Roof Replacement and Gutter Replacement on Cayman Place in Boulder, Colorado - Class 4 Impact Resistant

The Problem

Jim's home on Cayman Place in Boulder, CO was still running on its original 1998 roof at about 27 years old by the time WestPro got involved. During a routine annual inspection, it was clear the roof had simply run its course. Patching a roof that far past its prime wasn't a reliable path forward, and everyone involved knew it.

Why It Needed Replacing

Once a roof passes the 25-year mark, it's operating well beyond its design life, and Jim's was no exception. Jim first met with his Project Consultant, Diego, back in October 2024, who recommended he start setting money aside for a future replacement. Jim took that advice to heart, and when he was ready to move forward a year later, he called Diego back to get started. Once the roof was opened up, the crew found the home was carrying three full layers of shingles. This was confirmation that a full replacement, not another patch job, was the right call.

What We Did

Jim went with GAF ArmorShield II shingles in Weathered Wood, which is a Class 4 impact-resistant shingle built to stand up to Colorado hail, and one that qualifies for insurance discounts across the state. After nearly three decades on the original roof, stepping up to a Class 4 product was an easy call for anyone thinking long-term.

The roof replacement was completed on October 13, 2025, with the gutter replacement following on October 14–15, 2025. The GAF warranty was registered once the work was buttoned up. Jim had one specific ask: keep the dumpster off his driveway to protect the surface and the crew found a way to make that happen without tacking on any extra cost.

Project Details

This roof is a steep-slope design with one large, continuous west-facing pitch that runs almost from ground level all the way up to the ridge. Jim pointed out there were very few valleys or awkward angles to deal with, which kept the replacement straightforward even with the steep grade. Gutters were replaced along the west and north sides of the home.

Materials Used​

• GAF ArmorShield II Shingles in Weathered Wood (Class 4 impact-resistant)
  
• 5" Seamless Gutter gutters (west and north elevations)
  

The Result

Jim was easy to work with from start to finish, and the finished product speaks for itself as the roof and gutters both turned out looking sharp, and the final inspection passed without issue. Months later, Jim reached back out just to say the shingles were holding up well through some serious high winds. That's exactly the kind of follow-up every roofing crew hopes to get. Projects like this are common throughout Boulder, where older roofs regularly reach the end of their service life and a Class 4 upgrade offers real long-term value against Colorado's hail and wind.

Price Context

This project is representative of a GAF Class 4 impact-resistant shingle roof replacement in the Boulder area. Homeowners can generally expect to pay $6.75–$8.50 per square installed for a comparable GAF ArmorShield II roof, with steep-slope, single-pitch homes like this one typically landing on the more straightforward end of that range due to fewer valleys and transitions to flash and cut in. Gutter replacement adds to the total depending on linear footage and the number of elevations covered. Pricing can vary based on roof complexity, material selection, and site access. An accurate price requires a site inspection — schedule your free roof inspection here.