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Home Genius Exteriors

8201 Corporate Drive, Suite G10
4.94(
354
)
Approved Pro

Home Genius Exteriors

8201 Corporate Drive, Suite G10
4.94(
354
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 local quotes requested

Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Maryland and Washington DC 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!

"Just imaging solution"

Jack S on April 2025

Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Maryland and Washington DC 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!

"Just imaging solution"

Jack S on April 2025


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Home Genius Exteriors

4198 Cox Road
4.89(
177
)
Approved Pro

Home Genius Exteriors

4198 Cox Road
4.89(
177
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
140 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Richmond 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!

"Very good experience! Every one is polite & explains all aspects of the job & instalation."

Ellen T on September 2025

Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Richmond 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!

"Very good experience! Every one is polite & explains all aspects of the job & instalation."

Ellen T on September 2025


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Liberty Home Remodeling, Inc.

14100 Sullyfield Circle, Suite 500
4.89(
46
)
Approved Pro

Liberty Home Remodeling, Inc.

14100 Sullyfield Circle, Suite 500
4.89(
46
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
71 local quotes requested

HOMEADVISOR VIP CONTRACTOR!!! A home is your best investment - protecting and preserving that investment is essential. That's where we come in. Liberty Home Remodeling specializes in all of your exterior home improvement needs. This includes roofing, siding, gutters, windows and doors. With our extensive training and certifications, you can be confident that you are choosing the most qualified contractor for the job. Our goal is to provide superior work at an honest value. Customer satisfaction is important to us.

"Rashid was great with getting us a quote. We’ve had tons of neighbors compliment us on how the roof looks, but also how fast and clean the crew worked. "

Matt H on June 2025

HOMEADVISOR VIP CONTRACTOR!!! A home is your best investment - protecting and preserving that investment is essential. That's where we come in. Liberty Home Remodeling specializes in all of your exterior home improvement needs. This includes roofing, siding, gutters, windows and doors. With our extensive training and certifications, you can be confident that you are choosing the most qualified contractor for the job. Our goal is to provide superior work at an honest value. Customer satisfaction is important to us.

"Rashid was great with getting us a quote. We’ve had tons of neighbors compliment us on how the roof looks, but also how fast and clean the crew worked. "

Matt H on June 2025


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Home Genius Exteriors

4198 Cox Road
4.92(
12
)
Approved Pro

Home Genius Exteriors

4198 Cox Road
4.92(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
1662 local quotes requested

Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Richmond 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!

"I am very satisfied on the final result of my new roof! Austin was very thorough with me while I decided on a new roof and Darryl was very pleasant to work with and he communicated very efficiently with me throughout the process. The crew worked very efficiently and did a wonderful job. I even had some of my neighbors ask me who did my roof. I am very pleased with home genius exteriors"

Jean G on September 2025

Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Richmond 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!

"I am very satisfied on the final result of my new roof! Austin was very thorough with me while I decided on a new roof and Darryl was very pleasant to work with and he communicated very efficiently with me throughout the process. The crew worked very efficiently and did a wonderful job. I even had some of my neighbors ask me who did my roof. I am very pleased with home genius exteriors"

Jean G on September 2025


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SlopePro

4305 Sarellen Rd
5.00(
15
)
Approved Pro

SlopePro

4305 Sarellen Rd
5.00(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
675 local quotes requested

SlopePro is not your ordinary roofing company. Founded by third generation roofers, we deliver to you a detailed line by line scope of work with an estimated price. Our skilled roofers can quickly execute your job. We then take the worry out of wondering if the job was done right by re-inspecting the job and giving you the peace of mind that comes with a comprehensive warranty. SlopePro is the ONLY roofing company you will ever need again.

