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Colorado roofing contract law (C.R.S. 6-22)
General info only. Check with a licensed pro and your local building department.
If in doubt, stop and call a licensed professional.
Required contract terms for residential roofing.
What the sources say
| Topic | What the source says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Before work starts | Give the owner a written contract signed by both sides: scope and materials, approximate dates, approximate cost based on known damage, your physical address, email, phone, and your surety and liability insurer contact (if applicable). | Source page checked 2026-11-02 |
| Cancel clauses | Include your cancellation and deposit-refund policy, with a 72-hour rescission clause, and a statement that the owner may rescind under 6-22-104. | Source page checked 2026-11-02 |
| Deductibles | State that you cannot pay, waive, rebate or promise to pay all or part of the insurance deductible. | Source page checked 2026-11-02 |
| Bold trust clause | On the face of the contract in bold: you hold any payment in trust until materials are delivered or a majority of the work is done. | Source page checked 2026-11-02 |
| Insurer denial | The owner may rescind within 72 hours after written notice of denial; you must return payments within 10 days, but may keep pay for work actually performed. | Source page checked 2026-11-02 |
Not confirmed yet
- Unknown Penalties for violations — section 6-22-105 and enforcement not reviewed.
Checked 2026-11-02. General information, not legal advice.