Care Free Homes specializes in roofing, siding, windows, and other construction services. We are an award-winning home improvement and construction company that services residential homes, condos, and small to mid-size commercial properties. Since 1978 we have served thousands of homeowners in Cape Cod, Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We have been an A+ rated, accredited member of the Better Business Bureau for over 30 years and carry an extensive list of industry credentials and awards. We ask for no payments until your project is complete and have financing options for qualified homeowners. Find additional customer reviews by exploring Care Free Homes, Inc. on Google, Facebook, and Houzz. You may also connect with Care Free Homes, Inc. on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and Houzz!
"We had a few windows replaced from storm damage. Eddie’s crew, Kevin, Joe, and Andrew thoroughly explained the process and were always courteous and professional from start to finish. They did a great job and cleaned up well upon completion."
Kevin C on April 2025
Care Free Homes specializes in roofing, siding, windows, and other construction services. We are an award-winning home improvement and construction company that services residential homes, condos, and small to mid-size commercial properties. Since 1978 we have served thousands of homeowners in Cape Cod, Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We have been an A+ rated, accredited member of the Better Business Bureau for over 30 years and carry an extensive list of industry credentials and awards. We ask for no payments until your project is complete and have financing options for qualified homeowners. Find additional customer reviews by exploring Care Free Homes, Inc. on Google, Facebook, and Houzz. You may also connect with Care Free Homes, Inc. on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and Houzz!
"We had a few windows replaced from storm damage. Eddie’s crew, Kevin, Joe, and Andrew thoroughly explained the process and were always courteous and professional from start to finish. They did a great job and cleaned up well upon completion."
Kevin C on April 2025
We are a family owned and run Roofing, Gutter, Siding and Carpentry business with many years of experience behind us. We guarantee that you will be completely satisfied with the work provided. Being a small business allows us to be more personable with each and every customer. Here at B & R Home Improvement we provide Free Estimates for your convenience. Your business is very important to us! We are fully licensed & insured. Our insurance is held through Loiselle Insurance. We are fully covered for residential roofing and a copy of our insurance can be sent to you at any time. Please call to schedule.
"they found the cause and were forthright in telling me that my roof was fine."
john h on May 2020
We are a family owned and run Roofing, Gutter, Siding and Carpentry business with many years of experience behind us. We guarantee that you will be completely satisfied with the work provided. Being a small business allows us to be more personable with each and every customer. Here at B & R Home Improvement we provide Free Estimates for your convenience. Your business is very important to us! We are fully licensed & insured. Our insurance is held through Loiselle Insurance. We are fully covered for residential roofing and a copy of our insurance can be sent to you at any time. Please call to schedule.
"they found the cause and were forthright in telling me that my roof was fine."
john h on May 2020
Most people stress over home improvements. We make it easy and affordable. The exterior home experts at Couto Construction have been beautifying homes across Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and Rhode Island for more than 30 years. We've helped thousands of homeowners, and we're here for you.
Most people stress over home improvements. We make it easy and affordable. The exterior home experts at Couto Construction have been beautifying homes across Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and Rhode Island for more than 30 years. We've helped thousands of homeowners, and we're here for you.
Fourteen-time winners of the Angie's List Super Service Award (2009-2023), Marshall Building & Remodeling is a local, family-run roofing, siding, and window company providing superior service and products to RI and MA homeowners since 1983. See for yourself what sets us apart from the rest. Call today for a free estimate 401-438-1499 or visit marshallbr.com.
"Marshall did a wonderful Job. House looks perfect’"
Mary M on October 2023
Fourteen-time winners of the Angie's List Super Service Award (2009-2023), Marshall Building & Remodeling is a local, family-run roofing, siding, and window company providing superior service and products to RI and MA homeowners since 1983. See for yourself what sets us apart from the rest. Call today for a free estimate 401-438-1499 or visit marshallbr.com.
"Marshall did a wonderful Job. House looks perfect’"
Mary M on October 2023
Trusted for over two decades, Watertight Pro Roofing and Skylights specializes in commercial and residential roofing as well as skylight installation in the Framingham, Massachusetts area. With their focus on exceptional craftsmanship, customer satisfaction, and competitive pricing, they've built a solid reputation for providing superior roofing services. Contact Watertight Pro Roofing and Skylights for your next project, whether it's a small repair or a comprehensive installation, and experience the difference with a team dedicated to making your roofing project a success.
