Used to set and trim slate tiles. A slate cutter gives a clean edge on hips and valleys, while the roofing hammer sets nails at the right depth without cracking the tile.
Roof Slating Surrey ND built to outlast prairie storms
Roof Slating Surrey ND means laying real slate over new battens, ice and water shield and copper flashing so the roof sheds hail, wind and freeze-thaw for decades. We handle full tear-offs, re-slating and repairs on homes and commercial buildings across Ward County.
Serving Surrey and nearby areas.
How big is your slate job?
Section re-slate
One slope or valley rebuilt over new underlayment and battens.
- 1. Small repair A handful of cracked or slipped tiles, plus a flashing check.
- 2. Section re-slate One slope or valley rebuilt over new underlayment and battens.
- 3. Full roof Whole field torn off and re-laid; planned in writing first.
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- Camera firstWe photograph the deck before covering it
- Tarp nightlyOpen roof covered before we leave
What our slate roof installation covers
Every full slate roof we install includes tear-off, deck inspection, underlayment, battens, slate setting and flashing. Repairs cover the damaged section plus a check of surrounding courses.
Work order
Roof Slating- Tear-off and disposal: We strip the old covering down to the sheathing, sort reusable slate for repairs, and haul everything to the landfill. Dumpster placement and disposal fees are included in the quoted price, so there is no surprise line item at the end.
- Deck inspection and repair: We check every sheathing board from above and below, replace rotted or delaminated sections with matched lumber, and re-nail loose boards. A flat, solid deck is what keeps the slate field from cracking at the fasteners over time.
- Underlayment and ice shield: Roofing felt goes over the field, with ice and water shield along the eaves, valleys and penetrations. This is the layer that actually stops leaks when a tile cracks or a wind-driven rain pushes under the slate during a Surrey storm.
- Battens and slate setting: We fasten treated battens to set the course spacing, then lay slate bottom-up with copper or stainless nails and the correct headlap. Hips, valleys and ridges get hand-cut tiles fitted tight so the roof reads as one clean field.
- Flashing and vents: Lead flashing at chimneys and sidewalls, new pipe boots, and ridge vents are all part of the install. We form the lead on site to fit each junction, because pre-bent flashing rarely matches a real Surrey roof.
- Final cleanup and photos: We magnet-sweep the lawn and driveway, bag debris, and send you photos of the underlayment stage, the finished field and every flashing detail. You will know exactly what is under your slate without climbing a ladder.
What the first visit covers
First visit
We walk the roof, measure every plane and check the flashing, then explain what we found.
Slate work at your home
We handle slate roofs on Surrey houses, from single tiles to full re-slates.
Cracked tiles
Matched slate, copper nails, invisible patch
Slipped courses
Re-set tiles and check battens underneath
Chimney leaks
New lead flashing cut and formed on site
Ice dam damage
Clear eaves, re-set tiles, check ventilation
Slate work at your business
We work on commercial slate and mansard roofs around Surrey, scheduled outside your business hours.
Mansard transitions
Rebuild flashing where slate meets flat roof
Entrance canopies
Stop lobby leaks before they stain ceilings
Heritage facades
Match original slate on older commercial buildings
What Roof Slating Surrey ND actually involves
Slate done right is a once-in-a-generation job. Done wrong, it leaks from day one. We build the layers under the tile so the roof actually lasts.
Roof Slating Surrey ND is the trade of setting natural or synthetic slate tiles onto a prepared roof deck, working bottom-up in overlapping courses so every tile sheds water onto the one below it. We strip the old covering, inspect the sheathing, then rebuild the layers that matter: roofing felt or ice and water shield, roof battens, lead flashing at valleys and chimneys, and ridge vents at the peak. Each slate is fastened with copper or stainless nails, hand-cut at hips and valleys, and checked for flatness before the next course goes down.
Most Surrey homeowners call us after a hailstorm knocks chips out of the slate, or when a 30-year-old roof starts dropping tiles into the gutter. Slate roof installation Surrey ND is not a same-week job like shingles; it takes planning, a dry stretch of weather and a crew that knows how to walk a steep pitch without cracking tiles. We schedule around the forecast, tarp the deck overnight, and keep the yard clean so your kids and pets stay off the nails.
- What it is
- Setting slate tiles over underlayment, battens and flashing.
- When it helps
- Cracked tiles, slipped courses, chimney leaks, storm damage.
- What you get
- A dry roof and photos of every layer we installed.
How our slate roof installation runs
Every slate job follows the same five stages.
Tools and methods we use
Each method answers a different question. Together they leave very little to guess.
Speed up batten and underlayment fastening. We hand-nail the slate itself with copper or stainless nails, because pneumatic nails can over-drive and crack stone tiles.
Used during tear-off to lift old tiles and cut underlayment cleanly. A pry bar also lifts slipped slates for repair without disturbing the surrounding courses.
Steep slate pitches in Surrey require fall protection on every job. We set ladders on stable ground, anchor the harness, and use roof jacks to keep the deck safe to work on.
Used to trace leaks to their source. The moisture meter reads damp sheathing, and the infrared camera shows temperature differences where water is hiding behind the slate.
When Surrey homeowners call us
A hailstorm chips dozens of slates on the west-facing slope of a Surrey bungalow, and the homeowner finds tile pieces in the gutter.
We inspect the full field, count the damaged tiles, and replace them with matching slate and new copper nails.
HomesA 1920s home in Cloverdale still has its original slate, but tiles are slipping and the attic shows water stains after spring melt.
We tear off the failing field, inspect and repair the sheathing, then reinstall slate over new underlayment, battens and lead flashing.
