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Avatar for Empire Roofing & More
Empire Roofing & More
4.6(
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Natural Slate Roofing - Install or Replace

Serving Butler, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I truly cannot say enough about Roman and how professional these guys were. My roof was a real end-of-life eyesore (as we were fairly aware of when purchasing our home). The excellent work they did to replace it will literally influence any future aesthetic updates I plan to make on my home. Their work is quite a game changer, to say the least! Prior to installing my roof, they also did some patch work on it towards the end of 2018 to fix some risky areas to hold things over through the winter. At this same time, my fiance unexpectedly lost a parent and Jon (one of the technicians) was kind enough to still do the work in my absence while being 100% respectful of the situation. They kept me fully at ease and updated during a personality turbulent time. Along with the fair pricing, this kind of professionalism is why I chose Empire. As for the roof replacement, not only was it done at a very competitive price, but the entire crew was extremely efficient in that they completed the whole job in two days! On top of that, they cleaned up the job so well that you would have never even known they were here. At times it was I did not always hear back right away, which was understandable as many home contractors have had a slew of unpredictable factors to deal with this year, including weather. Regardless, Roman would always get back to us and apologize for any delay. All of that said, Empire will be my go-to in the future!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
653
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Natural Slate Roofing - Install or Replace

Serving Butler, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew was very professional and did the work quickly. Nolan did a great job explaining the process to us and made us feel very comfortable in navigating the roof replacement. We had a lot of fun with him and the roof was installed quickly and in a timely fashion."
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Attic Insulation
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Attic Insulation

+77

Response time6 hrs
1112 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Ray Foster's Home Improvements
New to Angi
Natural Slate Roofing - Install or Replace

Serving Butler, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Credit card accepted

In Business Since 1998\nWe pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Western PA Slate Roofing
4.9(
61
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Natural Slate Roofing - Install or Replace

Serving Butler, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Western Pa. slate arrived and offered to assist, on the spot, with my problem. This was enormously helpful, as the roof had been leaking and more bad weather is forecast, and winter is around the corner. I was very pleased with this, and would be quite comfortable hiring them for a larger job. I would give them an A+, if possible!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ROBERT DELL'AQUILA PLASTERING
4.9(
273
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Natural Slate Roofing - Install or Replace

Serving Butler, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

"He is doing a good job. I like the end protect. I have a poorly built house and he is making it look very nice. In my family he installed wall boards over paneling and plastered it. The whole family room is plastered now. He is a third generation plasterer. He has been working in plastering since he was a child. He has an assistant that works with him and he is good at what he does."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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ALWAYS PERFECT CONTRACTING INC
4.8(
289
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Natural Slate Roofing - Install or Replace

Serving Butler, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very well. Always Perfect Contracting was very professional, they gave an accurate bid on the work and accurate estimate of the time needed. They did an excellent job and the new roof looks terrific and have new, well installed gutters is excellent."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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JM Roofing
4.4(
19
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Natural Slate Roofing - Install or Replace

Serving Butler, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JM Roofing is excellent on May 20th Jorge who is one of the owners and one of his workers came just before 11 a.m. they got everything set up and all of roofing materials equipment hand tools for the job they set up quickly and when right to work and never stopped working until the job was completed the job was done within 5 hours and the roof over the kitchen was efficiently and expertly installed they did a beautiful job and cleaned up thoroughly before leaving even making sure that there were no roofing nails or metal of any kind left behind my wife and I were so happy with it that we asked them to come back to replace the main roof of our house on the 27th of May the dumpster service that they hired arrived just before 8 a.m. and Jorge and his crew of workers all arrived 10 minutes later and just as on the 20th of May as they did 7 days earlier they quickly got completely set up and had all of the equipment and materials tools to complete the job they went to work at 8:30 a.m. and you continued working the entire day never stopping until the roof was completely installed except for an occasional drink of water they did a beautiful thorough complete job installing the roof I was amazed at the speed accuracy and efficiency but they all exhibited as they worked I am ecstatic and extremely pleased with the results they could not have done a better job my wife myself our friends and the entire family are very pleased with all of the work that they have done for us so much so that I have recommended their Roofing company to several friends and family I very highly recommend them to anyone who is in need of a roof replacement or repair they were absolutely incredible and just to let you know the roof on my house it's not a small roof with quite a pitch when JM Roofing arrived they had all of the safety equipment and everything necessary to do the job by the way they completed the job in less than 10 hours which to me is absolutely amazing I called them twice and on each job they did a fast efficient safe and an expert job and cleaned up thoroughly each time before they left and I will absolutely use them again and I highly recommend them very highly"
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for ULTIMATE CUSTOM PAINTING, LLC
ULTIMATE CUSTOM PAINTING, LLC
4.4(
335
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Natural Slate Roofing - Install or Replace

