At Tip Top Roofing Company, Slate Roofers and Metal Craftmen we have been in business since 1975 and we are known as one of the premier Slate roofing companies in Massachusetts. We take pride in quality craftsmanship and excellent customer satisfaction. Call to schedule your appointment today!
"Don is the real deal - a skilled courteous professional who knows his craft and is good at it. I own an almost 100 year house with a slate roof and copper gutters and downspouts. After recent storms caused one of our downspouts to fail, I found Don and Tip Top Roofing through this web site. He quickly and skillfully did what needed to be done. From this day forward, he is my go-to for long term maintenance and improvement of the unique and durable roof and metalwork that keeps us dry."
Michael C on March 2017
At Tip Top Roofing Company, Slate Roofers and Metal Craftmen we have been in business since 1975 and we are known as one of the premier Slate roofing companies in Massachusetts. We take pride in quality craftsmanship and excellent customer satisfaction. Call to schedule your appointment today!
"Don is the real deal - a skilled courteous professional who knows his craft and is good at it. I own an almost 100 year house with a slate roof and copper gutters and downspouts. After recent storms caused one of our downspouts to fail, I found Don and Tip Top Roofing through this web site. He quickly and skillfully did what needed to be done. From this day forward, he is my go-to for long term maintenance and improvement of the unique and durable roof and metalwork that keeps us dry."
Michael C on March 2017
IGA General Construction Corp is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"professional and very quick!"
Alex G on April 2022
IGA General Construction Corp is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"professional and very quick!"
Alex G on April 2022
Since 2000, FRS Roofing + Gutters has served homes and businesses across the greater Massachusetts area specializing in roof and gutter repair and installation. We are locally owned and fully insured, covered by workers compensation and general liability. We provide next-day estimating and we call our customers the day before we meet and explain all the steps being performed, as well as answer any questions the homeowner may have. No job is too big or too small. We offer guarantees on workmanship, our job sites are clean, and we make sure that every one of our customers is fully satisfied before we leave the site.
"FRS Roofing won the bid to fix the main slate roof and the 4 rubber porch roofs on my home. Chris from FRS provided the winning estimate after taking a meticulous inspection of the roofs which included identifying the number of slates needed to restore the main roof. He also explained why the rubber roofs installed by a local contractor 20 years ago had prematurely failed. The FRS work crews assigned to our project were all skilled and knowledgeable of their craft. Every crew member possessed a good demeanor and showed respect for our property. Once started, the job was completed without delay as can sometimes occur when a crew is pulled to work on another project. An unforeseen delay did occur when the chimney was being re-flashed. During the bidding process, all visible sides of the chimney appeared to be in fair shape. Once the crew could see the far side of the chimney, they discovered it was completely devoid of mortar. I was shown a photo of this miracle house of cards and immediately authorized a complete rebuild of the chimney which FRS performed at a reasonable additional cost. There were no surprises with the rubber roofs. The original fiber board underlayment which was disintegrating from water damage was replaced with a new material that is impervious to water. Also, the proper rubber was used on the edge strip to prevent it from peeling off as had happened on the old rubber roof. Overall, I am more than satisfied with the job and would not hesitate to use FRS roofing again for any property new or old!"
Robert D on December 2024
Since 2000, FRS Roofing + Gutters has served homes and businesses across the greater Massachusetts area specializing in roof and gutter repair and installation. We are locally owned and fully insured, covered by workers compensation and general liability. We provide next-day estimating and we call our customers the day before we meet and explain all the steps being performed, as well as answer any questions the homeowner may have. No job is too big or too small. We offer guarantees on workmanship, our job sites are clean, and we make sure that every one of our customers is fully satisfied before we leave the site.
"FRS Roofing won the bid to fix the main slate roof and the 4 rubber porch roofs on my home. Chris from FRS provided the winning estimate after taking a meticulous inspection of the roofs which included identifying the number of slates needed to restore the main roof. He also explained why the rubber roofs installed by a local contractor 20 years ago had prematurely failed. The FRS work crews assigned to our project were all skilled and knowledgeable of their craft. Every crew member possessed a good demeanor and showed respect for our property. Once started, the job was completed without delay as can sometimes occur when a crew is pulled to work on another project. An unforeseen delay did occur when the chimney was being re-flashed. During the bidding process, all visible sides of the chimney appeared to be in fair shape. Once the crew could see the far side of the chimney, they discovered it was completely devoid of mortar. I was shown a photo of this miracle house of cards and immediately authorized a complete rebuild of the chimney which FRS performed at a reasonable additional cost. There were no surprises with the rubber roofs. The original fiber board underlayment which was disintegrating from water damage was replaced with a new material that is impervious to water. Also, the proper rubber was used on the edge strip to prevent it from peeling off as had happened on the old rubber roof. Overall, I am more than satisfied with the job and would not hesitate to use FRS roofing again for any property new or old!"