"After a section of our flashing had broken loose as the result of very high winds, and about half that section ultimately then ending-up actually breaking all of the way off, we reached-out to others whom we know to be highly experienced, reliable, and well-respected professional resources for a recommendation, from which SlopePro Roofing came back immediately, and without hesitation. As this occurred over the weekend, on Sunday… I called and left a message with SlopePro. Very first-thing the following morning, Monday, SlopePro was on my phone in response to my voicemail from late the previous day and, to my relief, was very surprisingly able to schedule Justin to come to our home mid-day of that very same day to evaluate the damage and provide a quote. The next two actions that resulted are very much the driving forces behind our being not only willing, but actually more than happy to take time out of our demanding schedule like this to ensure that SlopePro is recognized here, as follows: #1) After his evaluation of the -whole- of our existing roofing system/environment - - - not just merely the flashing damage for which he had been called out about - - - Justin informed me of a very routine minimum charge which would always apply to any contracted work, regardless of the work to be performed, and further then also informed me as well of several other discrepancies that he had identified, as the result of his very comprehensive inspection. It was - - - in that moment, and continuing on until now - - - when Justin and SlopePro immediately began to win our respect, and our business - - - current and future - - - as he-himself proceeded to the committing of SlopePro’s otherwise *additional* time and resources over those which would have instead been just minimally needed, in order to just simply repair/replace only the flashing (while of course still enforcing the minimum charge) and then moving-on. But… instead now also… of his/their very-own voluntary offering… additionally include the repair of ALL the current discrepancies across our entire roofing system and environment for that same minimum charge. Which - - - as is quite substantially noteworthy and important to acknowledge here - - - included upwards of about 15 to 20 missing asphalt shingle flaps in our instance! And… (yes, there’s more) in light of the timely and pending sale of our home, they took things even further by making accommodation to schedule the work for the very next-day, Tuesday. Things you just don’t see very often, if at-all, any more. #2) Well, #2 is as straightforward and simple as one would hope it to be… Not only did “they” show-up the next day and perform exceptional quality repairs… as it turns out… the roofing professional who showed-up to execute those quality repairs in our instance was non other than Alden Echols himself. President, and one of SlopePro’s 3rd generation family owners! Needless to say, the repairs were all completed to the highest standard, and they were actually even able to so closely match the color of our 16 year old shingles that you genuinely cannot distinguish which are the old original shingles, from the newly-repaired/replacement flaps! TO SUM IT ALL UP: I do recall, from days of old, these seemingly now non-existent concepts of ‘Integrity’, and ‘Going Above-And-Beyond’, which seem to be reserved these days for inclusion in merely folklore… novels… and movies. But after our experience with Alden and Justin and all the SlopePro Roofing team, I’m encouraged to have personal affirmation that these do indeed still exist around us, even today. So a big-fat and very genuine “thanks!”, once again to SlopePro! AND… a resounding “YES”… We would of course, unquestionably recommend SlopePro to everyone with any roofing needs whatsoever. Very Sincerely, Dan and Irene Allred Varina, VA"

Dan A on April 2022

SlopePro is not your ordinary roofing company. Founded by third generation roofers, we deliver to you a detailed line by line scope of work with an estimated price. Our skilled roofers can quickly execute your job. We then take the worry out of wondering if the job was done right by re-inspecting the job and giving you the peace of mind that comes with a comprehensive warranty. SlopePro is the ONLY roofing company you will ever need again.

