With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!
"They did a great job! My roof looks great! Reliable and kept me well informed about everything. They kept cost in mind and cleaned up nicely after themselves. Serge even came out late to tarp the roof until it could get repaired so that I didnâ t have any further damage to the house waiting for the roof. They were very nice to work with. Great people. I canâ t say enough good things about them!"
Sammi E on June 2024
With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!
"They did a great job! My roof looks great! Reliable and kept me well informed about everything. They kept cost in mind and cleaned up nicely after themselves. Serge even came out late to tarp the roof until it could get repaired so that I didnâ t have any further damage to the house waiting for the roof. They were very nice to work with. Great people. I canâ t say enough good things about them!"
Sammi E 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.
"Jason was the nicest person to deal with during a stressful time when the wind and rain was coming into our ceiling! He came right over took care of the problem I thought the price that he charged was super cheap! Yes I will recommend and will use him and his company at any time! Thank you Caterina Badger Clemmons, NC"
Caterina B on January 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.
"Jason was the nicest person to deal with during a stressful time when the wind and rain was coming into our ceiling! He came right over took care of the problem I thought the price that he charged was super cheap! Yes I will recommend and will use him and his company at any time! Thank you Caterina Badger Clemmons, NC"
Caterina B on January 2022
At Wize Home Direct, we know that investing in your home is no small decision. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to deliver you high-quality products and exceptional service, and to do so at a reasonable price. We’re a local roof company that’s dedicated to achieving complete customer satisfaction, and to us that means doing things right from the start. We’ll take the time to understand the vision you have for your home, then we’ll get to work on making it a reality. We know that your home should be a comfortable space that you can share with the ones you love, and we’ll do everything in our power to make sure that it is. Countless homeowners in the greater Hickory, North Carolina, area have turned to us for their home improvement needs, and we’d be happy to show you why we’re the team to trust for your next project. Check out all of our 5 star reviews on Homeadvisor ! https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.WizeHomeDirect.48341874.html
"Wise Home Direct did a major interior makeover on my house last fall and not only did they do a fantastic job but I really enjoyed working with them and appreciate their professionalism. Today I had an urgent need for some follow-up repair work and I'm completely impressed with their willingness and ability to rally for me late in the day on a Friday afternoon to mobilize and handle my issues same day. It's been about 9 months since they finished their project and I am completely impressed with this kind of after-project support and look forward to the next project I will do with them."
Chad B on August 2023
At Wize Home Direct, we know that investing in your home is no small decision. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to deliver you high-quality products and exceptional service, and to do so at a reasonable price. We’re a local roof company that’s dedicated to achieving complete customer satisfaction, and to us that means doing things right from the start. We’ll take the time to understand the vision you have for your home, then we’ll get to work on making it a reality. We know that your home should be a comfortable space that you can share with the ones you love, and we’ll do everything in our power to make sure that it is. Countless homeowners in the greater Hickory, North Carolina, area have turned to us for their home improvement needs, and we’d be happy to show you why we’re the team to trust for your next project. Check out all of our 5 star reviews on Homeadvisor ! https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.WizeHomeDirect.48341874.html
"Wise Home Direct did a major interior makeover on my house last fall and not only did they do a fantastic job but I really enjoyed working with them and appreciate their professionalism. Today I had an urgent need for some follow-up repair work and I'm completely impressed with their willingness and ability to rally for me late in the day on a Friday afternoon to mobilize and handle my issues same day. It's been about 9 months since they finished their project and I am completely impressed with this kind of after-project support and look forward to the next project I will do with them."
Chad B on August 2023
Luke Wilson founded Skywalker Roofing in 2003 with a vision for setting a higher standard of excellence for local roofing contractors and exterior service providers. And Skywalker Providing continues to raise the bar for what property owners in Winston-Salem should be able to expect when it comes to quality roofing and home improvement services. We provide quality shingle roofing, but we also offer custom metal roofing, along with other popular roofing materials. We also provide other valuable services like gutter and gutter guard installation, windows replacement, exterior door installation, siding replacement, fascia and soffit work, porch and deck additions, and more.
Luke Wilson founded Skywalker Roofing in 2003 with a vision for setting a higher standard of excellence for local roofing contractors and exterior service providers. And Skywalker Providing continues to raise the bar for what property owners in Winston-Salem should be able to expect when it comes to quality roofing and home improvement services. We provide quality shingle roofing, but we also offer custom metal roofing, along with other popular roofing materials. We also provide other valuable services like gutter and gutter guard installation, windows replacement, exterior door installation, siding replacement, fascia and soffit work, porch and deck additions, and more.
Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Charlotte 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!
"They were absolutely amazing.From start to finish."
Cornelius C on March 2025
Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Charlotte 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!
"They were absolutely amazing.From start to finish."
