Slate roof restoration
Partial slate restoration on a 1920s Chevy Chase Village manor — replaced 220 individual slates, re-flashed two chimneys in lead-coated copper.
Local roofers serving Chevy Chase, MD with same-week inspections, free written estimates, and an A+ BBB rating across the DC metro.
Chevy Chase's architecturally significant housing stock demands a roofing contractor with premium-material expertise and the patience for careful historic restoration. King's Roofing brings both.
Partial slate restoration on a 1920s Chevy Chase Village manor — replaced 220 individual slates, re-flashed two chimneys in lead-coated copper.
Synthetic cedar shake re-roof on a Section 3 Tudor; matched the original aesthetic with a Class A fire-rated synthetic that satisfied the homeowner's insurance.
CertainTeed Presidential Shake re-roof on a Martin's Additions 1930s Colonial; Town of Martin's Additions permit processed.
Rebuilt counter-flashing on three masonry chimneys of a 1925 Rollingwood center-hall Colonial; lead-coated copper, fully soldered.
In Chevy Chase we specialize in slate repair and restoration, matched-slate replacement, Tudor-style cedar shake and synthetic shake installation, clay tile repair, standing-seam metal on appropriate properties, complex copper flashing, and Montgomery County permit management.
Chevy Chase is one of the most historic and architecturally distinguished communities in the DC suburbs. Georgian Colonials, English Tudors, and Arts-and-Crafts bungalows from the 1900s–1940s predominate in Chevy Chase Village and the Sections. Slate, clay tile, and cedar shake are common original roofing materials. Many properties have had one or two roofing cycles since original construction. The level of architectural care required is among the highest in the region.
Chevy Chase's dense urban canopy — one of the most beautiful in the DC area — creates significant shade exposure. Slate roofs here frequently develop lichen growth that must be treated carefully to avoid slate spalling. The community's high property values make proper material matching and workmanship essential.
Chevy Chase properties with slate roofing benefit enormously from targeted repair versus full replacement. A properly maintained slate roof from the 1920s can continue serving for decades longer with periodic slate census and flashing replacement. We are honest about when repair is the right answer.
Permitting: Chevy Chase Village has its own Board of Managers with design review. Chevy Chase Sections use Montgomery County DPIE permits. Some properties also have historic restrictions. King's Roofing assesses all applicable reviews at the estimate stage.
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Use the sliders below to get a quick estimate for your Chevy Chase roof. Final pricing requires an on-site inspection.
Estimates are indicative and based on Chevy Chase regional pricing. Final quote requires on-site inspection.
Our slate-restoration credentials and historic-property experience make us one of the appropriate choices for Chevy Chase's most architecturally significant homes. We take the time to properly assess each situation rather than defaulting to full replacement.
★★★★★“Our 1923 Village home has its original slate. Three contractors told us to rip it off. King's did a partial restoration — 220 individual slate replacements plus copper flashing — and we're set for another 40 years.”
★★★★★“The Martin's Additions Town Council historic review was thorough and King's handled it without us lifting a finger. Quality of the Presidential Shake install is exceptional.”
★★★★★“We had a leak from three different chimneys, every roofer just kept caulking. King's pulled the old flashing entirely and soldered new lead-coated copper. Two winters later, bone dry.”
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Ready to get started? Call (703) 712-1506 or schedule a free phone consultation — we typically respond within one business day and can often inspect within the same week.
Targeted repair (10–50 slate replacements + re-flashing) runs $1,500–$8,000. Full slate replacement on a Chevy Chase Georgian (2,500–4,000 sq ft) runs $45,000–$100,000 for Vermont slate. Synthetic slate alternatives run $25,000–$60,000.
Often yes. If the field slates are mostly sound and the primary issue is flashing failure or isolated broken slates, targeted repair can extend life by 20–30 years at a fraction of full replacement cost. We provide a written assessment.
Chevy Chase Village has its own Board of Managers that reviews exterior changes. King's Roofing prepares the submittal documentation required for Village properties.
Yes. We source Vermont, Pennsylvania, Spanish, and Chinese slate in a variety of sizes and colors to match existing roofs. Color matching is assessed in natural light.
CertainTeed NorthGate or Boral TileSeal synthetic slate products offer an authentic appearance with 50-year warranties at roughly 35–40% of natural slate cost. They are appropriate for many Chevy Chase applications and are often accepted by historic review bodies.
Yes. Chevy Chase Village requires Architectural Review Board (ARB) approval for material or color changes visible from the street. King's prepares the ARB submission including material samples and historic-match documentation.
Yes. King's Roofing is fully Maryland MHIC licensed and bonded for residential work. The license number is displayed on every contract and our website footer.
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