We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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. Over 20 years of experience.
"We couldn't be happier with Dave's overhaul of our fireplace. His attention to detail, and commitment to excellence. We feel so lucky to have found him after another contractor flaked out on us. He came to the rescue & did whatever it took to get the job done on time and on budget. He is highly skilled and capable. Several times during the job he suggested things that would enhance the finished product. In doing so he created more work for himself. These upgrades probably added a full day of additional work. He didn't change the cost for the job, he just wants his customers to be happy. His attention to detail and cleanliness blew our minds. He spent a full day getting the room taped off to prevent dust from spreading throughout the house. A full day!?!? And it paid off when the work was done...we're not even hiring a cleaner. More than anything Dave's got a good heart, my wife and I genuinely enjoyed meeting and working with him. (Note: no AI was used in writing this review!)"
Matt S on December 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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. Over 20 years of experience.
"We couldn't be happier with Dave's overhaul of our fireplace. His attention to detail, and commitment to excellence. We feel so lucky to have found him after another contractor flaked out on us. He came to the rescue & did whatever it took to get the job done on time and on budget. He is highly skilled and capable. Several times during the job he suggested things that would enhance the finished product. In doing so he created more work for himself. These upgrades probably added a full day of additional work. He didn't change the cost for the job, he just wants his customers to be happy. His attention to detail and cleanliness blew our minds. He spent a full day getting the room taped off to prevent dust from spreading throughout the house. A full day!?!? And it paid off when the work was done...we're not even hiring a cleaner. More than anything Dave's got a good heart, my wife and I genuinely enjoyed meeting and working with him. (Note: no AI was used in writing this review!)"
Matt S 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
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
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.
"I would like to thank Sean and heâ s team for all their dedication and hard work over the last few days with helping me fulfill my dream roof I called Sean Thursday of last week because my husband started to see some leaks so Sean and John came around to inspect it and found exactly where the water was seeping in from so then he explained what was needed and that my roof had reached itâ s lifespan so he gave me and my husband options which was really helpful so then we came to a plan instead of having to repair our roof every couple of years we decided to go ahead with a full roof replacement and the timing was great and phenomenal the guys at rain and shine really went over and above to make sure our needs was satisfied and our roof was completed within our time frame I would highly recommend rain and shine masonry and construction to any home owners looking for work Kind regards Stephanie Walsh"
Stephanie W on June 2024
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.
"I would like to thank Sean and heâ s team for all their dedication and hard work over the last few days with helping me fulfill my dream roof I called Sean Thursday of last week because my husband started to see some leaks so Sean and John came around to inspect it and found exactly where the water was seeping in from so then he explained what was needed and that my roof had reached itâ s lifespan so he gave me and my husband options which was really helpful so then we came to a plan instead of having to repair our roof every couple of years we decided to go ahead with a full roof replacement and the timing was great and phenomenal the guys at rain and shine really went over and above to make sure our needs was satisfied and our roof was completed within our time frame I would highly recommend rain and shine masonry and construction to any home owners looking for work Kind regards Stephanie Walsh"
Stephanie W on June 2024
Tar Star Roofing is the premier Roofing company serving New Hampshire and Massachusetts for over a decade. Our #1 goal as a company is having complete customer satisfaction and there is no job that is too big or too small. If you want your job done right, call Anthony today !
"Put the job out there around 6pm and Tar Star got the job the next day by 11:30am. Highly professional and experienced."
Jason B on March 2025
Tar Star Roofing is the premier Roofing company serving New Hampshire and Massachusetts for over a decade. Our #1 goal as a company is having complete customer satisfaction and there is no job that is too big or too small. If you want your job done right, call Anthony today !
"Put the job out there around 6pm and Tar Star got the job the next day by 11:30am. Highly professional and experienced."
Jason B on March 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.
"Always responded promptly for scheduling and consulting. Completed work in timely manner. Went beyond and exceeded my expectations. Great job!"
Tao W on July 2022
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.
"Always responded promptly for scheduling and consulting. Completed work in timely manner. Went beyond and exceeded my expectations. Great job!"
