There is a shortage in both slate and slate roofers.
Our service ensures that you will have the slate and service you need to keep your home safe.
Is a yearly subscription service for slate roofs a crazy idea?
We love working on slate roofs. And we want you to keep your slate roof.
This is our plan to make that happen:
1.
Slate is in short Supply
We are running out of slate. Most slate roofs in Richmond, Va are made with Buckingham slate. Buckingham slate is looking for a new quarry which may or may not exist. In the meantime, reclaimed slate is being used up on new construction.
2.
we will safeguard slate for you
We will find and store matching slate for your roof so that when you need a repair, it will be there in reserve. That way you know you will have what you need to stop your roof from leaking.
3.
your roof remains our first priority
We will only take on 100 clients. That way we know that we will always have time to get to your roof when your really need us.
4.
you pay less money for repairs
When people pool their resources the cost of repairs goes down. This is allows us to buy slate in bulk and install permanent anchors that save in time and material cost.
Why it takes so long to repair slate
Roof research and sourcing the slate - 2 hours
Driving to job and safety fall protection equipment install - 2 hour
Doing the job - 3 hours
Pack up and clean - 1 hour
Total time - 8 hours
Thats a full day to replace a few slates
Our annual inspection will put your fears to rest
You might have a hidden roof leak. A leak left alone will rot the inside of the house. This can cause thousands of dollars in damage and bad health hazards. We will inspect your home yearly so that you know your home is safe.
Our permanent anchor will save you money
Installing fall safes on a roof to work costs hundreds of dollars in labor. We will install a permanent anchor at your home so that we waste no time in fixing your roof.
Our Slate Inventory will put your mind at Ease
We will save the slates that match the size and width of your slate roof to make sure you have what you need when your slates crack or fall.
Choose from 3 packages
Slate Bank
$75 / month
Yearly Inspection
Access to Slate Inventory
Permanent Anchor
Slate to Spare
$150 / month
Yearly inspection
Access to slate inventory
Repair up to 50 slates per year
Permanent Anchor
Top of the Ridge
$350 / month
Yearly Inspection
Permanent Home Anchor
Access to Slate Inventory
Repair up 100 slates per year
Yearly Ridge Re-Sealing
What is the math of a slate repair?
material + labor overhead + cost of running business +
material + labor overhead (2 people x 8 hours x (labor + taxes + insurance + workers comp) + cost of running a business
material + (2 people x 8 hours x $75 an hour) + $105
material + (2x8x$75) + $105
Material + $1200 + $105
Material + $1305
It is safe to say that one small slate repair will cost 1,300 if the problem can be fixed in a day.
Key take aways
Installing an anchor will save hours and insure safety
Pooling money will cover those rainy inactive days that drive up prices
Buying slate in bulk will save in material cost