Slate Roof Repairs and Restoration 
Serving Boston and New England

Based in Melrose, Massachusetts, serving clients in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Newton, Brookline and points north from Gloucester and Newburyport to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and southern Maine.

Slate has been used as a roofing material for centuries in Europe and has been the preferred choice for homes and buildings in the United States since the nineteenth century.  Slate roofs are still seen frequently in upstate New York and throughout New England. The slate quarries of Granville, New York, Vermont and the Monson region of Maine were in full operation after the Civil War. This coincided with several significant periods of building growth in the nation between 1870 and the 1920’s. Many of the original slate roofs from this period survive today on homes, churches, libraries, schools, and other institutional buildings.

What does not exist, however, is a ready-supply of competent, capable contractors to repair and restore slate roofs. With a basic understanding of this highly-specialized roofing system, home and building owners can generally assess the current condition of their slate roof, its life expectancy and, if necessary, the potential for restoration. Olde Mohawk Historic Preservation is the preferred contractor for slate roof repair and restoration in New England and stands ready to assist in this process.

What goes wrong with slate roofs? In most instances, the problem is one of the following:

• Variations in duration and quality of slate tiles
• Flashings and other metalwork need replacement
• Earlier repairs by irresponsible slate roofing contractors

Call us today at (877) 622-8973 or fill out the contact form to set an appointment for your free slate roof consultation.

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