Frequently Asked Questions

​WestPro Home Exteriors is a locally owned exterior remodeling company based in Longmont, Colorado, founded and operated by Patrick Knackendoffel and Beck Olson. We are two licensed contractors who have been best friends since high school. We employ over 30 full-time team members and specialize in roofing, siding, gutters, windows, and doors for homeowners, HOAs, and commercial owners across the Colorado Front Range. We're a GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor, James Hardie Elite Preferred Contractor, and Pella Platinum Certified Contractor. We carry an A+ BBB rating, a 4.9-star Google rating with over 730 reviews. We proudly won the City of Longmont Business of the Year Award in 2025 for our commitment to sustainable growth and community involvement. Since opening, WestPro has completed over 3,400 successful exterior projects throughout Colorado’s Front Range, and we are one of the highest rated contractors in Colorado. Our confidence comes from installing proven products using a disciplined process that is managed by well trained, friendly people. ​

​The entire Northern Colorado Front Range. Our core service area includes Longmont, Boulder, Denver, Fort Collins, Loveland, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Mead, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Broomfield, Westminster, Thornton, Brighton, Arvada, Golden, Littleton, Lakewood, Commerce City, Estes Park, Lyons, Greeley, Windsor, and Berthoud. We hold licenses in over 30 Colorado building departments — including a Denver commercial and waterproofing license. If you're on the Front Range, we can most likely help.​

Yes. Fully licensed for commercial and residential, bonded, and insured. We carry licenses in over 30 Colorado building departments, including a Denver commercial and waterproofing license, one of the most difficult to obtain in the state. We maintain full liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage for both our company and our installation crews. We're BBB-accredited with an A+ rating, GAF Master Elite certified, James Hardie Elite Preferred certified, and Pella Platinum certified. Certificates of insurance are available upon request.​

​Call us, fill out the form on our website, text us, or reach out through Google chat, whatever is easiest for you. Our team will immediately schedule an in-person consultation at your home. One of our Project Consultants will inspect your home, discuss your goals, and provide a detailed written estimate  with 3 options at 3 price points so you can compare and choose what makes sense for your house and budget. The estimate is free, there's no obligation, and every installation is overseen by a dedicated WestPro Project Manager.​

​Our phones are staffed full-time Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, by WestPro employees, not an answering service. When you call during business hours, you talk to a real person on our team. After-hours calls and Sunday inquiries are returned by 9:00 AM the following business day by our full-time Sales Administrator team (they're awesome). We respond via phone, text, email, or Google chat. However you want to communicate, it's easy for us.​

​Yes. We offer financing through Service Finance with competitive terms. Our most popular options are 0% interest for 18 months and 6.99% for 7 years. Financing is available across all residential services — roofing, siding, gutters, windows, and doors. For HOA communities, we offer specialized HOA lending directly through WestPro. We can walk you through the options during your estimate and help you apply on the spot.​

​Yes. We offer financing through Service Finance that can cover your insurance deductible, so a valid claim doesn't stall because of the out-of-pocket cost. Our most popular Service Finance terms are 0% for 18 months and 6.99% for 7 years. We can walk you through the options during your estimate meeting. ​

​Over 3,000 projects and counting across the Colorado Front Range, including residential, HOA, and commercial work in Longmont, Boulder, Denver, Fort Collins, Loveland, and surrounding communities. We employ over 30 full-time team members, hold licenses in 30+ building departments, and won the City of Longmont Business of the Year Award in 2025 ​

​Yes. We currently partner with over 40 insurance agencies across the Front Range. We help agents save time by coaching their customers through the claims process, providing free inspections to avoid zero-pay claims, and handling denied claims with our dedicated claims team. When your customer works with WestPro, it takes the burden off you. Agents can refer customers directly to inspections@westproroofing.com or 303-834-9236. ​

​Yes. We do roof, siding, gutter, window, and door work, and a lot of our projects involve more than one trade. Multi-trade projects are more cost-efficient because crews and project managers are already on-site, and your Project Manager coordinates the sequencing so everything ties together properly. If you're thinking about more than one thing, mention it during the inspection and we'll estimate it together, or separately so you can compare options. It’s a fun conversation.​

​Most roofing and siding companies don’t publish accurate pricing information, so true roofing prices are hard to find online without getting an actual estimate. Also, because the scope of work can vary from house to house more than most people realize. Two bids on the same house can differ by $10,000 or more, and it's usually scope of work, one bid might include ice and water shield, ridge vent, drip edge, and full decking replacement. Another might not. Same with siding: tear-off, housewrap, flashing, trim, paint, and permit are all variables. We publish our pricing information  because we want you to have a better idea what things actually cost, and what can influence those costs. We fully understand what goes into a properly installed roofing, siding or window project, and we feel confident that our prices are appropriate and reasonable for the work we do.​

When we do an estimate, you get 3 options at 3 price points. Each option represents a different product tier or scope so you can see exactly what you're getting at each level and compare side by side. We have some common packages, but the options are always customized on some level to fit what you want. The goal is to put you in the driver's seat, so you're choosing from real options that make sense for your house and budget, not being sold a single number. Our Project Consultants walk you through the differences and help you narrow it down. We’ve gotten a lot of great feedback from our customers on how we do things. People really appreciate being able to compare.

