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Roofing Permit (Re-Roof) in Timnath, Colorado

Required for residential re-roofing in Timnath, governed by the Town's dedicated 2018 IRC Residential Re-roofing guide (SAFEbuilt, published 5/10/2019).

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Permit required to re-roof; homeowners may perform the re-roof themselves as an owner-builder Owner-builder
  • No more than two (2) layers of roofing allowed upon completion
  • Roof sheathing must provide a rigid surface; warped, cracked, or delaminated boards/sheathing must be repaired or replaced (for complete tear-offs)
  • New minimum 15# asphalt-saturated felt underlayment required on a dry deck for complete tear-offs; underlayment lap requirements vary by roof slope (4:12 or greater vs. 2:12 to 4:12)
  • Fasteners must penetrate the total roofing thickness plus a minimum of 3/4 inch into the decking material
  • A Final Roof inspection is required; a mid-roof inspection may also be required — confirm with the Building Department when the permit is issued
  • Existing roof jacks/vents in poor, rusted, or deteriorated condition must be replaced

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Base Roofing Permit FeePart of Appendix 4-A to Chapter 4 of the Municipal Code, available from the Town Office; contact buildings@timnathgov.com or 970-224-3211
Not published online

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

How long did your Roofing Permit (Re-Roof) permit actually take in Timnath?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Mid-Roof Inspection

    May be required depending on scope — confirm with the Building Department upon permit issuance

  2. 2

    Final Roof Inspection

    Required for all re-roof permits

See the full Timnath inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Homeowners may re-roof their own home themselves under an owner-builder permit in Timnath — a contractor is not mandatory. Owner-builder
  • Confirm whether your project needs a mid-roof inspection in addition to the mandatory final inspection when the permit is issued.
  • If your neighborhood has an HOA, the Town's own guide advises contacting them before changing roof covering materials, since HOA approval is separate from the Town permit.

Frequently asked questions

Timnath requires a roofing permit (re-roof) for: Permit required to re-roof; homeowners may perform the re-roof themselves as an owner-builder; No more than two (2) layers of roofing allowed upon completion; Roof sheathing must provide a rigid surface; warped, cracked, or delaminated boards/sheathing must be repaired or replaced (for complete tear-offs); New minimum 15# asphalt-saturated felt underlayment required on a dry deck for complete tear-offs; underlayment lap requirements vary by roof slope (4:12 or greater vs. 2:12 to 4:12); Fasteners must penetrate the total roofing thickness plus a minimum of 3/4 inch into the decking material; A Final Roof inspection is required; a mid-roof inspection may also be required — confirm with the Building Department when the permit is issued; Existing roof jacks/vents in poor, rusted, or deteriorated condition must be replaced. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Timnath Building Services (Community Development Department; building administration contracted to SAFEbuilt Colorado) at 970-224-3211 before starting work.

In Timnath, the published Base Roofing Permit Fee is: Not published online. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Timnath does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Timnath Building Services (Community Development Department; building administration contracted to SAFEbuilt Colorado) at 970-224-3211 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Timnath requires 2 inspection(s) for a roofing permit (re-roof), in order: Mid-Roof Inspection, Final Roof Inspection. Schedule each through Town of Timnath Building Services (Community Development Department; building administration contracted to SAFEbuilt Colorado) (970-224-3211).

Apply through Town of Timnath Building Services (Community Development Department; building administration contracted to SAFEbuilt Colorado) at Timnath Town Center, 4750 Signal Tree Drive, Timnath, CO 80547. Phone: 970-224-3211, email: buildings@timnathgov.com. Office hours: Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Building Permit Technician direct line 970-449-4639; Building Official direct line 970-566-4674; SAFEbuilt, Inc. inspection line 970-674-1036 (call/email by 4:00 p.m. the prior business day for next-business-day scheduling); SAFEbuilt Colorado regional office 970-686-7511 (561 E. Garden Drive, Unit C, Windsor, CO 80550 — SAFEbuilt's own Northern Colorado office, not a separate Timnath location).. Official information: https://timnath.org/building-and-construction-services/.

No more than two (2) layers are allowed upon completion of installation, per the Town's 2018 IRC Residential Re-roofing guide.

Yes. The Town's guide explicitly confirms an owner may perform the re-roof themselves.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Timnath building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.