"After a section of our flashing had broken loose as the result of very high winds, and about half that section ultimately then ending-up actually breaking all of the way off, we reached-out to others whom we know to be highly experienced, reliable, and well-respected professional resources for a recommendation, from which SlopePro Roofing came back immediately, and without hesitation. As this occurred over the weekend, on Sunday… I called and left a message with SlopePro. Very first-thing the following morning, Monday, SlopePro was on my phone in response to my voicemail from late the previous day and, to my relief, was very surprisingly able to schedule Justin to come to our home mid-day of that very same day to evaluate the damage and provide a quote. The next two actions that resulted are very much the driving forces behind our being not only willing, but actually more than happy to take time out of our demanding schedule like this to ensure that SlopePro is recognized here, as follows: #1) After his evaluation of the -whole- of our existing roofing system/environment - - - not just merely the flashing damage for which he had been called out about - - - Justin informed me of a very routine minimum charge which would always apply to any contracted work, regardless of the work to be performed, and further then also informed me as well of several other discrepancies that he had identified, as the result of his very comprehensive inspection. It was - - - in that moment, and continuing on until now - - - when Justin and SlopePro immediately began to win our respect, and our business - - - current and future - - - as he-himself proceeded to the committing of SlopePro’s otherwise *additional* time and resources over those which would have instead been just minimally needed, in order to just simply repair/replace only the flashing (while of course still enforcing the minimum charge) and then moving-on. But… instead now also… of his/their very-own voluntary offering… additionally include the repair of ALL the current discrepancies across our entire roofing system and environment for that same minimum charge. Which - - - as is quite substantially noteworthy and important to acknowledge here - - - included upwards of about 15 to 20 missing asphalt shingle flaps in our instance! And… (yes, there’s more) in light of the timely and pending sale of our home, they took things even further by making accommodation to schedule the work for the very next-day, Tuesday. Things you just don’t see very often, if at-all, any more. #2) Well, #2 is as straightforward and simple as one would hope it to be… Not only did “they” show-up the next day and perform exceptional quality repairs… as it turns out… the roofing professional who showed-up to execute those quality repairs in our instance was non other than Alden Echols himself. President, and one of SlopePro’s 3rd generation family owners! Needless to say, the repairs were all completed to the highest standard, and they were actually even able to so closely match the color of our 16 year old shingles that you genuinely cannot distinguish which are the old original shingles, from the newly-repaired/replacement flaps! TO SUM IT ALL UP: I do recall, from days of old, these seemingly now non-existent concepts of ‘Integrity’, and ‘Going Above-And-Beyond’, which seem to be reserved these days for inclusion in merely folklore… novels… and movies. But after our experience with Alden and Justin and all the SlopePro Roofing team, I’m encouraged to have personal affirmation that these do indeed still exist around us, even today. So a big-fat and very genuine “thanks!”, once again to SlopePro! AND… a resounding “YES”… We would of course, unquestionably recommend SlopePro to everyone with any roofing needs whatsoever. Very Sincerely, Dan and Irene Allred Varina, VA"

Dan A on April 2022


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Peak Custom Remodeling

3251 Blenheim Blvd
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro

Peak Custom Remodeling

3251 Blenheim Blvd
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1041 local quotes requested

Unlike other companies we don’t just TELL you something will look good - we SHOW you. We provide full color 3-D renderings of all of our products to show what they will look like on your home PRIOR to you making any decisions or signing a contract. We do this for free the first time we come out as part of our free estimate & design consultation. With the Forever Guarantee along with full color 3-D designs before you make a decision - our goal is COMPLETE peace of mind for all our customers. We then follow this up with top notch communication, customer service, skill, and quality for Virginia's leading exterior replacement experience.

"Amazing, made my house look so mucb better!"

max d on August 2025

Unlike other companies we don’t just TELL you something will look good - we SHOW you. We provide full color 3-D renderings of all of our products to show what they will look like on your home PRIOR to you making any decisions or signing a contract. We do this for free the first time we come out as part of our free estimate & design consultation. With the Forever Guarantee along with full color 3-D designs before you make a decision - our goal is COMPLETE peace of mind for all our customers. We then follow this up with top notch communication, customer service, skill, and quality for Virginia's leading exterior replacement experience.

"Amazing, made my house look so mucb better!"

max d on August 2025


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R M Banning Roofing

7635-B Fullerton Rd
4.78(
253
)
Approved Pro

R M Banning Roofing

7635-B Fullerton Rd
4.78(
253
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
943 local quotes requested

2024 Super Service Award Winner in Roofing, Siding and Windows! R.M. Banning is a family owned business serving Northern Virginia for over 40 years. For over four decades R.M. Banning has earned the trust of thousands of customers through our new Roof, Siding and Windows. Top quality products and master applicators are the key to our success. Chances are if you live in Northern Virginia the R.M. Banning crews have worked for one or more of your neighbors. Consult with one of our estimators today and find out which products and colors will freshen your home and give it that new look. Take a look at the new Limited Lifetime warranties on siding and roofing products that are changing the home improvement industry.