​Yes. We do roof repairs year-round, for both residential homes and commercial buildings. Unlike many roofing companies, we actually like doing repairs. If your roof needs a repair, we'll handle it. If it needs a full replacement, we'll tell you that too. Every repair gets the same treatment as a full replacement, including a dedicated WestPro Project Manager to oversee the work to make sure it meets our standards and you're satisfied. Roof repair inspections and estimates from WestPro are always free.​

​We don't do window repairs, glass repairs, single-window replacement jobs, or tiny siding repairs. That's the full list. Everything else — roofing, siding, gutters, windows, doors, skylights, soffit and fascia, flat roofs, roof coatings, roof repairs, insurance claims, HOA projects, commercial exteriors — we do it. If you're not sure whether your project is something we handle, give us a call. We'll tell you straight, and we can even provide recommendations for other reliable contractors for services we don’t offer.​

​$15,000 - $19,500 for an average Colorado home. A roof replacement on an average 2,000 sq. ft. home in Longmont, Boulder, Denver, or Fort Collins in the surrounding areas starts around $15,030. This is approximately $6.01 per sq. ft. for a Basic Roof with GAF Timberline Natural Shadow shingles. Most Colorado homeowners add upgrades: ice and water shield (+$730), ridge vent (+$790), and GAF ArmorShield II Class 4 impact-resistant shingles (+$2,900) — bringing an average fully upgraded roof to roughly $19,500. What affects the total roof cost are home size, roof pitch (steepness), shingle selection, tear-off layers, decking condition, and certain city specific code requirements. We offer free inspections with 3 options at 3 price points so you can compare. ​

Most residential roofs are done in one day, including clean up. From contract signing to installation, the typical timeline is 2 to 4 weeks to allow for building permits and material scheduling. Weather delays, complicated roof design, or discovering damaged decking during tear-off can extend installation times. We communicate clearly up front, keep you updated during the project and protect the home overnight. Every project, regardless of job size, is assigned a dedicated WestPro Project Manager who oversees the installation from start to finish. Our Project Managers manage timelines, provide you with an on-site point of communication, and make sure it meets our standards and that our customers are 100% satisfied with our work.

​GAF shingles, primarily. The best roofing shingle for Colorado is the GAF ArmorShield II — a Class 4 impact-resistant shingle. About 90% of the roofs we do use this shingle because it has the best hail resistance and warranty while remaining affordable. We're a GAF Master Elite contractor, a designation held by fewer than 2% of roofing contractors in the country. We also install GAF Timberline Natural Shadow (standard architectural) and GAF Grand Sequoia (designer series). Beyond shingles, we install EPDM rubber flat roofs, TPO flat roof membrane, modified bitumen (sometimes called rolled roofing), and polyurethane waterproof roof coatings for commercial and low-slope (flat roofing) applications.​

​Yes. Every day. We handle the entire insurance claims process for homeowners, HOAs, facility managers, and commercial building owners across Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Longmont, Loveland, and the surrounding Front Range. We provide free inspections, document hail and wind damage, and work directly with your insurance company. This includes damage reports, claims estimating, and supplementing/insurance billing, but may also include, adjuster meetings, and insurance appraisals when required. We've done this thousands of times. If your claim is denied, we have a dedicated denied-claims team with a structured process that works. Our current success rate is 96% approval on previously denied roofing claims. ​

Lifetime Warranty for both workmanship and material. It's the best warranty in roofing. It's true. We checked. Every residential roof we install comes with a WestPro Lifetime Workmanship Warranty and a minimum GAF System Plus Warranty which is a lifetime shingle warranty with 50 years non-prorated coverage plus a lifetime workmanship guarantee backed by GAF. Our GAF Master Elite certification is what unlocks these enhanced manufacturer warranties. For HOA and commercial roofs, WestPro provides a 5-year workmanship warranty with optional GAF Golden Pledge 25-year workmanship warranty from GAF stacked on top.

​Get a professional inspection, that's the simplest answer. A 20 minute inspection from an experienced, honest roofing contractor will get you the answers you need. There are some general signs that point toward replacement, such as; your roof is 15–20+ years old, you see widespread granule loss, obvious hail damage, severe wind damage (lots of missing shingles/tabs, material defect (inconsistent coloration or early deterioration), there are multiple active leaks, or the decking/sheathing feels soft. Signs a roof repair might be enough: damage is isolated to a small area and the rest of the roof system is sound, which we also see frequently. Most roof repairs run $1,200–$1,800 depending on the scope, with more involved repairs being over $2,500. We offer free inspections. We get on the roof, check the attic, and give you a straight assessment regarding roof repair vs replacement. If a repair makes more sense, we'll tell you. We do roof repairs too — a lot of them. Every project gets a dedicated WestPro Project Manager, even repairs. ​

This is one of the most common siding questions. There are people, and even home professionals who would disagree with this, but our answer is no. You should not paint vinyl siding. The reason? Paint on vinyl siding, especially older vinyl siding, simply does not last. Sure, you can apply paint to anything, and with proper cleaning and surface preparation, you will get better results. However, we have conducted many inspections of homes with vinyl siding that has been painted, and the paint is almost always peeling or flaking off prematurely. House paint on top of vinyl siding simply doesn’t last, making it a poor investment. The reason paint on vinyl siding doesn’t last is because the vinyl is not very thermally stable, meaning it expands and contracts with changing temperatures. The paint doesn’t always expand or contract the same way, causing the paint to flake or peel. Vinyl siding also oxidizes and becomes brittle in the sun, making adhesion of the paint inconsistent.

To be fair, our service area is the Front Range of Colorado, which has a different climate than other parts of the country. Some areas might have better results than others. However, based on our hands-on siding experience, we at WestPro do not recommend painting vinyl siding.

​Fiber Cement siding is simply siding that is made out of a combination of portland cement, sand, wood fibers, and glue. Basically, it’s a cement board or plank made to look like cedar siding, or other traditional wood siding, except it is made from cement. Many of our customers are surprised when they hold a sample of fiber cement siding. It is hard and heavy like what you would expect from a plank of concrete. In fact fiber cement siding is 90% cement, pressed into a plank that looks like a typical siding plank, or siding trim. Fiber cement is fire resistant, strong, and very durable once it is properly installed on a home. ​

James Hardie Siding is the most popular type or brand of Fiber Cement Siding. Due to its rising popularity, James Hardie Siding is also the most popular overall siding product in the United States. James Hardie siding doesn’t just come in one style, but in fact comes in multiple styles to imitate traditional siding styles and profiles. That means James Hardie is available in plank or lap siding, board and batten, stucco panel, straight shingle siding, and staggered shingle siding. 

James Hardie Siding is available as a primed siding, which is installed on the house, and then painted. It is also available pre painted, meaning it is painted during the manufacturing process, and then installed as a finished product. This is called James Hardie ColorPlus, which is the pre painted siding option and comes with a 15 year paint finish warranty. 

