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
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
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
Save more money, be more comfy. Prepare for rough weather while making your home look great all year round with Serpa Construction. Based in Rockland since 2005, we offer repairs and replacement of siding, gutters, roofs, windows, and doors for homes throughout Massachusetts. We can replace a few shingles or your entire roof, plus install windows, gutters, siding, and storm doors. A strong roof is your best defense against the elements, properly fitting doors and windows prevent drafts, gutters direct rain off your roof. Our bilingual crew (English and Portuguese) will work closely with you, your schedule, and your budget to make your home both strong and stylish. Interested?
"Serpa Home Improvement installed vinyl siding, replaced 6 windows, gutters and they did an outstanding job. The quote was fair, Ronaldo was always available and responded quickly to all of my questions, and the crew was hard working and meticulous. I’ve received several complements about how nice the house looks with new siding. Overall it was a great experience and I’m extremely happy with the final results."
Sue M on May 2023
Save more money, be more comfy. Prepare for rough weather while making your home look great all year round with Serpa Construction. Based in Rockland since 2005, we offer repairs and replacement of siding, gutters, roofs, windows, and doors for homes throughout Massachusetts. We can replace a few shingles or your entire roof, plus install windows, gutters, siding, and storm doors. A strong roof is your best defense against the elements, properly fitting doors and windows prevent drafts, gutters direct rain off your roof. Our bilingual crew (English and Portuguese) will work closely with you, your schedule, and your budget to make your home both strong and stylish. Interested?
"Serpa Home Improvement installed vinyl siding, replaced 6 windows, gutters and they did an outstanding job. The quote was fair, Ronaldo was always available and responded quickly to all of my questions, and the crew was hard working and meticulous. I’ve received several complements about how nice the house looks with new siding. Overall it was a great experience and I’m extremely happy with the final results."
Sue M on May 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.
"I had a small leak. Sprague quickly diagnosed the need for a very expensive roof repair. I also had a skylight that was dripping and decided to replace a group of four skylights. The work was spread out over a longer time than anticipated, which Sprague said was due to unusually wet weather. As far as I can tell as an amateur looking up at the roof from a distance, the quality is good but only some winters with no leaks will confirm that. They put some rather conspicuous shiny white concrete in one small part of a strip of gray concrete but said it would eventually weather to the same color. The substantial problem came over the skylights. My existing skylights came with retractable shades for those summer days when sun shining through the skylights could be blistering hot. During the initial conversations, we focused on whether we would be able to use the old shades or would have to replace them. When the job was done, there were no shades and they were emphatic that the shades were not included despite our detailed conversations about them. The wood just inside the skylights had been replaced and needed to be overlain with higher quality wood and painted. I had assumed, based on our conversation, particularly about the shades, that doing these things was part of the job. But I didn't explicitly write the shades into the contract. Regarding the wood, they pointed to a sentence deep within the many pages of the document that left me responsible for any inside work. I had seen that but never imagined that the wood they used would have to be covered up with higher quality wood before it could be painted. I was quite surprised, particularly when I found out that this residual work, requiring a carpenter, a painter and a shades specialist, would cost several thousand dollars. I felt stupid to have relied so heavily on the conversation and to have signed off on something that only a professional would understand. In the future I would recommend having a specialist lawyer review any contract. It would have been much more professional of them to clarify at the beginning how much would remain to be done after they finished what they understood to be the job. Finally, a small thing: They didn't clean up carefully. Left in the yard were things like a roll of what looked like insulation, thirteen pounds of copper nails (I weighed them), and other stuff. I didn't feel comfortable throwing all those copper nails in the trash, so they sit in my garage pending possible donation to some workman standing outside Home Depot on my next trip there. Because of a previous experience with Sprague, I made a point of asking them to be sure to take away the advertising signs they had placed in my yard; they promised they would, but they didn't."
William O on March 2019
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.
