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.
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.
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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.
- Color runs through the tile
- Excellent longevity
- Distinctive, high-end curb appeal
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.
- Many profiles & colors
- Strong durability
- The most budget-friendly tile
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.
- Real quarried stone
- Exceptional lifespan
- The pinnacle of roofing
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:
- Exceptional lifespan, these are among the longest-lasting roofing materials made.
- Distinctive curb appeal that lifts a home's whole presence and value.
- Color and character that last, especially clay and slate, where the look is the material itself.
- Fire resistance and substance, heavy, solid materials that feel permanent.
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.
Structural check first
We assess whether your home's structure can carry the added weight, and what it needs.
The full system
Underlayment, flashing, and fastening matched to the material, not just the tile or slate on top.
Our own crews
No subcontracting. The people on your roof answer to us, so the craft stays consistent.
Proper detailing
Valleys, hips, ridges, and penetrations done right, where lesser installs fail first.
Repair expertise
We also repair existing tile and slate, matching and replacing without disturbing the rest.
Built to last
Installed to last as long as the material itself, which is the entire point of choosing it.
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:
- Repair & replace pieces when damage is localized, matched to your existing roof where we can.
- Re-roof when the underlayment or the bulk of the material has reached the end of its life.
- Honest assessment, we'll tell you which you actually need, with photos.
- Storm damage documented for your insurance claim; we work with any carrier.
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.
Free consultation
We walk your home, talk materials, and check the structure and scope.
Choose your material
We help you pick the material, profile, and color that fits your home.
We install it right
Our own crews install the full system with the detailing tile and slate demand.
Walk & warranty
We walk the finished roof with you and back it with warranty.
Top notch from start to finish. Professional crew and they stand behind their work. Highly recommend.
They took the time to walk us through every option and the structure. The finished roof is beautiful.
The whole crew was professional, the work was excellent, and they cleaned up so well you'd never know they were there.
Reviews reflect Buckshot customers companywide across our service area.
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Roofing at Buckshot.
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.