Synthetic Slate Roofing

Synthetic Composite Slate & Shake Roofing Costs: Davinci Roofscapes

Slate and clay tiles for roofing have a long history and a beauty that is unique. But they do come at a notoriously high cost. So, asphalt shingles are often used as an alternative, becoming the number one roofing material in North America. However, wouldn’t it be nice if there were another option that had the beauty and durability of slate or even cedar shake, with lesser cost? With synthetic shingles, there is.

Costs and Value

For synthetic composite shingles, shakes, tiles and slates, a fair price range is $8.00 to $15.00 per sq. ft. installed, depending on the roof difficulty, accessibility, and your home’s location. The price will likely be higher in densely populated coastal areas with high costs of doing business including professional labor and contractor’s insurance costs.

With that in mind, the total projected cost of composite roofing installed would be about one third to one half the price of installing natural slate, and roughly twice the cost of installing asphalt shingles.

And it is nearly the same price as installing a cedar shake roof. The difference though is that synthetic roofing materials are lighter and easier to install than other materials, plus they are actually as durable as stone! 😉

New Shingle Roof

$7,500
Average price
New Metal Roof

$14,500
Average price
New Flat Roof

$8,225
Average price

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Did you know? Total Costs Installed are largely determined by the choice of materials, location, shape and slope of the roof, and quality, reputation and experience of the installer.

Durability and longevity provide enormous advantage when it comes to the return on investment (ROI). Did you know? Asphalt shingles and cedar shakes are going to go through a minimum of three life cycles on the same sized roof that a synthetic shingle occupies.

Generally, synthetic shingles will carry a 50 plus year warranty. Yet, this is not the only advantage (see below). We estimate a 70 to 80 percent ROI with synthetic roofing products, which likely holds true, if not better for fake or simulated slate.

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Roof Cost Factors: Material Costs, Installation, Detailed Examples

Is your roof due for a replacement soon? If so, you may be wondering about how different cost variables like materials and labor may impact the overall cost of the project.

An asphalt shingles roof with three skylights

Here is a detailed list of key roof cost factors to consider when planning and budgeting for a new roof:

  1. Material type (asphalt shingles, metal, tile, slate)
  2. Roof size and complexity (simple gable roofs vs. complex designs with multiple dormers or valleys)
  3. Professional installation costs (varies by location and contractor)
  4. Removal of old roofing (if applicable)
  5. Roof pitch (steep roofs may cost more due to difficulty)
  6. Geographic location (costs can vary significantly by region)
  7. Seasonality (some seasons may have higher costs due to demand)
  8. Underlayment and accessories (such as gutters, flashing, and ridge caps)
  9. Quality of materials (higher quality materials generally cost more)
  10. Permits and inspections (as required by local building codes)
  11. Accessibility of the roof (ease of access for workers and equipment)
  12. Warranty options (offered by the contractor or manufacturer)
  13. Energy-efficient features (like cool roof technologies or solar panels)
  14. Unexpected repairs (discovered during the roofing process)
  15. Environmental factors (like the need for weather-resistant or fire-resistant materials)
  16. Gutters (if the old gutters are damaged or sufficiently old to require replacement)
  17. The number of roof penetrations (beyond one chimney and exhaust pipes or passive vents) such as skylights (and whether those require a complete reflashing or replacement) can impact overall project costs.
  18. Choice of a contractor doing the work – full-service home remodeling companies can charge up to 20% to 30% more than specialist contractors. Companies with stellar reputation and high-end product lines/clientele will command higher prices.

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