"I had a small leak. Sprague quickly diagnosed the need for a very expensive roof repair. I also had a skylight that was dripping and decided to replace a group of four skylights. The work was spread out over a longer time than anticipated, which Sprague said was due to unusually wet weather. As far as I can tell as an amateur looking up at the roof from a distance, the quality is good but only some winters with no leaks will confirm that. They put some rather conspicuous shiny white concrete in one small part of a strip of gray concrete but said it would eventually weather to the same color. The substantial problem came over the skylights. My existing skylights came with retractable shades for those summer days when sun shining through the skylights could be blistering hot. During the initial conversations, we focused on whether we would be able to use the old shades or would have to replace them. When the job was done, there were no shades and they were emphatic that the shades were not included despite our detailed conversations about them. The wood just inside the skylights had been replaced and needed to be overlain with higher quality wood and painted. I had assumed, based on our conversation, particularly about the shades, that doing these things was part of the job. But I didn't explicitly write the shades into the contract. Regarding the wood, they pointed to a sentence deep within the many pages of the document that left me responsible for any inside work. I had seen that but never imagined that the wood they used would have to be covered up with higher quality wood before it could be painted. I was quite surprised, particularly when I found out that this residual work, requiring a carpenter, a painter and a shades specialist, would cost several thousand dollars. I felt stupid to have relied so heavily on the conversation and to have signed off on something that only a professional would understand. In the future I would recommend having a specialist lawyer review any contract. It would have been much more professional of them to clarify at the beginning how much would remain to be done after they finished what they understood to be the job. Finally, a small thing: They didn't clean up carefully. Left in the yard were things like a roll of what looked like insulation, thirteen pounds of copper nails (I weighed them), and other stuff. I didn't feel comfortable throwing all those copper nails in the trash, so they sit in my garage pending possible donation to some workman standing outside Home Depot on my next trip there. Because of a previous experience with Sprague, I made a point of asking them to be sure to take away the advertising signs they had placed in my yard; they promised they would, but they didn't."
William O on March 2019
The Willard Company is a full service residential and commercial roofing company specializing in asphalt, copper, slate, tile, and wood (cedar) shingles, and rubber roofing. We install all types of siding. Parker M. Willard Jr., our 5th generation family member, is our General Manager with over 30 years of experience in the business. The Willard Company is fully licensed, trained and certified to give you the best products and workmanship at a fair and reasonable price. We still stand behind our workmanship longer than anyone in the industry and we pride ourselves on our service AFTER the job is complete. Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor's Registration #106642. Construction Supervisor's License #085926.
"Excellent service. And quick issue resolution. I would definitely hire again"
Naeemah E on May 2022
The Willard Company is a full service residential and commercial roofing company specializing in asphalt, copper, slate, tile, and wood (cedar) shingles, and rubber roofing. We install all types of siding. Parker M. Willard Jr., our 5th generation family member, is our General Manager with over 30 years of experience in the business. The Willard Company is fully licensed, trained and certified to give you the best products and workmanship at a fair and reasonable price. We still stand behind our workmanship longer than anyone in the industry and we pride ourselves on our service AFTER the job is complete. Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor's Registration #106642. Construction Supervisor's License #085926.
"Excellent service. And quick issue resolution. I would definitely hire again"
Naeemah E on May 2022
Hello! I’m Eric and I have the great pleasure of running the day to day operations of my family business! Please call today to schedule an estimate at (617) 960-7692 A little about myself, I was taught everything I know by my Grandfather and my Father who are both amazing craftsman. I have been working to emulate their skill for the last 15 years! The work we do is truly a monument to their legacy, so you can be assured it’s top notch. We aim to treat every client like a neighbor (one we really like). So please, give us the opportunity to prove that honestly and reliably are still staples of success!
"Cornerstone did an excellent job on my roof. They were knowledgeable, communicative, and efficient throughout the entire process. I’m very pleased with the work they did and would definitely hire them again."
Jessie 🖤 L on February 2025
Hello! I’m Eric and I have the great pleasure of running the day to day operations of my family business! Please call today to schedule an estimate at (617) 960-7692 A little about myself, I was taught everything I know by my Grandfather and my Father who are both amazing craftsman. I have been working to emulate their skill for the last 15 years! The work we do is truly a monument to their legacy, so you can be assured it’s top notch. We aim to treat every client like a neighbor (one we really like). So please, give us the opportunity to prove that honestly and reliably are still staples of success!
"Cornerstone did an excellent job on my roof. They were knowledgeable, communicative, and efficient throughout the entire process. I’m very pleased with the work they did and would definitely hire them again."
Jessie 🖤 L 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.
"Anthony and the Mighty Dog team were excellent! Super communicative, fantastic prices, and excellent workmenship. Anthony really cares about final touches to bring the project over the top. Mighty dog was able to put the final touches to our exterior remodel and really wrap it up the right way. I would highly recommend the Mightly Dog team to my friends and family. I will also definitely be doing business with them again!"
Ben Y on June 2021
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.
"Anthony and the Mighty Dog team were excellent! Super communicative, fantastic prices, and excellent workmenship. Anthony really cares about final touches to bring the project over the top. Mighty dog was able to put the final touches to our exterior remodel and really wrap it up the right way. I would highly recommend the Mightly Dog team to my friends and family. I will also definitely be doing business with them again!"
Ben Y on June 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.