The most common James Hardie Siding installation among WestPro’s siding customers in Colorado is a 8.25” Cedarmill texture Lap siding combined with 3.5” inch wide James Hardie Trim.

As a James Hardie Elite Preferred Siding Contractor, WestPro recommends installing James Hardie Siding using the complete Hardie System. This includes using HardieWrap underlayment, Hardie Tape to seal flashings and joints, HardieTrim around windows and doors, and proper flashings as directed by James Hardie installation specifications.

Very simply, it’s nailed on. Fiber Cement siding and trim is installed by fastening the siding to the wall of the house using 2 different types of nails. Let’s get into the basic steps of a Fiber Cement siding installation.

Fiber Cement Siding is installed by first removing the old siding and exposing the sheathing underneath, which is typically plywood.

After a new waterproofing underlayment is applied over the sheathing, the Fiber Cement Trim and flashings are installed. That’s right, the trim goes on first. This is because Fiber Cement siding trim is not installed on top of the siding. Instead, the Fiber Cement trim is installed around windows, doors, and outside and inside corners. It is nailed to the plywood sheathing using Trim nails from a Trim nail gun, typically 16 Ga 2.5” Nails. The siding itself is then installed starting at the bottom of the wall. Each piece of plank or lap siding is installed in between the pieces of trim, so the end edge of the siding butts up to the vertical trim pieces.

The lap siding is nailed along the top 1” section of the siding using a nail gun and 2” ring shank siding nail. The next piece or “course” of siding is then installed so that the bottom edge of the top piece covers the nails on the course below it. This technique is called blind nailing, and it provides a clean, attractive finish to the wall, where few or no exposed siding nail heads are visible.

The small gap between the edge of the lap siding and vertical trim is then sealed with permanently flexible caulking to finish the installation.

Lap siding is horizontally oriented siding. When you think of siding on a house, you are probably picturing lap siding, because it’s the most common siding style. Each plank in a lap siding project can be as small as 3” and as large as 14”. However, the most common lap siding sizes are between 7” and 8”. 

Lap siding is correctly installed by starting at the ground, and moving up. Each “lap” covers the top edge of the piece of siding below it. This is how a lap siding system sheds water and protects the home. This is different from panel siding such as T1-11 siding or board and batten which is vertical oriented.

Board and batten siding is a classic siding style using vertically oriented siding boards. Traditionally, these boards are 12” wide and butted together. This leaves a small space or joint every 12” between each board. This is covered by installing a batten, or small trim sized strip to cover the gap or “joint” in between the boards. This functional and practical installation method is what gives board and batten its timeless and distinctive look with batten lines spaced every 12”.

Modern board and batten installations utilize 4 foot wide panels with battens to cover the joints every 4 feet. Additional ‘decorative only’ battens are then installed every 12” in between the joint battens to imitate the classic board and batten design. The use of panels and battens is a more cost effective installation that provides the same traditional board and batten look.

​Based on our experience as a siding contractor in Colorado, the best siding for a house is James Hardie Siding. When properly installed, James Hardie Siding provides the best home protection, durability, fire resistance, hail resistance, pest resistance, and has the longest paint cycle. Because the benefits of James Hardie Siding are fairly well known in our area, people typically will pay more for a home with James Hardie Siding. This means that investing in James Hardie Siding will significantly increase home value, and reduce maintenance costs for homeowners. Once you decide on James Hardie siding, its up to you to determine what style you are interested in. You can choose from many popular siding trends or decide to go your own way.​

Yes, installing new siding will increase home value. Luckily, we have good real estate data to demonstrate just how much new siding can increase home values. Installing Fiber Cement siding in our area in Boulder, CO will increase home value on average return rate of 65% of the project cost. According to Remodel Magazines 2021 Annual Cost vs Value Report, this means if a siding project is $18,395, it will add $13,004 in value to the home. Add to that the drastic reduction in maintenance costs, and it makes sense why homeowners choose to invest in new Fiber cement siding. 

National averages show even stronger returns relative to project costs, with Fiber Cement siding installations providing 69% average rate of return. By comparison, vinyl siding installation provides a 68% rate of return based on national averages. 

​James Hardie fiber cement siding, the product we install most, runs $19 to $23 per sq. ft. installed on most Front Range homes. On a typical 2,000 sq. ft. home with about 1,600 sq. ft. of siding area, that works out to $30,000–$37,000 depending on the siding options and profile, trim, access, and sheathing condition. LP SmartSide engineered wood runs $17–$20 per sq. ft. Vinyl starts at $8–$14 per sq. ft. The range is wide because every house is different. Factors that increase or decrease total cost include how much trim, site access, whether the sheathing needs work. Another big factor is whether you use a prefinished siding vs primed siding (primed needs to be painted once installed. James Hardie ColorPlus siding adds about $1.25–$1.60 per sq. ft. in cost over primed siding, but field painting costs about $8,000–$15,000. So a pre-finished siding installation should save you roughly $5,000–$12,000 in cost when applied to an average Colorado home. We break all of this down in our siding proposals and help you think through it. It’s what we do every day.​

​A standard full-house siding replacement on an average home takes about 1 week. Day 1 is tear-off and housewrap installation. Days 2–3 are trim and flashings. Then 2 days of siding install, touch-up, caulking, and clean-up. Larger homes, difficult access, or complex installs take about 2 weeks. Lead times from contracting to install date are driven by permitting, material ordering, and installer availability. Every project is assigned a dedicated WestPro Project Manager who oversees the installation, manages the timeline, and makes sure you're 100% satisfied. ​

​A little bit, yes, but we won't oversell it. You get some improvement from sealing penetrations, installing new housewrap, and properly flashing all windows, doors, and transitions. That reduces air infiltration, which helps. The best way to meaningfully improve energy efficiency is to add or upgrade insulation before or during a siding replacement, which applies to some projects depending on the existing wall assembly. We'll let you know if that's an option for your home. Some siding companies push installing ½” or 3/8” inch insulation over sheathing, but in our experience, it doesn’t create a meaningful increase in insulation (R-Value) of the wall. These decisions should be approached carefully and diligently if you want to actually get a real return on your insulation investment.  ​