"Manny is the BEST! Did a great job, pulls all permits, very punctual, great communication, very polite, answers any questions and calls, cleaned up during and after job was completed, his crew is great too. Thank you Manny! I highly recommend Watertight pro to everyone and anyone at anytime."
Jane O on March 2025
Trusted for over two decades, Watertight Pro Roofing and Skylights specializes in commercial and residential roofing as well as skylight installation in the Framingham, Massachusetts area. With their focus on exceptional craftsmanship, customer satisfaction, and competitive pricing, they've built a solid reputation for providing superior roofing services. Contact Watertight Pro Roofing and Skylights for your next project, whether it's a small repair or a comprehensive installation, and experience the difference with a team dedicated to making your roofing project a success.
"Manny is the BEST! Did a great job, pulls all permits, very punctual, great communication, very polite, answers any questions and calls, cleaned up during and after job was completed, his crew is great too. Thank you Manny! I highly recommend Watertight pro to everyone and anyone at anytime."
Jane O on March 2025
IGA General Construction is locally owned and operated. We are doing all roofing types, Siding, Windows, Trim. We offer the expertise to handle your complete roofing and restoration project from the beginning to the end. We strive to see the project from the customers point of view. Excellent project management skills. certified contractor, excellent craftsmanship.
"Very pleased with the finished project. Highly recommend ."
Ro S on July 2024
IGA General Construction is locally owned and operated. We are doing all roofing types, Siding, Windows, Trim. We offer the expertise to handle your complete roofing and restoration project from the beginning to the end. We strive to see the project from the customers point of view. Excellent project management skills. certified contractor, excellent craftsmanship.
"Very pleased with the finished project. Highly recommend ."
Ro S on July 2024
With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Ayden was very kind and insightful. I was happy to meet an incredible worker like that from Long Home."
Alayna L on April 2025
With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Ayden was very kind and insightful. I was happy to meet an incredible worker like that from Long Home."
Alayna L on April 2025
As the nation’s largest full-service exterior home remodeler, we are backed by over 1,000+ Angi Super Service awards and more than one million happy customers. Why? Because we treat each job as an audition. An opportunity to prove ourselves to you. And the results speak for themselves. So make your home all it was meant to be with our unrivaled exterior services. Contact us today for a free, no obligation estimate on replacement windows, roofing, siding, doors, or attic insulation.
"One of the worst companies I have EVER dealt with in my life. Nothing but runaround, lies, and lack of accountability. They will tell you something over the phone, then when you follow-up, they will magically lose all records of prior conversations. I was told replacement windows would be ordered in June 2024 - never ordered. In January, ordered correctly with 4-6 week expedited delivery time quoted. Now in Feb, was told the windows would not be ready until end of March (total of nearly 11 weeks since order). Magically, they have no record of quoting me 4-6 weeks, though I have email records saying otherwise. Just a miserable company to do business with, would never recommend to any homeowner."
Shankha M on February 2025
As the nation’s largest full-service exterior home remodeler, we are backed by over 1,000+ Angi Super Service awards and more than one million happy customers. Why? Because we treat each job as an audition. An opportunity to prove ourselves to you. And the results speak for themselves. So make your home all it was meant to be with our unrivaled exterior services. Contact us today for a free, no obligation estimate on replacement windows, roofing, siding, doors, or attic insulation.
"One of the worst companies I have EVER dealt with in my life. Nothing but runaround, lies, and lack of accountability. They will tell you something over the phone, then when you follow-up, they will magically lose all records of prior conversations. I was told replacement windows would be ordered in June 2024 - never ordered. In January, ordered correctly with 4-6 week expedited delivery time quoted. Now in Feb, was told the windows would not be ready until end of March (total of nearly 11 weeks since order). Magically, they have no record of quoting me 4-6 weeks, though I have email records saying otherwise. Just a miserable company to do business with, would never recommend to any homeowner."
