Welcome to Elite Exterior Services! We are the One Stop Shop for all of your home needs. From lawn care to roofing and everything in between, you can have anything you need done all with one trustworthy company. We do just about everything you need done so feel free to give us a call today for a free estimate.
"Great except for USAA insurance"
Raymond C on January 2025
Welcome to Elite Exterior Services! We are the One Stop Shop for all of your home needs. From lawn care to roofing and everything in between, you can have anything you need done all with one trustworthy company. We do just about everything you need done so feel free to give us a call today for a free estimate.
"Great except for USAA insurance"
Raymond C on January 2025
Rainstoppers Roofing offers all kinds of roofing services. We take pride in always taking care of our customers from start to finish, and after the project!
"The team at rainstoppers helped us with a roof replacement project. From initial communication to the end of the job, everything ran better than we expected. The team was courteous and answered questions with a focus on ensuring we were happy, not a hard sales pitch. 10/10 would recommend"
Chris D on November 2024
Rainstoppers Roofing offers all kinds of roofing services. We take pride in always taking care of our customers from start to finish, and after the project!
"The team at rainstoppers helped us with a roof replacement project. From initial communication to the end of the job, everything ran better than we expected. The team was courteous and answered questions with a focus on ensuring we were happy, not a hard sales pitch. 10/10 would recommend"
Chris D on November 2024
Creative Home Solutions is a fully insured professional General Contracting services company serving KY, OH & WV and surrounding areas. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction with a written warranty to back it up.
"we recently hired them to replace the roof on our house and build a roof over our back porch,they completed all of this in a timely manner and very professional,great quality work and attention to detail,they cleaned up our property thoroughly after the job was completed. i would highly recommend them and i would use them again Roger and Sherri Hoback 4/24/23"
roger h on April 2023
Creative Home Solutions is a fully insured professional General Contracting services company serving KY, OH & WV and surrounding areas. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction with a written warranty to back it up.
"we recently hired them to replace the roof on our house and build a roof over our back porch,they completed all of this in a timely manner and very professional,great quality work and attention to detail,they cleaned up our property thoroughly after the job was completed. i would highly recommend them and i would use them again Roger and Sherri Hoback 4/24/23"
roger h on April 2023
Need a NEW ROOF? We are ready to help! You will love the individual attention you will receive from our project manager, who is available to you from day 1 all the way through project completion. Our attention to detail will get you the roof replacement you need, with exceptional quality. Call now to schedule your estimate!
"The communication, speed of the completion of the work, quality of the work and the clean up of the job site were all excellent!"
jamie b on February 2025
Need a NEW ROOF? We are ready to help! You will love the individual attention you will receive from our project manager, who is available to you from day 1 all the way through project completion. Our attention to detail will get you the roof replacement you need, with exceptional quality. Call now to schedule your estimate!
"The communication, speed of the completion of the work, quality of the work and the clean up of the job site were all excellent!"
jamie b on February 2025
No job too big; no job too small. Just give us a call!! Specializing in handyman work! We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Extremely friendly professional hard working people ."
Stacy W on November 2024
No job too big; no job too small. Just give us a call!! Specializing in handyman work! We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Extremely friendly professional hard working people ."
Stacy W on November 2024
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED. FINANCING AVAILABLE.
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED. FINANCING AVAILABLE.
Payment accepted as cash or check
Payment accepted as cash or check
Richardson Contracting Wv are company that specializing in residential and commercial construction. Our customers are #1 priority through communication, efficiency, and transparency. Our employees are available to help with any of your construction needs from the footer to the roof. Contact us today for a free consultation about your next project.
Richardson Contracting Wv are company that specializing in residential and commercial construction. Our customers are #1 priority through communication, efficiency, and transparency. Our employees are available to help with any of your construction needs from the footer to the roof. Contact us today for a free consultation about your next project.
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.