5 Roofing Problems We Keep Seeing in Longmont (by Neighborhood)
Elisa DeFoe • March 28, 2025
Longmont’s got a little bit of everything — charming old bungalows, sprawling new developments, and Colorado’s unpredictable weather just waiting to mess with them all. At Semper Fi Restoration, we’ve been on rooftops all over town, and certain issues keep popping up over and over again.
Whether you’re in Old Town or out near Harvest Junction, here are five roofing problems we run into the most — and exactly where we keep seeing them.
1. đ§ Aging Shingles That Just Can’t Hang On (Old Town & Southmoor Park)
Let’s be honest: if your roof hasn’t been touched in 20+ years, it’s probably holding on by a thread.
What’s going wrong:
- Shingles curling like potato chips
- Granules gone — bald spots everywhere
- Nail pops and loose edges
- Flashing that’s… not flashing anything
These homes — especially around 3rd Ave, Pratt Street, and the older corners of Southmoor — have style, no doubt. But roofing tech from the ‘90s (or earlier) isn’t cutting it in 2025.
Bottom line: If your roof is nearing legal drinking age, it’s time to take a serious look.
2. đŠī¸ Hail-Battered Roofs (Clover Basin, Renaissance, & Hover Acres)
Welcome to Hail Alley. Every spring, storms roll off the foothills and hammer west Longmont. We’re seeing the most hail damage in Clover Basin, Renaissance, and parts of Hover Acres.
What it looks like:
- Soft dents in shingles (you can’t see ’em from the ground)
- Knocked-off granules — check your downspouts
- Dented vents, cracked ridge caps
- Leaks that show up months later
Here’s the kicker: You might think your roof looks “fine.” It’s not. Hail doesn’t always leave visible destruction — but insurance timelines don’t care. Miss that window, and you’re paying out of pocket later.
Act fast: Renaissance Dr., Clover Basin Dr., and Airport Rd. were all hit hard in recent seasons.
3. đ§ Sloppy New Construction (Harvest Junction, Eastgate, Fox Meadows)
New roof doesn’t mean good roof.
In newer neighborhoods like Harvest Junction, Eastgate, and Fox Meadows, we’re seeing a disturbing trend: rushed installs and corner-cutting craftsmanship.
What’s going wrong:
- Underlayment skipped or installed wrong
- Shingles over-nailed or not nailed enough
- Cheap materials that can’t stand up to UV or hail
- Poor ventilation setups leading to heat damage
These issues don’t show up on closing day. They creep in. By year three or four, you’re wondering why the edges are lifting or your attic feels like an oven.
Reality check: Not all builders hire roofers who know what they’re doing. We do.
4. đ§ Ice Dams & Gutter Fails (Fox Hill, Twin Peaks, & Park Ridge)
Winter hits different when your gutters can’t keep up. We see this issue most often in Fox Hill, Twin Peaks, and older homes in Park Ridge.
What it looks like:
- Ice building up along the roof edge
- Water backing up under shingles
- Sagging or clogged gutters
- Interior leaks near walls or ceilings
The culprits? Poor attic ventilation. Old insulation. Undersized or outdated gutter systems. Combine that with a few deep-freeze nights, and you’ve got a recipe for water damage.
Don’t wait for the next cold snap. Prevention beats repairs every time.
5. đ§ Flashing Failures & Skylight Leaks (Prospect, Champion Greens, & Golf Course Communities)
Flashing’s that thin metal around chimneys, vents, and skylights — and when it fails, so does your roof.
We’ve seen these issues pop up a lot in Prospect, Champion Greens, and along the Twin Peaks Golf Course area.
What’s happening:
- Loose or missing flashing around chimneys
- Skylights leaking from cracked seals
- Rusted metal causing rot beneath
- Water stains showing up months later inside
The tricky part? Flashing problems often go unnoticed until it’s too late. You don’t see the leak until it hits your drywall.
Pro move: Schedule an inspection before spring rains roll in.
â ī¸ Final Word: Your Roof’s Not Gonna Fix Itself
Whether your home is 3 years old or 30, if you’re in Longmont, your roof is dealing with extreme heat, hail, wind, snow, and rapid temperature swings — often all in the same week.
At Semper Fi Restoration, we live here. We know the neighborhoods. We know the problems. And we’ve got the solutions that actually last.
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