Cornelius C on March 2025
"For all of your restoration, roofing, and home repair needs, you can count on us at All American Roofing & Restoration to meet them. As a leading provider of restoration services in the North Carolina area, we’re here to return your home to normal after a fire, flood, wind storm, hail storm, or any other type of disaster. We make the restoration process hassle-free from start to finish, and our commitment to quality workmanship truly sets us apart. Some of the main services we offer include roofing, wind damage repair, painting, gutter cleaning, drywall, additions, siding, and much, much more. To find out more, give us a call today!"
"All American Roofing has been absolutely amazing to work with. I’ve had a roof leak for a few months and my insurance company refused to accept a claim until All American did an inspection and got a claim put in and approved immediately. They replaced the whole roof. They were extremely professional and made this entire process so easy for my family and I. They also gave me a 50 year warranty on the shingles and 25 year workmanship warranty. I recommend All American completely for any work that you may need done!"
Kristen S on October 2019
"For all of your restoration, roofing, and home repair needs, you can count on us at All American Roofing & Restoration to meet them. As a leading provider of restoration services in the North Carolina area, we’re here to return your home to normal after a fire, flood, wind storm, hail storm, or any other type of disaster. We make the restoration process hassle-free from start to finish, and our commitment to quality workmanship truly sets us apart. Some of the main services we offer include roofing, wind damage repair, painting, gutter cleaning, drywall, additions, siding, and much, much more. To find out more, give us a call today!"
"All American Roofing has been absolutely amazing to work with. I’ve had a roof leak for a few months and my insurance company refused to accept a claim until All American did an inspection and got a claim put in and approved immediately. They replaced the whole roof. They were extremely professional and made this entire process so easy for my family and I. They also gave me a 50 year warranty on the shingles and 25 year workmanship warranty. I recommend All American completely for any work that you may need done!"
Kristen S on October 2019
We are a licensed builder specializing in home building and all types of remodeling. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! We offer financing! We are unable to do repair jobs!
"MK Builders are top-notch. Their work is exceptional. Talk about quality for the money, you can't beat their craftsmanship and working knowledge. Our house is 100 years old. We've had several contractors here over the years. MK Builders was the only company that possesses a competent working knowledge of vintage construction. What's more is they love and cherish old homes. And as good as MK Builders is with old houses they're equally on top of things with new construction. MK Builders installed 26 windows in our old house and we plan to use them for an addition in the Spring of '24. MK Builders are excellent builders. Highly recommend them."
Jerry N on November 2023
We are a licensed builder specializing in home building and all types of remodeling. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! We offer financing! We are unable to do repair jobs!
"MK Builders are top-notch. Their work is exceptional. Talk about quality for the money, you can't beat their craftsmanship and working knowledge. Our house is 100 years old. We've had several contractors here over the years. MK Builders was the only company that possesses a competent working knowledge of vintage construction. What's more is they love and cherish old homes. And as good as MK Builders is with old houses they're equally on top of things with new construction. MK Builders installed 26 windows in our old house and we plan to use them for an addition in the Spring of '24. MK Builders are excellent builders. Highly recommend them."
Jerry N on November 2023
Vail-Syde Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We offer services such as full siding replacements for fiber cement and vinyl, siding and trim repairs. We also offer window replacements and concrete. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.
"Excellent job completed. Professional service. They listened to what I wanted and exceeded my expectations. I recommend this company 100%. I am so pleased with the final results. I am so happy when I pull into my driveway."
Victoria P on April 2024
Vail-Syde Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We offer services such as full siding replacements for fiber cement and vinyl, siding and trim repairs. We also offer window replacements and concrete. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.
"Excellent job completed. Professional service. They listened to what I wanted and exceeded my expectations. I recommend this company 100%. I am so pleased with the final results. I am so happy when I pull into my driveway."
Victoria P on April 2024
Our names are Zackary Umsted & Gary Tuomela your local owner operator construction partners driven by a passion for craftsmanship and a deep-rooted pride in my work. Specializing in framing, decking, windows, doors, siding, painting, metal and shingle roofing. We're dedicated to building more than just structures - building a stronger, more beautiful community, one project at a time. As a family-owned business, we understand the importance of creating spaces that bring families together and enhance the fabric of our neighborhoods. With every build, we pour our heart and soul into creating something that not only stands the test of time but also contributes to the legacy of our community. Construction rooted in family values and a commitment to building a brighter future. (828) 514-1054 (561) 254-0050
"They did a great job and were very nice to me and even worked all day in the pouring rain!! I'm very pleased with their work it looks great!! Would definitely recommend them to others and will definitely use them in the future!!"
Lisa B on April 2025
Our names are Zackary Umsted & Gary Tuomela your local owner operator construction partners driven by a passion for craftsmanship and a deep-rooted pride in my work. Specializing in framing, decking, windows, doors, siding, painting, metal and shingle roofing. We're dedicated to building more than just structures - building a stronger, more beautiful community, one project at a time. As a family-owned business, we understand the importance of creating spaces that bring families together and enhance the fabric of our neighborhoods. With every build, we pour our heart and soul into creating something that not only stands the test of time but also contributes to the legacy of our community. Construction rooted in family values and a commitment to building a brighter future. (828) 514-1054 (561) 254-0050
"They did a great job and were very nice to me and even worked all day in the pouring rain!! I'm very pleased with their work it looks great!! Would definitely recommend them to others and will definitely use them in the future!!"
