Roof Restoration in Boston, MA

Both, depending on what the building actually needs. Some roofs — particularly slate systems that are still largely intact — are good candidates for selective repair: replacing broken or slipped slates, repointing the flashing, addressing isolated problem areas. Others are at a point where restoration isn't cost-effective and a full replacement is the right call. We evaluate the condition honestly and give you a straight answer before anything is proposed. If it can be repaired well, we'll tell you. If replacement makes more sense given the condition and timeline, we'll tell you that too.

In most cases, yes. For slate, we source material matched to the original in thickness, color, and profile — random-width Vermont slate looks and performs very differently from a uniform Chinese slate, and the difference matters both visually and in terms of how the system ages. For metal roofing, we match the profile, seam style, and material — copper, steel, or aluminum — to what's on the building. If the building is in a historic district in Boston or Brookline, material matching isn't just a preference, it's often a requirement of the approval process.

All labor is covered by our 2-year workmanship warranty. Roofing materials — slate, metal panels, membrane products — carry the manufacturer's warranty, which we pass through to you at the manufacturer's stated terms. If a workmanship issue shows up within two years of project completion, we come back and address it. The warranty terms are in writing before the project starts, not something you have to ask about after the fact.

Yes, always. Permit requirements for roofing vary by municipality — Boston, Brookline, Newton, and Cambridge each have their own process, and historic districts add another layer. We handle all of that. Our budgets include permitting from the start, and we have working relationships with the municipal contacts we deal with regularly. No project goes forward without the required permits in place. That protects the work, protects the property's compliance status, and protects you at the point of any future sale or refinancing.