The Durable Slate Co

Description of Work: Rebuilt dolmens.

Description of Work: Replaced fifteen tiles and general roof inspection

Description of Work: Durable Slate does a good job with scheduling. They are timely and efficient and price of work is competitive in the market.

Description of Work: no response

Description of Work: We were having problems with some leaks and another provider recommended all new gutters and new roof- which would have been hugely expensive. Durable Slate's rep came and looked at our roof and said we have 10 more years on gutters and 100 on the slate roof if we do regular maintenance. They did thorough cleaning and replaced only a flat rubber roof area and the surrounding tiles. This solved our problem and built my trust. I will have Durable Slate come every year now for inspection. I had heard they were the best at slate and from what I've seen, they were knowledgeable and ethical -- only sold work that needed to be done. Estimator was professional and good at explaining; crew was conscientious and timely. I only marked them a B on responsiveness because my first call to their office was not returned within a week. Once I got a live person, though, very good customer service and communication. I will use again and I do recommend them.

Description of Work: DS routinely inspects our roof and advises of any issues that we need to know. They have always been timely in their response and their work is always point on.

Description of Work: Not the cheapest service provider (although the differences between companies isn't great) but super professional and responsive, both the office and the people who do the work.

Description of Work: Slate repairs

Description of Work: Replaced slate roof. Looks very good.

Description of Work: They did some stone work for me about a year ago. It turned out really well. They are my go-to guys!

Description of Work: Re flashed chimney (copper) on slate roof per control.

Description of Work: 1) Structural Reinforcement 2) Roofing (complete restoration project) 3) Masonry Work

Description of Work: Repaired slate roof.

Description of Work: Slate roof inspection. Very prompt and professional, and provided detailed report. Would use again.

Description of Work: no service was performed. Their bid was twice what the second bid was ; they also indicated that the bid would be adjusted down if the insurance company did not contribute.I was not comfortable with this practice. The other two bidders noted the hail damage but indicated that it wasn't outside of my deductable. It seemed to me that the amount of work was inflated by Durable Slate.

Description of Work: Durable Slate performed an inspection of our roof back in March of this year. They were prompt, courteous and fair priced.

Description of Work: Needed four bathroom fan vents installed in the slate roof of my condominium complex. Being the current President of the association I deal with upkeep and maintenance issues. Price quote was far too high. I know most people consider their work good, but it comes at a ridiculous price. Went with an individual slate roof specialist. Steve Smelko. He owns Slate Roofing Services. 614-262-9138. The bill was a full 50% less expensive ($600 vs. $900), and the work quality was first rate. Even did some caulking around a chimney flashing for no charge while he was up there. Just noticed it was separating and volunteered to do it. Professional and polite. My review isn't meant to be a slam on Durable Slate, They just are a big outfit with lots of overhead expenses and have a reputation for being good, but expensive. Really, the only reason I called them was to see if the pricing reputation was correct. To be fair, the rep from Durable did say on the phone that they specialize in larger jobs and might not be competitive on a small job like this. True enough. Now I know. We need regular yearly maintenance on the roof and Steve will do it until he retires.

Description of Work: THEY REPLACED COPPER FLASHING AND RE-TILES A SLATE ROOF.

Description of Work: ESTIMATE ON TEAR OFF AND REPLACEMENT OF ROOF.

Description of Work: HAD 40 SLATES REPLACED.

Description of Work: INSTALLED NEW COPPER VALLEYS ON MY SLATE ROOF, NEW CHIMNEY FLASHINGS, REPAIRED DAMAGED SLATE AS NEEDED.

Description of Work: REPLACED SEVERAL SLATES

Description of Work: REPLACED 15 SLATES, TIGHTENED RIDGE ROLL

Description of Work: EXCHANGED 30 BROKEN SLATES IN 50 MINUTES AS PART OF STANDARD MAINTENANCE (BETWEEN 2 AND 3 PEOPLE; THEY SENT 3, BUT WE ONLY CAUGHT A GLIMPSE OF 2). TOOK 5 OF OUR OWN SLATES FROM OUR PORCH, BUT CHARGED US FOR THEM. TOTAL COST IS $20 PER SLATE, WE WERE TOLD $2 IS FOR MATERIAL (WHICH IS WHAT WE WERE CREDITED AFTER ASKING ABOUT OUR SLATES), SO LABOR DID COST $540 FOR 50 MINUTES. DONT KNOW QUALITY OF WORK, SINCE ITS HIGH UP ON THE ROOF. AFTER JOB, SHATTERED SLATES AROUND HOUSE IN SEVERAL PLACES. CREW DID NOT SHOW UP AT FIRST APPOINTMENT WITHOUT NOTIFYING US, HAD TO CALL REPEATEDLY TO FIND OUT (MARK DID NOT RETURN CALLS TWICE AFTER I LEFT VOICE MAIL).