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Slate roofing in New York, a roof for life.
New York roofs take heavy snow, ice, and hard wind off the water. Flat and steep roofs both leak fast when a storm rolls in. Natural slate, a lifetime roof. Free, no spam, no pressure.
Slate is the longest-lasting roof there is — a century or more — and priced to match. In New York, a vetted slate pro assesses your home and gives a firm, honest quote. HomeMatchup scores every New York roofer on license, insurance, warranty, and real reviews, then matches you with a few trusted local pros who handle slate roofing. It's free, your info is never sold, and there's no pressure.
Slate Roofing in New York, NY.
Slate is the longest-lasting roof there is — genuine slate can outlive the house, a century or more — and New York's snow & wind is no match for it. It's also the most demanding to install: heavy enough that the framing must be verified, and enough of a craft that only an experienced slate roofer should ever touch it. Expect a premium price, roughly $17,000–$50,000 and up, for a roof you may never replace again. We match you with vetted New York roofing contractors with real slate experience, backed by a written workmanship warranty.
How New York slate roofing works.
Every New York pro we match you with is licensed, insured, and warranty-backed. Here's what a good job looks like.
Confirm the structure
Slate is very heavy. Your pro verifies the framing can carry it before any tile is set.
Use real slate skill
Slate is a craft. It takes an experienced installer to lay and flash it so it lasts generations.
Flash the details
Valleys, chimneys, and edges are where slate roofs leak if rushed — done right here, they don’t.
Lifetime materials
Genuine slate can outlive the house, backed by a written workmanship warranty.
Best New York roofers for slate roofing.
The top New York roofing contractors for slate roofing, ranked on ratings, reviews, licensing, and manufacturer credentials — not paid placements. Here's who we'd start with.
- 1Best overall
Royal Renovators Inc.
EliteForest Hills, Queens roofing contractor operating since 1988 with a GAF Master Elite designation and a 4.7 rating across 247 reviews.
Strengths- Established in 1988
- GAF Master Elite
- Licensed & insured
Consider- Quote required — pricing not published online
- 2
Unified Home Remodeling
EliteFamily-run remodeler founded in 1989 that is an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred contractor with a BBB A+ rating, serving Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and the Bronx.
Strengths- Established in 1989
- Owens Corning Platinum
- Licensed & insured
Consider- Read recent reviews before hiring
- 3
NY Roofing
Top RatedBrooklyn-based contractor established in 1988 holding a 4.9 Google rating from 102 reviews, specializing in flat TPO, EPDM and SBS systems.
Strengths- Established in 1988
- 4.9★ across 102 reviews
- Licensed & insured
Consider- Quote required — pricing not published online
- 4
Skyward Roofing
Top RatedBronx and Manhattan roofer with a 4.9 Google rating across 71 reviews, serving all five boroughs with flat and low-slope roofing.
Strengths- 20+ years in business
- 4.9★ across 71 reviews
- Licensed & insured
Consider- Quote required — pricing not published online
- 5
United Roofing & Waterproofing
Top RatedBrooklyn contractor with over 15 years of experience carrying a 4.8 rating across 111 reviews for flat, EPDM and waterproofing work.
Strengths- 15+ years in business
- 4.8★ across 111 reviews
- Licensed & insured
Consider- Quote required — pricing not published online
Quick comparison
| # | Company | Score | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1★ | Royal Renovators Inc. | 85 | 4.7 | GAF Master Elite |
| 2 | Unified Home Remodeling | 75 | 4.5 | Owens Corning Platinum |
| 3 | NY Roofing | 72 | 4.9 | Flat & low-slope |
| 4 | Skyward Roofing | 69 | 4.9 | Flat roof specialist |
| 5 | United Roofing & Waterproofing | 68 | 4.8 | Flat & EPDM |
Rankings are editorial, based on public data as of July 2026, and can change as reviews and credentials do. Own one of these businesses, or see something to fix? Claim or correct a listing →
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What's local about a New York roof.
New York roofs take heavy snow, ice, and hard wind off the water. Flat and steep roofs both leak fast when a storm rolls in.
High wind lifts and peels shingles and drives rain under the edges, so New York roofs need tight fastening, sealed flashing, and code-level wind ratings.
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Other roofing services in New York.
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