​Lifetime Siding Warranty. Every residential siding installation comes with our WestPro Lifetime Workmanship Warranty.  We guarantee our installation for as long as you own the home. On top of that, James Hardie carries a 30-year non-prorated substrate warranty. If you choose ColorPlus factory-finished siding, that adds a 15-year color warranty from Hardie. Our workmanship warranty covers labor and installation quality. The manufacturer warranty covers the product. These warranties protect your investment if you were to ever have a problem in the future. ​

While prices vary from market to market, this is how HardiePlank siding compares in installed price with its competitors:

• More expensive than vinyl
• Less expensive than brick
• Equal or less than hardboard or composite siding
• Less expensive than synthetic stucco

The following are suitable trim products for use with HardiePlank lap siding:

• HardieTrim
• Fiber Cement
• Real Wood
• Engineered Wood
• Vinyl
• Coated or Corrosion-Resistant Aluminum

​In independent tests, HardieWrap weather barrier outperformed its nearest competition in each of these categories: water holdout, air penetration resistance and tear resistance.​

Follow these recommendations to clean the exterior of your home and to help maintain the beauty and value of your James Hardie siding.

• Wash down the exterior surfaces every 6 to 12 months with a garden hose to remove dirt and debris, gently clean your siding with a soft brush or wet soft cloth in a side to side motion in the direction of the plank siding.
  NOTE: Clean by working small sections at a time, starting from the top down to prevent dripping or streaking onto the cleaned area.
• A low-pressure water spray* and a soft medium bristle (non-metal) siding cleaning brush is most suitable for cleaning fiber cement products.
  NOTE: Acid and high-pressure washing can damage the fiber cement surface and is not recommended.
• Clean James Hardie ColorPlus® products by using water and a soft brush or cloth. For stubborn dirt or stains, a mild detergent and a soft brush may be used.
  NOTE: For paint applied in the field, refer to the paint manufacturer for washing and maintenance requirements.

Maintaining the exterior of your home helps prevent water intrusion and is an important part of sustaining the beauty and value of your home. The extent and nature of maintenance will depend on the design of your house, its geographic location, the amount of weather and sun exposure, and the landscaping near your house. As a guide, it is recommended that normal fiber cement maintenance tasks and care include:

• Installing gutters and downspouts on your home—if they are not already present when you purchased the home.
• Cleaning out your gutters, blocked pipes, and overflows of any debris, leaves, twigs and dirt.
• Keeping vegetation such as shrubs, bushes, and small trees trimmed back and away from the home and siding.
• Adjusting sprinkler systems so they do not excessively spray on siding or continuously soak the ground near your house.
• Avoiding direct contact with deicing salts, as these salts may prematurely damage the finished look of the siding. We recommend the use of sand or gravel to manage snowy or icy surfaces near siding.
• Ensuring required external ground clearances (typically 6 in.) and drainage slopes are maintained.
  NOTE: Do not in fill landscaping up to the siding.

​Durability, fire resistance, pest/bird resistance, the overall track record in Colorado's climate, and of course appearance. Other siding products just don’t hold up as well. James Hardie fiber cement siding is non-combustible, which matters for homes in Boulder, Golden, Lyons, Estes Park, and anywhere in the WUI zone where wildfire risk is real. It doesn't rot, it handles hail better than anything else in its class, and it's dimensionally stable through Colorado's extreme temperature swings. It also looks really nice. We're a James Hardie Elite Preferred Contractor, the highest certification level Hardie offers, and we've completed hundreds of Hardie installs across the Colorado Front Range.​

​It's better in every way, but it's more expensive. Hardie is non-combustible, vinyl is combustible. Hardie resists hail impact significantly better. It's dimensionally stable through temperature swings — vinyl expands and contracts dramatically, which Colorado has in abundance. Hardie doesn't fade as fast at altitude UV levels. And it lasts longer. Where vinyl has an advantage is upfront cost; it's the least expensive siding option. But for homeowners in Longmont, Boulder, Denver, Fort Collins, and across the Front Range who plan to stay in their home, the performance difference is significant.​

​All of them. HardiePlank lap siding, HardiePanel vertical siding, HardieShingle, HardieTrim, and HardieSoffit. Every profile, every width. The most popular on the Front Range are standard 8.25-inch lap siding and board & batten, mostly in ColorPlus factory finish because it's cost-effective since you skip the painting step entirely and get a 15-year color warranty from Hardie. Standard lap runs about $19–$23 per sq. ft. installed. Board & batten adds roughly 13% over standard lap. Narrower 4-inch exposure profiles add about 29% which is mostly due to labor increases, not material. HardieShingle is typically used for accent areas and runs significantly more per sq. ft. because the install is labor-intensive.​

​35+ years, at least. James Hardie lasts longer than other modern siding products, longer than engineered wood like LP SmartSide, and significantly longer than vinyl.  Hardie carries a 30-year non-prorated substrate warranty, and real-world lifespan on properly installed Hardie typically exceeds that. The product is manufactured in a specific HZ5 climate zone formulation designed for freeze-thaw conditions that we experience here in Colorado. Longevity depends very heavily on proper installation. This means correct flashing, blind nailing per manufacturer spec, correct caulking details, quality housewrap etc. That's why installation quality matters, and why our Elite Preferred status ensures the full Hardie warranty applies.​

​Get a professional inspection. A good roofer like WestPro will get on the roof, take pictures, show you what they found, and make an informed recommendation. If a claim makes sense, we'll help you through the whole process. We've done it thousands of times for homeowners across Longmont, Boulder, Denver, Fort Collins, Loveland, Erie, Firestone, and the surrounding Front Range. The inspection is free, and we'll give you an honest assessment of whether a claim is appropriate. If emergency tarping of your roof is necessary, we will coordinate that immediately after the inspection. We want to make sure your house is protected while you go through the roofing claim and repair process. The cost of roof tarping (about $300) is frequently covered by your insurance claim, but we frequently will tarp roofs for free to just help our customers out.  ​

