
Most residential roof inspections take 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the size and complexity of the roof.
What if you find storm damage?
We document it with dated photos to adjuster standards and explain your options, including filing an insurance claim before Colorado’s two-year window closes.