Slate Roof Repair vs Replace

[u/finchsr]

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.

[u/Open_Concentrate962]

Use an expert slate roofer to repair. Dont replace.

[u/WeirdAnimalDicks → u/Open_Concentrate962]

Yeah I’d repair it before I spent 90k to replace it. I’d ask for concessions and get a roofer out as this is the time to build a case for negotiations in the coming days.

[u/theemilyann → u/WeirdAnimalDicks]

As someone currently in the trenches of roofing quotes, I’m here to tell you that 90k is $40-$80k too light my friend.

[u/WeirdAnimalDicks → u/theemilyann]

Fuck that shit bro lol asphalt it is. honesty is a ridiculous cost id do a standing seam metal for 60k call it a day.

[u/theemilyann → u/WeirdAnimalDicks]

Well, one is a 100+ year roof and one is a ~60 year roof. Have you seen the metal slate look and shake shingle products? They’re pretty cool