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Slate Roof Repair in Pittsburgh, PA

A leaking slate roof does not automatically need replacing. Have the slate, fasteners, flashing, valleys and chimney checked before tearing off material that may still have years of life.

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Broken slate · Leaks · Flashing · Chimneys · Valleys · Historic homes

Steep natural slate roof with copper valley flashing on an older brick home

What's happening with your slate roof?

Pick the closest match to see what usually causes it.

Water coming insideFind the likely entry path Broken or missing slateCracked, fallen or gaps Slates are slippingOften a fastener issue Leak around chimneySlate, flashing or masonry? Valley leakCheck slate and metal together Historic / older roofWhat can be saved Storm damageDocument safely first Not sure what's wrongAnswer a few questions

Repair the problem. Preserve the slate that still works.

A slate roof is a system. Its parts wear out at different speeds. One part can fail while the rest is still sound—so a leak alone does not tell you the whole roof is done.

Not every roof can be repaired, and no one can diagnose a roof from a website. That's why the first step is a careful look in person.

Repair or replace? Use the guide
  1. 01

    Slate

    The stone itself. Quality slate can outlast everything around it.

  2. 02

    Fasteners

    Nails or hooks holding each slate. When they rust, slates slip.

  3. 03

    Flashing

    Metal sealing joints at walls, dormers and pipes.

  4. 04

    Chimneys

    Flashing, cap, crown and mortar all shed water.

  5. 05

    Valleys

    Where two slopes meet. Carries the most water.

  6. 06

    Ridges

    The peaks, often capped with metal or slate.

  7. 07

    Deck

    The roof boards under the slate.

  8. 08

    Gutters

    Drainage, including built-in gutters on older homes.

Slate repair, broken down by problem

All services
Slate Roof Leak RepairBroken, Slipped & Missing SlateSlate Roof Flashing RepairChimney Leaks on Slate RoofsSlate Valley RepairCopper Flashing & MetalworkHistoric Slate Roof RestorationSlate Roof InspectionsSlate Roof MaintenanceSlate Roof Replacement

Historic homes

Is your home in a Pittsburgh historic district?

Exterior roof work inside City-designated historic districts may need approval. Suburbs like Mt. Lebanon or Sewickley follow their own rules.

Use the Historic Roof Checker

Where we help

City neighborhoods and nearby boroughs

North Side, East End, Oakland, South Side, and communities across Allegheny County. Coverage is confirmed when you reach out.

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What happens after you reach out

  1. 1

    Tell us what you see

    Use the form or Problem Finder. Photos from the ground help.

  2. 2

    A local slate contractor follows up

    They confirm your area and ask a few questions.

  3. 3

    On-site assessment

    The contractor looks at the roof system and explains what they find.

  4. 4

    You decide

    You get options directly from the contractor. No obligation.

This site is run by an independent referral service. Your request goes to an independent local slate roofing contractor, who does the inspection, quote and work. Learn more.

Find out what's actually failing

Tell us what you're seeing. A local slate roofing contractor will follow up to talk through it and arrange an assessment.

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