Why synthetic slate
- The look of slate. Composite slate is molded from real slate, with varied widths and edges.
- A fraction of the weight. Natural slate is heavy enough that some roofs need structural work first. Synthetic slate usually doesn’t.
- Less than natural slate. It costs more than architectural shingles and far less than natural slate.
- Ratings by product line. Manufacturers publish impact and fire ratings for each line. We’ll show you the spec sheet for the line you pick.
- Roof inspectionFreeInspection and estimate at no cost
Prices checked October 2026. Every proposal is one all-inclusive price: permits and sales tax built in.
Synthetic slate, natural slate or shingles
| Synthetic slate | Natural slate | Architectural shingles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Look | Slate | Slate | Shingle |
| Weight | Light | Very heavy | Light |
| Cost | Middle | Highest | Lowest |
| Where it fits | Historic and high-end homes, churches | Restoring an existing slate roof | Most homes |
Our Brava work
We install Brava in all of its profiles: slate, cedar shake and tile. Our finished Brava roof in the Terre Haute area, in the tile profile, came to about $57,000. See Brava synthetic tile.
What synthetic slate costs
Quoted per project after a free inspection. Roof size, pitch, valleys, dormers, tear-off and decking move the number most. Every proposal is one all-inclusive price with permits and sales tax built in.
How a synthetic slate roof goes on
- Call or request an estimate — Doug Stoliby, our sales manager, gets back to you within 1 business day.
- Free inspection — We check the decking, ventilation, flashing and how the roof is built.
- Samples and options — You see the colors and blends, and we price the options.
- Proposal — One all-inclusive price, e-signed in JobTread and good for 7 days.
- Tear-off and decking — We strip the roof to the decking and replace any bad sheets you approve by change order.
- Install — Underlayment, flashing and synthetic slate, installed to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Cleanup and walkthrough — Magnetic sweeps, a walkthrough and a Notice of Substantial Completion, which starts your warranty.
Roofs are typically billed 75% at signing and 25% on completion. Our one-year workmanship warranty covers our installation, and the manufacturer’s warranty passes through to you.
Contacted White Rock Construction about checking our roof for possible leaks. He came out the same day and checked it out. After sealing some holes he told us it was probably wind that blew up some shingles allowing the rain to come in. Friendly and honest service.
Derek and the crew from White Rock Contracting did an amazing job on my renovation project! Reach out to them with any renovation projects you have coming up, I promise you will be wowed by their professionalism, communication and overall quality of work they do!
Wonderful company to work with! The work was as promised. They are efficient, helpful and pleasant. The work was completed quickly. We will definitely be using them again.
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Synthetic slate questions
Will synthetic slate look fake?
Up close you can tell, and from the street most people can’t. We’ll show you a finished roof or full-size samples before you decide.
Does my roof need reinforcing?
Usually not for synthetic slate. Natural slate often does.
Do you install synthetic slate in Illinois?
No. We don’t hold an Illinois roofing license, so all of our roofing is in Indiana.
Want a roof that sets your house apart?
Send us a few details and Doug Stoliby, our sales manager, will contact you within one business day to discuss your goals, answer questions and schedule a site visit.
Doug Stoliby, Sales ManagerDoug will reach out within 1 business day.