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— Tile & Slate Roofing
A roof that becomes part of the house itself.
Clay, concrete, and natural slate are the roofs people remember, distinctive, dimensional, and built to last for generations. We install all three with our own crews, with the structural know-how these heavier materials demand. Family-owned since 1979.
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Free tile & slate roofing estimate.
Tell us which material has your eye, or that you're still deciding, and we'll set up a free estimate. Because tile and slate are an investment, we walk your home, talk through the options and structure, and give you a clear, itemized number. No pressure.
— Clay · Concrete · Slate
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Three ways to a premium roof.
Tile and slate are in a different class from standard roofing, longer-lived, more distinctive, and more substantial. Here's how the three compare so you can find your fit.
Timeless & characterful
The classic barrel-and-ridge look, with warm, earthy color that's baked in, not painted on, so it won't fade like a coating. A signature of Mediterranean, Spanish, and Southwest styles.
Timeless & characterful
The classic barrel-and-ridge look, with warm, earthy color that's baked in, not painted on, so it won't fade like a coating. A signature of Mediterranean, Spanish, and Southwest styles.
Versatile & value-minded
Concrete tile offers the weight, durability, and dimensional look of tile in a wide range of profiles and colors, often at a more approachable price than clay or slate.
A true heirloom roof
Quarried natural stone, slate is the premium, generational roof, prized for its depth, longevity, and unmistakable character on historic and high-end homes.
What about cost and lifespan? Tile and slate vary widely by material, profile, roof complexity, and the structural work a home needs, so a single number online would only mislead. We give you a real, itemized figure after walking your home. Get your estimate →
— Why Choose Tile Or Slate
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Roofs that are measured in generations, not years.
Tile and slate cost more up front than asphalt, but for the right home they pay it back in longevity, character, and the kind of permanence other roofs can't match:
— Why The Install Matters Most
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Done Right, Or Not At All
Heavy, beautiful materials demand real expertise.
Tile and slate are far heavier than asphalt, and they're unforgiving of shortcuts. A roof this permanent is only as good as the structure and the hands that install it, which is why we do it with our own crews, never subcontracted.
— New, Or Repair Existing?
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Already have tile or slate? We work on those too.
Tile and slate roofs last a long time, but individual pieces crack, slip, or wear, and flashing fails. You don't always need a whole new roof:
— How It Works
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From first look to finished roof.
A premium roof deserves a careful process. Here's how a tile or slate project goes from estimate to completion.
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Free consultation
We walk your home, talk materials, and check the structure and scope.
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Choose your material
We help you pick the material, profile, and color that fits your home.
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We install it right
Our own crews install the full system with the detailing tile and slate demand.
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Walk & warranty
We walk the finished roof with you and back it with warranty.
— Tile & Slate FAQ
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Clay is the classic barrel tile with baked-in, fade-resistant color. Concrete tile offers a similar dimensional look and strong durability in more profiles, usually at a friendlier price. Slate is real quarried stone, the premium, generational option. We’ll help you weigh look, longevity, and budget. Compare materials →
It depends heavily on the material, roof size and complexity, and any structural work your home needs to carry the weight, so a single online figure would mislead. We give you a real, itemized number after we walk your home, for free. Free estimate →
That’s an important question, because tile and slate are much heavier than asphalt. We assess your home’s structure first and tell you honestly whether it can carry the weight as-is or what reinforcement it would need. It’s part of every tile and slate estimate. Why install matters →
Yes. We repair and replace cracked, slipped, or missing tiles and slates and fix failed flashing, matching your existing roof where we can. Not every problem needs a full re-roof, and we’ll tell you honestly which you need. New or repair →
Yes. Asphalt shingles are our most popular roof, installed as complete GAF systems to Master Elite standards. If tile or slate isn’t the right fit for your home or budget, we’ll happily walk you through shingle options too. Asphalt shingles →
Yes. Estimates and consultations are free with no obligation. For a premium roof like tile or slate, we’d rather take the time to get it right and earn your trust than rush you. Free estimate →
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Madison, WI · Centerville, IA
Free Estimate · Clay · Concrete · Slate
A roof worth doing right.
Tile and slate are some of the most beautiful, longest-lasting roofs you can put on a home, when they're installed properly. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll walk your home, check the structure, and give you a clear, itemized estimate. Family-owned since 1979, with our own crews.
Buckshot General Contracting is a family-owned exterior contractor (since 1979), headquartered at 621 N Sherman Ave, Suite B5, Madison, WI 53704, and licensed across 24 states. Star ratings and review counts reflect Buckshot customers companywide across our service area, not a single project type. Roofing material suitability, structural requirements, scope, and cost vary by home and are provided in a written estimate after an on-site assessment; lifespans and characteristics described are general to each material and not a guarantee for a specific roof. GAF and Master Elite are trademarks of GAF, and Buckshot is an independent GAF Master Elite contractor and is not GAF; GAF Master Elite certification applies to GAF asphalt shingle systems. Insurance coverage and claim approval are determined by your insurer. Estimates are free with no obligation. Family-Owned Since 1979.