Serving Commercial Contractors, Builders & Developers | Roaring Fork Valley & Vail Valley

The Commercial Roofing Subcontractor Who Protects Your Schedule and Your Liability 

We build and maintain commercial roofing systems for developers, general contractors, and builders throughout the Roaring Fork and Vail Valleys. Our experienced team works closely with your project team to support schedules, coordinate with other trades, and provide the documentation required throughout the project.

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Serving Commercial Contractors, Builders, & Developers· Vail Valley & Roaring Fork Valley 

The Commercial Roofing Subcontractor Who Protects Your Schedule and Your Liability 

We build and maintain commercial roofs for developers, general contractors, and builders in Aspen and nearby areas. We serve Snowmass, Vail, and Beaver Creek. We keep your project on schedule. Your risk team will not have to chase us for paperwork.

Licensed and insured in Colorado. Trusted by manufacturers including GAF, DaVinci Roofscapes, and Drexel Metals. Locally-owned and based in both valleys, not a franchise or a national chain. In business since 2000. Trade references available upon request.

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Colorado Commercial Roofing Projects Have Unique Challenges

Every Roofing Decision on Your Project Is Also a Business Decision

On a commercial project, the roof isn't just a building component. It keeps hotel guests dry. It protects the tenant improvements you cover. It also shows up in the reports your insurer wants after a problem. You've likely felt what happens when a roofing sub treats that lightly: 

  • Inconsistent quality that surfaces after turnover. A roof that looks fine at closeout, then starts leaking or failing within a few seasons, isn’t just a callback. It’s a warranty claim, a tenant complaint, and a mark against your reputation, not just your roofer’s. 

  • Schedule and coordination failures. A roofing crew that misses dates, can’t staff up, or can’t work around other trades doesn’t just delay one line item. On a hotel, lodge, or mixed-use build, it delays the opening date everyone above you is asking about. 

  • Black-box scopes and weak documentation. Vague proposals, no clear assembly details, and no photo documentation make risk hard to manage. They also make it hard to prove what was installed if an insurer or investor asks. 

  • Bid shopping and change-order games. A very low bid can lead to shortcuts, missing scope, or aggressive change orders after work starts. It often costs more in vendor management than it saves on price. 

  • Safety and compliance exposure. Roofing is high-risk work. An OSHA citation or safety incident on your project can bring fines, bad press, and delays, even when you didn’t cause the problem. 

  • Slow warranty and service response. When something goes wrong after occupancy, you need a fast answer. You do not need a roofer who responds slowly. You do not need one who argues over responsibility. You also do not need one without a clear maintenance program. 

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The Mountain-Resort Overlay

Commercial Roofing at Altitude Is a Different Discipline

Resort-market commercial buildings have added technical complexity. A Front Range or out-of-state crew rarely has real experience with it.

  • Low-slope membrane systems in mountain environments. TPO, EPDM, and modified bitumen roofing systems on hotels, lodges, and mixed-use buildings face demanding conditions, including heavy snow, freeze-thaw cycles, and drainage challenges. We install these systems according to approved architectural and engineering plans, manufacturer specifications, and applicable building codes.

  • Ponding water riskFlat and low-slope commercial roofs already struggle with drainage. Add snowmelt cycles, and it gets worse. An inadequate slope or clogged drains can cause faster membrane breakdown and leaks.

  • Hail at altitude. Hail is a leading driver of commercial roof claims across the central Rockies. Bruised membranes and compromised metal panels don’t always leak right away, but they shorten roof life and show up as claims later. 

  • Complex resort architecture. Hotels and mixed-use resort buildings have many HVAC openings, parapets, and roof transitions. These are common leak points when the details are not precise. 

  • Narrow weather windows and difficult logistics. Altitude, access, and staging make scheduling harder here than on a flatland commercial job. A crew without local experience underestimates this every time.

  • A thin, seasonal labor pool. Resort towns have real workforce constraints. A reliable, year-round crew is the exception in this market, not the norm. 

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How We Work Differently

We Solve Both Sides: The Business Risk and the Mountain-Specific Technical Work 

Our mission at Umbrella Roofing is to provide a customer-service-centered approach to high-quality installations of roofs, snow retention, heat tape, and gutter   systems designed to perform under extreme mountain conditions.

We will do it with the most professional and knowledgeable staff, the best communication with customers as a team with the BEST ATTITUDE!

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Subcontracting Roofing Services

Services for Developers, GCs, and Builders

  • New construction commercial roofing, low-slope and steep-slope

  • TPO, EPDM, and modified bitumen membrane systems

  • Standing seam and architectural metal roofing

  • Snow retention and ice mitigation systems for commercial assemblies

  • Roof coordination for hotels, HOA-managed commercial buildings, and mixed-use resort projects

  • Preventive maintenance and warranty service programs

Working With Your Team

What We Put in Writing Before You Ask for It

If you’re vetting us the way you’d vet any subcontractor on a project this size, here’s what you’ll want to know up front: 

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Insurance and Licensing.