​Yes. It's one of the things we do best. We handle the entire claims process directly with your insurance company. That includes meeting the adjuster on-site, providing detailed damage documentation and photos, and handling the supplement process if the initial estimate doesn't cover the full scope of repair.. We also help manage engineering reports, insurance appraisals, and mortgage company paperwork  when required. We handle claims for homeowners, HOAs, facility managers, and commercial building owners. When we handle the claim, it takes the paperwork burden off you and the process moves faster.​

​Most hail damage is not visible from ground level. A trained inspector looks for dented soft metals on the roof (vent caps and flashing) along with circular bruising patterns on shingle surfaces where the fiberglass mat has fractured beneath the granules on the shingles. Another sign you can spot from the ground: if granules ( the little rocks from your shingles) are washing out of your gutters and downspouts, that's often an indicator of hail damage. We offer free inspections and document everything with close-up photos for you and your insurance company.​

​Don't assume a denial is final. We help reverse denied roofing claims all the time. We have a disciplined process that works. It may include requesting a re-inspection with additional documentation, engineering reports, claims estimating or pursuing an insurance appraisal or public adjusting when warranted. Our current success rate is 96% approval on previously denied roofing claims. If your claim was denied and you believe the damage is real, call us. We'll inspect the roof, review the denial, and walk you through your options. The inspection is free.​

​Most Colorado homeowner insurance policies require you to file within one year of the storm event, though it varies by carrier and your policy. Earlier is always better. Damage can worsen over time and documentation is fresher when inspected sooner. We recommend scheduling an inspection within the first few weeks after a significant hailstorm. If damage is confirmed, file your claim promptly and let us handle the process from there.​

​The inspection is free. If your insurance claim is approved, your out-of-pocket cost is typically limited to your insurance deductible which is commonly $2,500 to $5,000 for wind and hail in Colorado, although we still see some $1,000 deductibles. The remainder of the approved scope (above deductible) is covered by your insurance carrier. We bill the insurance company directly for the covered work. There are no upfront costs for the inspection, documentation, or claims assistance. You don’t pay us until the work is done, and the insurance company has paid. ​

​It’s leaking at the frame, foggy, or inefficient. Common signs it's time: condensation between the glass panes, visible cracking or yellowing, persistent leaks around the frame, or the skylight is 15–20+ years old. Older skylights are a common source of energy loss and water intrusion as the seals and flashing deteriorate over time, especially with Colorado's UV intensity and freeze-thaw cycling. If your roof is due for replacement, that's the ideal time to address skylights too.​

​Yes, and we strongly recommend it. Here’s why; When the roof is already torn off, the area around the skylight is fully exposed, so we can properly integrate new flashing and seal everything correctly. You'll save roughly $700 to $1,000 per skylight by doing it during the roof replacement instead of as a separate project later. Doing it later means opening up a section of a brand-new roof which involves more labor, more risk, more cost.​

​VELUX, which is the best skylight for Colorado. They are efficient, well designed, and surprisingly durable against hail. They offer curb mount, deck mount, fixed, venting, and solar venting models with energy-efficient glazing and impact-resistant glass options that make sense for our hail climate. One thing to know: if you're doing a standalone skylight replacement (not during a reroof), some deck mount models require a complete roof repair around the skylight for proper flashing integration. Curb mount skylights can typically be replaced without disturbing the surrounding roofing. We can walk you through the options during your inspection.​

Skylight replacement ranges from $1,180 to $5,200 per skylight installed, depending on the type (curb mount, deck mount, fixed, venting, or solar venting).  The skylight size, and whether it's being done during a roof replacement or on its own. Replacing during a reroof saves $700 to $1,000 per skylight because the area is already open. Standalone replacement adds labor for roofing work around the skylight. We provide exact pricing during our free inspection. Does that mean you have to replace your skylights during roof replacement? No. If the skylights are in good condition, we re-roof around them, replacing the flashing only, which is easy for us and cost effective for you.​

​GAF Timberline Solar shingles are roofing shingles that generate electricity. Unlike traditional solar panels that mount on top of your roof, solar shingles integrate directly into the roof surface. Solar shingles or Energy Shingles replace conventional shingles rather than sitting on top of them. The result looks like a normal roof, not a roof with equipment bolted to it.​

​The GAF Energy solar shingle program is not currently active in Colorado. When the program becomes available again in our market, we will resume installations. In the meantime, if you're considering solar for your home, we recommend getting your roof replaced first — especially if it's due. Solar installers can void your roofing warranty if roof penetrations aren't handled correctly. Get the roof right first, then bring in a solar provider.​

​Yes, but it is best to install GAF Solar shingles as part of a complete roof replacement project. This ensures that you have a complete roof warranty, and that the roof matches. If you are only installing GAF solar shingles on one or two areas, the entire roof planes, or facets, that are receiving solar shingles should be replaced at the same time. This allows the solar shingles to be properly integrated into the shingles.​

​GAF Timberline Solar shingles carry an optional 25-year power output guarantee, which guarantees that it produces adequate electricity,  and a 25-year weatherization warranty covering the shingle itself against manufacturing defects. Because solar shingles are part of the GAF roofing system, they can be backed by the same manufacturer warranties available on any GAF roof installed by a certified contractor like WestPro (System Plus or Golden Pledge). That's a meaningful advantage over traditional solar panels, which typically carry a separate manufacturer warranty that doesn't integrate with your roofing warranty. Note: the GAF solar shingle program is not currently active in Colorado, but if that changes, WestPro will continue to install them in the future. When active, WestPro completed multiple GAF Solar Shingle installations in Boulder and Longmont. Our team and our customers were pretty impressed with the product. The owner of WestPro even installed it in his own house!​

​Vesta Steel Siding is a steel-based exterior cladding that offers exceptional durability and impact resistance. Unlike fiber cement or engineered wood, steel siding is virtually impervious to hail damage, won't crack, rot, or warp, and is non-combustible. It's a premium product designed for homeowners who want good durability and minimal long-term maintenance. We use it primarily to create a wood siding accent on certain walls or in soffits in combination with James Hardie siding. It creates a really nice looking, and low maintenance home exterior.​

Both are premium, non-combustible siding products with excellent Colorado performance. Vesta steel offers good hail impact resistance, but it can still be dented by large hail impacts. Siding replacement using James Hardie siding installation starts around $19.15 per sq. ft., while Vesta Steel siding starts around $40 per sq. ft. Because of the cost of steel siding, we typically use it to create wood accent walls or details or in soffits, since it’s more expensive per square foot than Hardie.

