Slate roofing contractors in Milwaukee, WI
5 Milwaukee roofing companies list slate roofs on their website. Each one has a working phone and a live website. Call them direct. Slate roofs in other cities.
- All roofers40 companies
- Roof repair27 companies
- Roof replacement30 companies
- Roof inspection24 companies
- Storm and hail damage repair16 companies
- Insurance claim help9 companies
- Metal roofs12 companies
- Flat and low-slope roofs15 companies
- Commercial roofing24 companies
- Emergency roof repair16 companies
- Asphalt shingle roofs20 companies
- Tile roofs4 companies
- Slate roofs5 companies
Roofers that list slate roofs, A to Z
Brew Roofers Milwaukee
Waterproofing, roof coatings and pressure washing, plus tile and slate roofs. Roof vents, decks, chimneys and remodeling.
DuraShield Roofing & Contracting
Tile, slate and wood shake roofs since 2003, for apartments, HOAs and homes. Emergency service, claim help and financing.
- Free inspection
- Financing
- Emergency service
- Warranty
Also serves Menomonee Falls, Mequon, River Hills +15
Langer Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc.
Slate roofs and emergency service from a family-owned shop. Metal, flat and commercial roofs, with drainage work.
- Family owned
- Emergency service
Northrup's Roofing & Restoration
Slate and wood shake roofs, plus metal roofs, vinyl siding and windows. Family-owned, serving Shorewood and Glendale.
- Family owned
- Free inspection
Also serves Shorewood, Greenfield, Cudahy +25
Shake Guys
Slate, wood shake, skylights and roof vents, plus pressure washing. Storm claims and financing, out to Fox Point.
- Free inspection
- Financing
Also serves Fox Point, Pewaukee, Waukesha +3
About slate roofs
Natural slate is stone split into thin tiles. A good slate roof can last 75 years or more, much longer than the nails and flashing that hold it. So most slate work is repair: new slates where some have cracked or slipped, and new flashing around chimneys and valleys. Slate is heavy and breaks under a careless foot, so the crew needs slate skills, not only shingle skills. Synthetic slate looks like it, weighs less, and is a different product.
What to ask a contractor
- How many slate roofs has this crew repaired or installed?
- Can the roof be repaired, or is the whole roof at the end of its life? How can you tell?
- Where will matching slates come from, and will they match in color and size?
- Will you use copper or stainless nails and copper flashing?
Guide: Roof repair or replacement: how to decideGuide: How much does a new roof cost?
Planning roofing work in Milwaukee
Before choosing a company, read the roofing permit and contractor questions for Milwaukee and the Wisconsin roofing license and insurance reference. Check the source’s jurisdiction and project scope for your address.
The roofing market in Milwaukee
Competition
3.9 roofers per 10,000 homesAbout 168 roofing businesses serve Milwaukee County, 53 with employees and about 115 sole proprietors. We list 40 with a working phone.
Wisconsin median: 5.6 per 10,000 homes. Fewer roofers per home than most Wisconsin metros.
Wages
$28.91 an hour, medianWhat a roofer earns in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro. The top ten percent earn over $38.07 an hour.
Wisconsin median: $28.54. United States: $26.65.
Material prices
+3.9% asphalt shingles, 12 monthsNational producer price index. Up 50 percent since 2020. The same line on every city.
Building code
Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code (state-written, not IRC) statewideFEMA lists Milwaukee as having a building code, but an older edition. Confirm roof permit requirements with the building department responsible for your address and scope of work. Agree with your contractor who will obtain any required permit and arrange inspections before work begins.
Wisconsin’s Uniform Dwelling Code applies statewide to one- and two-family homes.