We provide required certificates of insurance, workers’ compensation documentation, and applicable licensing information as part of the project onboarding process.

Compliance Policies, Rules and Standards

Lien Waivers & Compliance Paperwork.

Required lien waivers and project compliance documentation are provided in accordance with the requirements and schedule of each project.

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How We Scope a Bid

Our written scopes clearly identify roofing assemblies, materials, inclusions, exclusions, and other relevant project details so expectations are established before work begins.

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How We Schedule Around Your Critical Path

We coordinate crew scheduling around your dry-in, inspection, and project milestones and communicate early when weather, site conditions, material availability, or other factors could affect the schedule.

Service Areas: Two valleys. One standard

Roaring Fork Valley Service Areas

Vail Valley Service Areas

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Why Umbrella Roofing?

  • Locally owned and operated, with a year-round presence in the Roaring Fork and Vail Valleys.

  • Two local offices covering both valleys: Glenwood Springs for the Roaring Fork Valley, Eagle for the Vail Valley.

  • Recipient of the 2017 DaVinci Roofscapes National Project of the Year Award.

  • Providing roofing subcontractor services to commercial general contractors, builders and developers since 2000.

“Great experience with Umbrella Roofing company. Replaced a difficult roof on a log home
for me in Breckenridge that was in dire shape. Great team and well managed. Cleaned up and left no trace. I highly recommend them for any roofing job you have.”

JOHN CHARTERS

“I have had excellent luck with Umbrella Roofing. More than a few of our projects were better, because of their help with the design details and knowledge prior to starting. The follow through, and completion of each job has always been excellent as well. I would highly recommend these guys for both new and remodel projects, and definitely for roofing and sheet metal jobs that have more complex issues! Dan Muse – Muse Architects , Inc.”

“I could not be more pleased with this company; professional, courteous, and really got on it. Tom gave me great guidance and thought it through so well, that I… can now avoid future problems on my cupola. This company made the project so easy for me, and they always leave my place so clean.”

SARA MCALLISTER , HOMEOWNER

“The team at Umbrella Roofing are highly qualified and provide amazing customer service. They are also extremely caring. Umbrella Roofing helped me out enormously after I was taken advantage of by another area contractor who did not properly install my roof. Umbrella Roofing’s team was amazing and efficient when I worked with them. Thanks for saving the day!”

NICOLE KINSLER, HOME OWNER

“Umbrella Roofing provides quality work, competitive pricing, and outstanding customer service. They are a great team who also make it a point to give back to the community. Thank you Umbrella Roofing!”

ZHAALEK CLERKE, HOME OWNER

“I trust this guy! You can’t go wrong with Trevor Cannon!”

BETTY JOHNSON, HOMEOWNER

FAQs: About Commercial Roofing Subcontracting with Umbrella Roofing

Q: What types of commercial roofing do you work on?
A: We work with TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen, standing seam metal, and other roofing systems for commercial and mixed-use properties.

Q: Do you work with general contractors, builders, and developers?
A: Yes. We regularly work alongside general contractors, builders, developers, architects, and other project partners on commercial roofing projects throughout the Roaring Fork and Vail Valleys.

Q: Do you work on hotels, lodges, and resort properties?
A: Yes. We work on hotels, lodges, mixed-use developments, resort properties, commercial buildings, and other complex roofing projects throughout the Colorado mountain communities we serve.

Q: Can you help with snow and ice management on commercial roofs?
A: Yes. We install snow retention and heat cable systems for commercial properties. For existing roofs, we can also design snow retention systems based on the roof and site conditions. On new construction, we install according to the approved plans and project specifications.

Q: Can you work around our construction schedule?
A: Yes. We coordinate closely with your project team around dry-in, inspection, and other important project milestones and communicate when weather, materials, site conditions, or other factors may affect scheduling.

Q: What happens if we need service after the project is complete?
A: Our local service team is available for ongoing roof maintenance, repairs, inspections, and warranty needs after the project is complete.

Q: Do you provide project documentation?
A: Yes. We provide required insurance documentation, lien waivers, compliance paperwork, and other project documentation as appropriate for the job.

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Umbrella Roofing LogoUmbrella Roofing works with homeowners, residential and commercial contractors, HOAs, condo associations, and property management companies throughout the Roaring Fork and Vail Valleys. From small repairs and routine maintenance to complex residential and commercial roofing projects, our team brings the same level of care, communication, and craftsmanship to every job.

Your home, association, or commercial property is a significant investment. Umbrella Roofing is here to help protect it with experienced crews, quality craftsmanship, and roofing solutions built for Colorado’s mountain environment.

Umbrella Roofing provides roofing services, gutter installation, snow retention systems, roof repairs, and heat tape for ice dam prevention. We serve Aspen, Basalt, Snowmass, Carbondale, Vail, Avon and Beaver Creek, Edwards, Eagle, Gypsum, and Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Call us  970.704.9130 or Contact Us today!