"Workers were on time, as was the person who did our estimate. They all worked hard, and did a great job. Very satisfied."

Cynthia R on September 2025

2024 Super Service Award Winner in Roofing, Siding and Windows! R.M. Banning is a family owned business serving Northern Virginia for over 40 years. For over four decades R.M. Banning has earned the trust of thousands of customers through our new Roof, Siding and Windows. Top quality products and master applicators are the key to our success. Chances are if you live in Northern Virginia the R.M. Banning crews have worked for one or more of your neighbors. Consult with one of our estimators today and find out which products and colors will freshen your home and give it that new look. Take a look at the new Limited Lifetime warranties on siding and roofing products that are changing the home improvement industry.

"Workers were on time, as was the person who did our estimate. They all worked hard, and did a great job. Very satisfied."

Cynthia R on September 2025


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AROCON Northern Viriginia

950 N Washington St
4.75(
16
)
Approved Pro

AROCON Northern Viriginia

950 N Washington St
4.75(
16
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
1123 local quotes requested

One Team Pushing the Envelope of Innovation and Performance through an Elite Level of Customer Service. AROCON Roofing & Construction offers superior services at an affordable price because we are your Virginia contractor. Instead of focusing on completing as many jobs as possible, AROCON focuses on providing quality work and getting to know our customers. This allows us to provide high quality, customized results and unparalleled customer service without adding extensive overhead or expenses. For all of your Roofing & Construction needs, you can count on our experienced team at AROCON Roofing & Construction. We service all of Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, Fauquier, and Prince William, and all the cities lying within those counties. Call us today to make Home Improvement, Simplified. #rooftuneup.

"Excellent work cleaning gutters - will use again!"

Todd D on March 2025

One Team Pushing the Envelope of Innovation and Performance through an Elite Level of Customer Service. AROCON Roofing & Construction offers superior services at an affordable price because we are your Virginia contractor. Instead of focusing on completing as many jobs as possible, AROCON focuses on providing quality work and getting to know our customers. This allows us to provide high quality, customized results and unparalleled customer service without adding extensive overhead or expenses. For all of your Roofing & Construction needs, you can count on our experienced team at AROCON Roofing & Construction. We service all of Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, Fauquier, and Prince William, and all the cities lying within those counties. Call us today to make Home Improvement, Simplified. #rooftuneup.

"Excellent work cleaning gutters - will use again!"

Todd D on March 2025


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Paramount Builders Inc

12940 Plaza Dr
4.47(
223
)
Approved Pro

Paramount Builders Inc

12940 Plaza Dr
4.47(
223
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
2438 local quotes requested
34 years of experience

Paramount Builders takes pride in being your local home improvement contractor. Since 1991, we have served our local community by providing the very best products, warranties, installation techniques, service, and most importantly; your experience from start to finish. Our exclusive product lines give us the benefit of being able to extend our top-of-the-line products to you, our neighbors, with certainty and affordability. We hand-picked our exclusive products with you, your family, and your home's aesthetic and longevity in mind. All of our products were created to keep your home energy efficient and protected in every way. Our commitment to excellence does not waiver. We understand what it means to own a home, and we understand as professionals what you and your home deserve. We live each day by our mission statement; "Improving the Community, One Home at a Time," and thank you for continuing to trust us!

"Unprofessional visit. Showed up unannounced and we only knew they were there because one person stood 10 feet from our porch staring at us in through our living room window. My wife spent 10 minutes talking to them, they stated they had no business cards, they only had an appointment card but didn't present it. Honestly when you show up at someone's house you need some sort of identifier if your walking door to door in casual clothes. After the uncomfortable dead stare through the windows my wife and i have decided to post a No Solicitors sign. They didn't take no for an answer at first, pushing with more questions to circumvent the no she gave, as well as interrupted our dinner, as they showed up right at 6pm."

