How to Choose the Right Roofing Contractor in Denver (And Avoid Getting Scammed)

After every major hailstorm, Denver gets flooded with out-of-state 'storm chasers' — fly-by-night contractors who collect insurance checks, do shoddy work, and disappear before the warranty matters. Here's how to spot them and choose a contractor you can actually trust.

Red Flags to Avoid

1. Door-to-door pressure tactics — legitimate contractors don't need to cold-call your driveway.
2. No physical local address — out-of-state PO boxes are a huge warning sign.
3. Demands full payment upfront — never pay more than 10–30% before work begins.
4. No written contract or vague scope details.
5. Offering to 'waive your deductible' — this is insurance fraud and illegal in Colorado.
6. No proof of license, insurance, or workers' comp.
7. Pressuring you to sign immediately with 'today only' pricing.

Certifications That Actually Matter

GAF Certified Residential Roofing Contractor — only 3% of US roofers earn this. Weaver is GAF Certified for both residential and commercial.
IKO Select RoofPro — IKO's elite contractor program, requiring background checks, training, and proven workmanship.
James Hardie Alliance — vetted, trained, and proven siding contractors.
BBB Accreditation with A+ rating.
Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) member.
Workers' compensation and general liability insurance — verify the certificates yourself.

Questions to Ask Every Contractor

1. How long have you been in business under this exact name?
2. Can I see your license and insurance certificates?
3. Do you have a physical Denver-area office I can visit?
4. Who is the actual crew installing my roof — your employees or subcontractors?
5. What manufacturer warranties apply? What is YOUR workmanship warranty?
6. Will you provide three local references from the past 12 months?

Why Local Matters

When your warranty needs honoring 5 years from now, can you knock on the contractor's door? Local Denver contractors live and work in the communities they serve — their reputation depends on every job. Storm chasers are gone within months.

The True Cost of a Bad Contractor

We've replaced dozens of roofs installed by storm chasers. The average homeowner ends up paying for two roofs — the first one done wrong, and the second one done right. Save yourself the pain by hiring it right the first time.

Hire a Contractor You Can Trust

Call (720) 314-6777 to talk with the Weaver Construction team. We're locally owned, GAF Certified, IKO Select, and proudly part of the Denver community. See why our customers choose us.