What is the Typical Cost of a Slate Roof in Gaithersburg?

Slate roofs are the height of luxury and elegance and they come with a price point to match.  As one of the most expensive roofs available today a new slate roof can cost you a pretty penny for your Gaithersburg home.  If you’re looking to install a new slate roof in Gaithersburg you likely know that you’re going to spend a good chunk of money on it, but just how much is it going to set you back?

Average Cost of Slate Roofing in Gaithersburg

The average cost to install a slate roof in Gaithersburg is between $15,725 and $37,400 with the price per square foot falling between $9.25 and $22.00.

Cost to Install Slate on Average Gaithersburg Home

The average home is Gaithersburg is around 2050 square feet.  This means that the cost to install a slate roof on the average Gaithersburg home is between $11,963 and $45,100.

Factors That Impact Roof Cost

Averages can be helpful to start getting an idea of the cost of your new roof, but it’s important to remember that there are a lot of factors that go into determining the final cost of your roof.  If you’re ready for the next step with your new slate roof in Gaithersburg, call BRAX Roofing for a more accurate estimate of what your costs will be.

Roof Size

The size of the roof is one of the biggest factors impacting the cost of your slate roof installation in Gaithersburg.  While we talk in general terms about the size of a home, the roof size is actually determined by taking the base square footage of the home and using an industry standard pitch multiplier to account for the way the slope of the roof changes the surface area of the roof.  A steeper roof will have a larger surface area than a lower slope on the same sized home.

• 1000 square foot roof: $9,250 to $22,000
• 1250 square foot roof: $11,563 to $27,500
• 1500 square foot roof: $13,825 to $33,000
• 1750 square foot roof: $16,188 to $38,500
• 2000 square foot roof: $18,500 to $44,000

Install vs Replace

Are you installing a slate roof on a brand new construction home or replacing your existing Gaithersburg roof?  This can make a big different in the cost of the roof.  Even with a less expensive roofing material, a roof replacement will likely require tearing off the existing roof and disposing of the materials which will add on to the price.  Slate is even more complicated because it’s a very heavy material.  When slate is installed on a new construction home, the structure is specifically built to be able to withstand the weight of the stone.  Existing homes in Gaithersburg, however, were not typically built to hold that kind of weight and will need to be retrofitted to ensure the roof doesn’t collapse.

Slate Type

There are two main types of natural slate: hard and soft.  As a general rule, soft slate is less expensive than hard slate.  While they’re both extremely durable and long-lasting hard slate typically lasts longer.  There are also other options for natural slate roofs like GAF’s innovative TruSlate.  TruSlate gives your the best of both worlds combining a base of hand-split, quarried slate with a weatherproofing material to give beauty, durability, and longevity at a lower price point and lower weight.  BRAX Roofing proudly offers expert TruSlate installation to Gaithersburg residents.

Are you ready to explore a slate roof for your Gaithersburg home?  Call the recommended Gaithersburg roofing company today, for a free estimate!