Ten services, built around old houses
Every service below is done by our own crews, not subcontractors, with written photo reports before and after.
Slate and copper
Restoration work for historic homes: hand-slated repairs, reclaimed stone and soldered copper made in our own shop.
Roofing systems
Full replacements and the details that keep a roof dry for decades: metal, membranes, gutters, skylights and ventilation.
Roof Replacement
Full tear-off and replacement in slate, architectural shingles, cedar-look synthetics or standing seam metal.
ExploreStanding Seam Metal Roofing
Site-formed standing seam in copper, zinc and painted steel for porches, additions and whole houses.
ExploreFlat & Commercial Roofing
TPO, EPDM and modified bitumen for triple-decker rooftops, roof decks, condos and mixed-use buildings.
ExploreGutters & Gutter Guards
Seamless aluminum, half-round and copper gutters with guards sized for maple, oak and pine debris.
ExploreSkylights & Ventilation
Skylight replacement, attic ventilation and insulation fixes that stop ice dams and summer heat.
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Repair and storm
Leak tracing, emergency tarping, insurance-ready documentation and honest inspections.
Roof Repair
Leak tracing and lasting repairs for slate, shingle, flat and metal roofs, usually scheduled within a week.
ExploreStorm & Hail Damage
Nor'easter, wind and hail damage assessment, emergency tarping and insurance-ready documentation.
ExploreRoof Inspections
Free homeowner inspections plus detailed pre-purchase, insurance and historic condition reports.
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Choosing a material
Not sure which roof suits your house? Compare the six systems we install, then see swatches in the materials library.
Open the materials library| Material | Typical lifespan | Installed cost | Wind rating | Weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural slate | 75 to 150 years | $1,800 to $3,200 per square | Up to 110 mph with proper nailing and hooks | 800 to 1,500 lb per square | Historic homes, mansards, steep roofs built to carry the weight |
| Standing seam metal | 40 to 100 years | $1,150 to $2,600 per square | Tested to 140 mph and above (double-lock) | 100 to 150 lb per square | Porches, bays, low-slope additions and snow country |
| Copper | 80 to 120 years | $2,400 to $4,200 per square | Up to 130 mph with cleated seams | 100 to 130 lb per square | Bay roofs, dormers, cupolas, gutters and flashing |
| Architectural shingles | 25 to 35 years | $520 to $780 per square | 110 to 130 mph with enhanced nailing | 250 to 450 lb per square | Colonials, capes and budget-conscious replacements |
| Clay and concrete tile | 50 to 100 years | $1,000 to $2,100 per square | Up to 125 mph with foam or mechanical fastening | 600 to 1,100 lb per square | Mediterranean and Tudor revival homes in Brookline and Newton |
| TPO and EPDM membranes | 20 to 30 years | $780 to $1,450 per square | FM-rated assemblies to 90 psf uplift and higher | 30 to 60 lb per square plus insulation | Triple-deckers, roof decks, condos and mixed-use buildings |
Natural slate
- Typical lifespan
- 75 to 150 years
- Installed cost
- $1,800 to $3,200 per square
- Wind rating
- Up to 110 mph with proper nailing and hooks
- Weight
- 800 to 1,500 lb per square
- Best for
- Historic homes, mansards, steep roofs built to carry the weight
Standing seam metal
- Typical lifespan
- 40 to 100 years
- Installed cost
- $1,150 to $2,600 per square
- Wind rating
- Tested to 140 mph and above (double-lock)
- Weight
- 100 to 150 lb per square
- Best for
- Porches, bays, low-slope additions and snow country
Copper
- Typical lifespan
- 80 to 120 years
- Installed cost
- $2,400 to $4,200 per square
- Wind rating
- Up to 130 mph with cleated seams
- Weight
- 100 to 130 lb per square
- Best for
- Bay roofs, dormers, cupolas, gutters and flashing
Architectural shingles
- Typical lifespan
- 25 to 35 years
- Installed cost
- $520 to $780 per square
- Wind rating
- 110 to 130 mph with enhanced nailing
- Weight
- 250 to 450 lb per square
- Best for
- Colonials, capes and budget-conscious replacements
Clay and concrete tile
- Typical lifespan
- 50 to 100 years
- Installed cost
- $1,000 to $2,100 per square
- Wind rating
- Up to 125 mph with foam or mechanical fastening
- Weight
- 600 to 1,100 lb per square
- Best for
- Mediterranean and Tudor revival homes in Brookline and Newton
TPO and EPDM membranes
- Typical lifespan
- 20 to 30 years
- Installed cost
- $780 to $1,450 per square
- Wind rating
- FM-rated assemblies to 90 psf uplift and higher
- Weight
- 30 to 60 lb per square plus insulation
- Best for
- Triple-deckers, roof decks, condos and mixed-use buildings
Swipe to compare all 6 materials
Roofing materials compared on lifespan, installed cost per square and wind rating. Figures are sample ranges for Greater Boston.
Our promise on every job
- A written estimate with options, valid 30 days
- Permits and historic approvals handled for you
- Daily photo updates from the foreman
- Plantings tarped, magnet sweep every evening
- Workmanship warranty certificate at close-out (sample terms)
Let's look at your roof together
A free photo inspection, a straight answer on repair or replacement, and a written estimate within the week.
Licensed and insured in Massachusetts. No-pressure estimates (sample).