Shankha M on February 2025
A little about Skyway Exteriors I have been heavily involved in the construction trades since I was sixteen years old. During that time I have installed thousands of replacement roofing projects. I owe much of my success to all of the quality tradesmen, coaches, teachers and family members that have helped me over the years. I work hand in hand with my crews. When it comes to protecting your home from Southeastern Massachusetts, you can trust we have the expertise. Our strategically sized operation enables us to give you the personal relationship you deserve and the quality workmanship that you require. Skyway Exteriors, specializes in residential roofing. From our initial visit we will always give you an honest opinion at what condition your roof is in. We can identify whether you are a candidate for replacement roofing or a roofing repair service. We will always recommend a solution that fits your needs and budget. In our experience we typically see roofs failing because of inferior products, poor workmanship and ventilation issues. Most residential roofs are replaced, or at least repaired, every ten years. By carefully choosing your residential roofing material, as well as choosing a professional roofing contractor, you can help reduce the cost of replacement or push it far into the future.
"Tony is a great guy - friendly and a good communicator - answers the phone and responds to messages. The repair was quickly implemented at a fair price."
Bryan A on December 2023
A little about Skyway Exteriors I have been heavily involved in the construction trades since I was sixteen years old. During that time I have installed thousands of replacement roofing projects. I owe much of my success to all of the quality tradesmen, coaches, teachers and family members that have helped me over the years. I work hand in hand with my crews. When it comes to protecting your home from Southeastern Massachusetts, you can trust we have the expertise. Our strategically sized operation enables us to give you the personal relationship you deserve and the quality workmanship that you require. Skyway Exteriors, specializes in residential roofing. From our initial visit we will always give you an honest opinion at what condition your roof is in. We can identify whether you are a candidate for replacement roofing or a roofing repair service. We will always recommend a solution that fits your needs and budget. In our experience we typically see roofs failing because of inferior products, poor workmanship and ventilation issues. Most residential roofs are replaced, or at least repaired, every ten years. By carefully choosing your residential roofing material, as well as choosing a professional roofing contractor, you can help reduce the cost of replacement or push it far into the future.
"Tony is a great guy - friendly and a good communicator - answers the phone and responds to messages. The repair was quickly implemented at a fair price."
Bryan A on December 2023
Our highly trained & experienced roofers offer expert advice on Your roofing systems, with a step-by-step process through the entire project. Our reputation for quality, honesty & professional service, makes us the easy choice for all your roofing needs. Fully Licensed & Insured / Free Consultation & Responsive Service / 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Detailed Outlined Estimate with each consultation. Financing available for as low as $99 a month. No Money Down Until Start Of Project. All construction Crew members are factory certified and Trained quarterly by our Manufacturer. GAF Master Elite President’s Club National Award Winner.
"We chose Golden Group Construction because they replaced our neighbor's roof a few months earlier so I had watched them work and watched the clean-up. Our large skylight was damaged and began leaking after Tropical Storm Elsa in July, and we had a battle with our insurance company which delayed hiring a roofing contractor. We asked 3 roofing contractors for proposals. Xavier was terrific; he paid close attention to the particular problems of our very old house (1899), he recommended the new Velux solar skylight and explained the tax rebate, the proposal was correct. We asked him about replacing some leaking gutters and rotted facia boards, he added that quickly. We had to wait a while for the new skylight to come in, it was delayed because of COVID. And then they scheduled us quickly. The crew showed up on time, they worked very hard and did excellent work. The quality of the workmanship was excellent. Xavier thought our roof had 2 layers of asphalt shingles. Once they started tearing off the old roof they discovered 3 layers! That wasn't a problem, no upcharge. Xavier was able to schedule the gutter fabricator come a few days in advance to drop off the gutters so I could paint them on the ground (our trim is not white) before installation, which saved us hiring a house painter just for that. They did a great job cleaning up, which is unusual for a roof replacement (I had a very bad experience with a previous house I owned). They were so careful, there was no damage at all to the exterior of our house or our landscaping. They provided us with very detailed written instructions to prepare our house in advance. That was very helpful. We used their 18 month no-interest financing, which was really important because we were not planning ahead to replace the roof and we could apply for their financing and get approval very quickly. Much more quickly than if we'd applied for a home equity line of credit (that would have taken 6 weeks). I highly recommend them."