Tao W on July 2022
O’LYN Roofing is a family-owned and operated roofing company that has provided the reliability and tradition of quality craftsmanship to New Englanders for over 50 years. We’re fully licensed and insured, professional roofers specializing in the most challenging and intricate roofing work. Whether it’s an elaborate Victorian, a historic renovation, or a sturdy cape, we take enormous pride in every project and have one of the highest customer referral rates in the industry. Our services: * Roof replacements - asphalt shingle, slate, synthetic slate, rubber, cedar * Gutters - aluminum, wood, fiberglass, copper, gutter guards * Skylights * Roof ice melt systems * Flat roofing * Roof cleaning * Roof repairs And when we say, “We did your neighbor’s roof,” it's no exaggeration. We’ve installed over 40,000 roofs and counting in the Greater Boston area and stand behind the work with our own craftsmanship warranty.
"Called in looking for a repair, came out the next day before the snow fall picked up, and completed the job! Customer service was outstanding, they did a me a solid!"
Tucker O on February 2025
O’LYN Roofing is a family-owned and operated roofing company that has provided the reliability and tradition of quality craftsmanship to New Englanders for over 50 years. We’re fully licensed and insured, professional roofers specializing in the most challenging and intricate roofing work. Whether it’s an elaborate Victorian, a historic renovation, or a sturdy cape, we take enormous pride in every project and have one of the highest customer referral rates in the industry. Our services: * Roof replacements - asphalt shingle, slate, synthetic slate, rubber, cedar * Gutters - aluminum, wood, fiberglass, copper, gutter guards * Skylights * Roof ice melt systems * Flat roofing * Roof cleaning * Roof repairs And when we say, “We did your neighbor’s roof,” it's no exaggeration. We’ve installed over 40,000 roofs and counting in the Greater Boston area and stand behind the work with our own craftsmanship warranty.
"Called in looking for a repair, came out the next day before the snow fall picked up, and completed the job! Customer service was outstanding, they did a me a solid!"
Tucker 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. At Mighty Dog Roofing, we pledge superior service to our customers through excellent communication and customer service. How do we accomplish that? Courteous customer education, community service, and the highest level of integrity and ethics. Mighty Dog Roofing is endorsed by the nation's top manufacturers and distributors, offering our customers the best and most innovative products and services in the industry.
"Reliable, Professional, and Efficient! We couldn’t be happier with the snow and ice dam removal service from Mighty Dog! They responded to my last minute request quickly, arrived right on time, and handled everything with great care. The team was professional, friendly, and made sure to remove the ice safely without damaging the roof. It’s clear the crew knew what they’re doing, and their attention to detail gave us peace of mind eliminating snow and ice dams. I highly recommend them to anyone needing snow or ice dam removal—fantastic service from start to finish!"
Tiffany S 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. At Mighty Dog Roofing, we pledge superior service to our customers through excellent communication and customer service. How do we accomplish that? Courteous customer education, community service, and the highest level of integrity and ethics. Mighty Dog Roofing is endorsed by the nation's top manufacturers and distributors, offering our customers the best and most innovative products and services in the industry.
"Reliable, Professional, and Efficient! We couldn’t be happier with the snow and ice dam removal service from Mighty Dog! They responded to my last minute request quickly, arrived right on time, and handled everything with great care. The team was professional, friendly, and made sure to remove the ice safely without damaging the roof. It’s clear the crew knew what they’re doing, and their attention to detail gave us peace of mind eliminating snow and ice dams. I highly recommend them to anyone needing snow or ice dam removal—fantastic service from start to finish!"
Tiffany S on February 2025
Did you know that it's unwise to spend too much but it's worse to spend too little? How do you choose the right contractor? First, they should listen to what you want to have done, then they should take a look at what needs to be done. Our certified expert will provide a full inspection of the problem areas. We will take digital photos of these areas, and provide a complete color coded plan so that you can see what we saw. IN EXCHANGE FOR OUR TIME AND EFFORTS, ALL THAT WE ASK IN RETURN IS THAT ANYONE WHO WOULD HAVE INPUT BE PRESENT TO DISCUSS YOUR OPTIONS. We believe that this approach provides everyone with the best way to make a good informed decision. If you agree, please call us now. You'll be glad you did! Since 1969, GF Sprague has worked with discerning homeowners who buy the right job at the right price.
"Very impressed with Sprague, Mark was very knowledgeable and straightforward. Crew was first class closing roofing and Clean Up in four days and cold weather. Justin was terrific, personable and responsive, and was always on site or available. Crew and especially Foreman were excellent. I would recommend GF Sprague for a high quality Job, their technology and customer service."
