5 Hidden Signs Your Roof Needs Help — Before It Costs You Thousands
- June 9, 2025
What Every Colorado Homeowner Should Watch for (Especially Before Hail Season)
In Colorado, your roof takes a serious beating from sun, wind, snow, and especially hail. But not all roof problems show up as leaks or missing shingles. In fact, some of the most expensive damage starts small and silent — hidden from the street, ignored until it’s too late.
At APE Roofing, we help Colorado homeowners spot these problems early, saving thousands in storm season repairs and insurance headaches. Here are 5 signs your roof might be in trouble — and what to do before the next storm hits.
1. Loose or Missing Shingle Tabs (Even Just One)
After a few wind gusts or freeze-thaw cycles, you may see the edge of a shingle flapping or slightly raised. In Colorado’s high wind zones, this can quickly turn into lifted rows or even a full blow-off in the next storm.
What to do: A professional inspection can catch this early. If caught in time, it’s often a simple fix — no claim needed.
2. Tiny Dents in Metal Flashing or Vents
Most people look for cracked shingles after hail — but one of the biggest giveaways is small dents in soft metals like:
- Roof vents
- Flashing
- Gutter guards
3. Shiny or Bare Spots on Shingles
After intense sun exposure, hail impact, or wind-driven abrasion, shingles can lose their protective coating. On a dry, elevated Colorado roof, this happens faster than most people think.
What to do: If you spot unusually shiny spots or discoloration, it could mean exposed fiberglass — a sign your roof is aging faster than expected.
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4. Ceiling Stains or Bubbling Paint
This is often the first visible indoor sign of a failing roof — but by the time you see it, water may have already seeped into insulation, drywall, or electrical areas.
What to do: Call right away. In Colorado’s dry climate, small leaks can go unnoticed longer, leading to rot or mold inside the structure. We find and fix the source before it causes serious damage.
5. Sagging Rooflines or Uneven Ridges
Colorado’s heavy spring snowstorms and summer microbursts put a lot of pressure on aging or poorly ventilated roofs. If your ridge line looks slightly uneven, or a section of your roof sags, it may indicate structural damage underneath.
What to do: Don’t ignore it. This could be early warning of rot, failing decking, or previous hail damage that weakened the structure. APE Roofing inspects both surface and sub-decking for full peace of mind.
When in Doubt, Let a Local Pro Take a Look
Colorado’s elevation, sun exposure, and storm patterns create unique challenges for roofing systems. At APE Roofing, we’re not just experts — we’re your neighbors. We know how Colorado roofs fail, how insurance works here, and what it takes to protect your home long- term.
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Born and raised in Colorado, Chaz Polson brings a lifelong commitment to hard work, discipline, and community. As a former NCAA athlete and professional MMA fighter, he leads APE Roofing with the same drive—delivering trusted service, honest work, and lasting results.
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