Slate Repair
Replacing Broken Slates in Richmond, Va.
Slate and copper roofs are not meant to fall apart.
We repair slate and copper roofs correctly so your home lasts and your family is safe.
What is your roof costing you?
A Small Leak will give you Big Problems
Slate tiles broken by bad contractors walking on the roof
The wood decking rotted as a result of broken slates.
Water can seep inside the house, leading to rot, mold, and mildew growth.
Bad repairs cost more money.
Band-Aids do more harm than good. Cheap repairs always cause expensive headaches.
Here are examples of common bad repairs:
Roof Cement in Keyways
Roof cement in the keyways blocks water flow and prevents slates from breathing. This disintegrates the slate into soft mush and traps moisture inside the house.
Flashing that Relies on Caulk
Flashing that lies against the bricks without being sealed inside the mortar reglet will come apart when the metal expands and contracts, causing bad leaks.
Slates Nailed In the Wrong Place
Slates misaligned, improperly nailed, or bibbed will leak. Slates held in place with makeshift metal will slip and leak.
Know your roof is repaired the right way.
We follow industry standards.
(National Slate Association standards, SMACNA Architectural Sheet Metal standards, Revere Copper Standards, OSHA standards, EPA standards, DPOR Standards)
We ensure proper headlap, sidelap, and slate placement. The copper drip edge has an inbuilt kick to lay slate at the right angle so the leaks stop.
Instead of caulking or soldering, which splits metal during temperature fluctuations, we fold sheet metal, allowing for flexibility during expansion and contraction so the flashing lasts for decades.
Notice the lack of visible penetrations or nails through the metal. These small details make all the difference. Everything is cleated, hand-seamed, and double-locked for added protection.
What We Offer
Valleys
Hand folded swept copper valley detail on a slate roof in Henrico, Virginia
Copper Bay Windows
We designed a layout to fit the pitch changes on this standing seam roof.
Ridge Caps
Copper ridge cap on historic plantation slate roof in Richmond, VA.
Chimney Cricket
Hand Seamed cricket to prevent water from ponding behind the chimney
Chimney Flashing
Copper chimney flashing detail in the fan of downtown Richmond, Virginia.
Built - in - Gutter
Copper built in gutter, box gutter, yankee gutter, in set gutter, in Richmond, Virginia.
Counter Flashing
Copper counter flashing on a slate roof in the West End of Richmond, Virginia
Vent Pipes
Custom copper pipe vent flashing on a slate roof in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Flat-Lock
Flat locked copper panels soldered together in Richmond, Va.
Standing Seam Copper Roof
Double locked mechanical standing seamed copper roof with a pitch transition that runs up underneath the slate.
Portico Flashing
New Portico flashing in Richmond, VA
Snow Guards
Snow Guards or snow birds help to keep the snow from avalanching down at once.
Dormers
Inset retrofitted dormer flashing in Richmond, VA
Decking Repairs
3 steps to fix your roof
1.
Schedule an estimate online
This roof leak in Hanover County, Virginia was caused by rusted dormer flashing.
2.
We look at your roof and email a proposal
After taking out the slate we replaced the rotten decking with new deck boards
3.
E-sign the proposal and we come work.
We bent new copper flashing for the dormer and put the slate shingles back.
Who is in charge of your job?
Wyatt Ramsey, slate roofing contractor in Richmond, Virginia.
Wyatt Ramsey, Richmond Roofing Contractor
Licensed Roofing Contractor in Richmond, VA
Believe it or not, I hold a master’s degree in art. I got started in the roofing trade because I needed a way to pay my way through college. In the process, I apprenticed under two of the best slate and metal roofing contractors. After studying for six years, I decided to go out on my own.
Now, my mission is to make roofing into a beautiful art form.
Roof access is half the battle.
Using a Petzl ASAP lock with a breakaway lanyard as fall protection for roof safety
We don’t walk on the slate.
We often repair broken slates caused by negligent roofing contractors or painters walking on the roof. Putting unequal pressure on one part of the slate will fracture the tiles even if they don’t break immediately.
We use ladders and foam cushions to disperse our weight. This prevents the slate from cracking or breaking while we work.
Richmond Roofing Contractor uses climbing ropes and Petzl climbing gear for safe roof access.
Anchoring ladders with Slator brackets to prevent slate damage
Hear what other people are saying.
Ann Scott Kelly, realtor
“I had ongoing leaks in my slate roof. After trying another roofing company, I called Wyatt who carefully identified the problems and meticulously repaired them until it was completed correctly. He takes great pride in his craft, and it shows!”
Jess Wooten, new home buyer
“They were amazing professionals who restored the slate roof on my 100 year old row house to its former glory. Wyatt is a true craftsman with his approach and I appreciated his communication, breakdown of costs, and reasonable estimate. For these reasons I highly recommend Richmond Roof Repair!”
May Lily -Lee, property investor
I’m so impressed with Wyatt! He is a true “roof artist” who stands by the quality of his roof repairs. And he understands the hard-to-repair tile and slate roofs too!
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you licensed ?
Yes, I am a licensed class B roofing contractor in Virginia. #2705176895
Are you insured ?
Yes, Richmond Slate Repair LLC has a liability policy through Next Insurance, # NXT8QQQL32-00-GL
Do you offer a warranty ?
Yes, by law each repair unless otherwise specified comes with an automatic one year workmanship warranty