Stephen R on January 2023
Did you know that it's unwise to spend too much but it's worse to spend too little? How do you choose the right contractor? First, they should listen to what you want to have done, then they should take a look at what needs to be done. Our certified expert will provide a full inspection of the problem areas. We will take digital photos of these areas, and provide a complete color coded plan so that you can see what we saw. IN EXCHANGE FOR OUR TIME AND EFFORTS, ALL THAT WE ASK IN RETURN IS THAT ANYONE WHO WOULD HAVE INPUT BE PRESENT TO DISCUSS YOUR OPTIONS. We believe that this approach provides everyone with the best way to make a good informed decision. If you agree, please call us now. You'll be glad you did! Since 1969, GF Sprague has worked with discerning homeowners who buy the right job at the right price.
"Very impressed with Sprague, Mark was very knowledgeable and straightforward. Crew was first class closing roofing and Clean Up in four days and cold weather. Justin was terrific, personable and responsive, and was always on site or available. Crew and especially Foreman were excellent. I would recommend GF Sprague for a high quality Job, their technology and customer service."
Stephen R on January 2023
Stella Roofing Services is a trusted source for residential and commercial roofing and general construction services in New England. Our owners, Steven, Joe, and Erik, bring more than 60 years of experience and a legacy of three generations of roofers. We are certified installers for the leading roofing brands in both the residential and commercial market. GAF, Owens Corning, Velux, Sika Sarnafil, Genflex, Carlisle.
"Stella Roofing and Construction did an incredible job with our roof. They were efficient and got the job done quickly with no issues. They were very friendly and easy to work with. Steve was especially courteous and detailed in explaining the whole process, and communicated with me consistently, with updates and important information. I would highly recommend Stella and would eagerly work with them again on future house projects."
Sarah B on June 2021
Stella Roofing Services is a trusted source for residential and commercial roofing and general construction services in New England. Our owners, Steven, Joe, and Erik, bring more than 60 years of experience and a legacy of three generations of roofers. We are certified installers for the leading roofing brands in both the residential and commercial market. GAF, Owens Corning, Velux, Sika Sarnafil, Genflex, Carlisle.
"Stella Roofing and Construction did an incredible job with our roof. They were efficient and got the job done quickly with no issues. They were very friendly and easy to work with. Steve was especially courteous and detailed in explaining the whole process, and communicated with me consistently, with updates and important information. I would highly recommend Stella and would eagerly work with them again on future house projects."
Sarah B on June 2021
The three main types of slate roofs are standard, patterned, and random. Standard slate roof tiles have the same width, thickness, and length. They overlap in alternating rows and look uniform when fully installed. Patterned slate uses colored tiles and sometimes different shapes to create different designs. Random slate uses varying sizes and thicknesses to create a rustic look, similar to wooden shake.
The alternatives to slate roofs include fiber cement, concrete, and clay. They’re less expensive and don’t last as long, but they provide hard, fire-resistant roofing. You can also choose rubber- or plastic-made composites that mimic the look of slate. Before deciding, discuss the best options for your home and budget with your slate roofing pro.
Generally, a building permit is required for a new slate roof installation. This is considered a significant change in the structure of your house. If you’re replacing one type of roofing material with a slate roof, this may also call for a valid permit. Basic repairs may or may not need a permit. It is best to check with local authorities about the regulations that apply in your area.
Professional roofers' training varies by state, but they typically need to serve an apprenticeship of at least two years before applying for a roofing license. Always hire a professional with specific experience installing slate roofing. No other material goes on the same as slate tiles. It’s easy to crack the stone when installing it, leading to leaks and damage later on. Local roofing contractors should also have liability insurance and a business license. Call the issuers of these credentials to ensure they’re valid.
Replace a slate roof if more than 20% to 30% of its tiles need to be repaired or replaced. In most cases, the roof may be nearing the end of its life and will likely continue to need rapid tile replacement. It’s best to do it all at once. A standard roof inspection costs about $235, a worthwhile investment to make a more informed decision.
Slate roofs are a popular option because of their longevity and classic look. Expect a slate roof to last anywhere from 50 to 200 years, depending on factors like hardness, composition, and proper maintenance. While you may need to clean, repair, or replace some slate tiles over the years, slate roofing lasts a long time. By comparison, clay and concrete roofs last up to 50 years, while wood shingles last 25 to 70 years, depending on the variety.