​Yes. Steel doesn't absorb moisture, so freeze-thaw cycling doesn't affect it the way it can affect wood-based products. It maintains dimensional stability through Colorado's temperature swings and handles our altitude UV exposure without the fading concerns common with vinyl. It's also non-combustible, which is relevant for homes in Boulder, Golden, Estes Park, and other communities in fire-risk (Wildland Urban Interface) zones along the Front Range and Colorado foothills. This is particularly important since we have adopted the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code on July 1,2025.​

​Soffit is the underside of your roof overhang and is commonly made from 24”-30” wide soffit panels. Fascia is the trim board that faces outward along the roofline (commonly 7.25" wide) and it's what your gutters attach to. Together, they protect your roof structure from moisture, provide attic ventilation, and keep pests out (birds, squirrels, wasps, raccoons, we've seen it all). When damaged, problems spread fast: wood rot into the roof structure, animal intrusion, ice dams, and moisture inside the walls. In Colorado, fascia replacement typically runs $11–$14 per linear foot installed using 7.25" James Hardie trim, roughly $2,200–$2,800 on an average 2,000 sq. ft. home with 200 linear feet of roofline. Soffit replacement using HardiePanel runs $10–$13 per sq. ft., roughly $4,000–$5,200 on the same home (assuming 24" wide soffit). We use Hardie for both because wood rots again under the same conditions. Soffit and fascia is frequently replaced during a siding or roof replacement project, which is more cost-efficient. Actual costs vary by home size, roofline length, soffit width, access, and existing condition. Soffit vents are often installed in the soffit to allow for attic ventilation intake. If not, more attic ventilation needs to be accounted for in the roof design.​

​Look for peeling paint, swelling visible wood rot, sagging or warped sections, pest activity around the roofline, water stains on exterior walls below the eaves, and visible mold or mildew. In Colorado, deterioration accelerates from freeze-thaw cycles and ice damming is especially hard on wood or engineered wood soffit and fascia. If you're noticing any of these signs, it's worth having us take a look before the damage spreads. Average soffit and fascia replacement cost (they are typically replaced together) is about $6,200-$8,000 for an average Colorado home using James Hardie products.​

​Yes. We do soffit and fascia as part of most siding replacement projects, and we recommend it. When the siding is coming off, we have full access to inspect and replace everything properly. Materials match up better, and the labor is more efficient than doing it as a separate project later. There's a real cost advantage to bundling it. We typically include soffit and fascia in our siding estimates unless the existing material is in good condition and the homeowner wants to leave it. With that said, siding can be replaced without replacing soffit or fascia for most Colorado homes. ​

​Generally, they protect your siding, fascia, soffit and foundation. Colorado's freeze-thaw cycles do create specific challenges. Rain and snowmelt needs somewhere to go, without creating damage, or a mess.. Without properly functioning gutters, water pools around your foundation, erodes landscaping, and can even cause basement flooding over time. Ice and snow load is a real factor. Poorly fastened or undersized gutters sag and fail under the weight. Proper gutters with correct pitch (⅛” per ft.), hidden hanger fastening, and adequate downspouts protect your foundation, soffits, fascia board, siding, and your landscaping from water damage. This is especially true in communities in Colorado where snowfall is heavier, or ice damming is more common.​

​We install seamless aluminum gutters, which are custom formed on site from a continuous coil of .027-inch pre-finished aluminum. Seamless means one piece per run with no seams, which eliminates the most common leak points. We offer 5-inch (standard for most homes) and 6-inch for homes with steep pitches or heavy runoff. For gutter protection, we primarily install Gutter RX, which is an affordable priced leaf guard that offers the best value. We also install Hydro Flo Leaf Guards, a steel mesh guard with an ASTM E-84 Class A fire rating which is recommended for homes in fire-risk areas. Fire-rated gutter guards are relevant in Boulder, Golden, west Fort Collins, and anywhere in the WUI zone, though they're not required in cities like Denver or Longmont.​

​At least twice a year in late spring and late fall after the leaves drop. Homes with heavy tree coverage may need more. We don't offer standalone gutter cleaning so for gutter cleaning only, a handyman or gutter cleaning service is the right call. What we do is gutter replacement and leaf guard installation. Leaf guards reduce cleaning frequency significantly. They won't eliminate maintenance entirely, but they make it much more manageable.​

​Gutter replacement on most Front Range homes runs $9 to $14 per linear foot installed, or $2,600 to $5,200 total depending on the size of the house and downspout count. An average 2,000 sq. ft. home in Longmont, Boulder, or Denver typically lands in the $3,700–$4,300 range for 5-inch seamless aluminum with standard downspouts and extensions, which includes removal and disposal of the old gutters and downspouts. Downspouts are the part that surprises people — on two-story homes especially, they can be a significant chunk of the total. Leaf guards add $7.50–$9.00 per linear foot. We provide free gutter estimates with multiple options you can compare.​

​Common signs that we see during our typical window inspections are drafts near closed windows, condensation forming between the glass panes (the seal has failed making the window “foggy”), warped windows that are difficult to open or close, rotten window frames, or energy bills that seem generally higher than they should be. Old wooden single-pane windows, or vinyl windows with warped or brittle frames should be replaced. Most windows can last 20–30 years, but Colorado's intense UV and temperature swings can shorten that, especially for lower quality original “builder grade” windows that are in many Colorado production homes. If your windows are original to a home built before 2000 in Longmont, Boulder, Denver, or anywhere on the Front Range, they're likely candidates for replacement, and at least an inspection. Our window inspections and estimates are always free, with no pressure, and no obligation.​

