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Western Edge Exteriors
Boulder roofing and exterior contractor
Serving Boulder County, Colorado

Boulder's Trusted Exterior Experts

Boulder's weather extremes — hail, high winds, heavy UV — demand exterior work that lasts. We handle roofing, siding, painting, and gutters across Boulder with the insurance and code expertise your older foothills home deserves.

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Boulder Roofing & Exterior Contractor

Full-service exterior solutions for Boulder homeowners and businesses.

Roofing in Boulder

Full roof replacement, repairs, and storm damage restoration.

Painting in Boulder

Interior and exterior painting that transforms your property.

Gutters in Boulder

Seamless gutter installation, repair, and gutter guard systems.

Windows in Boulder

Energy-efficient window replacement and new installations.

Decking in Boulder

Custom deck building, replacement, and composite upgrades.

Fences in Boulder

Fence installation, repair, staining, and restoration.

Siding in Boulder

Durable siding installation and repair for lasting protection.

Why Boulder Trusts Western Edge

Boulder's proximity to the foothills means storms are unpredictable — pop-up hail, chinook wind events exceeding 100 mph, and some of the highest UV exposure in the country. Add Boulder's strict local energy-conservation amendments to the 2021 IECC and you need a roofer who knows the code as well as the weather. We do both.

Boulder has adopted stricter energy-conservation amendments to the IECC than most Colorado cities

~105,000 residents, home to CU Boulder, with a housing stock that skews older in the Hill and University neighborhoods

Chinook winds can exceed 100 mph — more exterior failures here are wind-related than almost anywhere else in CO

Strong local environmental and permitting oversight — we know the Boulder process

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–Nickel Quarter Half Dollar Golf Ball Tennis Ball+
View all 6 hail reports as a list →
Largest Reports:
Longmont 1.75" (Golf ball)
Erie 1.75" (Golf ball)
Boulder 1.50" (Walnut)
Lafayette 1.50" (Walnut)
Broomfield area 1.25" (Half dollar)
All Reports:
Longmont 1.75" — Golf ball
Boulder 1.50" — Walnut
Erie 1.75" — Golf ball
Broomfield area 1.25" — Half dollar
Lafayette 1.50" — Walnut
Gunbarrel 1.25" — Half dollar

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

Boulder FAQ

Questions from Boulder Homeowners

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

Do you service all of Boulder?
Yes — Western Edge Exteriors serves every neighborhood in Boulder and the surrounding Boulder County area, including Boulder, Louisville, Superior, Lafayette, Erie, and more. We typically have same-week inspection availability, and our crews are experienced with Boulder-specific permit and inspection workflows.
Who pulls the roofing permit in Boulder?
In Boulder, residential roofing permits go through City of Boulder Planning & Development Services (303-441-1880). Permit fees are typically $180–$450. 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 (with Boulder Energy Conservation Code amendments).
What's the hail damage history in Boulder?
Boulder 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 Boulder?
Most Colorado homeowners policies cover hail damage to your roof under your dwelling coverage, regardless of where you live in Boulder 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 Boulder?
Most residential roof replacements in Boulder run between $12,000 and $35,000+ depending on roof size, pitch, material, and how much decking repair is needed. Permit fees in Boulder typically run $180–$450 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 Boulder?
No. Under Colorado Senate Bill 12-038 (SB38), it's illegal anywhere in Colorado — including Boulder — 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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One call handles it all — roofing, painting, gutters, windows, decking, fences, and siding.

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Serving All of Boulder County

Western Edge Exteriors is proud to serve Boulder and the surrounding communities.

Boulder · Louisville · Superior · Lafayette · Erie · Broomfield · Gunbarrel · Niwot