Slate Roofing Replacement Services In Brooklyn, NY
Slate roofing replacement services from BST Roofers cover brownstones, row houses and townhouses across Brooklyn, by full tear-off or partial re-slate. We are licensed and insured, and the estimate is free.
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Full tear-off- Partial re-slate
- Licensed and insured
- Free estimate
What A Slate Replacement Includes
We strip the failing slate, repair the roof decking, lay new underlayment and flash the valleys and ridge in copper. Then we lay each slate by hand and clean up.
- Tear-off of failing slate
- Decking repair where it is soft
- New underlayment
- Copper flashing
- Copper nails
- Cleanup
Copper does not rust out before the slate does. That is how a roof lasts generations.
Replace Or Repair: Signs Your Slate Is Done
Four signs tell us a replacement will serve you better than another repair.
Slipping Slates
The nails have failed.
Cracked Or Missing Slates
The damage spreads across a slope.
Failing Flashing
It needs fixing again and again.
Repeat Leaks
They return after repairs.
A few loose slates are only a repair, and how to repair broken roof slates explains that case.
New Slate Or Salvaged Slate
Salvaged slate suits a landmark-district facade. New natural slate suits a roof that has run out of good slate.
| Compare | Salvaged slateReinstalled | New natural slateFrom the quarry |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Historic character | Roofs with little slate left |
| Matching | Already weathered to your roof | Chosen from the quarry, hand-cut |
| Cost driver | Sorting and reinstalling | Slate grade and quantity |
| Lifespan | Depends on the reused slate | Decades of service |
Matching color and thickness is the hard part either way.
How The Job Runs
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01
Inspection
A free roof inspection and estimate.
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02
Tear-off
We remove the old slate and check the decking.
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03
Laying
Slates go on by hand, with copper flashing.
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04
Closeout
Final cleanup and warranty.
Jobs usually finish within a few weeks, depending on roof size and weather. If you want to spread the cost, see financing a big roof job in monthly payments.
Slate Replacement FAQ And Your Free Estimate
How long does a slate roof last?
Well cared for, it lasts generations, and copper flashing keeps pace with it.
Can my existing slate be reused?
Yes, when enough of it is sound. Otherwise we add new slate, as in a new slate roof from bare deck.
Will new slate match a prewar roof?
We match color and thickness closely from the quarry.
What drives the cost?
Roof size, pitch, access and how much slate is salvageable. See what keeping a slate roof costs each year.
Get Your Free Estimate
Would you like your Brooklyn slate roof looked at?