Natural Slate Roof Installation & Repair in San Diego

Authentic natural slate typically runs $25–$50 per square foot installed depending on quarry, thickness, and detailing; synthetic slate runs $12–$20 per square foot. Structural reinforcement, when required, is line-itemed separately.

Quarried Vermont and Welsh slate commonly exceeds 100 years. The limiting factor is almost never the slate — it is the copper flashing and fasteners, which is why we install copper throughout rather than galvanized.

Often yes. Natural slate weighs 800–1,500 lbs per square versus roughly 250 lbs for shingle. We evaluate rafter size, span, and spacing, and involve a licensed structural engineer before any natural slate installation.

For many San Diego homes, yes. Composite slate from DaVinci and Brava replicates the profile at a quarter of the weight, needs no framing upgrade, carries Class-A fire ratings, and lasts 50 years.

Yes. Individual slates are replaced with a slate ripper and copper hook or bib — no mastic. We stock and source matching Vermont, Spanish, and Welsh slate to match color, thickness, and weathering.

Yes — natural slate is non-combustible and carries a Class-A fire rating, making it one of the strongest choices for San Diego County's very-high fire hazard severity zones.

Natural slate is hand-laid, so a typical estate re-roof runs 3–6 weeks depending on square footage, detailing, and any structural work. Synthetic slate installs in roughly half that time.

Yes. We prepare architectural review packages with slate samples, color and thickness specs, ridge profiles, and manufacturer documentation for The Covenant, Fairbanks Ranch, The Bridges, and Cielo.