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
Since 1992, Roofing Pups, Roofing & Siding - MD has provided homeowners and business owners with top quality, factory-direct products, professionally installed by licensed, bonded installers with over 25 years of home improvement experience. Our experience sales representative will assist you with the windows and/or doors that suit you best. Roofing Pups Roofing & Siding takes pride in building relationships with not only our consumers but with our manufacturers as well. We have maintained a reputable business relationship with both of our leading manufactures, American Jewel and Home Guard, for 15 years. Being a locally owned and operated company, Roofing Pups is able to provide you with top quality products with a bottom line price! Come see for yourself how Air Tite Windows & Doors, Inc. can make your home look stunning and more energy efficient.
"Great.good job"
linwood c on May 2025
Since 1992, Roofing Pups, Roofing & Siding - MD has provided homeowners and business owners with top quality, factory-direct products, professionally installed by licensed, bonded installers with over 25 years of home improvement experience. Our experience sales representative will assist you with the windows and/or doors that suit you best. Roofing Pups Roofing & Siding takes pride in building relationships with not only our consumers but with our manufacturers as well. We have maintained a reputable business relationship with both of our leading manufactures, American Jewel and Home Guard, for 15 years. Being a locally owned and operated company, Roofing Pups is able to provide you with top quality products with a bottom line price! Come see for yourself how Air Tite Windows & Doors, Inc. can make your home look stunning and more energy efficient.
"Great.good job"
linwood c on May 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!
"Everybody ive talked to starting with the sales rep Wu, down to Dylan the project manager, and especially Leo's roofing crew has been absolutely amazing. Even the folks behind the scenes communicated everything effortlessly, and my roof is excellent. Cannot speak highly enough about this experience."
Stephen M on June 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!
"Everybody ive talked to starting with the sales rep Wu, down to Dylan the project manager, and especially Leo's roofing crew has been absolutely amazing. Even the folks behind the scenes communicated everything effortlessly, and my roof is excellent. Cannot speak highly enough about this experience."
Stephen M on June 2025
Sunshine Contracting is a family owned and operated business and has more than 30 years of experience as a Virginia area leader in home remodeling and improvement. Since 1993, the members of Sunshine Contracting Corporation have served homeowners all over Northern Virginia with fairness, honesty, and integrity. We offer a full slate of improvement and remodeling services to help you achieve your dream home. From roofing to siding to windows to doors, the Sunshine Contracting team has the skills to tackle any exterior home remodeling job and complete it in a timely and efficient manner, all while maintaining the highest industry standards.
"Couldn't be happier. Highly recommend. Very professional crew who got the job done in no time. We love our new windows!"
Grete B on April 2025
Sunshine Contracting is a family owned and operated business and has more than 30 years of experience as a Virginia area leader in home remodeling and improvement. Since 1993, the members of Sunshine Contracting Corporation have served homeowners all over Northern Virginia with fairness, honesty, and integrity. We offer a full slate of improvement and remodeling services to help you achieve your dream home. From roofing to siding to windows to doors, the Sunshine Contracting team has the skills to tackle any exterior home remodeling job and complete it in a timely and efficient manner, all while maintaining the highest industry standards.
"Couldn't be happier. Highly recommend. Very professional crew who got the job done in no time. We love our new windows!"
Grete B on April 2025
Expert's in Concrete & Roofing Services : At Skyline Construction Group, we specialize in high-quality concrete & roofing solutions. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we guarantee that we won’t leave until the job is done right. We take pride in delivering exceptional craftsmanship and outstanding customer service on every project. Our experienced team is here to help no matter the project or project size. Explore our full range of services and schedule your free estimate today by calling or clicking below! 240-388-1123
"Job was to done well. Very good looking finished product."
Tom H on March 2025
Expert's in Concrete & Roofing Services : At Skyline Construction Group, we specialize in high-quality concrete & roofing solutions. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we guarantee that we won’t leave until the job is done right. We take pride in delivering exceptional craftsmanship and outstanding customer service on every project. Our experienced team is here to help no matter the project or project size. Explore our full range of services and schedule your free estimate today by calling or clicking below! 240-388-1123
"Job was to done well. Very good looking finished product."
Tom H on March 2025
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!
"Awesome Amazing job"
Karen H on May 2025
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!
"Awesome Amazing job"
Karen H on May 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.
"Everything went very well and as planned. The crew showed up on time and got to work right away. They finished replacing the entire roof the same day and the best part is there were not disruption to speak of. Price was reasonable. Javier, the PM, did a nice job communicating with me before the work started and after the job was done. I definitely recommend them."
Rick F on June 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.
"Everything went very well and as planned. The crew showed up on time and got to work right away. They finished replacing the entire roof the same day and the best part is there were not disruption to speak of. Price was reasonable. Javier, the PM, did a nice job communicating with me before the work started and after the job was done. I definitely recommend them."
Rick F on June 2025
Exterior Medics is a premier home remodeling company, specializing in exterior replacement and repairs for both commercial and residential properties. When it comes to service and execution, we are unmatched. We've earned the Angie's List Super Service Award for 8 consecutive years, and are among just 2% of contractors nationwide to earn the GAF Master Elite status. Our team handles every project with utmost care and a laser-focused attention to detail. We consider every home we touch to be a reflection of our high standards, and treat every homeowner like a beloved member of our own family. Bonded and well insured. Licensed in both Maryland and Virginia.
