Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Pittsburgh by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It’s time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!
"Excellent customer service"
Mark M on June 2025
Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Pittsburgh by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It’s time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!
"Excellent customer service"
Mark M on June 2025
Gotcha Covered Contracting is a veteran owned and operated company dedicated to customer satisfaction. We are currently focusing on Full Roofing and Siding Replacements. The company was founded on three main principles; communication, quality workmanship, and customer satisfaction. We commend our employees for staying up to date on all new residential and commercial roofing techniques and building codes. This helps us to guarantee the quality of our work, beyond industry standards. We also pride ourselves on prompt and timely completion of all projects. Our estimators are not only hired for their experience, but also for their integrity, professionalism, and the ability to help customers handle their insurance claims; bringing them the fairest claim possible. GCC has the personnel available to complete a broad spectrum of projects.
"Gotcha Covered did an excellent job completing our roof and gutter project. Our roof had been damaged by wind and hail, and Ian James helped us to navigate the entire process from filing the insurance claim to the completed project. Ian was informative, helpful, kind, and ensured that the job was completed in a timely manner. The project, manager, Danny, even came back after the job was done and tacked a piece of siding that was loose. It was no where near the roof and was not part of the original project. He just offered to fix it because it needed done. That is customer service! The job was completed in an efficient manner, and the clean up was excellent as well. They even worked extra hard to not damage our trees, shrubs, and many flowers!"
Lisa Z on August 2023
Gotcha Covered Contracting is a veteran owned and operated company dedicated to customer satisfaction. We are currently focusing on Full Roofing and Siding Replacements. The company was founded on three main principles; communication, quality workmanship, and customer satisfaction. We commend our employees for staying up to date on all new residential and commercial roofing techniques and building codes. This helps us to guarantee the quality of our work, beyond industry standards. We also pride ourselves on prompt and timely completion of all projects. Our estimators are not only hired for their experience, but also for their integrity, professionalism, and the ability to help customers handle their insurance claims; bringing them the fairest claim possible. GCC has the personnel available to complete a broad spectrum of projects.
"Gotcha Covered did an excellent job completing our roof and gutter project. Our roof had been damaged by wind and hail, and Ian James helped us to navigate the entire process from filing the insurance claim to the completed project. Ian was informative, helpful, kind, and ensured that the job was completed in a timely manner. The project, manager, Danny, even came back after the job was done and tacked a piece of siding that was loose. It was no where near the roof and was not part of the original project. He just offered to fix it because it needed done. That is customer service! The job was completed in an efficient manner, and the clean up was excellent as well. They even worked extra hard to not damage our trees, shrubs, and many flowers!"
Lisa Z on August 2023
Shell Restoration LLC specializes in roofing, siding, windows, gutters. We are proud to be one of the very few to achieve Owens Corning Platinum status. We cut no corners as your roof is the very most component of your home. We offer many financing options. We provide free estimates. If you have storm damage to your home, we will work with you and your insurance company to restore your roof, siding, gutters better than ever as if no damage ever occurred. We understand insurance company estimates, how to handle all the paperwork involved, the mortgage company, and the entire process. We streamline it and make it very simple!
"I worked with Sal Izzo on my roof project after having wind damage during the March storms. Sal was right out to inspect the damage and worked with me on getting my roof tarped and waterproof before additional damage could be done. The crew who came and replaced the roof were fast and experienced in their craft and completed the work in 1 day. When completed you could not tell they were even there other than the new roof that was installed. I would HIGHLY recommend working with Sal and Shell Restoration and plan on having them return to replace windows in my home."
jeff h on May 2023
Shell Restoration LLC specializes in roofing, siding, windows, gutters. We are proud to be one of the very few to achieve Owens Corning Platinum status. We cut no corners as your roof is the very most component of your home. We offer many financing options. We provide free estimates. If you have storm damage to your home, we will work with you and your insurance company to restore your roof, siding, gutters better than ever as if no damage ever occurred. We understand insurance company estimates, how to handle all the paperwork involved, the mortgage company, and the entire process. We streamline it and make it very simple!
