A roof built for Front Range hail.

Seamless standing seam that sheds snow, steel shake and metal slate with the look of traditional materials, and Scotchgard™-treated asphalt shingles. Measured, priced and installed by a Fort Collins company that's been here since 1987.

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A Front Range home with a new charcoal standing seam steel roof in the snow
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Which roof are you after?

Charcoal standing seam
4 roofsStanding seam, shake, slate and shingle
Ridge to eaveStanding seam panels in one run
Sheds snowSmooth steel lets snow slide off
In writingItemized price and warranty

Every roofing project includes

  • An in-home visit and a full roof measure
  • Real samples and a written, itemized price
  • Old roofing torn off and hauled away
  • Roof deck checked before anything goes on
  • New underlayment under the whole roof
  • Matching gutters, soffit and fascia available
  • Daily cleanup and a final walkthrough
  • Your warranty, in writing

Why metal roofs suit the Front Range

A roof here takes summer hail, carries heavy spring snow, bakes in thin mountain sun, and sits through chinook wind that pulls at every edge. Steel handles all three. Smooth metal panels let snow slide off instead of piling up, heavy-gauge steel stands up to impacts that bruise and crack shingles, and long panels fastened under the seams give wind very little to grab.

Standing seam is the cleanest version of that. Steel shake and metal slate give you the texture of cedar or slate with the durability of steel. And when an asphalt roof is the right fit for the house or the budget, we install Scotchgard™-treated shingles that resist the dark streaks shingle roofs pick up over time.

What "seamless standing seam" means

Most metal roofs are made from panels cut to stock lengths, so a long roof ends up with laps partway down the slope, and every lap is a place for water to find. We form standing seam panels to the exact length of each roof run, so each panel goes from ridge to eave in one piece with the seams standing up, out of the water.

Two roofers fastening long charcoal standing seam panels on a house
Ridge to eave, one panel. No laps partway down the slope for water to find.

What a correct install includes

We start with a full measure of every roof plane and a look at what's underneath. On install day the old roofing comes off, the deck is checked and repaired where needed, and new underlayment goes down before a single panel or shingle does. Valleys, chimneys, vents and walls get flashing formed to fit.

Before we call it done, we walk the house with you, clean up the yard and hand you your warranty in writing.

Snow, ice dams and where the melt goes

Ice dams form when heat from the house melts snow on the upper roof and it refreezes at the cold eave. A metal roof sheds snow better than shingles, but ventilation and insulation matter just as much, so we look at both during the estimate. We'll also talk about where sliding snow will land, and whether your walkways or decks need snow guards.

Choosing a roof

Standing seam reads clean and modern and pairs well with board & batten. Steel shake suits cabins and mountain homes. Metal slate gives older and traditional homes a crisp, upscale look. Asphalt shingle is the classic choice when budget leads. We'll bring real samples of all four to your kitchen table.

Standing seam
Steel shake
Metal slate
Asphalt shingle

How to know you need a new roof.

If any of these sound familiar, a free visit will tell you for sure, with a written price you can keep.

Curling asphalt shingles with two missing tabs
01Curling or missing shingles

Edges cupping up, tabs cracked or gone after a windy week.

A gloved hand scooping shingle granules out of a gutter
02Granules in the gutters

Sand-like grit washing off means the shingles are wearing through.

Hail bruises circled in chalk on an asphalt shingle roof
03Hail bruising

Dark spots where hail knocked the granules off, often after a summer storm.

An ice dam and heavy icicles along a roof eave
04Ice dams every winter

A ridge of ice at the eave, icicles and stains running down the wall.

A water stain spreading on the underside of a roof deck in an attic
05Stains in the attic

Dark spots on the roof deck or ceiling after rain or snowmelt.

Seeing one of these on your roof? We'll look at it with you and leave a written price.

Four roofs, one crew.

Every roof comes with a written, itemized price, matching gutters and trim if you want them, and a warranty in writing.

Close-up of a charcoal standing seam steel roof with snow along the seams
Sheds snow best

Standing seam

Long, clean panels from ridge to eave with the seams standing up out of the water.

  • Formed to each roof run
  • Concealed fasteners
  • Pairs with board & batten
Close-up of a steel shake roof that looks like split cedar

Steel shake

The rugged look of hand-split cedar, without the rot or the upkeep.

  • Cedar-shake texture
  • Suits cabins and mountain homes
  • Steel durability
Close-up of a charcoal metal slate roof with a snow guard row

Metal slate

The crisp, upscale look of slate tile at a fraction of the weight.

  • Natural slate texture
  • Suits traditional homes
  • Steel durability
Close-up of a new architectural asphalt shingle roof

Asphalt shingle

Dimensional shingles with Scotchgard™ protection against dark streaks.

  • Scotchgard™-treated
  • Classic look
  • Budget-friendly

The same house with a standing seam roof.

A typical 1990s ranch with a worn, streaked asphalt roof. Drag to see it in standing seam.

Roof
Charcoal standing seam steel
Panels
Formed to each run, ridge to eave
Trim
Matching ridge cap and drip edge
Warranty
In writing

Illustration made for this sample site.

After: the same home with a charcoal standing seam steel roof Before: the home with a worn, streaked asphalt shingle roof BeforeAfter
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No surprises, start to finish.

Step 1 of 4
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A free visit at your home

We measure every wall and opening, look at what's underneath, and bring real samples to your kitchen table. You keep a written, itemized price whether you hire us or not.

FreeReal samplesWritten price
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Formed to your roof

Standing seam panels are formed at the exact length of each roof run, so every panel goes from ridge to eave in one piece. No laps partway down the slope.

Cut to the runNo laps
03

Installed by local crews

People who live here and drive past your house. Old roofing comes off, the deck is checked, and the new roof, flashing and gutters go on with your yard cleaned up every day.

Local crewsDaily cleanup
04

Walkthrough and warranty

We walk the finished job with you, answer every question, and hand you your lifetime warranty in writing before we call it done.

Final walkthroughLifetime warranty

Neighbors who called us first.

Straight from Front Range homeowners.

“A great experience from the first visit to the last screw, and it really was seamless. The crew went the extra mile the whole way. If you need new siding or gutters in Fort Collins, call Longspur.”

Megan T.Siding & gutters

“Luis and Cody showed us real consideration and respect. Friendly and professional, and they treated our home, our yard and our time with care.”

Dan & Lori P.Steel siding & windows
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Roofing, answered.

How much does a new roof cost in Fort Collins?

It depends on the size and pitch of the roof, how many layers come off, and the roof you choose. We measure every roof plane in person and leave you a written, itemized price. The visit is free and there's no obligation.

Is a metal roof better than shingles on the Front Range?

For many homes here, yes. Steel sheds snow, stands up to hail that bruises shingles, and holds well in wind. Asphalt shingles still make sense on some homes and budgets, so we'll walk you through both with real samples.

Will snow slide off a metal roof?

Yes, that's one of the main reasons people choose it. We'll look at where sliding snow will land and talk through snow guards over walkways, doors and decks.

Is a metal roof noisy in rain or hail?

Over a solid roof deck with underlayment, most homeowners notice little difference from a shingle roof. We're happy to show you how the layers go together at your estimate.

Can you do the roof, gutters and siding together?

Yes. One estimate, one crew, colors that match across roof, gutters, soffit, fascia and siding, and one warranty from one local company.

Let's take a look at your roof.

A few quick questions so the right person calls you, ready. Then someone from our Fort Collins office reaches out to find a time that works.

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Tell us about the houseAbout two minutes

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We measure and bring samplesEvery roof plane

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You get a written priceNo pressure, no obligation

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