​WestPro installs Pella Windows. We're a Pella Platinum Certified Contractor, so Pella is our primary window line. We install the full range of Pella windows. 150 Series (entry level/budget vinyl), 250 Series (mid-range vinyl, our most popular), Lifestyle Series (wood interior), and Impervia (fiberglass) windows.. Window types include double-hung, casement, sliding, picture, and specialty shapes. The Pella 250 Series double-hung is our most commonly installed window on standard Colorado replacement jobs. All quality replacement windows include Low-E glass as standard — the key number to watch is U-Factor, which varies by municipality. Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins have stricter requirements than most other Front Range cities.​

​A standard replacement window installed in Colorado runs $1,050 to $3,800 per window depending on size and product tier. Entry vinyl (Pella 150 Series) starts at $1,050–$1,700. Mid-range vinyl (Pella 250 Series), our most popular, runs $1,400–$2,200. Premium wood and fiberglass range from $1,800–$3,800. For a whole-home project on a typical 16-window home, expect $24,000–$41,500 depending on the window price tier. Other factors that can increase window prices are whether interior trim (window casing) is being used. We do full frame replacement, not inserts, and every estimate includes 3 options at 3 price points. Plus, every window installation gets a dedicated WestPro Project Manager, to ensure the job goes well..​

​Yes, in most cases. In Colorado they matter more than in more moderate climates. Basically any code compliant window replacement will improve the energy efficiency of the home over all, unless of course you already have new energy efficient windows. Energy-efficient windows with Low-E glass, argon insulated glass, and insulated frames reduce heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. Some municipalities have stricter energy code requirements — Denver (0.25/0.27 U-Factor), Boulder (0.27), and Fort Collins (0.28) among them. Most other Front Range cities require 0.30. We confirm code compliance during the estimate and window measurement confirmation to ensure these strict window codes are met during WestPro window installations. ​

​Generally 6 to 10 weeks total from measurement to completion. 6 weeks is for standard products, but lead times can be longer for custom shapes, high end windows, or unique configurations. The first phase includes measuring, selecting products, Pella Order Verification (re-measuring) and placing the order. Installation on a typical 16-window home runs 2 to 4 days on site. Custom sizes, back-ordered products, interior trim (window jamb and casing work) and longer permit processing in certain municipalities (recently Boulder County). Your dedicated WestPro Project Manager and our scheduling department communicates the full timeline up front and keeps you updated throughout the project.​

​Style, selection (window options), and longevity. We think Pella makes the best-looking windows on the market  and they back it up with energy efficiency, options, and an excellent track record. They make vinyl, fiberglass, and they are the gold standard in modern wood windows, so there's an option for nearly every budget and home style. As a window contractor, we’ve worked with multiple manufacturers, and we are simply the most confident in Pella. That’s why WestPro is  a Pella Platinum Certified Contractor, which is  their highest dealer certification (this is us bragging). But our certification does give our customers more dedicated Pella support, access to the full product catalog, and some priority service. Yes, there are some other really nice window brands, but we’ve found that Pella makes the right products from about 90% of our customers in Colorado. Us and our customers have been happy with them. When we come out, we help you compare window options and find what makes sense for you and your home. We do it every day! ​

​We install all primary Pella product lines, 150 series Vinyl (Pella Encompass), 250 Series Vinyl, Lifestyle (wood windows), Pella Impervia Fiberglass, and PellaReserve Series,  in all available operation types — not just double-hungs. The 150 Series is entry-level vinyl starting around $1,050–$1,700 per window installed. The 250 Series is mid-range vinyl, our most popular, at roughly $1,400–$2,200 installed, available in double-hung, casement, sliding, picture, and awning. The Lifestyle Series features real wood interiors starting around $2,300+ installed. The Impervia Series is fiberglass, the strongest thermal performance in the Pella lineup  starting around $2,100 installed. Every series is available in multiple operation types, hardware finishes, and glazing (window glass) packages.​

Similarly to all other high quality window brands. The reality is that the window configuration (glass type, frame type, operation) is more important than the window brand itself. Yes, some manufacturers design energy efficient products better than others, and Pella is one of them. But, we could design a Pella window with a certain configuration that is more efficient than a Marvin window, but it wouldn’t necessarily be an accurate comparison. That’s because they may have different glass types, frame types, etc.. The right question is “what window brand meets the efficiency standard you need, in a window style you actually love”. In our experience, Pella products answer this question pretty well.

Energy efficient Pella window options include Pella mid-range (250 Series Vinyl) and premium lines (Impervia) which meet the strict U-Factor thresholds in Denver (0.25/0.27), Boulder (0.27), and Fort Collins (0.28) where not every competitor's standard configurations meet code. Pella Impervia fiberglass does offer some of the best thermal performance available because they use a true fiberglass frame. All Pella lines include Low-E glass, argon gas fill, and efficient frames as a standard. Comparable brands in our market include Andersen, Marvin, Milgard, and Simonton. Comparing these window options requires some high attention to detail, and because we are window nerds, we are happy to help.

​Entry doors, patio doors (sliding and French), and storm doors. Our primary brands are Pella and Waudena (Pella owns Waudena), with some ProVia door installations as well. Materials include fiberglass, steel, and real wood doors depending on the application and style preferences. We handle front entry doors, back doors, garage entry doors, and sliding patio door replacements across Longmont, Boulder, Denver, Fort Collins, and the surrounding Front Range. We do not install interior doors or overhead garage doors, we focus exclusively on exterior doors as part of our building envelope services. Many of our entry door projects tend to be a part of a larger siding replacement or window replacement project, but we also offer entry door replacement as a standalone service.​

​Entry door costs can be a surprisingly large range. A standard entry door replacement including installation typically runs $3,000 to $6,000 depending on material, style, and hardware. Patio and sliding doors range from $4,000 to $9,000 installed. French doors, double entry doors, or front doors with sidelites are at the higher end. We ‘ve replaced high end front doors for upwards of $22,000. What moves the price: custom sizes, sidelights, transoms, decorative glass, and high-security hardware. Storm doors are a lower-cost addition, typically costing around $800 to $1,500 installed with a new door. We provide free estimates and walk you through the options during the consultation.​