Lisa S on October 2021
Our highly trained & experienced roofers offer expert advice on Your roofing systems, with a step-by-step process through the entire project. Our reputation for quality, honesty & professional service, makes us the easy choice for all your roofing needs. Fully Licensed & Insured / Free Consultation & Responsive Service / 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Detailed Outlined Estimate with each consultation. Financing available for as low as $99 a month. No Money Down Until Start Of Project. All construction Crew members are factory certified and Trained quarterly by our Manufacturer. GAF Master Elite President’s Club National Award Winner.
"We chose Golden Group Construction because they replaced our neighbor's roof a few months earlier so I had watched them work and watched the clean-up. Our large skylight was damaged and began leaking after Tropical Storm Elsa in July, and we had a battle with our insurance company which delayed hiring a roofing contractor. We asked 3 roofing contractors for proposals. Xavier was terrific; he paid close attention to the particular problems of our very old house (1899), he recommended the new Velux solar skylight and explained the tax rebate, the proposal was correct. We asked him about replacing some leaking gutters and rotted facia boards, he added that quickly. We had to wait a while for the new skylight to come in, it was delayed because of COVID. And then they scheduled us quickly. The crew showed up on time, they worked very hard and did excellent work. The quality of the workmanship was excellent. Xavier thought our roof had 2 layers of asphalt shingles. Once they started tearing off the old roof they discovered 3 layers! That wasn't a problem, no upcharge. Xavier was able to schedule the gutter fabricator come a few days in advance to drop off the gutters so I could paint them on the ground (our trim is not white) before installation, which saved us hiring a house painter just for that. They did a great job cleaning up, which is unusual for a roof replacement (I had a very bad experience with a previous house I owned). They were so careful, there was no damage at all to the exterior of our house or our landscaping. They provided us with very detailed written instructions to prepare our house in advance. That was very helpful. We used their 18 month no-interest financing, which was really important because we were not planning ahead to replace the roof and we could apply for their financing and get approval very quickly. Much more quickly than if we'd applied for a home equity line of credit (that would have taken 6 weeks). I highly recommend them."
Lisa S on October 2021
A slate roof is made of thin, even slices of natural slate stone laid over the roof frame and base layer. Slate is a hard, durable rock formed over millions of years from clay and volcanic ash under extreme pressure deep within the earth. Slate roofs are extremely heavy, even when the shingles are thin, so your roof will likely need reinforcement before your contractor can install the slate. These roofs offer a luxurious, high-end look and can last for decades, but they're costly to install and require regular maintenance.
Slate roofs offer several advantages over other roofing materials. Slate is easy to maintain, reliably lasts for decades, and is extremely durable. It offers a high-end natural look that's energy-efficient and provides a good return on investment. However, a slate roof is considerably more expensive than many other options. It's extremely heavy, may require structural reinforcement, and is complicated to install. Although it is strong, the tiles can crack with impact damage.
Real slate comes from natural stone. Synthetic slate comes from various sources made to look like slate. For either hard or soft natural stone, expect to pay $10 to $30 per square foot, each of which will last 50 to 200 years. If you choose synthetic slate, budget $10 to $15 per square foot. These options will last 20 to 50 years.
Slate roofs last for decades when properly maintained, with natural slate enduring from 50 to 200 years. Hard slate lasts 100 to 200 years, soft slate lasts 50 to 125 years, and synthetic slate lasts 50 to 100 years. The support structure and fixings often require replacement before the slate tiles themselves. Extreme weather, such as tornadoes and hail, reduces the overall lifespan of the roof.
Slate roofs are a valuable investment that boost property appeal and resale value. You receive an ROI of 60% to 70% when installing a slate roof. This roofing material is environmentally responsible because it is natural and lasts up to 200 years, keeping replacement waste to a minimum. In contrast, asphalt roofs expire after 20 to 30 years, which leads to increased waste in landfills.
Walking on your slate roof is not safe and you should avoid it. Don't tread on a slate roof because doing so risks damaging the tiles and risking your safety. Slate roofs are delicate despite their durability, and the weight of a person can crack the slate or cause unexpected slips due to a slick surface when wet. Professional roofing crews utilize specialized equipment to access and work on the roof without putting pressure on individual tiles.