"Spent ~$50,000 on a new roof with them. Thought everything went well. Years later discovered that they had not sealed the cricket on the chimney well enough. Discovered water coming in and eventually rotting the wallboard, studs, etc. Had to replace entire wall. Called them about the issue, they sent a rep. He said it was the chimney's fault, it was leaking. Not so, opened the wall and ceiling and had another roofer come spray water on the chimney, nothing, no leak. Then sprayed water on the cricket, water came in. Exterior Medics would not admit any fault. Had it repaired, no leak, no problem since then. Had recommended to a friend, never gain, he also had a bad experience. DO NOT USE IF YOU WANT QUALITY WORK AND A COMPANY HAT STANDS BEHIND THEIR WORK."
Peter K on January 2025
Exterior Medics is a premier home remodeling company, specializing in exterior replacement and repairs for both commercial and residential properties. When it comes to service and execution, we are unmatched. We've earned the Angie's List Super Service Award for 8 consecutive years, and are among just 2% of contractors nationwide to earn the GAF Master Elite status. Our team handles every project with utmost care and a laser-focused attention to detail. We consider every home we touch to be a reflection of our high standards, and treat every homeowner like a beloved member of our own family. Bonded and well insured. Licensed in both Maryland and Virginia.
"Spent ~$50,000 on a new roof with them. Thought everything went well. Years later discovered that they had not sealed the cricket on the chimney well enough. Discovered water coming in and eventually rotting the wallboard, studs, etc. Had to replace entire wall. Called them about the issue, they sent a rep. He said it was the chimney's fault, it was leaking. Not so, opened the wall and ceiling and had another roofer come spray water on the chimney, nothing, no leak. Then sprayed water on the cricket, water came in. Exterior Medics would not admit any fault. Had it repaired, no leak, no problem since then. Had recommended to a friend, never gain, he also had a bad experience. DO NOT USE IF YOU WANT QUALITY WORK AND A COMPANY HAT STANDS BEHIND THEIR WORK."
Peter K on January 2025
Conveniently located in Columbia, Maryland, and Vienna, Virginia. Locally family and veteran owned & operated. Award winning. For the past 40 years, Certified has offered the Maryland, Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, and Delaware, areas the highest quality workmanship and unmatched level of expertise in specialty metal, shingle, slate, cedar shake, and flat roofing installation. Certified is known for its skilled craftsmen and their attention to detail. All of the professional roofers, estimators, and project managers have completed thousands of hours of training from the largest manufacturers of roofing products. We strive for 100% satisfaction. The training and certifications we earned allow us to live up to this goal. We are confident we will far exceed your expectations on your next roofing, siding, window, or gutter project. Although we have completed many large commercial, industrial, religious and educational projects, the majority of our work is the installation of replacement roofs on residential homes. Licensed in MD, DC, DE, and VA.
"Certified Roofing was fantastic. They promptly sent a technician out to diagnose my problem and promptly made repairs. Their prices were very reasonable."
Delmar W on May 2025
Conveniently located in Columbia, Maryland, and Vienna, Virginia. Locally family and veteran owned & operated. Award winning. For the past 40 years, Certified has offered the Maryland, Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, and Delaware, areas the highest quality workmanship and unmatched level of expertise in specialty metal, shingle, slate, cedar shake, and flat roofing installation. Certified is known for its skilled craftsmen and their attention to detail. All of the professional roofers, estimators, and project managers have completed thousands of hours of training from the largest manufacturers of roofing products. We strive for 100% satisfaction. The training and certifications we earned allow us to live up to this goal. We are confident we will far exceed your expectations on your next roofing, siding, window, or gutter project. Although we have completed many large commercial, industrial, religious and educational projects, the majority of our work is the installation of replacement roofs on residential homes. Licensed in MD, DC, DE, and VA.
"Certified Roofing was fantastic. They promptly sent a technician out to diagnose my problem and promptly made repairs. Their prices were very reasonable."
Delmar W on May 2025
RIBA Construction, LLC is a family owned interior and exterior repair/remodeling specialist based in Northern VA. Our specialties including: roofing, siding, windows, interiors in general, trim and trim capping, exterior doors, garage doors, driveways, etc. From our initial meeting with you to the completion of your project, from install to clean-up, our efforts are to provide excellent project management and superior skilled trades-persons. We operate with tremendously low overhead, which enables us to keep our prices reasonable. Our crews are specialized, with skilled trades-persons in each field of endeavor.
"Can't say enough good things about RIBA! They have done my windows, roof, chimney repair, gutter guards, and so much more. They are fast to respond, and do the job perfectly. They stand by their work, and are always responsive to any follow-up questions I have. It is hard to find contractors who are this dedicated, responsive, and capable. You can't do better, so be sure to check them out!"
Matthew F on March 2023
RIBA Construction, LLC is a family owned interior and exterior repair/remodeling specialist based in Northern VA. Our specialties including: roofing, siding, windows, interiors in general, trim and trim capping, exterior doors, garage doors, driveways, etc. From our initial meeting with you to the completion of your project, from install to clean-up, our efforts are to provide excellent project management and superior skilled trades-persons. We operate with tremendously low overhead, which enables us to keep our prices reasonable. Our crews are specialized, with skilled trades-persons in each field of endeavor.
"Can't say enough good things about RIBA! They have done my windows, roof, chimney repair, gutter guards, and so much more. They are fast to respond, and do the job perfectly. They stand by their work, and are always responsive to any follow-up questions I have. It is hard to find contractors who are this dedicated, responsive, and capable. You can't do better, so be sure to check them out!"
Matthew F on March 2023
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.