​When you start hating your old door. Common reasons: it's ugly, it's rotting, it's not sealing properly, it's warped, or it was installed incorrectly from the beginning, possibly by your brother-in-law. Beyond aesthetics and frustration, aging exterior doors are a security concern and an obnoxious energy efficiency problem. You can feel drafts, see daylight around the edges, or find condensation between glass panes. Modern exterior doors are significantly better in insulation, weather sealing, and security than what was standard 20–30 years ago. We’ve had multiple customers who commented that they didn’t realize how much they disliked their old door. ​

​Yes. We install storm doors as part of our exterior door replacement services. But we do not install storm doors by themselves as a standalone service. Here’s why; for storm doors to truly fit and function properly, they should be built along with the entry door itself. This might be annoying to hear, but it’s true. We’ve tried it both ways. Storm door options from Pella and ProVia include full-view (all glass), ventilating (my favorite), and retractable screen options. Storm doors add insulation, protect your primary entry door from UV and weather, and give you ventilation options during Colorado's mild-weather months. We can include storm door options in your estimate when you're looking at an entry door replacement.​

​Yes. We handle commercial roofing, siding, and gutter projects across the Colorado Front Range. This includes commercial roof repairs, maintenance, and replacements. Our commercial capabilities include steep-slope shingle roofing, low-slope (flat roof) systems like EPDM, TPO, and elastomeric coatings. We also do fiber cement (James Hardie) and steel siding, and commercial gutter systems. We work directly with building owners, facility managers, property management companies, HOAs, and investors in Denver, Boulder, Longmont, Fort Collins, Loveland, and surrounding communities. We also handle insurance claims for commercial buildings — directly and start to finish, the same way we do for residential.​

​Office buildings, retail centers, multi-family apartment complexes, schools, churches, restaurants, medical offices, and industrial facilities across the Colorado Front Range. Our commercial roofing and siding service area includes, but is not limited to;  Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Longmont, Loveland, Arvada, Lakewood, Westminster, Thornton, and all surrounding communities. Our commercial work covers the same core trades as residential (roofing, siding, gutters) plus low-slope/flat roof systems like EPDM, TPO, and elastomeric coatings that are specific to commercial applications.​

​It’s very similar, but Commercial projects tend to have more people involved on the customer side, so meetings with invested parties are designed to accommodate those perspectives. Invested parties may include building owners, facility managers, investors, tenants, or commercial association boards. That means more coordination, more communication, and phased scheduling to minimize disruption to business operations. With that said, our fundamental process of free inspections, detailed proposals,organized meetings, and on site project management are the same as residential, because it gives us great results for our customer. Building code requirements for commercial structures can differ from residential, particularly for fire ratings and waterproofing. Materials like TPO, EPDM, and elastomeric coatings aren't used as often in residential work — they're commercial-specific applications. We assign dedicated project management to commercial jobs and maintain clear communication with all stakeholders throughout.​

​Yes, when they are truly needed. Commercial roof maintenance programs are not a one size fits all solution. We design a custom approach to the needs of each building or portfolio. That may include annual inspections, preventive repairs, condition assessments, and documentation for insurance compliance, lease requirements, or capital planning. We work with commercial building owners and facility managers across the Front Range on ongoing maintenance needs. If you manage a commercial property and need a reliable exterior contractor for regular maintenance, give us a call and we'll build something that fits your building.​

​Yes, we work with HOA boards and HOA Community Managers every day. WestPro has a dedicated division of the company and a dedicated team that exists to serve HOAs, community managers, and property management companies. We've served hundreds of HOA communities across the Colorado Front Range with projects ranging from free inspections, small repairs to full siding and roofing replacements exceeding $2 million. Our HOA services cover roofing, siding, gutters, windows, and doors  including insurance claims on master policies, manufacturer defect claims, capital improvement projects, and ongoing repairs and maintenance.​

​We have a well organized process. We handle multi-unit and HOA projects quickly, and professionally. We've gotten good at it. We have a disciplined HOA project workflow designed to manage the complexity of multi-building communities. This involves phased scheduling, consistent quality across every unit, clear communication with the board and community manager, and dedicated project management for every HOA engagement. Our crews are sized and structured to handle large-scale work efficiently. We've completed siding and roofing repair and replacement projects across hundreds of HOA communities and have the systems and capacity to keep multi-building HOA projects on track and on budget.​

​Yes. This is one of our core strengths for HOA work. We handle master HOA policy claims from inspection through completion, including damage documentation across all buildings, adjuster meetings, supplements, engineering reports, and appraisals when required. We also assist HOA boards and community managers with HO6 loss assessment surveys to help individual unit owners determine their coverage. Having one contractor manage the entire community's claim makes the process significantly faster and more organized for the board, the manager, and the homeowners. We are very confident in our track record in this space.​

Better Board Meetings, Custom HOA Financing, and our Stronger Warranties set us apart. Our HOA board meeting presentations are not sales pitches, they are highly organized, professional, and consultative. We’ve learned that HOA boards and HOA managers dealing with roofing and siding issues don’t want a sales pitch. They need facts, practical advice, and help with real solutions. 

Our unique HOA financing program has proven to be a critical source of funding for HOA roofing and siding projects, and we’ve received great feedback from HOA boards and Managers.. 

We handle master policy claims, HO6 surveys, manufacturer defect claims,capital improvements, all with dedicated project management. 

HOA roofing carries a minimum GAF System Plus 50 year non-prorated material warranty with minimum  5-year WestPro workmanship warranty. Most HOAs opt for GAF Golden Pledge which adds a 25-year workmanship warranty from GAF, which is only available from the highest certification GAF Master Elite Contractors like WestPro. This is simply the strongest Multi-Family roofing warranty in the industry, and we’ve compared them all. Our warranty creates lower financial risk for the HOAs we work with.