CR Custom Exteriors – Thornton, CO

From the older blocks south of 88th to the new builds out past 144th, CR Custom Exteriors handles roofing, siding, windows, gutters, and paint across Thornton.

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

Thornton runs the full age range, and the exterior work changes block to block. The original neighborhoods near Washington Street south of 88th carry homes that have aged past their first or second roof, while the buildout climbing north along 104th, 120th, and 144th is now old enough that the original builder-grade shingles, caulk lines, and gutters are starting to give out.

We work both sides of that line. CR Custom Exteriors is a family-owned contractor that has served the Front Range for over a decade, and Thornton sits right in our regular service area.

Thornton stretches a long way north to south, and the I-25 and Washington Street corridors set the pace of how it was built. East of the interstate, communities like Hunters Glen, Eastlake along the N Line, and the streets feeding the Trail Winds area went up in waves, so a single Thornton neighborhood can be a decade older or newer than the one across the arterial. That matters for exterior work: the south-end homes near 88th need full roof and siding replacements after decades of Colorado sun and snow load, while the newer north-end sections around 136th and 144th are hitting the point where builder-grade materials wear through and start letting water in at the valleys and flashing. We size every Thornton job to the home in front of us rather than treating the whole city as one housing stock.

We know Thornton's split housing stock

The aging homes near Washington Street and the newer builds past 120th need very different exterior work. We scope each one for its real age and condition instead of quoting a one-size estimate across the city.

Owens Corning roofer

We hold one of the top certifications a roofing contractor can earn, which means manufacturer-backed installation and stronger warranty options on Thornton roofs from Eastlake to the 144th corridor.

A local crew, not a knock-on-the-door outfit

We're a family-owned company based up the road in Erie, with a 4.9-star rating from 150-plus verified Google reviews. You get free in-home estimates and straight answers, with no high-pressure pitch at the door.

Thornton neighborhoods
EastlakeHunters GlenTrail WindsOriginal Thornton (south of 88th)Cherrywood ParkQuail ValleyRiverdale ParkHeritage Todd Creek
Nearby areas served
NorthglennWestminsterBrightonCommerce CityHenderson
Do I need a permit for a roof or siding replacement in Thornton?
Yes. Re-roofs, siding, and most exterior replacements in Thornton require a permit pulled through the city, and inspections are part of the process. We pull the permit and handle the inspection scheduling as part of the job, so you don't have to navigate the paperwork yourself. Permit rules and fees do change, so we confirm the current requirements with the City of Thornton before we start.
How does Thornton's weather affect my roof and exterior?
Thornton sits squarely in the Front Range hail belt that runs up the I-25 corridor, so spring and summer storms are the biggest threat to shingles, siding, and gutters here. On top of hail, homes in areas like Trail Winds and Hunters Glen take strong wind off the open plains plus intense high-plains UV that fades paint and ages asphalt shingles faster than you'd expect. Winter freeze-thaw cycles then work at any small crack or loose flashing, which is why we look at the whole exterior, not just the obvious damage.
Which Thornton neighborhoods do you serve?
We work across all of Thornton, from Eastlake and Cherrywood Park up north to Original Thornton south of 88th, plus newer communities like Trail Winds and Hunters Glen. We also serve the surrounding north metro and Adams County area, including Northglenn, Westminster, Brighton, and Commerce City. If you're anywhere in the north metro, we can get to you.
I think I have hail damage. Can you help with the insurance claim?
Yes. After a Thornton hailstorm we'll inspect the roof, siding, and gutters and give you an honest assessment of whether the damage is worth filing a claim for. If it is, we can meet your adjuster on-site and walk the property with them so nothing gets missed, though your insurer and policy ultimately decide what's covered. Reach out for a free estimate and we'll tell you what we actually see up there.

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