Lisa B on April 2025
Elite Roof and Solar is the premier Roofing Contractor and Solar Installer in the Carolinas driven to provide exceptional service and workmanship (www.eliteroofandsolar.com). We are a 3 Star President's Club winning roofer (one of only 2 in the Carolinas to have won this award) focused on residential customers. We offer free inspections, provide multiple financing options, and require no down payment. Elite Roofing is proud to offer all active-duty military and veterans $250 off any full roof replacement. As a veteran-owned and operated company, Elite Roof & Solar wants to honor our military members and help show our support. We just ask to see proof of your service at the time of sale. Our mission is to help you love where you live by providing you with the best roofing repair and replacement services. Elite Roof and Solar will serve you in a trustworthy and professional manner ensuring you are happy and secure in your home with an attractive and long-lasting roof. Give us a call to see why over 5,000+ customers have trusted us for their roofing needs.
"5 STARS! Elite Roof & Solar was awsome from start to finish! Jake, the sales rep, made everything super easy and explained things in a way I could actually understand. They even finished the repair faster than I thought possible and charged me less than what I expected, which was a nice surprize. What really put my mind at ease was how they took pictures of the problem area before starting and then showed me photos after the repair was done. I didn’t even have to ask! Their team was quick, super friendly, and way more affordable than the other quotes I got. Honestly, if you need roof work, I’d totally recomend them!"
Gary L on September 2024
Elite Roof and Solar is the premier Roofing Contractor and Solar Installer in the Carolinas driven to provide exceptional service and workmanship (www.eliteroofandsolar.com). We are a 3 Star President's Club winning roofer (one of only 2 in the Carolinas to have won this award) focused on residential customers. We offer free inspections, provide multiple financing options, and require no down payment. Elite Roofing is proud to offer all active-duty military and veterans $250 off any full roof replacement. As a veteran-owned and operated company, Elite Roof & Solar wants to honor our military members and help show our support. We just ask to see proof of your service at the time of sale. Our mission is to help you love where you live by providing you with the best roofing repair and replacement services. Elite Roof and Solar will serve you in a trustworthy and professional manner ensuring you are happy and secure in your home with an attractive and long-lasting roof. Give us a call to see why over 5,000+ customers have trusted us for their roofing needs.
"5 STARS! Elite Roof & Solar was awsome from start to finish! Jake, the sales rep, made everything super easy and explained things in a way I could actually understand. They even finished the repair faster than I thought possible and charged me less than what I expected, which was a nice surprize. What really put my mind at ease was how they took pictures of the problem area before starting and then showed me photos after the repair was done. I didn’t even have to ask! Their team was quick, super friendly, and way more affordable than the other quotes I got. Honestly, if you need roof work, I’d totally recomend them!"
Gary L on September 2024
A slate roof is made of thin, even slices of natural slate stone laid over the roof frame and base layer. Slate is a hard, durable rock formed over millions of years from clay and volcanic ash under extreme pressure deep within the earth. Slate roofs are extremely heavy, even when the shingles are thin, so your roof will likely need reinforcement before your contractor can install the slate. These roofs offer a luxurious, high-end look and can last for decades, but they're costly to install and require regular maintenance.
Slate roofs offer several advantages over other roofing materials. Slate is easy to maintain, reliably lasts for decades, and is extremely durable. It offers a high-end natural look that's energy-efficient and provides a good return on investment. However, a slate roof is considerably more expensive than many other options. It's extremely heavy, may require structural reinforcement, and is complicated to install. Although it is strong, the tiles can crack with impact damage.
Real slate comes from natural stone. Synthetic slate comes from various sources made to look like slate. For either hard or soft natural stone, expect to pay $10 to $30 per square foot, each of which will last 50 to 200 years. If you choose synthetic slate, budget $10 to $15 per square foot. These options will last 20 to 50 years.
Slate roofs last for decades when properly maintained, with natural slate enduring from 50 to 200 years. Hard slate lasts 100 to 200 years, soft slate lasts 50 to 125 years, and synthetic slate lasts 50 to 100 years. The support structure and fixings often require replacement before the slate tiles themselves. Extreme weather, such as tornadoes and hail, reduces the overall lifespan of the roof.
Slate roofs are a valuable investment that boost property appeal and resale value. You receive an ROI of 60% to 70% when installing a slate roof. This roofing material is environmentally responsible because it is natural and lasts up to 200 years, keeping replacement waste to a minimum. In contrast, asphalt roofs expire after 20 to 30 years, which leads to increased waste in landfills.
Walking on your slate roof is not safe and you should avoid it. Don't tread on a slate roof because doing so risks damaging the tiles and risking your safety. Slate roofs are delicate despite their durability, and the weight of a person can crack the slate or cause unexpected slips due to a slick surface when wet. Professional roofing crews utilize specialized equipment to access and work on the roof without putting pressure on individual tiles.