Serving Butler, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our house was built in 1941. It is a two-story red brick house that was coated in at least eight layers of white lead-based paint.  At the time that we bought the house, it was in a state of disrepair. The paint was peeling off in places.  The woodwork was falling apart. The wood on our screened porch needed to be replaced and the porch needed to be rescreened.  The entire house and a detached structure/shed either needed to be painted or to have the paint removed from the bricks and the woodwork and trim repainted.  
My husband and I were torn between repainting the entire house or stripping the brick and repainting only the trim and woodwork.  We knew that if we striped the brick, we wanted to have a very specific strip and peel product used on the house.  We did not want to have the house sandblasted.  
We solicited bids on both projects from at least three different companies. Ultimate Custom Painting's bids on both projects (repainting the entire house or striping the brick and repainting just the trim and woodwork) were higher than all of the other companies.  In spite of this fact, we decided to hire Ultimate Custom Painting to remove all of the paint from the brick using a peel and strip method, repaint all of the trim and woodwork, and paint and rescreen the porch.  The striping and painting was also done to a detached shed.  Our decision was based on a few factors.  First, after talking to Rick, I felt that he most clearly understood the project and the result that we were looking for.  Additionally, Rick also seem to be the only painter who had extensive experience using this particular peel and strip product on a project of this size and scope.  Finally,  we liked the fact that Ultimate Custom Painting is EPA-certified to deal with lead-based paint.  We decided that the extra expense was more than justified by the expertise and the quality of the work that we anticipated receiving from Ultimate Custom Painting.  We were not disappointed.
Ultimate Custom Painting's crew spent 3 to 4 weeks working on the exterior of our house. The project involved applying the peel and strip product to all of the brick, letting it sit for 24 hours, and then removing the product and the underlying paint. Once the brick was done, the trim was replaced or repaired  as needed and then painted.  Finally, the screened porch needed to be repaired, painted, and rescreened.  
All striping and painting was completed beautifully.  The house looks amazing.  The crew took great pains to ensure that the application was even and consistent across the entire house. The woodwork was done beautifully.  Old shutters that had numerous layers of paint on them were each individually stripped, primed and repainted. They look like new.  The woodwork that needed to be repaired or replaced was done and then it was primed and painted.  Overall, the house looks amazing and we are constantly receiving compliments from neighbors and from people passing through the neighborhood.
The crew that worked on our house was great.  The communication was fantastic.  They never made any assumptions about what I might or might not want. Anytime a decision had to be made I was consulted.  I always knew when they were going to be working and what they would be doing.  
My only negative experience with the entire project involved the carpentry work on the screened porch.  The carpenter that was used on this project was not nearly as skilled as the painters.  The work on the porch was shabby compared to the 
work that Ultimate Custom Painting was doing on the rest of the house and compared to what other painting companies had told me that their carpenters would do.  For example, when the carpenter rescreened the porch he used nails that were too long and went through the walls of the porch.  His solution to this was to cut off all the nails on the inside of the porch and leave sharp metal edges over the entire interior of the porch.  When the painting crew discovered this, they did everything possible to remedy the situation including filling the holes with caulking and repainting places that were showing through.  Additionally, small pieces of decorative woodwork that should have been repaired and replaced on the porch were left off altogether.  Finally, I had a wood picnic table on the porch that was used as a work surface during the project.  This didn't bother me until the house was finished and everyone had left.  I then discovered more than six 2-inch wood screws that had been screwed down into the top of my table.  While my picnic table is not aesthetically the most beautiful table out there, it held great sentimental value to me.  I was upset to see that anything had been screwed into it without my being notified ahead of time.  More importantly, the screws had been left there for me to remove.
While I would never hesitate to use Ultimate Custom Painting again and I recommend them to to anyone who asks for a painting company, in the future I will request that a different carpenter be used or hire my own carpenter for the woodwork repairs.  Overall though, I cannot speak highly enough of this company and the work that they did.  This was an incredibly difficult project with many unknowns at the outset.  The crew handled it beautifully and my husband and I now have a exterior of our house that we love every time we enter the driveway."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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FAQs for natural slate roofing installation and replacement projects in Butler, PA

A slate roof features thin tiles of natural stone installed over a solid deck and underlayment. Formed under intense heat and pressure, slate is exceptionally durable and delivers a distinctive, high-end look. Because the material weighs far more than asphalt, most homes need added structural support before installation. 

While upfront costs are higher and routine inspections are a must, many homeowners choose slate for its unmatched longevity and curb appeal.

Slate stands out for its 50- to 200-year life span, low maintenance, and classic aesthetic. It’s fire-resistant, energy-efficient, and often boosts resale value. 

On the flip side, slate runs far more per square foot than asphalt, weighs up to four times as much, and demands a contractor who specializes in the material. Tiles can crack on impact, and repairs cost more because the work is slow and precise. If your budget and structure can handle it, slate delivers top-tier performance for generations.

Natural and synthetic slate aim for a premium, stone-like appearance, whereas asphalt focuses on affordability. Real slate runs $10 to $30 per square foot installed and lasts up to 200 years; synthetic slate costs $10 to $15 and tops out at 50 to 100 years. 

Standard asphalt averages $3 to $8 per square foot and needs replacement every 20 to 30 years. If you want the slate look without the full price tag—or extra roof weight—synthetic is a solid middle ground.

With routine inspections and prompt repairs, a natural slate roof can last well beyond 100 years; some hard-slate installations reach the 200-year mark. Soft slate falls in the 50- to 125-year range, and synthetic products last 50 to 100 years. 

Remember, flashing, fasteners, and the underlying structure may need attention sooner than the stone itself. Severe hail or fallen limbs can also shorten life span, so schedule periodic checkups with a slate-qualified roofer.

If you plan to stay in your home long term—or want a standout selling point—slate delivers strong value. Although installation costs are high, owners often recoup 60% to 70% at resale and enjoy lower replacement cycles than asphalt. The stone’s durability, energy efficiency, and timeless curb appeal also appeal to eco-conscious buyers because fewer roofs end up in landfills. Just be sure your framing can handle the weight and that you budget for occasional specialty repairs.

Skip the DIY climb if you have a slate roof. Slate may be tough against the weather, but a single misplaced step can crack a tile and create a leak path. The surface also turns slick when wet, upping the risk of injury. Professional crews use staging and hook ladders that spread weight across multiple slates, protecting both the roof and the worker. To inspect or repair slate, call a roofer who specializes in the material.

The Butler, PA homeowners’ guide to natural slate roofing installations and replacements

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