Short answer
Runhome gives Colorado Springs homeowners a repair estimate in minutes from a description or photos, then calls local contractors, collects quotes and schedules the visit. Hail is the local fact that matters most, since Front Range storms regularly damage roofs, gutters and siding.
Colorado Springs homes at a glance
- Median year built
- 1986
- Built before 1960
- 14%
- Built since 2000
- 30%
- Owner-occupied
- 61%
- Median home value
- $452,600
- Main heat
- Gas, 70%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates
What Colorado Springs’s housing means for repairs
Colorado Springs grew fast after 1980. The median home was built in 1986, about 30% of homes were built since 2000, and only about 14% predate 1960, mostly near downtown, the Old North End and Old Colorado City. Typical houses are frame with vinyl or wood siding, many with walkout or garden-level basements built into slopes.
About 70% of homes heat with gas, so furnaces, water heaters and gas lines are a large share of repairs. About 61% of homes are owner-occupied and 60% are single-family detached. Many subdivisions on the north and east sides have HOAs, and their homes from the 1980s and 1990s are now due for roofs, windows and furnace replacement around the same time.
Weather that wears on Colorado Springs homes
At about 6,000 feet, Colorado Springs gets strong sun, dry air and sharp swings in temperature, including chinook winds that warm the city fast in winter. Summer thunderstorms often bring hail, and roofs, gutters, skylights and siding take repeated hits. Much of the area sits on expansive clay that swells when wet and shrinks when dry, which cracks basement walls and slabs and makes doors stick. Freeze-thaw cycles break up concrete and push water into cracks. The 2012 Waldo Canyon fire showed the wildfire risk on the west side, so ember-resistant vents and cleared gutters matter. Low humidity dries out wood trim and decks quickly.
Common repairs in Colorado Springs
Hail-damaged roof and gutter repair
Front Range hail dents gutters and bruises shingles, and many claims lead to full roof replacement.
Foundation and slab cracks
Expansive clay soil shifts basement walls and garage slabs, especially where drainage is poor.
Furnace repair
With gas heat in most homes, failed igniters and blower motors are common winter calls.
Deck board and railing repair
Strong sun and dry air split deck boards and loosen railings on walkout lots.
Sticking doors
Seasonal soil movement throws door frames out of square in homes on clay.
What these repairs cost
The middle half of Runhome repair estimates nationwide for each kind of job. Your price depends on the scope of the work.
| Repair | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Roof or gutter repair | $300 to $640 |
| Structural or foundation repair | $600 to $1,150 |
| Heating or cooling repair | $280 to $450 |
| Deck, porch or patio repair | $350 to $1,550 |
Fix guides for Colorado Springs homeowners
Door sticks and won't close properly
Expansive clay under Colorado Springs homes shifts frames, so a door that sticks seasonally is a common symptom.
Roof leaks in one spot and stains the ceiling below
A hail-bruised shingle or cracked vent boot often causes a single leak spot in Colorado Springs homes.
Screen is broken, bent or blown out of a window or gable vent
Hail and chinook winds shred window screens across Colorado Springs subdivisions.
Furnace condensate drain pipe is broken at the neutralizer
High-efficiency gas furnaces are common here, and their condensate lines can crack in basements and crawlspaces.
Seasonal checklist
- Summer (hail season)
- After each hailstorm, walk the house and photograph gutters, window screens and siding for dents before calling for repairs.
- Fall
- Clean gutters, reseal deck boards and have the furnace serviced before the first cold front.
- Winter
- Keep downspouts clear of ice so meltwater flows away from the foundation.
- Spring
- Check that soil slopes away from the house and that window wells drain, since wet clay pushes on basement walls.
Common questions
- Does hail damage in Colorado Springs always mean a new roof?
Not always. Small dents in gutters and vents may be cosmetic, while bruised or cracked shingles let water in and often justify replacement. Document the damage with photos right after the storm, and the extent of the damage, roof pitch and material drive the price.
- Why are there cracks in my basement wall?
Expansive clay around many Colorado Springs homes swells after rain and shrinks in dry spells, which stresses foundation walls. Hairline cracks are often cosmetic, but cracks that widen, leak or run diagonally deserve a closer look and better drainage outside.
- What makes furnace repair more expensive here?
The part that failed, the age of the furnace and access all matter. Furnaces in tight basement closets or crawlspaces take more labor, and older units may need parts that are harder to source.
Neighborhoods served
- Old Colorado City
- Old North End
- Patty Jewett
- Briargate
- Rockrimmon
- Stetson Hills
- Ivywild