HomesA commercial building in North Surrey has a slate mansard over its entrance that leaks into the lobby every time it rains hard.
We trace the leak with a moisture meter and infrared camera, repair the flashing at the mansard transition, and re-set the loose…
BusinessesA homeowner in Panorama Ridge is selling in spring and needs the slate roof to pass inspection without a major repair credit.
We do a full roof inspection, replace the handful of cracked tiles, re-flash the chimney and clear the gutters.
Homes
How Roof Slating runs in Surrey ND
Surrey sits in Ward County where the weather swings hard: 95-degree summer afternoons, minus 30 winter nights, and hail that arrives with little warning.
Panorama Ridge
Many homes here have steep slate roofs with complex valleys and dormers, which means more hand-cutting and slower tile setting than a simple gable.
Cloverdale
Older housing stock with original slate over skip sheathing. We inspect the deck carefully and often find battens that need replacement before re-slating.
Guildford
A mix of mature trees and north-facing slopes that hold moss and shade. We remove moss by hand and check the flashing under the tree canopy.
- Panorama Ridge
- Cloverdale
- Guildford
- North Surrey
From problem to finished result.
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PhotoHail-damaged slate field restored
Before: A west-facing slope on a Panorama Ridge home lost about 40 slates to a summer hailstorm. Chips and cracks exposed the underlayment, and the homeowner found tile pieces in the gutter after every rain.
After: We replaced the damaged tiles with matched slate, re-nailed them with copper fasteners and re-flashed the chimney while we were up there. The repair is invisible from the street, and the roof passed a follow-up inspection with no leaks.
1920s Cloverdale roof re-slated
Before: An original slate roof over skip sheathing had slipping tiles, rotted battens and water stains in the attic. Three valleys leaked every time it rained hard, and the fascia boards were soft.
After: We tore off the failing field, replaced 12 rotted sheathing boards and all battens, then re-laid slate over new underlayment and lead flashing. The attic stayed dry through the next spring melt, and the fascia was replaced and painted.
North Surrey mansard leak stopped
Before: A commercial mansard over a lobby entrance leaked during every heavy rain, staining ceiling tiles and forcing the property manager to place buckets. The transition between the slate and flat roof had failed flashing.
After: We traced the leak with a moisture meter and infrared camera, rebuilt the flashing at the mansard transition and re-set the loose tiles above it. The lobby has stayed dry through two storm seasons since.
Slate problems we fix across Surrey ND
Slate roofs fail in predictable ways, and most of them trace back to water getting behind the tile rather than the tile itself.
Cracked and slipped slates after hail or freeze
Each cracked tile exposes the underlayment to UV and water.
Chimney and skylight flashing failure
Failed flashing lets water run down the chimney or skylight curb and into the attic, where it soaks insulation and framing before you notice a ceiling…
Ice dams at the eaves
Warm attic air melts snow, water refreezes at the cold eaves and pries tiles loose.
Rotted battens and loose fasteners
When battens rot, tiles lose their grip and slide out of line.
Why slate is worth the investment
Slate costs more up front than asphalt, and it earns that back.
50 to 100 year lifespan
A correctly hung slate roof in North Dakota routinely lasts 50 to 100 years, roughly three to five times an asphalt shingle roof.
Hail and wind resistance
Slate shrugs off the hail that dents metal and shreds asphalt.
Fire and rot proof
Slate is stone. It will not burn, rot, or grow moss the way wood shakes and organic shingles do.
Curb value that holds
A slate roof reads as quality from the street, and appraisers treat it that way.
What you receive on a slate job
Clear records you can keep and share.
Written scope
Tile count, batten layout and flashing details.
Stage photos
Deck, underlayment and finished field.
Flashing record
Photos of every chimney, valley and vent detail.
Slate knowledge you cannot fake
Slate is unforgiving. Hit a tile wrong with a roofing hammer and it shatters; nail it too tight and it cracks at the next freeze.
Deck reading
We check sheathing for rot and delamination before anything covers it.
Batten spacing
Course spacing is measured so headlap stays correct across the field.
Flashing fit
Lead is formed to each junction, not forced into a pre-bent shape.
Is your Surrey area covered?
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Surrey ZIP codes
- 58785
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Still have a question?
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(604) 555-0142Steep pitches, multiple valleys and chimney work push the number up; simple gable roofs sit at the low end.
A typical Surrey home takes 8 to 15 working days for a full slate roof, weather permitting. Tear-off and deck prep run one to two days, underlayment and battens another day, and slate setting fills the rest at roughly 100 to 150 square feet per day. Repair jobs finish in a single visit, usually two to four hours.
Yes, with limits. We install slate down to about 20 degrees Fahrenheit using cold-weather underlayment and hand-sealed flashings. Below that, sealants will not cure and tiles get brittle, so we schedule tear-offs for warmer stretches and handle repairs and tarping through the cold months. Most full installations in Surrey ND happen between May and October.
Hail, wind-driven rain, ice dams and freeze-thaw cycles do most of the damage. A single hailstorm can chip 30 to 50 tiles on a west-facing slope. Ice dams at the eaves pry tiles loose, and flashing failure around chimneys and skylights lets water in behind the slate. We check all four on every inspection and photograph what we find.
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(604) 555-0142We answer the phone, walk your roof and give you a straight number with no surprises. Call (604) 555-0142 or request a visit online and we will be on your roof within days.
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Call (604) 555-0142 and describe what you are seeing. If it is an active leak, we will tell you what to do right now and get a tarp on it. For everything else, we schedule an inspection, usually within a day or two, and send you photos and a written price afterward.