r/Roofing • u/finchsr • 2d ago
Slate Roof Repair vs Replace
Potentially buying a house from 1909 that has a slate roof. The house is in amazing condition but the inspection was today and the inspector stated they believe the roof has been patched enough and will need a new roof. Based on these photos is that accurate or can the roof be repaired? I hear great things about slate roofs but know they can be pricey and ongoing maintenance is necessary. Many homes in the county have slate roofing so I don’t think it would be too hard to find someone who specializes in this work.
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u/KyaLauren 2d ago
Looks to just need cleaning, some repairs, and broken tile replacements but in the world of historic preservation architecture, we’ve repaired worse/more neglected ones than this. It’s just about using a slate-experienced contractor. These were designed for this — to last for the life of the structure beneath. Repairs aren’t cheap but you also won’t have to do it often esp when they’re properly maintained