The Olde World Slate Maintenance Program

Regular maintenance is a key aspect of extending the life of your historic roof. To prevent expensive repairs and roof replacements, we now offer no-obligation Maintenance Programs customized to your home. 

Program Highlights Include:

  • Annual and Semi-Annual Service
  • Thorough Inspections
  • Reduced Waiting Time for Service
  • Priority Scheduling for Storm Damage and Leaks
  • Proactive, Bespoke Maintenance
  • No Fees to Join. No Obligation to Continue
  • Written Proposals
  • Annual Reminders
  • Save Money & Prevent Roof Replacements

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Preserving the Beauty, Function, and Spirit of Your Historic Roof

Our obligation-free Maintenance Program was created to give you a balance between ongoing care and affordable service. These comprehensive annual and semi-annual maintenance services are tailored exclusively to your home – not someone who owns a similar residence.

There’s absolutely no cost for joining our Maintenance Program, which includes a thorough initial inspection by one of our estimators to identify problems. We’ll check for missing or cracked slates, damaged flashings, and other common issues that can cause expensive problems in the future. Once your inspection is complete, we’ll talk at length about any repairs you need now and about how your roof can be both maintained and even improved over time.

When working with a homeowner to improve a historic slate roof, our crew strives to replace as many heavily deteriorated slates as your budget will allow… and never so few that the roof will still eventually need to be replaced. That way, your historic roofing system improves every year. In short, you eliminate the need for a total replacement. This form of proactive maintenance allows us to keep your roof in excellent shape year after year.

Maintenance Program

Olde World Slate has built its reputation on superb-quality work, which continues to generate high volumes of referral business. In satisfying the needs of current and repeat clients, lead times for new projects can be lengthy. By signing up for our Maintenance Program, you can secure your spot and rest easy knowing your historic roof is in capable hands for years to come.

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Maintenance Program FAQ

Does Olde World Slate provide a guarantee against future leaks?  

We can guarantee your roof against leaks if we install or replace your entire roof. Unfortunately, we cannot offer whole-roof guarantees on historic roofs we have not installed. Every repair we perform carries a warranty, but the warranty only covers those repairs, not areas of your roof that we didn’t touch. 

I found fragments of slate in my yard a few months after my yearly Maintenance Program inspection. What should I do?

You may occasionally find pieces of slate in your yard or near your home. Small chips or pieces aren’t usually something to be concerned about – winter weather and falling debris can cause the corners of your slate to break. They most likely won’t pose a leak issue. However, if you find large pieces of slate in your gutters or on the ground, you may need repairs. Contact Olde World Slate so that we can learn about your situation, even if we’ve already serviced your home this year. 

How much can I expect repairs to cost as part of your Maintenance Program? 

It’s challenging to answer this question because every roof is different and may have varying levels of disrepair. An enormous roof with hundreds of highly deteriorated slates will need more service per year than a small roof with only a few dozen deteriorated slates. Once our estimator has inspected your roof, we would be happy to discuss the price of your repair options onsite. Pricing estimates are always provided before work commences. There are no hidden costs. You are not under obligation to pay until you agree to the written quote for repairs. 

I read that each Maintenance Program is customized exclusively for the homeowner. Can you explain the reasoning behind this strategy?

One reason that we customize our maintenance program is for the simple fact that no two historic roofs are the same. For example, we have clients who own townhomes with slate roofs touching one another. Their roofs essentially share the same slate. However, only one client needs repairs because the other side has been well cared for. We also take a homeowner’s goals into consideration. Budget is certainly a factor, but so are home goals. A homeowner who plans to move in 2-3 years may not need or want the same level of care as someone who is in their “forever home.” We want our care for your roof to align with your expectations.

My friends spoke very highly of your historic roofing company and recommended signing up for your Maintenance Program. However, my slate roof is only eight years old. Am I eligible to join the program? 

We’ll be able to tell if your roof is eligible for our program after we have completed an on-site inspection. Generally speaking, slate roofs with less than 20 years of life don’t need annual or even semi-annual service. That’s the beauty of slate! Instead of needing regular maintenance, you’d be best suited to call us every five years or anytime you suspect your historic roof has been damaged.

Can you repair my historic roof in phases for budgeting purposes?

We offer both full and phased repairs for homeowners sticking to a budget, along with itemized estimates for any repairs. To help make budgeting easier, our estimators will also let you know which repairs are needed sooner than later. Should you need repairs completed in phases, please get in touch with our office to make arrangements.

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That’s great news because our estimates are always free, and your needs are always top of mind. When your historic roof or gutters need expert attention, contact our office. We’re not a jack of all trades… just a master of this one!

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“I was telling my wife last week that I wished everyone we contracted with was as effective, pleasant, and professional as you guys.”
Peter
“What an incredible effort and craftsmanship to put this old house back on a ‘secure footing’ again. My thanks to all of you.”
Rebecca, Guilford
“Your workmen were very pleasant to have around and as the photos document, are very skilled. We appreciate the work they did. ”
WL
“All of the work looks beautiful, and we really enjoyed working with David and the crew. ”
J.Y., Towson
““I was telling my wife last week that I wished everyone we contracted with was as effective, pleasant, and professional as you guys.””
Peter
“Hi Jessica, thank you so much for your courteous service. I am very satisfied with the work and clean-up by Amos and all the crew that worked here today. A big ‘Thank you’ to them all, also to David.”
ER, Roland Park
“I appreciate the professionalism of your team. The roof looks amazing! ”
KS
“I must say, since we switched to Olde World we haven’t had one single roof leak. The service is always outstanding as well as the communication. It’s refreshing. Thanks again.”
S.H., Homeland
“We are very grateful to you for your crews’ good work and for your commitment to your product. We will certainly continue to highly recommend your company to neighbors and friends.”
BZ
“What a pleasure it has been to work with you. Thank you for all your help getting us through this (MHT-approved roof repair).”
WS
“We are grateful to have these repairs addressed and the workers were pleasant and left the place looking better than they found it- a pleasant surprise.”
Sebastian
“You made a complex job look both beautiful and well executed. It’s a pleasure doing business with Olde World Slate.”
H. B.
“I hear many compliments about your work from friends in the North Baltimore area. I am happy for you that your customers are happy and that your reputation is strong. Congratulations.”
Charles