Robert H on May 2023

Paramount Builders takes pride in being your local home improvement contractor. Since 1991, we have served our local community by providing the very best products, warranties, installation techniques, service, and most importantly; your experience from start to finish. Our exclusive product lines give us the benefit of being able to extend our top-of-the-line products to you, our neighbors, with certainty and affordability. We hand-picked our exclusive products with you, your family, and your home's aesthetic and longevity in mind. All of our products were created to keep your home energy efficient and protected in every way. Our commitment to excellence does not waiver. We understand what it means to own a home, and we understand as professionals what you and your home deserve. We live each day by our mission statement; "Improving the Community, One Home at a Time," and thank you for continuing to trust us!

"Unprofessional visit. Showed up unannounced and we only knew they were there because one person stood 10 feet from our porch staring at us in through our living room window. My wife spent 10 minutes talking to them, they stated they had no business cards, they only had an appointment card but didn't present it. Honestly when you show up at someone's house you need some sort of identifier if your walking door to door in casual clothes. After the uncomfortable dead stare through the windows my wife and i have decided to post a No Solicitors sign. They didn't take no for an answer at first, pushing with more questions to circumvent the no she gave, as well as interrupted our dinner, as they showed up right at 6pm."

Robert H on May 2023


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JW Home Improvement

849 Quince Orchard Blvd
4.39(
5,502
)
Approved Pro

JW Home Improvement

849 Quince Orchard Blvd
4.39(
5,502
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
9119 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

JWHI provides world-class customer service with consistent and superior workmanship. We strive to be the trusted market leader in the home improvement industry. Proudly, we are Super Service Award Winner for over a decade, and we plan to keep that streak going! Contact us today to discuss your next handyman or remodeling project. Our mission is to provide you with a happy home improvement experience!

"Thomas M was an excellent technician and did great work fixing all the basement windows around the house. These windows are difficult to find a replacement but he was able to repair and repaint them. The other technician was Pablo He worked on caulking all the windows around the house and he did some filling work on the garage sliding doors You did a good job, but Pablo left his trash around and didn’t pick up after himself so Thomas M and I did that on the third day. It took three days total, but it was two men for two days and one man for a 3/4 of a day actually. Although I’ll probably get charged for a full day, since it went past noon. The labor portion is the most expensive and a little higher than I initially anticipated. So, I was hoping for a quicker turnaround, but overall quality work was completed. I would highly recommend Thomas M as a technician to do future work. He’s very knowledgeable, friendly and does a great job. I would hire again but include more details in the contract language."

Stephen B on July 2025

JWHI provides world-class customer service with consistent and superior workmanship. We strive to be the trusted market leader in the home improvement industry. Proudly, we are Super Service Award Winner for over a decade, and we plan to keep that streak going! Contact us today to discuss your next handyman or remodeling project. Our mission is to provide you with a happy home improvement experience!

"Thomas M was an excellent technician and did great work fixing all the basement windows around the house. These windows are difficult to find a replacement but he was able to repair and repaint them. The other technician was Pablo He worked on caulking all the windows around the house and he did some filling work on the garage sliding doors You did a good job, but Pablo left his trash around and didn’t pick up after himself so Thomas M and I did that on the third day. It took three days total, but it was two men for two days and one man for a 3/4 of a day actually. Although I’ll probably get charged for a full day, since it went past noon. The labor portion is the most expensive and a little higher than I initially anticipated. So, I was hoping for a quicker turnaround, but overall quality work was completed. I would highly recommend Thomas M as a technician to do future work. He’s very knowledgeable, friendly and does a great job. I would hire again but include more details in the contract language."

Stephen B on July 2025

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FAQs for natural slate roofing installation and replacement projects in Richmond, VA

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 Richmond, VA homeowners’ guide to natural slate roofing installations and replacements

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

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