Do I need a permit for roof replacement or repair in Lakewood?
Yes. In Colorado, roof replacement or repair generally requires a permit, and Lakewood is no exception.
Because Colorado has no statewide building code, whether a reroof needs a permit and which IRC edition applies is set by your city or county, but most jurisdictions require a building permit to re-cover or tear off a roof. In mountain and foothill areas, roofs must meet local snow-load design and, in wildland-urban-interface zones, ignition-resistant (often Class A) roof-covering rules; confirm both with your building department before choosing materials. Lakewood requires a roofing permit for a reroof or roof repair before tear-off, and only repairs of less than 100 square feet are exempt. Existing roof coverings must be removed to the deck, and spaced board sheathing must be overlaid with 3/8 to 1/2 inch OSB or plywood no matter how small the gaps are. Lakewood says an ice barrier underlayment is not required. Ice and water shield may be used instead of a double layer of felt on slopes under 4:12, and drip edge is required at the eaves and rakes of asphalt shingle roofs. All roof coverings must carry a Class A fire rating, and asphalt shingles must be tested to ASTM D7158 Class F or H on a slope of at least 2:12. T-lock shingles are not approved for reroofs. Cracked or damaged B-vents must be replaced by a registered mechanical contractor under a separate mechanical permit.
Documents you may need
- Permit applicationRequired
- Scope of work (tear-off vs overlay, roof covering type)Required
- Product/underlayment specifications for the new roof assemblySometimes required
- Roofing permit application submitted through eTRAKiT before tear-offRequired
- Scope of work and valuation covering all roofing labor and materialsLikely required
- Lakewood contractor registration (5H Roofing and Waterproofing or higher) for any roofer you hire; owner-occupants doing their own work may pull the permitSometimes required
- Final inspection photos in one PDF or Word file: street view with the address, overall roof views, material labels showing the ASTM classification, flashings and penetrations, and rake edges and nail head sealingRequired
- Stamped engineer's letter on the roof structure for new tile weighing 7.5 pounds per square foot or moreSometimes required
Possible inspections
- Sheathing/nailing (dry-in) inspection where required
- Final roof inspection
- Mid-roof inspection by photo for tile or metal roofs (except standing seam) after felt, flashing, and battens are installed; not required for asphalt shingle roofs
- Final roof inspection by photos uploaded to the permit in eTRAKiT
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for roof replacement or repair in Lakewood?
- Yes. In Colorado, roof replacement or repair generally requires a permit, and Lakewood is no exception. The documents and inspections sections on this page list what the building department typically asks for.
- Who issues the permit in Lakewood?
- The local building department for Lakewood handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.
- How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?
- Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.
PermitRoadmap is an independent informational service and is not affiliated with any city, county, state agency, or permitting authority. Results are informational and do not replace confirming requirements with the local permitting authority.