CR Custom Exteriors – Johnstown, CO

Roofing, siding, windows, gutters, and exterior paint built for Johnstown's open-plains hail exposure and the fast-growing builds along the I-25 and US-34 corridor.

Family-owned · Licensed & insured · 4.9★ from 150+ Front Range reviews · Serving for over a decade

Few Front Range towns have grown the way Johnstown has, jumping from a small farm community to a town of more than 18,000 in a generation, and that boom shows up on the rooftops. Whole subdivisions like Thompson River Ranch, Pioneer Ridge, and the builds around the 2534 corridor went up close enough together that their original builder-grade roofs, gutters, and paint are now aging out all at once. CR Custom Exteriors is a family-owned, Erie-based contractor that's worked the northern Front Range for over a decade, handling roofing, siding, windows, gutters, and exterior paint with experienced crews and no storm-chaser pressure.

Johnstown straddles the Weld and Larimer county line out on the open plains between Loveland and Greeley, with the Little Thompson and Big Thompson rivers running through town and the I-25/US-34 interchange anchoring the 2534 development on its west side. That exposed, low-relief position drops it squarely in Colorado's hail alley, where spring and summer storms tracking east off the foothills regularly bruise asphalt shingles, dent gutters, and pock siding before the cells ever reach the High Plains. With almost nothing to break the wind across this stretch of farmland, downslope and frontal gusts work shingles loose and drive rain behind siding on west- and north-facing elevations, while the high-altitude sun fades and cracks south-facing paint years ahead of schedule. The housing reflects the split town: most of Johnstown sits in Weld RE-5J, but neighborhoods near the Larimer line fall under the Thompson School District, and the same line determines whether your roofing or siding permit runs through Weld or Larimer County. Because so much of the stock is 2000s-and-newer production housing on the same age clock, it's less about whether a roof needs replacing and more about when.

Built for open-plains hail and wind

Sitting on flat, exposed ground between Loveland and Greeley, Johnstown takes Front Range hail and downslope wind with almost nothing to slow them down. As an Owens Corning roofing contractor, we install impact- and wind-rated systems sized for what actually hits homes here, and we document storm damage properly for your claim.

We work both sides of the county line

Johnstown straddles the Weld and Larimer county line, which decides whether your project permits through one county or the other and which school district you're in. We pull permits in both and keep your roofing or siding job moving without the jurisdiction confusion.

We know this growth-boom housing vintage

From Thompson River Ranch and Pioneer Ridge to the newer builds along the 2534 corridor, much of Johnstown went up in a tight window, so the same worn builder-grade shingles, sun-baked siding, and failing gutters show up across whole neighborhoods. We replace them with materials that outlast the originals.

Johnstown neighborhoods
Thompson River RanchPioneer RidgeMallard RidgeRolling Hills RanchThompson CrossingRevereOld Town Johnstown2534 / Johnstown Plaza area
Nearby areas served
MillikenLovelandBerthoudWindsorGreeley
Do I need a permit to replace my roof or siding in Johnstown, CO?
Yes. Most re-roof and re-side jobs in Johnstown require a building permit, and because the town spans the Weld and Larimer county line, the reviewing jurisdiction can vary by where your home sits. We pull the permit and handle inspections for you, but confirm the current requirements with the Town of Johnstown building department before work begins, since local rules can change.
How does Johnstown's weather affect my roof and exterior?
Out on the open plains between Loveland and Greeley, Johnstown gets summer hail, strong wind off the Front Range, intense sun exposure, and repeated winter freeze-thaw cycles. That combination cracks and granulates shingles, fades and splits siding and paint, and works gutters and flashing loose over time. We build for that exposure using impact- and weather-rated materials suited to Colorado's plains.
Which Johnstown neighborhoods do you serve?
We serve homeowners across Johnstown, including areas like Thompson River Ranch, Pioneer Ridge, Mallard Ridge, Rolling Hills Ranch, and Thompson Crossing. We also cover nearby communities like Milliken, Loveland, Berthoud, and Windsor. If you're anywhere in or around town, we're happy to come take a look.
I think my Johnstown home has hail damage. Can you help with the insurance claim?
Yes. After one of Johnstown's hailstorms we'll inspect your home, document any damage to your roof, gutters, siding, and paint, and walk you through filing with your insurer. Coverage and deductibles are set by your specific policy, so confirm those details with your insurance carrier, and we'll provide the estimate and photos to support your claim.

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