We have over 40 years of experience in the business. Here at C Smith & Sons, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"No additonal cmments"
Matt O on October 2023
We have over 40 years of experience in the business. Here at C Smith & Sons, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"No additonal cmments"
Matt O on October 2023
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
IGA General Construction Corp 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.
"professional and very quick!"
Alex G on April 2022
IGA General Construction Corp 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.
"professional and very quick!"
Alex G on April 2022
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
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.
"Guys where on time and fast will hire again."
david a on April 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.
"Guys where on time and fast will hire again."
david a on April 2025
Looking for siding companies near me, windows and doors, or even roofing services? Plum ProExteriors has you covered from ground to roof! Our professional team has been providing certified exterior services for over a decade. Let us share our expertise with you! Exceptional standards, fantastic customer service and excellent value for money. That?s what we offer at Plum ProExteriors, your local siding and roofing team. https://plumproexteriors.com
Looking for siding companies near me, windows and doors, or even roofing services? Plum ProExteriors has you covered from ground to roof! Our professional team has been providing certified exterior services for over a decade. Let us share our expertise with you! Exceptional standards, fantastic customer service and excellent value for money. That?s what we offer at Plum ProExteriors, your local siding and roofing team. https://plumproexteriors.com
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
United brings over 25 years of experience in long-term, low maintenance and beautiful roofing, siding, windows and painting solutions. We offer top-quality products and a team of knowledgeable and experienced professionals committed to each step of your remodel. Our team is built to handle the unique needs of every New England property, so you get the best value for your investment. Not to mention our lifetime warranties, dedicated repair and service department, amazing customer service and the highest level of manufacturer certifications. We live by our core values: be positive, energetic, and fun; tell the truth and keep your word; creatively find solutions; know your stuff; make customers happy - and we look forward to serving you! Request an estimate: https://unitedhomeexperts.com/angies-list/
"Very disappointed. We asked for triple pane windows, and someone on their end ordered double pane. Luckily we noticed day of installation, and they had to re-order the proper ones we signed for. Finally the group of installers who came did a horrible job. Trash, insulation, and broken glass on our front lawn. Horribly cut wood trim that we had to redo ourselves. Poor sealing that we need to redo. Our hopper window was misaligned and couldn't close. The hinge arm on our casement window has detached from the channel. Communication is spotty from them, and sometimes we don't get an answer by call or text until we message repeatedly. It took over a year to have our project done from contract signing to end, and there are still issues cropping up. Out of the dozen of contractors we've hired the past year and a half, they have been the most disappointing and for what we paid, the quality of work was truly disappointing."
Cin W on June 2023
United brings over 25 years of experience in long-term, low maintenance and beautiful roofing, siding, windows and painting solutions. We offer top-quality products and a team of knowledgeable and experienced professionals committed to each step of your remodel. Our team is built to handle the unique needs of every New England property, so you get the best value for your investment. Not to mention our lifetime warranties, dedicated repair and service department, amazing customer service and the highest level of manufacturer certifications. We live by our core values: be positive, energetic, and fun; tell the truth and keep your word; creatively find solutions; know your stuff; make customers happy - and we look forward to serving you! Request an estimate: https://unitedhomeexperts.com/angies-list/
"Very disappointed. We asked for triple pane windows, and someone on their end ordered double pane. Luckily we noticed day of installation, and they had to re-order the proper ones we signed for. Finally the group of installers who came did a horrible job. Trash, insulation, and broken glass on our front lawn. Horribly cut wood trim that we had to redo ourselves. Poor sealing that we need to redo. Our hopper window was misaligned and couldn't close. The hinge arm on our casement window has detached from the channel. Communication is spotty from them, and sometimes we don't get an answer by call or text until we message repeatedly. It took over a year to have our project done from contract signing to end, and there are still issues cropping up. Out of the dozen of contractors we've hired the past year and a half, they have been the most disappointing and for what we paid, the quality of work was truly disappointing."
Cin W on June 2023
With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Ayden was very kind and insightful. I was happy to meet an incredible worker like that from Long Home."
Alayna L on April 2025
With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Ayden was very kind and insightful. I was happy to meet an incredible worker like that from Long Home."
Alayna L on April 2025
Winter Hill General Contractors is a privately owned business which takes great pride in the personalized, professional relationship that it strives to maintain with it's clients. Our goal is to provide quality workmanship at an affordable fair price. We depend upon word-of-mouth advertising and realize that building up our clientele will only come from happy customers who are satisfied and would recommend our services to their family and friends.
"It went very smooth, the team was both professional and prompt even when working in very narrow conditions. We were always kept up-to-date on timeframes, permit progress and when the team would be arriving. This made it very easy to coordinate."
Josh L on September 2021
Winter Hill General Contractors is a privately owned business which takes great pride in the personalized, professional relationship that it strives to maintain with it's clients. Our goal is to provide quality workmanship at an affordable fair price. We depend upon word-of-mouth advertising and realize that building up our clientele will only come from happy customers who are satisfied and would recommend our services to their family and friends.
"It went very smooth, the team was both professional and prompt even when working in very narrow conditions. We were always kept up-to-date on timeframes, permit progress and when the team would be arriving. This made it very easy to coordinate."
Josh L on September 2021
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.