"I worked with Sal Izzo on my roof project after having wind damage during the March storms. Sal was right out to inspect the damage and worked with me on getting my roof tarped and waterproof before additional damage could be done. The crew who came and replaced the roof were fast and experienced in their craft and completed the work in 1 day. When completed you could not tell they were even there other than the new roof that was installed. I would HIGHLY recommend working with Sal and Shell Restoration and plan on having them return to replace windows in my home."
jeff h on May 2023
Kris Oaks founded Oaks Roofing and Siding in 2003 with the goal of providing superior construction services to homeowners. For 20 years, our family-owned and operated construction company has helped hundreds of customers achieve the home improvements of their dreams.
Kris Oaks founded Oaks Roofing and Siding in 2003 with the goal of providing superior construction services to homeowners. For 20 years, our family-owned and operated construction company has helped hundreds of customers achieve the home improvements of their dreams.
Bauer Specialty provides insulation, roofing, and lifetime no-clog covered gutter systems. We specialize in open-cell, closed-cell, and cellulose insulations. Our philosophy about building insulation is different from many other companies. Since your home has its own unique set of circumstances, we don’t approach it with a “one-product-fits-all” attitude. We use quality insulation materials because their proven performance and air sealing quality lasts longer and saves you money year after year. We offer full-service roofing installations for asphalt, rubber, metal, and roof coatings for both residential and commercial properties. Our gutter division specializes in standard gutters (5" or 6"), half-round, copper, heated gutters, lifetime no-clog gutter covers, soffit, and fascia.
"great work"
joe H on February 2025
Bauer Specialty provides insulation, roofing, and lifetime no-clog covered gutter systems. We specialize in open-cell, closed-cell, and cellulose insulations. Our philosophy about building insulation is different from many other companies. Since your home has its own unique set of circumstances, we don’t approach it with a “one-product-fits-all” attitude. We use quality insulation materials because their proven performance and air sealing quality lasts longer and saves you money year after year. We offer full-service roofing installations for asphalt, rubber, metal, and roof coatings for both residential and commercial properties. Our gutter division specializes in standard gutters (5" or 6"), half-round, copper, heated gutters, lifetime no-clog gutter covers, soffit, and fascia.
"great work"
joe H on February 2025
Looking for top-notch roofing and remodeling services in Erie? Look no further than Tops Roofing & Remodeling Co. Our team specializes in roofing and exterior residential remodeling, delivering exceptional results every time. Contact us today for all your home improvement needs!
"GREAT. Tom was super about keeping me informed cleanup was great. The Crew head was super as was the crew. All were professional and hard working."
jim f on November 2022
Looking for top-notch roofing and remodeling services in Erie? Look no further than Tops Roofing & Remodeling Co. Our team specializes in roofing and exterior residential remodeling, delivering exceptional results every time. Contact us today for all your home improvement needs!
"GREAT. Tom was super about keeping me informed cleanup was great. The Crew head was super as was the crew. All were professional and hard working."
jim f on November 2022
In Business Since 1998 We 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!
In Business Since 1998 We 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!
Home Improvements of any kind
Home Improvements of any kind
We are a Commercial Roofing Company, that is small enough to to care yet large enough to serve. We pride ourselves on providing you with top quality products and workmanship at a fair price.
We are a Commercial Roofing Company, that is small enough to to care yet large enough to serve. We pride ourselves on providing you with top quality products and workmanship at a fair price.
We average 25 years of experience per employee. We provide affordable prices. Our attention to detail is what sets us apart. We don't leave the job until the customer is 100% satisfied. No job is too big or too small.
We average 25 years of experience per employee. We provide affordable prices. Our attention to detail is what sets us apart. We don't leave the job until the customer is 100% satisfied. No job is too big or too small.
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.