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Roofs in Niwot: what we see

Niwot includes the historic downtown, established neighborhoods from the 1970s through the 1990s, and many homes on acreage along the Diagonal Highway corridor. Large lots, mature trees and open fields mean wind and branch damage are common. Because Niwot is in unincorporated Boulder County, the county's wildfire zone rules apply to every roof replacement here.

Hail and storm history near Niwot

According to the National Weather Service, the May 30, 2024 hailstorm that caused major damage across the northern metro first developed over eastern Boulder County near Niwot. Storm reports show 2-inch hail in Erie, Dacono and Longmont in May 2023, and about 175 reports within 10 miles of Niwot since 2004.

Hail counts and dates are from National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center reports compiled by StormerSite. Check your own address for hail.

Permits and the wildfire code in Niwot

Niwot is unincorporated, so roofing permits come from Boulder County.

All of unincorporated Boulder County is in a county wildfire zone (Zones 1, 2 and 3). Every zone requires a Class A roof assembly, and replacing 25% or more of the roof brings the whole roof under the rule. This applies to Niwot. Check your address or read our guide to Colorado's wildfire roofing code.

Insurance claims for Niwot homeowners

We meet your adjuster on the roof and document the damage with photos. Once you hire us, we discuss the repair scope with your insurer and submit supplements for code items and materials the first estimate missed; you stay in charge of your claim. Colorado law gives you 72 hours to cancel a roofing contract after your insurer denies the claim, and it bars roofers from paying or waiving your deductible. See our after-the-storm checklist and our guide to insurance supplements.

Questions from Niwot homeowners

Does Boulder County's wildfire code apply in Niwot?

Yes. Niwot is unincorporated Boulder County, which is entirely within county wildfire zones. Replacing 25% or more of your roof means a Class A assembly.

Where did the May 2024 hailstorm start?

The National Weather Service says it developed over eastern Boulder County near Niwot before moving southeast across the metro.