Robert D on December 2024
Our Mission at Mighty Dog Roofing is to be an industry changer, leading the industry with integrity, finding innovative ways to exceed the expectations of our clients and the communities we serve, and providing a customized experience each and every time we care for their home. Mighty Dog Roofing is endorsed by the nations top manufacturers and distributors, offering our customers the best and most innovative products and services in the industry. Our relationships with these partners allow us to give you the best warranties, backed by our Watchdog Maintenance Program to take care of your home not just today, but for the life of your roof. Each project we finish is paw stamped with our seal of commitment to the expectations we set at the beginning of our relationship.
"Mighty Dog Roofing did a great job fixing the rake and installing gutters on my house. Work was done in a day, work crew was neat and efficient. "
Karen O on February 2025
Our Mission at Mighty Dog Roofing is to be an industry changer, leading the industry with integrity, finding innovative ways to exceed the expectations of our clients and the communities we serve, and providing a customized experience each and every time we care for their home. Mighty Dog Roofing is endorsed by the nations top manufacturers and distributors, offering our customers the best and most innovative products and services in the industry. Our relationships with these partners allow us to give you the best warranties, backed by our Watchdog Maintenance Program to take care of your home not just today, but for the life of your roof. Each project we finish is paw stamped with our seal of commitment to the expectations we set at the beginning of our relationship.
"Mighty Dog Roofing did a great job fixing the rake and installing gutters on my house. Work was done in a day, work crew was neat and efficient. "
Karen O on February 2025
We have over 40 years of experience in the business. Here at C Smith & Sons, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Best quality work."
Glenn T on May 2025
We have over 40 years of experience in the business. Here at C Smith & Sons, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Best quality work."
Glenn T on May 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Very professional. Does fantastic work and always on time and easy to get a hold of."
james p on April 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Very professional. Does fantastic work and always on time and easy to get a hold of."
james p on April 2025
Looking for siding companies near me, windows and doors, or even roofing services? Plum ProExteriors has you covered from ground to roof! Our professional team has been providing certified exterior services for over a decade. Let us share our expertise with you! Exceptional standards, fantastic customer service and excellent value for money. That?s what we offer at Plum ProExteriors, your local siding and roofing team. https://plumproexteriors.com
Looking for siding companies near me, windows and doors, or even roofing services? Plum ProExteriors has you covered from ground to roof! Our professional team has been providing certified exterior services for over a decade. Let us share our expertise with you! Exceptional standards, fantastic customer service and excellent value for money. That?s what we offer at Plum ProExteriors, your local siding and roofing team. https://plumproexteriors.com
Our specialties include residential exterior siding, roofing installation and repair, window and door installation, exterior deck builds, patios, and masonry. We also do additions and and interior remodeling. The owners, Jared Spicer and Greg Bailey, along with the entire team, thank you for considering Absolute Construction Group LLC for your home improvement needs. We are a locally owned and operated company and have been serving Boston and the surrounding area for many years. As a local business, we value each of our customers and pride ourselves on providing the best customer experience from start to finish.
"Great company! Had a great project experience with Absolute. Mike was very responsive and made himself available every step of the way. We’re very happy we chose to work with him."
Dan P on June 2023
Our specialties include residential exterior siding, roofing installation and repair, window and door installation, exterior deck builds, patios, and masonry. We also do additions and and interior remodeling. The owners, Jared Spicer and Greg Bailey, along with the entire team, thank you for considering Absolute Construction Group LLC for your home improvement needs. We are a locally owned and operated company and have been serving Boston and the surrounding area for many years. As a local business, we value each of our customers and pride ourselves on providing the best customer experience from start to finish.
"Great company! Had a great project experience with Absolute. Mike was very responsive and made himself available every step of the way. We’re very happy we chose to work with him."
Dan P on June 2023
Hello! I’m Eric and I have the great pleasure of running the day to day operations of my family business! Please call today to schedule an estimate at (617) 960-7692 A little about myself, I was taught everything I know by my Grandfather and my Father who are both amazing craftsman. I have been working to emulate their skill for the last 15 years! The work we do is truly a monument to their legacy, so you can be assured it’s top notch. We aim to treat every client like a neighbor (one we really like). So please, give us the opportunity to prove that honestly and reliably are still staples of success!
"Cornerstone did an excellent job on my roof. They were knowledgeable, communicative, and efficient throughout the entire process. I’m very pleased with the work they did and would definitely hire them again."
Jessie 🖤 L on February 2025
Hello! I’m Eric and I have the great pleasure of running the day to day operations of my family business! Please call today to schedule an estimate at (617) 960-7692 A little about myself, I was taught everything I know by my Grandfather and my Father who are both amazing craftsman. I have been working to emulate their skill for the last 15 years! The work we do is truly a monument to their legacy, so you can be assured it’s top notch. We aim to treat every client like a neighbor (one we really like). So please, give us the opportunity to prove that honestly and reliably are still staples of success!
"Cornerstone did an excellent job on my roof. They were knowledgeable, communicative, and efficient throughout the entire process. I’m very pleased with the work they did and would definitely hire them again."
Jessie 🖤 L on February 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
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
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.